Overview
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Education
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Research
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Madeline Brophy

Chicago,IL

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lab Assistant

Kindbody, West Loop
Chicago, IL
04.2024 - Current
  • Prepared patient charts and EMR setup daily for upcoming procedures.
  • Coordinated internal and external tissue transportation to various clinics
  • Assisted patients by generating embryology records and answering inquiries about inventory status and procedure details.
  • Ensured efficient patient care by coordinating efforts of clinical and embryology staff.
  • Ensured all patient information was documented appropriately in EMR, according to lab procedures.
  • Performed routine Quality Control checks on liquid nitrogen tanks to ensure optimal temperature for stored tissue.
  • Conducted extensive work in IDEAS and KEMR systems for efficient data management and patient support.

Research Technician

Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL
01.2022 - 03.2024
  • Maintained essential lab records such as animal colony census, antibody/virus inventories, and ordering status
  • Prepared physiology and IHC solutions weekly for general use of senior lab members.
  • Performed stereotaxic brain surgery on mice for viral injections to better understand the underlying pathways of the basal ganglia.
  • Conducted imaging and analysis of dopaminergic loss in Parkinson model mice via confocal microscopy and Fiji program.
  • Maintained laboratory supplies prepared by keeping stock inventory, placing orders and verifying receipts.
  • Trained new technicians in laboratory procedures and standards.
  • Performed routine lab maintenance to keep areas clean and organized.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Cellular And Molecular Neuroscience, Chemistry

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.2022

Skills

  • Computational Skills: IDEAS system, KEMR system, Microsoft Office, NIS-Elements, ImageJ/Fiji statistical analysis
  • Communication
  • Wet lab Skills: Quality control checks, Immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining, electrophysiology solution and slice preparation, stereotaxic brain surgery, transcardial perfusions, PCR, Western blot, confocal microscopy, gel electrophoresis
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills
  • Detail-oriented
  • High-Pressure Performance
  • Independent Problem Solving
  • Laboratory supply management
  • Database Maintenance

Research

Lab Assistant - Dr. Cho, Organic Chemistry

  • Focused on new methods in organometallic chemistry and enantioselective synthesis
  • Trained to use lab equipment including GC/MS, benchtop NMR and glove-box.
  • Worked with other undergraduate, and graduate students, to complete all necessary synthesis reactions
  • Assigned papers for presentation to entire lab in order to further understanding new advancements in organic chemistry

Lab Assistant - Dr. Catherine Haden, Developmental Psychology

  • Trained in transcribing videos and coding videos for child STEM engagement
  • Worked in Chicago Children's Museum for data collection and analyzation
  • Currently working on publication with graduate students for the comparison of familial impacts on development between educated and non educated parents

Accomplishments

  • Dean's List: Fall 2018 - Spring 2022
  • Mulcahy Fellow (2020)
  • Interdisciplinary Honors Program (2018-2022)
  • Loyola University Presidental Scholarship (2018-2022)

Certification

  • Synaptic patterning of D1-receptor expressing dorsolateral striatal projection neurons by Aldh1a1+ and Anxa1+ substantia nigra dopaminergic neurons.

Timeline

Lab Assistant

Kindbody, West Loop
04.2024 - Current

Research Technician

Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
01.2022 - 03.2024

Bachelor of Science - Cellular And Molecular Neuroscience, Chemistry

Loyola University Chicago

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