Analyze the relationship between BAP 1 and Uveal Melanoma
Clinical Researcher Assistant
The University of Michigan College of Pharmacy
Ann Arbor, MI
09.2020 - 08.2023
Interview patients in the Latinx community suffering from depression and/or anxiety
Develop and analyze an intervention to improve the quality of healthcare Latinx patients receive
Understand the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion practices of every Pharmacy School in the United States
Working on the publication of a research paper to report our findings
Clinical Research Associate
Kellogg Eye Center - The University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
05.2021 - 05.2023
Extracted, collected, analyzed, and presented data to answer research questions about optic neuritis and idiopathic intracranial hypertension
Maintained strict confidentiality to keep personal information and collected data private
Evaluated and collected proof of eligibility and consent from participants
Working on the publications of our research findings
Undergraduate Summer Researcher
Bruins-In-genomics (B.I.G.) Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Los Angeles, CA
06.2020 - 08.2020
Utilized computational genetics for the identification of cerebrospinal fluid metabolites linked to brain disorders through genetic imputation
Developed an 8-week research plan and presented my results to faculty and students
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Fan Lab, Neuroscience Department at The University
Ann Arbor, MI
09.2017 - 02.2020
Identify cancer stem cell markers and additional cancer stem cell signature to aid in the development of new glioblastoma treatments through the creation of a mouse model
Train undergraduate students to perform biotechnological techniques
Researcher
Royal Veterinary College, University of London
London, UK
06.2019 - 08.2019
Determine the behavior and impact hypoxia, SULF1 and SULF2 play in the functioning of cell signaling pathways
Developed a five-week research plan, presented my results to faculty and students and wrote a research paper on my results
Peer Mentor
Michigan Research and Discovery Scholars
Ann Arbor, MI
08.2018 - 05.2019
Introduce incoming freshmen to university life and help them in their social, academic and emotional performance
Plan, organize and coordinate events for incoming Freshmen
Facebook University Intern
Facebook
Menlo Park, CA
06.2018 - 08.2018
Creation and presentation of an iOS mobile application utilizing Objective-C and the Spotify API working in a team of three people
Winning mobile application in the program would present to Mark Zuckerberg
Education
MEDPATH Program -
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
The University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
05.2021
Minor - Science, Technology and Society
The University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
05.2021
Skills
Fully fluent in Spanish
Beginners Portuguese
Java
C
RedCap
MiChart
PCR
Gel electrophoresis
DNA Extraction
Cross-sectioning
Volunteer Experience
Multiple department volunteer at The University of Michigan Hospital
Publications
Hamedani, Ali G. MD, MHS; Kim, Dale S. BS; Chaitanuwong, Pareena MD; Gonzalez, Lizbeth A. BS; Moss, Heather E. MD, PhD; DeLott, Lindsey B. MD, MS. Validity of Administrative Coding for Nonarteritic Ischemic Optic Neuropathy. Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology 44(3):p 342-345, September 2024. | DOI: 10.1097/WNO.0000000000002163
De Lott, Lindsey B. MD, MS; Gonzalez, Lizbeth BS; Guetterman, Timothy C. PhD; Kerber, Kevin A. MD, MS; Zikmund-Fisher, Brian J. PHD. Factors That Influence Clinician Prescribing of Corticosteroids for Acute Idiopathic and Multiple Sclerosis–Associated Optic Neuritis: A Qualitative Study. Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology ():10.1097/WNO.0000000000002219, August 16, 2024. | DOI: 10.1097/WNO.0000000000002219
Killeen, O. J., Gonzalez, L. A., Rothberg, A. E., Khanna, S., Cornblath, W. T., Deveney, T., Wong, S. H., & De Lott, L. B. (2024). Facilitators and Barriers to Weight Loss Among Patients With Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension. Journal of neuro-ophthalmology : the official journal of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society, 10.1097/WNO.0000000000002133. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1097/WNO.0000000000002133
Jarocki, A., Benard-Seguin, E., Gonzalez, L. A., Costello, F., Andrews, C. A., Kerber, K., & De Lott, L. B. (2023). Predictors of Long-Term Visual Acuity in a Modern Cohort of Patients With Acute Idiopathic and Multiple Sclerosis-Associated Optic Neuritis. Journal of neuro-ophthalmology : the official journal of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society, 43(4), 475–480. https://doi.org/10.1097/WNO.0000000000001870
Accomplishments
University of Michigan Honors (2017, 2020)
B.I.G. Summer Research Excellence Award
International STEM Research Achievement Award
Top Presentation Award in Computational Genetics at UCLA B.I.G. Summer Research Award
Presentations
Facilitators and Barriers to Weight Loss Among Patients With Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension, North American Neuro-Opthalmology Society 49th Annual Meeting, 05/15/2023, Orlando, FL
Association between clinical factors and optic neuritis subtype diagnosis, North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society 48th Annual Meeting, 02/15/2022, Austin, TX
Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Predict Optic Neuritis (ON) Subtypes from Ocular Fundus Photographs, North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society 48th Annual Meeting, 02/15/2022, Austin, TX
External validation of predictive models of long-term visual acuity in acute demyelinating optic neuritis, North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society 48th Annual Meeting, 02/15/2022, Austin, TX
AMILDA: An Intervention to Improve Symptoms and Medication Adherence Among Latinx Adults with Depression and Anxiety, Translational Science 2022, 04/20/2022, Chicago, IL
Timeline
Clinical Research Assistant
The Ohio State University
10.2023 - Current
Clinical Research Associate
Kellogg Eye Center - The University of Michigan
05.2021 - 05.2023
Clinical Researcher Assistant
The University of Michigan College of Pharmacy
09.2020 - 08.2023
Undergraduate Summer Researcher
Bruins-In-genomics (B.I.G.) Summer Undergraduate Research Program
06.2020 - 08.2020
Researcher
Royal Veterinary College, University of London
06.2019 - 08.2019
Peer Mentor
Michigan Research and Discovery Scholars
08.2018 - 05.2019
Facebook University Intern
Facebook
06.2018 - 08.2018
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Fan Lab, Neuroscience Department at The University
Assistant Facilities Coordinator at The Ohio State University - University LibrariesAssistant Facilities Coordinator at The Ohio State University - University Libraries
BMT Patient Coordinator at The Ohio State University: James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research InstituteBMT Patient Coordinator at The Ohio State University: James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute