Natania Wollman

Curious, thoughtful and highly motivated Undergraduate

Researcher that has strong laboratory experience involving two research projects, one already published and one headed towards publication. Seeking to develop research

• 03/2021 - 07/2021, Ruohula-Baker Lab, University of Washington, Seattle, Wa-Undergraduate Research Assistant, Conducted research with the goal of exploring how de novo designed fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mini-binder proteins modulate cell signaling as well as how receptor valency and geometry affect signaling outcomes by using protein scaffolds incorporating the de novo designed FGFR binding module. Designed and conducted experiments to determine activation of common, downstream tyrosine-kinase receptor signaling targets in HUVEC reporter cells treated with FGFR or EGFR binding proteins. Determined through western blot analysis that the FGFR mini-binder inhibits FGFR signaling and the EGFR mini-binder inhibits EGFR signaling. Protein scaffold incorporating FGFR mini-binders inhibited FGFR signaling with much higher potency.
• 04/2021 - 07/2021, UW Male Fertility Lab, University of Washington, Seattle, Wa-Undergraduate Research Assistant, Conducted research with the goal of examining the localization of Zona Pellucida binding proteins (ZPBP) 1 and 2 in human spermatozoa. Performed experiments to view and compare localization patterns of ZPBP1 and ZPBP2 on ethanol extracted sperm as well as on acrosome reacted sperm using primary antibodies, fluorescently labeled secondary antibodies and fluorescence microscopy. Performed the first known localization of ZBP1 and ZPBP2.

• Date of Birth: 09/12/2000
• Gender: Female
• Nationality: American

• 12/2023 - 04/2024, Full Time Training in Anaheim, Conference Coordinator, Coordinated with a team of 20 to plan and facilitate an international conference for several thousand Christian leaders. Assisted specifically with meal planning, preparation and presentation., Anaheim
• 10/2016 - 01/2020, Swedish Hospital, Junior Health Scholar, Gained firsthand experience in both clinical and administrative healthcare settings. Assisted with basic care for patients along with nurses, physicians, and other members of the care delivery team., Seattle
• 09/2014 - 01/2020, Church in Shoreline, Camp Volunteer and Sunday School Teacher, Gained organizational and leadership skills while serving as a camp counselor and cook for numerous Bible camps with up to 200 participants. Coordinated and communicated with others to provide an effective and engaging learning environment while serving as a Sunday school volunteer., Shoreline