Muntha Abbas
Kenner,LA
Summary
Student currently working towards a degree in Medicine. Adept at prepping resources, equipment, and materials for research. Extensive background in investigating Orthopedics research.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Collected synovial tissue,blood and bone specimen from Total Knee replacement surgeries at Ocshner Medical Center
- Demonstrated proficiency in use of specialized instruments such as a cryostat, microtome, paraffin embedding station and automated stainer.
- Performed complex histology laboratory procedures, including tissue processing and embedding, sectioning, staining, and coverslipping. Staining proficiency in H&E, Trichrome, Safranin O, Oil Red O.
- Assisted withtheTRPV1 research project, collecting and preparing 100 patient samples of synovial tissue via immunohistochemistry for OLYMPUS imaging.
- Imaged samples co-stained with TRPV1/PGP9.5 and identified areas with hyperplasia and inflammation.
Health Equity Fellow
Tulane Public Health Society
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills in discussions to develop plausible solutions for public health issues exacerbated by inequity and systemic bias.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects and lectures
- Networked and built strong presence with peers to facilitate professional relationships.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health / Cell Biology
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA12.2023
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Accelrys QUANTA and Insight
- Undergraduate Research
- Lab operations
- Research and analysis
- Grant writing
GPA
3.697
Organizations/ Position
MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCIATION
- Freshman Representative 2020-2021
- Secretary 2021-2022
- President 2022-2023
TULANE MIDDLE EASTERN UNION
- Public Relation Director-2022-2023
TULANE NEUROSCIENCE ASSOCIATION
- Community Outreach Chair 2021-2023
PREMEDICAL ASSOCIATION
- Secretary 2021-2022
VOLUNTEER/SERVICE
TRANSCRIPTIONIST
- August 2022-December 2022
- Transcribed the Woodland Ledger from the 1830s and created a universal transcription protocol for those working at the Museum of African American History in Lafayette
JUNIOR VOLUNTEER
- MAY 2019- AUGUST 2019
-Worked in the CMICU with clerical and non-clerical services and in the heart failure department under VAD coordinators to organize files. - -
-Completed 68 hrs of service
Languages
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Research Assistant
LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans
05.2021 - 08.2022
Health Equity Fellow
Tulane Public Health Society
09.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Public Health / Cell Biology
Tulane University
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