Undergraduate Researcher
UIC Department Of Ophthalmology And Visual Science
05.2023 - Current
- Orchestrated cross-functional collaboration to design and execute groundbreaking experiments investigating the impact of distinct MSC-derived EV subsets on corneal inflammation; guided significant breakthroughs under the guidance of Dr. Jalilian.
- Link to website: https://tinyurl.com/yck7tsn7
- Implemented NeuroLucida software to analyze and quantify corneal nerve fiber density in response to EVs from MSCs, achieving a 30% increase in accuracy compared to manual measurements.
- Achieved an average cell viability of 98% throughout the culture process by demonstrating proficiency in passaging techniques, reducing the time and resources required for repeating experiments due to cell death.
- Cultivated and maintained cell cultures with a success rate of 95%, ensuring a consistent supply of experimental samples for the project, resulting in the completion of 50% more experiments compared to previous years.