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Trishelle Weed

Severn,MD

Summary

Second year biomedical engineering student at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). Highly motivated leader of various clubs, research volunteer in a tissue culture and molecular dynamics lab, and ambulance driver at RIT. Seeking experience in immunology, genomic and oncologic studies, and scientific writing for laboratory settings and public health.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Volunteer

RIT College of Science
Rochester, NY
01.2024 - Current
  • Engaged in lab meetings to discuss new approaches to research objectives.
  • Apply molecular dynamics software to assess the significance of mutations in viral protease in their infection of host cells.
  • Read and report literature concerning the immonoresponse of cancerous cells vs non-cancerous cells as well as the mechanics of Vesicular Stomatitis viral infection.

Notetaker

Rochester Institute of Technology, RIT
Rochester, NY
08.2022 - Current
  • Collected detailed and comprehensible notes for individual students with accommodations for being deaf or hard-of-hearing.

Laboratory Technician

Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Applied various filtration techniques such as membrane filter-Endo agar method for the enumeration of Escherichia Coli coliforms and Total Suspended Solids (TSS) data to assess and report water quality.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY
05-2027

Bachelor of Arts - French Applied Modern Language And Culture

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY
05-2027

Master of Science - Science, Technology, And Public Policy

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY
05-2027

Skills

  • Equipment: Laminar flow hood; electrophoresis gel apparatus; incubator; micropipette; inverted microscope; hemocytometer, multimeter; autoclave; nephelometer; YSI ProDSS; centrifuge; vortex mixer; 3D printers
  • Lab Processes: Cell & tissue culture; distillation; electrophoresis; spectroscopy; titration ; acid rinsing;

  • Technology: PASCO; MATLAB; Google Suite; Microsoft Office Suite; Visual Basic for Applications; CAD Fusion360, Chimera MD software
  • Language Skills: Certified biliterate in French, intermediate/technical French speaking fluency
  • Other: Certified in CPR and First Aid from the Red Cross

Affiliations

  • RIT Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES): Secretary, Design Competition Chair
  • RIT Ambulance: Medic Observer, Driver Trainee
  • RIT Women’s Rugby Club: Risk Management Officer, Fundraising Chair
  • RIT Players Theater Club: Prop Master, Artistic Director, Set Designer
  • RIT French Club: Secretary Officer, Treasurer Officer,

Relevant Courses

  • Cell and Molecular Biology
  • Biosystems Process Analysis
  • Analytical Chemistry

Timeline

Research Volunteer

RIT College of Science
01.2024 - Current

Laboratory Technician

Anne Arundel Community College
05.2023 - 08.2023

Notetaker

Rochester Institute of Technology, RIT
08.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering

Rochester Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Arts - French Applied Modern Language And Culture

Rochester Institute of Technology

Master of Science - Science, Technology, And Public Policy

Rochester Institute of Technology
Trishelle Weed