SOFIA TELLEZ-NUNEZ
Durham,NC
Summary
Biology undergraduate with 300+ hours of lab experience, applying wet-lab and computational methods to melanoma and neuroimmune research. Supports bioinformatics analysis and R-based statistical analysis while working with genomic data in an international research setting. Strengthens data integrity through careful lab technique, documentation, and team collaboration.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Summer Research Intern, Melanoma Bioinformatics
LIIGH, UNAM
- Completed a 250-hour intensive research session at LIIGH, UNAM supporting melanoma genomics work.
- Applied bioinformatics tools and biological methods to analyze genomic data for a melanoma project.
- Collaborated with an international research team in a cross-functional laboratory setting.
- Supported sample preparation and laboratory documentation across wet-lab and computational workflows.
- Contributed to research protocol compliance while building familiarity with bioinformatics pipeline development and image analysis.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Duke University School of Medicine
10.2025 - Current
- Refine experimental protocols to protect data integrity and support consistent research results.
- Develop ImageJ macros to streamline image analysis and reduce repetitive processing steps.
- Handle hippocampus sectioning and animal handling while supporting organized, protocol-driven lab workflow.
Spanish Medical Interpreter
Duke Remote Area Medical
10.2025 - Current
- Bridge communication between Spanish-speaking patients and providers, translating medical terms into plain, accessible language.
- Maintain strict confidentiality across all interpretation settings, following HIPAA requirements in hospitals, clinics, and specialty offices.
- Educate Hispanic communities on prevention of diabetes, hypertension, and cancer through accessible health guidance.
- Translate clinical terminology for patients and families, improving understanding during appointments and follow-up discussions.
- Advocate for patient needs by clarifying questions, reducing confusion, and supporting informed conversations with providers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Duke University
01-2029
Skills
- Spanish
- English
- Medical interpretation
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient advocacy
- Genomic data analysis
- Image analysis
- Laboratory documentation
- Sample preparation
- Research protocol compliance
TECHNICAL & LABORATORY SKILLS
Spanish (native/bilingual)
English (fluent)
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Duke University School of Medicine
10.2025 - Current
Spanish Medical Interpreter
Duke Remote Area Medical
10.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Duke University
Summer Research Intern, Melanoma Bioinformatics
LIIGH, UNAM
LEADERSHIP & HONORS
March Forward Fellow | March For Our Lives, Selected as 1 of 8 fellows in the inaugural cohort., Brown Social Innovation Fellow, Selected as 1 of 4 fellows in the inaugural cohort, building community-focused projects for Durham., Alice M. Baldwin Scholar | Duke University, Leadership program supporting and uplifting women across academic and professional spaces., Volunteer Fundraiser | Blue Devils Against Cancer, Fundraise in support of families of cancer patients and cancer research initiatives.