Meri Mneyan
New York,NY
Summary
Undergraduate researcher with experience in data collection, statistical analysis, and research synthesis for academic projects. Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to clearly communicate research findings.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Dr. Ekaterina Likhtik
New York, NY
09.2025 - Current
- Conducted research on neuronal network dynamics underlying fear learning and extinction in mammalian models.
- Examined the effects of acute and chronic demyelination in the hippocampus and entorhinal cortex to elucidate mechanisms contributing to cognitive impairment in multiple sclerosis.
- Developed skills in various research methodologies, ensuring high-quality work across diverse projects.
- Participated in regular lab meetings, contributing valuable insights and suggestions for ongoing projects.
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Richmond Health Network
Staten Island, NY
05.2024 - 09.2025
- Assisted with patient intake, managing scheduling and maintaining accurate records.
- Implemented electronic health record systems for improved data accuracy and accessibility.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to streamline appointment processes and improve patient flow.
- Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
Summer Research Assistant
Dr. Scott Brady
New York, NY
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Investigated fast axonal transport mechanisms in Doryteuthis pealeii as a model for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s, and frontotemporal dementia..
- Performed microdissection and prepared axoplasm samples for live imaging using VEC-DIC microscopy.
- Analyzed vesicle transport speed and dynamics to assess the impact of disease-associated mutated proteins on neuronal transport processes.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
Hostess
Tavern 29
New York, NY
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Developing excellent customer experience skills to communicate with people
- Fast and effective analytic skills
- Facilitating in-person and over-the-phone questions, events, and much more.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY05-2027
High School Diploma -
New Dorp High School
Staten Island, NY07.2023
Skills
- Instrument: Piano
- HTML
- Excel
- Microdissection
- Pipetting Skills
- Gel Agarose Electrophoresis
- Customer Service
- Computer Literacy
- Perfusion
- AthenaOne
LANGUAGES
English
Armenian
AWARDS
Dean’s List (All years)
Rosalyn Yalow Award for Academic Excellence (May 2025)
Excellence in Science Medal (May 2023)
Poster Presentations
Mneyan, M., Brady, S. Investigating the Impact of Tau C-terminal Truncations on Fast Axonal Transport in Doryteuthis pealeii. Poster presented at Society of Neuroscience Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 2025.
Timeline
Research Assistant
Dr. Ekaterina Likhtik
09.2025 - Current
Summer Research Assistant
Dr. Scott Brady
06.2025 - 07.2025
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Richmond Health Network
05.2024 - 09.2025
Hostess
Tavern 29
08.2023 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
CUNY Hunter College
High School Diploma -
New Dorp High School