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MELANIE SALAS

Prairie View,Texas

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Undergraduate Student Researcher Dr. Alaji Bah

Upstate Medical University Hospital
Syracuse, NY
08.2022 - Current
  • Proficient in molecular biology techniques including protein expression, purification, and characterization of macromolecular binding using Electrophoretic Mobility Shift Assay (EMSA).
  • Skilled in designing primers and conducting site-directed mutagenesis of cDNA for investigating protein interactions, particularly with the Fragile X Mental Retardation Protein (FMRP) associated with Fragile X Syndrome.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently review literature, develop testable hypotheses, and apply hands-on expertise in research investigations.

Student Association A&S Chair

Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York
09.2021 - Current
  • Led the College of Arts and Sciences Student Body Government in proposing new bills aimed at enhancing the Syracuse community's greatness.
  • Spearheaded initiatives within the Academic Affairs committee to improve student academic performance and promote self-care.
  • Collaborated with student association members to establish stress busters, enhance tutoring resources, and advocate for prioritizing academics.

Member of Pre-Vet Club

Syracuse Pre-Vet
Syracuse, New York
08.2021 - Current
  • Dedicated 10 hours weekly to organizing shadowing opportunities with local veterinary hospitals and identifying organizations in need of assistance.
  • Actively engaged in caring for animals by cleaning kennels, walking, feeding, and playing with shelter animals, ensuring they receive the love they deserve.
  • Contributed to the Pre-Vet Club's efforts in organizing food drives, collecting essential supplies, and expressing gratitude to members for their support in weekly communications.

Student Researcher Dr.Latha Ramalingam

Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York
08.2021 - 05.2024
  • Conducting research on the impact of fish oil supplements on paternal obesity.
  • Reviewing literature and studying scholarly articles to extract research techniques from other experiments.
  • Completing University-approved training on lab techniques and gaining hands-on experience in RNA isolation, cDNA, and gene expression through rigorous lab work.

Orientation Leader/ Head Orientation Leader

Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York
05.2022 - 08.2023
  • Provided enthusiastic assistance and guidance to new students and families at Syracuse University, facilitating campus orientation and move-in activities to foster a smooth transition into dorm life.
  • Organized "good squad" initiatives to support new student settling-in processes, encouraged participation in campus events, and led small groups to promote relationship building and familiarization with campus life, emphasizing opportunities for involvement.

REU Student Researcher

Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Observed labs under diverse mentors like Dr. Henderson, Dr. Ma, and Dr. Manning, concentrating on enhancing skills in identifying and working with Intrinsically Disordered Proteins (IDPs).
  • Engaged in resume and personal statement refinement while gaining insight into various research areas including biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, and biomedical engineering.
  • Engaged in one-on-one mentorship opportunities and hands-on experience in cell culture techniques, including media changes and cell counting for data collection.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Westside High School
Houston, TX
05.2021

Skills

  • CPR/First-Aid Certified, Election Clerk Electronic Specialist
  • Soft Skills: Responsible, Determined, Caring, Communicate efficiently, Leadership
  • Historical Research
  • Relationship Building
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Other: MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Publisher, Google Slides, Google Sheets

Timeline

Undergraduate Student Researcher Dr. Alaji Bah

Upstate Medical University Hospital
08.2022 - Current

REU Student Researcher

Syracuse University
06.2022 - 07.2022

Orientation Leader/ Head Orientation Leader

Syracuse University
05.2022 - 08.2023

Student Association A&S Chair

Syracuse University
09.2021 - Current

Member of Pre-Vet Club

Syracuse Pre-Vet
08.2021 - Current

Student Researcher Dr.Latha Ramalingam

Syracuse University
08.2021 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Syracuse University

High School Diploma -

Westside High School

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