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Theresa Smith

Theresa Smith

Provo,UT

Summary

Motivated biochemistry PhD candidate with extensive experience in molecular biology techniques and mammalian cell culture with an interest in virology and pathogenic diseases. Graduating December 2022.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Researcher

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
09.2016 - Current
  • Led biochemical research on SARS-CoV-2 viral replication, focused on characterizing interactions between its replication complex and host cell chaperones.
  • Contributed data towards several successful grant applications and at least two expected publications (submission expected within next four months).
  • Learned to be adaptable and to quickly understand and utilize unfamiliar techniques such as handling live SARS-CoV-2 virus
  • Worked in collaborative team with diverse expertise to maximize efficiency and quality of research
  • Presented research results at least twice a year to both technical and lay audiences resulting in two consecutive first place finishes at the college student research conference

Chemistry Tutor

Brigham Young University-Hawaii
Laie, HI
01.2015 - 06.2016
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
  • Assessed students' progress throughout tutoring sessions and adjusted instructional methods and content focus.
  • Provided constructive, tailored feedback on all graded assignments.

Education

Ph.D. - Biochemistry

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

Brigham Young University - Hawaii
La'ie, HI
06.2016

Skills

  • Cell culture (mammalian and insect)
  • Lentivirus transduction
  • Western blotting
  • DNA cloning
  • BSL-2/3 trained
  • HPLC
  • Protein purification
  • Immunoprecipitation
  • Radiolabeling
  • Scientific writing

Publications

Smith, T. M., & Willardson, B. M. (2022). Mechanistic insights into protein folding by the eukaryotic Chaperonin Complex CCT. Biochemical Society Transactions.

Volunteer

  • Mentor: Talmadge Internship (2017)
  • Mentor: Research Experience for Undergraduates Fellowship (2021)

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Timeline

Graduate Researcher

Brigham Young University
09.2016 - Current

Chemistry Tutor

Brigham Young University-Hawaii
01.2015 - 06.2016

Ph.D. - Biochemistry

Brigham Young University

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

Brigham Young University - Hawaii

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