Assisted the project scientist with general lab duties such as cell immunofluorescence staining, western blots, mouse bioluminescence imaging, flow cytometry and ELISA assays.
Reviewed existing literature to inform research questions.
Utilized specialized software for the simulation and prediction of experimental outcomes.
Physician Shadow
Southern California Internists Medical Group
Pasadena , CA
06.2023 - 08.2023
Observed physician-patient interactions, noting communication techniques and bedside manner.
Learned about medical ethics, patient communication, and healthcare team dynamics.
Developed understanding of electronic health records (EHR) and workflow in clinical settings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA
06-2025
Skills
Laboratory techniques
Data collection and analysis
Research collaboration
Teamwork and cooperation
Problem solving
Attention to detail
Multitasking abilities
Critical thinking skills
Affiliations
President of "Medics in Armenia" club at UCI where I organized educational seminars, hands on activities and provided overall guidance to other students on the pre-health path.
Attended the annual Medics In Armenia mission to Armenia where we shadowed surgeons and other medical professionals while providing humanitarian aid.
Board member (Treasurer) of the UCI Armenian Students Association (2022-2025).
Board member (Secretary) of Alpha Epsilon Omega Fraternity Irvine Chapter (2024-2025).
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Armenian
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
Completed Lanzette program at Yerevan State Medical University which organizes practical training opportunities such as hands on experience in vascular surgery and developing skills such as dissection and suturing.
Certification
American College of Surgeons "Stop The Bleed" certification (2023)