Sidra Major
St Louis,,MO
Summary
Motivated undergraduate student at WashU with passions for medicine and policy. Strong experience in medical research, volunteer initiatives and leadership.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant for Head and Neck Cancer
Washington University School of Medicine
Saint Louis, Missouri
03.2025 - Current
- Undergraduate researcher for Dr. Paul Zolkind, Head and Neck Surgeon
- Full-time (summer) and part-time (academic year) in a translational otolaryngology/oncology lab with specific focus on the Keap1-Nrf2 pathway.
- Experienced in cell/tissue culture, bacterial mini-preps, and Western blotting.
- Clinical experience through shadowing oncologic surgeries and tumor harvesting.
Part-time Nanny
Dr. Jennifer Strahle
Clayton, MO
09.2022 - 05.2024
- I worked 15 to 30 hours a week for neurosurgeon Dr. Strahle is caring for three young children.
- Provided weekly overnight care while Dr. Strahle was on call.
- Traveled with her and the children to attend neurosurgery conferences and conventions.
- Regularly provided transportation to after-school and weekend activities.
Research Assistant for Cystic Fibrosis
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
06.2023 - 08.2023
- I quantified bronchial epithelial cell motility using confocal microscopy and ImageJ software.
- Collaborating closely with the lead author and primary investigator, I contributed as a third author to a peer-reviewed publication in the American Journal of Physiology-Lung (2024).
- I attended lab meetings, observed human autopsy lung dissections, and derived primary bronchial epithelial cells for this project.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Biology
Washington University in Saint Louis
Saint Louis, MO05-2028
High School Diploma -
Clayton High School
Clayton, MO05-2024
Skills
- Western Blotting, cell culture and bacterial mini-prep mastery
- Image J and Adobe software mastery
- Full-proffesional proficiency in Spanish
Accomplishments
- Viral airway injury promotes cell engraftment in an in vitro model of cystic fibrosis cell therapy. American Journal of Physiology-Lung Mar 1, 2024 (3rd author)
- Nrf2 inhibition enhances antitumor immunity and potentiates aPD1 immunotherapy in Nrf2 active HNSCCNrf2 inhibition enhances antitumor immunity and potentiates aPD1 immunotherapy in Nrf2 active HNSCC. Society for Redox Biology & Medicine Capital (5th author)
Timeline
Research Assistant for Head and Neck Cancer
Washington University School of Medicine
03.2025 - Current
Research Assistant for Cystic Fibrosis
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
06.2023 - 08.2023
Part-time Nanny
Dr. Jennifer Strahle
09.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Biology
Washington University in Saint Louis
High School Diploma -
Clayton High School
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