Olivia Biggs
Palm Beach Gardens
Summary
Detail-oriented Research Assistant skilled in data collection and statistical analysis. Experienced in preparing comprehensive reports and collaborating effectively within research teams to document findings.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
BREATH Laboratory, University of Miami
Coral Gables
09.2023 - 12.2025
- Assisted in conducting literature reviews for ongoing research projects.
- Collected and organized data for experiments and analyses.
- Collaborated with team members on project planning and execution.
- Documented research findings in reports and academic papers.
- Prepared reports, presentations, and articles using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
- Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing research findings.
Research Volunteer
Diabetes Research Institute, University of Miami
Coral Gables
09.2023 - 10.2025
- Assisted with statistical analysis of collected data
- Aided in preparation of pancreatic human tissue for secondary antibody treatment for immunohistochemistry
- Configured fluorescent tissue images into PowerPoint presentations
- Experienced with cleaning and maintenance of tissue samples
- Performed cellular quantification of prepared pancreatic tissue
- Experienced in utilizing a confocal microscope for immunofluorescence imaging
Hospital Volunteer
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Boca Raton
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted patients with daily needs and comfort during hospital stays.
- Provided support to nursing staff by delivering supplies and documents.
- Engaged with patients to provide companionship and emotional support.
- Organized and maintained cleanliness in waiting areas and patient rooms.
- Collaborated with volunteers to enhance patient service experiences.
- Followed hospital protocols to ensure safety and confidentiality of patient information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Miami
Miami, FL12-2025
Skills
- Research methodologies
- Data analysis
- Statistical techniques
- Report writing
- Team collaboration
- Microsoft Office Suite
Accomplishments
Published Alongside Researchers of The Diabetes Research Institute in Nature Communications:
Álvarez-Cubela, S., Altilio, I.D., Doke, M. et al. Pancreatic β-cell regeneration in situ by the ALK3 agonist THR-123. Nat Commun 16, 6121 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-61534-2
Álvarez-Cubela, S., Altilio, I.D., Doke, M. et al. Pancreatic β-cell regeneration in situ by the ALK3 agonist THR-123. Nat Commun 16, 6121 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-61534-2
Timeline
Research Assistant
BREATH Laboratory, University of Miami
09.2023 - 12.2025
Research Volunteer
Diabetes Research Institute, University of Miami
09.2023 - 10.2025
Hospital Volunteer
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
09.2023 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Miami