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Maria Steis

Boston,Massachusetts

Summary

Enthusiastic biomedical engineering student and undergraduate researcher at Boston University with proficiency in coding and cell biology. Developing knowledge and interest in synthetic biology, nanotechnology and machine learning. Has experience in immunotherapy research, project management, leadership, and STEM tutoring. Open-minded and eager to learn, seeking a summer internship in bioengineering and immunotherapy development.

Work History

Undergraduate Student Researcher

Banskota Lab
Boston, Massachusetts
09.2024 - Current
  • Assembling a CRISPR-CAS 12a mutein for an enhanced synthetic cancer biomarker assay.
  • Employing PCR, Gibson Assembly, E.Coli Transformation, Mini Prep, and Gel Electrophoresis to assemble plasmid constructs.

NNCI REU Researcher

University of Louisville Medical Center
Louisville, KY
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Worked on an individualized project titled: Ultrasound Mediated Cell Transfection in Microchamber Systems.
  • Created PDMS microwells to facilitate single-cell analysis of ultrasound transfection.
  • Created a MATLAB program to collect data from fluorescence microscopy images.
  • Optimized JURKAT T-cell seeding protocol
  • Presented work at the NNCI REU Convocation, NNCI Nano + AM Summit, and UofL Culminating Research Conference.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering

Boston University
Boston, MA
05-2026

Skills

  • CAR T-Cell Research
  • MATLAB, C, Python
  • Cell Cultures
  • Synthetic Biology
  • DNA Cloning
  • 3D Bioprinting
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Photolithography
  • Microfluidics
  • Cell Transfection

Accomplishments

Certificate of Recognition for Excellent Research Poster: Issued by Annual NNCI Nano + AM Summit - Jul 2024

  • Recieved at the NNCI Nano + Additive Manufacturing Summit Poster Competition for REU project, awarded to six out thirty-nine presenters.

Timeline

Undergraduate Student Researcher

Banskota Lab
09.2024 - Current

NNCI REU Researcher

University of Louisville Medical Center
05.2024 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering

Boston University
Maria Steis