Luke Bamrud
9822 N. 1st St. Phoenix,AZ
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Technician
Dana Farber Cancer Institute
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Learned theoretical and practical uses of sequencing technologies such as spatial and multiome sequencing on patient-derived samples.
- Used cell-based assays and Western blotting to verify results of a multiome sequencing project.
Research Technician
La Belle Labs
Phoenix, AZ
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Began developing a biosensor to detect the onset of sepsis.Focused on creating an aptamer development platform for specific biomarkers: presepsin, and procalcitonin..
Research Assistant
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Detailed effects of metformin and norpsilocin on neuronal cells by assessing ROS levels and cytotoxicity via viability assays. Showed low levels of norpsilocin increased cell viability.
- Taught other members how to culture mammalian cells and run cell-based assays.
- Co-wrote a review article detailing the need for our research.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Assisted in teaching Organic Chemistry 1 (CHM-231), Microbiology (BIO-205), and Genetics (BIO-457) courses by hosting office hours, grading papers and tests, and assisting lectures in class.
Lead Research Assistant
Grand Canyon University
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Researched cyanobacteria strains’ potential to produce molecular hydrogen by genetic engineering.
- Designed DNA constructs, imaged cells with light and SEM microscopy, and built excellent lab culture.
- Modified existing DNA isolation protocol to 20X DNA concentration results.
Genetics Graduate Intern
Texas A & M University REU Program
Phoenix, AZ
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted in the study of the effects of gold nanoparticles on stem cells by checking differentiation, cell signaling, autophagy markers, and localization by confocal microscopy.
- Took graduate level intro to bioinformatics command line class.
Education
National Registration Emergency Medical Technician -
American Health Educatuon
Modesto, CA04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04.2024
Certification
- Arizona EMT License
- BLS (CPR and AED)
- CITI Responsible Conduct of Research
- CITI Human Subjects Research
Professional Associations
- Homebuilding Volunteer, In Rural Mexico (3 Weeks)
- President, GCU American Society for Microbiology Chapter (2 years)
- Founding Vice-President, Biochemistry, Cellular, and Molecular Biology Club (2 years)
- Lead, GCU Local Outreach Homeless Ministry
- Alongside Ministry Volunteer
- Project Mexico Home Building Volunteer
- High School and Junior High Teacher, St. James Orthodox Church
Papers
- Comparing Psilocybin to Metformin as Neuroprotective Agents Against Parkinson’s Dementia: A Systematic Review of Evidence and Efficacy, Ordovich-Clarkson, R. D., Jabbour, M., Pelayo, D. A., Lara, D., Croix, L., Mumman, M., Stukas, S., Anderson, R., Meraz, D., Bangura, A., Anderson, B., Bamrud, L., Blake, C., Neuropsychopharmacology & Biological Psychiatry
Posters
- Comparing Norpsilocin and Metformin for Neuroprotective Effects on Neuronal SH-SY5Y Cells, Luke Bamrud, Daniel Lara, Reagan Anderson, Shoshanah Stukas, Macie Mumman, Anthony S. Bangura, Jazmine Macias, Minh Phan, Randall D. Ordovich-Clarkson, Maurice Jabbour, College of Natural Sciences Spring Research Symposium 2024
- Comparing Psilocybin to Metformin as Neuroprotective agents against Parkinson’s Dementia: A Systematic Review of Evidence and Efficacy, Randall D. Ordovich-Clarkson, Maurice Jabbour, Daniel Arteaga Pelayo, Daniel Lara, Sebastian La Croix, Macie Mumman, Shoshanah Stukas, Reagan Anderson, David Meraz, Brooklyn Anderson, Luke Bamrud, Caleb Blake, Arizona Physiological Society Annual Meeting at Midwestern University 2023
- Bioengineering Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications, Luke Bamrud, John Soukar, Akelish Gaharwar, Summer Research Symposium at Texas A&M University
- Physiological Characterization of Cyanobacterial Culture and Genetic Manipulation of Uptake Hydrogenase, Luke Bamrud, Micah Fogo, Adrian Pop, Claire Frank, Jessica Doan, Alondra Anaya, Jose Delgado, Galyna Kufryk, Canyon Undergraduate Research Symposium, Southern Nevada and Arizona Regional ASM Conference 2023
- DNA Extraction in Cyanobacterial Culture, Luke Bamrud, Galyna Kufryk, CSET's Symposium 2023, ASM's Southern Nevada and Arizona Regional branch Conference
Presentations
- Bioengineering Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications, Luke Bamrud, John Soukar, Akhilesh Gaharwar, leading professors in Texas A&M’s Genetics program
- Physiological Characterization of Cyanobacterial Culture and Genetic Manipulation of Uptake Hydrogenase, Luke Bamrud, Micah Fogo, Adrian Pop, Claire Frank, Jessica Doan, Alondra Anaya, Jose Delgado, Galyna Kufryk, CSET's Symposium, Canyon Undergraduate Research Symposium
- Genetic Transformations: The Powerhouse of Bioengineering, Luke Bamrud, Peyton Smith, Galyna Kufryk, Arizona HOSA-Future Health Care Professions conference
Timeline
Research Technician
Dana Farber Cancer Institute
07.2024 - 10.2024
Research Technician
La Belle Labs
09.2023 - 04.2024
Research Assistant
Grand Canyon University
09.2023 - 04.2024
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Grand Canyon University
08.2023 - 04.2024
Genetics Graduate Intern
Texas A & M University REU Program
05.2023 - 08.2023
Lead Research Assistant
Grand Canyon University
08.2021 - 09.2023
National Registration Emergency Medical Technician -
American Health Educatuon
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Grand Canyon University
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