Ana Luiza Leal Afonso Da Silva Sardenberg
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dynamic biochemistry undergraduate with three years of diverse experience in teaching, research, and science education. Skilled in biochemical techniques such as protein tagging, NMR spectroscopy, and UV-Vis analysis, demonstrating a strong foundation in both practical and theoretical aspects of the field. Currently engaged in cutting-edge research on drug delivery systems, leveraging knowledge gained from advanced coursework in chemical biology. Eager to contribute to innovative projects that bridge education and scientific discovery.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Student Researcher
- Samanvaya Srivastava Lab
05.2024 - Current
- Currently employed in the Samanvaya Srivastava lab under the graduate student Arthur Odenheimer. Working on biochemical engineering research regarding drug delivery systems.
- Skills include protein tagging, NMR spectroscopy, UV-Vis, lyo freeze drying, polymer synthesis (PEG) and data processing.
- Supported fellow researchers with technical assistance, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Developed proficiency in various lab techniques, leading to more accurate and reliable results.
Science Education Intern
- CalTeach
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Taught earth and space science at a local middle school as part of the CalTeach program in winter 2024. Planned, organized, and led classes related to earth science.
- Taught AP Chemistry at University High School in winter 2025, including leading a lesson.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
- UCLA
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Acted as an undergraduate teaching assistant in an undergraduate general chemistry lab.
- Assisted the graduate TAs by preparing activities, attending TA meetings, and leading four laboratory sections.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry, Science Education
University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California06.2025
Skills
- Protein tagging
- Plasmid overexpression
- Affinity chromatography
- Thin layer chromatography
- SDS-PAGE
- Physical biochemistry
- Spectroscopy
- NMR
- Enzyme kinetics
- Microsoft Excel
- Organic chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Site-directed mutagenesis by PCR
- Lyo freeze drying
- UV-Vis
- PCR primer design
- PCR cloning
- In vitro transcription
- Bilingual (English/Portuguese)
Timeline
Undergraduate Student Researcher
- Samanvaya Srivastava Lab
05.2024 - Current
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
- UCLA
03.2024 - 06.2024
Science Education Intern
- CalTeach
01.2024 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry, Science Education
University of California - Los Angeles