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Sophia Dahlen

Salt Lake City,Utah

Summary

I am focused on furthering my formal education and finding opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and experience as I pursue a career that combines my interest in life sciences and working with children. I am currently pursuing and Honors BS in Biology with an emphasis in Neurobiology along with minors in Spanish and Chemistry. Looking forward, I intend to enroll in medical school to pursue an MD or MD/PhD degree. I am passionate about making positive contributions to the healthcare environment, ranging from my own community to the overall healthcare industry.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

EM Undergraduate Researcher (Jorgensen Lab)

University of Utah School of Biological Sciences
Salt Lake City, Utah
05.2023 - Current
  • Perform electron microscopy imaging and sample preparation
  • Participate and present in weekly journal club meetings
  • Created presentations summarizing key findings from past studies

Patient Care Technician

Intermountain Healthcare Primary Children's
Salt Lake City, Utah
05.2022 - Current
  • Provide direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
  • Assist in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
  • Maintain accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
  • Assist in unit education and ensuring staff remains proficient in various skills
  • Works as a clinical coach to serve as a mentor and point of resource to new staff

Volunteer EMT

Cervical Spine Society
Salt Lake City, Utah
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Assisted in data collection to determine the amount of space available for the spinal cord during pre-hospital management of a spine-injured patient
  • Worked alongside surgeons, mathematicians, and other EMS professionals
  • Served as lead EMT in communicating maneuvers

Research and Communication Internship Program

The Salk Institute For Biological Studies
San Diego, CA
06.2020 - 07.2020
  • Analyzed various research papers and interpreted data
  • Networked with peers by communicating findings and analyses from research papers in weekly journal clubs
  • Presented my own literary review to Salk Institute representatives and my peers

Education

Bachelor of Science - Honors - Biology: Neurobiology

The University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
05-2025

Skills

  • Scanning and transmission electron microscopy
  • Sectioning using microtome
  • Bacterial transpection
  • DNA extraction and PCR
  • Cell culture
  • Use and care of laboratory and medical equipment
  • Sterile technique
  • Patient care and advocacy
  • Critical care
  • Working Spanish proficiency

Timeline

EM Undergraduate Researcher (Jorgensen Lab)

University of Utah School of Biological Sciences
05.2023 - Current

Volunteer EMT

Cervical Spine Society
07.2022 - 08.2022

Patient Care Technician

Intermountain Healthcare Primary Children's
05.2022 - Current

Research and Communication Internship Program

The Salk Institute For Biological Studies
06.2020 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Science - Honors - Biology: Neurobiology

The University of Utah
Sophia Dahlen