R
Taanvi Bhasin
Research Assistant
Feasterville,PA
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Research Assistant
Rutgers University
Piscataway, New Jersey
09.2022 - 05.2025
09/2024 - 05/2025
- Defended Honors Thesis titled "Timeline of Endothelial Cell Dysfunction Associated with Blood Brain Barrier Breakdown"
- Maintained Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells (HUVECs) and Rat Brain Microvascular Endothelial Cells (RBMECs)
- Measured mitochondrial dysfunction leading to apoptosis via Cytochrome c ELISAs, Caspase stain, and live ATP stain
- Established an in-vitro model to measure diffusion across an endothelial monolayer
- Trained undergraduates in tissue culture work, staining, and image analysis
09/2023 - 09/2024
- Investigated endothelial cell dysfunction associated with Blood Brain Barrier Breakdown
- Maintained Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cell (HUVEC) cultures
- Plated HUVECs for experimental use
- Measured endothelial dysfunction via IL-6 ELISAs and endothelial cell morphology
09/2022 - 09/2023
- Studied inflammatory pathways as a result of Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell (CAR T-cell) therapy
- Collected morphological data via actin staining and fluorescent microscopy
- Analyzed images using software such as ImageJ
- Formatted data into statistical reports and presented findings in weekly meetings
Education
B.A. - Cell Biology And Neuroscience Major, Honors
Rutgers University, School of Arts And Science (Honors Program)
New Brunswick, New JerseySkills
Tissue Culture
Cell Staining
Immunohistochemistry
Fluorescent microscopy
ELISAs
Data Collection
Statistical Analysis
Regression Models
Experimental Design
Technical Research Writing
Microsoft and Google Suites
Summary
Reliable Research Assistant skilled in tissue culture, data management, statistical analysis, and academic writing. Excels at critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork, and is passionate about advancing research and healthcare.
Software
SQL
Python
Microsoft Office
Google Suites
ImageJ
Extra-Curricular Activities
Honors Program - Peer Mentor
Rutgers Performing Dance Company
Cell Biology and Neuroscience Society
Rutgers Creative Writing Club
Sci-Mi Volunteer - Mentor & Biology Curriculum Development
Interests
Baking
Dance
Reading
Timeline
Research Assistant
Rutgers University
09.2022 - 05.2025
B.A. - Cell Biology And Neuroscience Major, Honors
Rutgers University, School of Arts And Science (Honors Program)
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Hindi
Professional Working
Projects Presentations
- Analyzed Carbon Dioxide Emissions Trend in R, 2022
- Tumor Status Prediction in R, 2023
- ARESTY Poster Presentation: Endothelial Morphological Response to Car T-Cell Therapy, 2023