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Sanya Kathuria

Summary

Enthusiastic Graduate Research Assistant with a Bachelor's in Medical Lab Sciences and a Master's in Animal Comparative Biomedical Sciences. Proven expertise in chorioamnionitis studies using sheep models, molecular biology, and computational approaches. Skilled in qPCR, primer design, SnapGene, and one-year hospital experience in diverse lab disciplines.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

University Of Arizona
08.2022 - Current
  • Conducted sheep studies to establish robust chorioamnionitis model, investigating Fetal Inflammatory Response Syndrome.
  • Designed 15+ primers with Primer3 and NCBI Blast for cytokine marker measurement in diverse tissues using qPCR analysis, and aligned sheep genome with human genome using SnapGene.
  • Performed statistical analysis using STATA and R
  • Performed over 100 PBMCs and RNA isolation for sequencing and bioinformatic analysis

Teaching Assistant

University of Arizona
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Assessed and graded term papers, and created weekly quizzes for freshman-level course on human and animal interaction

Research Assistant

University Of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
09.2019 - 05.2022
  • Conducted cortisol ELISAs and contributed to a novel model for improved rotator cuff recovery and presented research findings at national symposiums, including NCUR (National Council of Undergraduate Research) and Research at ROTUNDA (Madison,WI)

Medical Lab Scientist

Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Expertise in clinical chemistry, hematology, immunology, immunohematology, microbiology and urinalaysis
  • Proficient in conducting diverse diagnostic tests with precision and ensuring timely results
  • Skilled in operating and maintaining laboratory equipment, committed to quality control standards.

Laboratory Assistant

Norris Health Center
06.2021 - 11.2021
  • Conducted 300+ COVID (Binax and Abbott), rapid strep, and other rapid diagnostic tests in on-campus clinics, while efficiently preparing diverse clinical samples for provider shipment.

Education

Master of Science - Animal Comparative Biomedical Sciences

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ, United States
05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI, United States
05.2022

Skills

  • Research and Data Analysis
  • Immunoassays
  • Clinical Animal Research
  • Laboratory Testing
  • Statistical Modeling
  • Bioinformatics

Volunteer Experience

  • HELP participant trained in delirium prevention, conducted room visits, and engaged in rotator motor exercises for patient mobility, and Biomedical Donor Ambassador, performing temperature screening and donor registration at camps.
  • E-Tutor Collaborative Program participant providing free virtual tutoring during COVID-19

Timeline

Research Assistant

University Of Arizona
08.2022 - Current

Teaching Assistant

University of Arizona
08.2022 - 05.2024

Medical Lab Scientist

Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital
08.2021 - 05.2022

Laboratory Assistant

Norris Health Center
06.2021 - 11.2021

Research Assistant

University Of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
09.2019 - 05.2022

Master of Science - Animal Comparative Biomedical Sciences

University of Arizona

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Sanya Kathuria