Megan Laplante
San Marcos,CA
Summary
3rd year honor's college genetics student looking for internships to showcase lab skills and experience. Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Genetics and Genomics and an accelerated master's degree in Multidisciplinary Biomedical Science.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Lab in DNA Damage and Repair Systems
Dutta Lab
01.2023 - Current
Mentor: Dr.Yuechuan Chen
- Use various biochemical techniques to analyze genes responsible for the activation and inhibition of DNA damage repair systems
Lab Experience in Biology and Chemistry
UAB
08.2021 - Current
UAB Lab Courses:
- Biology I and II
- Chemistry I and II
- Organic Chemistry I and II
- Physics I and II
Shadowing Student
Rady Children's Primary Care
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Shadowed Dr.Sonja Brion (46 hours)
Personal Shopper
Walmart
05.2022 - 08.2022
Education
Bachelor of Science - Genetics And Genomic Sciences
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL05.2025
High School Diploma -
San Marcos High School
San Marcos, CA06.2021
Skills
- DNA Extraction
- PCR Amplification
- Preparing and Analyzing Gel Electrophoresis
- Cell Culture
- Transformation
- Western Blotting
- Southern Blotting
- Plasmid Isolation
- Spectrophotometry
- Protocol Writing
- Work Independently
- Handling Radioactive/Biohazardous Materials
Awards/Leadership
- Girl Scout Gold Award (2021)
- raised awareness of the need for bone marrow donors, partnered with DKMS, hosted drives at Padres games, MATRIX soccer, coordinated with Palomar College, hosted a virtual drive platform, created website (swabright4life.com) (150+ hours)
- San Diego National Philanthropy Day: Outstanding Youth/Student Volunteer
- 2021 Recipient
- served on the honorary committee for 2022 NPD
- UAB Ambassadors (2022)
- represent UAB with integrity and service, host all UAB sponsored events
Additional Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Powerpoint
- Excel
- Wix
- Public Speaking
Timeline
Research Lab in DNA Damage and Repair Systems
Dutta Lab
01.2023 - Current
Shadowing Student
Rady Children's Primary Care
05.2022 - 08.2022
Personal Shopper
Walmart
05.2022 - 08.2022
Lab Experience in Biology and Chemistry
UAB
08.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Genetics And Genomic Sciences
University of Alabama At Birmingham
High School Diploma -
San Marcos High School
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