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Rohith Nellivalasa

Student
St Louis,MO

Summary

Structured Lab Technician offering 4-year background collecting, processing and analyzing various specimens. Familiar with basic medical terminology, laboratory protocols and procedures and processing and testing techniques. Expertise in urinalysis and blood typing. Quality-focused professional recognized for performing all laboratory tests and procedures with attention to detail, optimum quality and expedience.

Overview

2
2
Languages
7
7
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Intern

Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
Chicago, IL
06.2017 - 08.2019
  • Research at Rush University Medical Center (Neurology) - Summer 2017 & 2018, Published as author in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease Reports Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor, otherwise known as BDNF, is a protein that promotes the survival of nerve cells by playing a role in the growth, maturation, and maintenance of these cells.
  • In the experiments conducted included various doses of the compound Hexadecanamide, were used to treat MN9d cells to determine which dose if the Hexadecanamide (HEX) compound had the greatest positive impact on the BDNF in the MN9D cells.
  • Hexadecanamide is found from Palmitic is a common saturated fatty acid found in the body.
  • PCR and Real time PCR were the methods used todetermine the most beneficial dosage of the HEX treatment.
  • The PCR treatment requires a gel to beran after the PCR is finished to analyze the results.
  • While the Real Time PCR results are storedelectronically onto the computer where they can be viewed and analyzed.
  • The 20 Microliter dose wasthe most effective treatment for the MN9D cells.
  • After analyzing the PCR, the gel revealed thatthe 20-microliter treatment was more effective than the rest (5, 10, 30, and 50 microlitertreatments).
  • The Real Time PCR showed that the 20-microliter dose was the most effective as it wasthe dosage with the most folds.
  • The results prove that the 20-microliter dose was the mosteffective in preserving the BDNF in Nerve Cells and promoting growth in those cells.
  • Just this past summer, 2018, I returned to do more work on the effect of a certain medication on cancer cells.
  • During my research time I worked with IL-10 and IL-13 cells to monitor the inflammation that would occur if the cell had been exposed to cancer.
  • Throughout my research I have practiced and mastered many laboratory techniques and look forward to keep learning and add on to my previous 4 years of experience.
  • As of 2021 I have been published as an author for this work in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease Reports. (article title "Stimulation of dopamine production by sodium benzoate, a metabolite of cinnamon and a food additive" )

Neurology Shadow

Neurology Shadowing
Chicago, IL
04.2019 - 10.2019
  • I shadowed Doctor Malathi Rao at Rush University medical center for the summer that I was home between my freshman and sophomore year.
  • During my shadowing hours I sat in on many consults with patients as well as off hours where Doctor Rao showed me how the hospital operates behind the scenes in terms of patient logs, history, and post consult care.

Laboratory Assistant

Danforth Plant Science Center
03.2020 - 08.2020
  • I have been working at the Danforth Plant Science for the past six months.
  • As of late I have been conducting my own experiment studying the effect of temperature and concentration of treatment on plant cells to be later implemented into crop growth and sustainability.
  • Using various techniques of data collection and data analysis.

Saint Louis University Anatomy Lab
10.2019 - Current
  • During my second year at saint louis university, I worked at the SLU anatomy lab where I was given tasks to prepare cadavers for demonstrations given to high school students that came to SLU for an anatomy field trip.
  • In addition, I also led dissections of sheep brains and hearts for the visiting students.

Brigader

Global Brigades
Panama City , Panama
01.2020 - 01.2020
  • Global Brigades (Panama January 2020) During my time in Panama, I played a major role in creating an environment that allowed the people to have access to medicine and opportunity to the better their lives.
  • Watching and being a part of medical consults, packing and distributing prescriptions, and helping the local doctors from Panama City in the more rural areas of Panama.
  • I learned so much from these doctors and my passion to pursue grew even stronger when in I saw the light in people’s eyes once they left the clinic with the medication they needed and knowledge they wanted.

Mathnasium Tutor

01.2018 - 10.2019
  • Starting in January of 2018 I became one of the Mathnasium Math tutors in Bolingbrook, Illinois.
  • I worked with a team of 2 other instructors, Monday through Friday, to make lesson plans for students in grades 2-12.
  • During working hours tutors are expected to have good social skills and a good sense of team work as they are expected to be moving around the space in order to ensure that every student is assisted with their work.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience

Saint Louis University
St Louis, MO
08.2018 - Current

High School Diploma -

Neuqua Valley High School
Naperville, IL
08.2014 - 06.2018

Skills

Specimen analysis

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Additional Information

  • AWARDS , SLU Dean’s Scholar SLU enhanced Merit Scholar AP Scholar National Merit Scholarship (Commended) 1st Place in Experimental Design for Libertyville Regional (Science Olympiad) 1st Place in Towers for Libertyville Regional (Science Olympiad) IMEA Orchestra Second Degree Black Belt in taekwondo. Illinois State Scholar DuPage County Scholar

Accomplishments

  • Published as an Author in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease Reports for work with Hexacanamide treatments on BDNF.
  • Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of Plant Growth Treatments on the quinoa.

Software

Microsoft Word

Python

R-project

Terminal Coding

Raspberry Pi Computer Coding

Timeline

Laboratory Assistant

Danforth Plant Science Center
03.2020 - 08.2020

Brigader

Global Brigades
01.2020 - 01.2020

Saint Louis University Anatomy Lab
10.2019 - Current

Neurology Shadow

Neurology Shadowing
04.2019 - 10.2019

Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience

Saint Louis University
08.2018 - Current

Mathnasium Tutor

01.2018 - 10.2019

Research Intern

Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
06.2017 - 08.2019

High School Diploma -

Neuqua Valley High School
08.2014 - 06.2018

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