Helped analyze the overexpression and kinetic analysis of Pseudomonas aeruginosa shikimate kinase.
Collaborated with undergraduate and graduate students to provide research guidance and supervision.
Organic Research Assistant
Gregory Boyce
East Stroudsburg, PA
05.2024 - 07.2024
Synthesized palladium-catalyzed Suzuki–Miyaura cross-coupling (SMC) reactions using green chemistry.
Synthesized solvents such as 1-propanol, 1-butanol, and 2-butanol for (IPr)Pd(cin)C to determine the greatest percent recovery from column chromatography.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA
05-2026
Skills
Performing organic synthesis reactions
Purification techniques in recrystallization, distillation, and column chromatography
Sample preparation for analysis
Operating analytical instruments such as NMR, IR, Rotovap, spectrophotometer, and centrifuges
Performing Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing
Expertise in molecular biology techniques, such as PCR, gel electrophoresis, and DNA/RNA isolation
Accomplishments
ESU Educational Excellence Award- Provides full tuition