LAURA BRUCKNER

Pfeger Lab

• Performed laboratory tests, sample collections, and other technical tasks related to research studies.
• Performed cell culture, western blot, and qPCR.

Basso Lab

• Gathered, reviewed and summarized literature from scientific journals
• Analyzed EEG data through Matlab.
• Analyzed behavioral data in SPSS.
• Contributed to manuscript research and writing.

• Assessed, monitored and reported on work progression.
• Assisted in coordinating programming and initiatives to support inclusion and engagement.
• Created fliers and materials, working closely with communications team to promote campus events.
• Generated reports, compiling and organizing key data.
• Planned and managed operations to achieve objectives within budgets.

• Utilized cell culture techniques to maintain cancer cell lines.
• Prepared and harvested bone marrow for cell culture and analysis.
• Aided with animal husbandry through mice breeding, weaning, and euthanasia.
• Gathered, reviewed and summarized literature from scientific journals.
• Cleaned and prepared lab equipment for solutions, specimens and samples.

• Maintained complete confidentiality of submitted information according to release guidelines.
• Supported loan officiant and underwriter teams by ensuring timely, judicious and accurate loan processing.

• Prepare and ran biological samples using PCR and qPCR techniques.
• Learned how to maintain cells with cell culture basics
• Developed and maintained spreadsheets, questionnaires and research tools.
• Cultivated research skills to learn how to handle independent assignments.
• Supported principal investigators during research into Diet, Exercise, and Cardiometabolic Health.
• Organized, labeled and stored study biospecimens.

• Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities
• Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
• Modified course content and complexity to meet individual and group goals.

• Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading
• Assisted professor with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
• Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.

• Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses
• Provided early intervention assistance to struggling students.