Valeria Oliva
Undergraduate Researcher
Vermilion,SD
Summary
Dedicated undergraduate researcher in medical biology and chemistry with expertise in innovative techniques and a passion for advancing health sciences. Focused on developing groundbreaking solutions to improve healthcare and drive transformative research in biomedical technology.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Languages
Work History
Experimental Chemistry Volunteer
University of South Dakota Chemistry Department
09.2023 - Current
- Conducted over 500 hours of organic chemistry research, including hands-on experiments and data collection
- Collaborated with graduate teams investigating eugenol anti-inflammatory properties and targeted drug delivery for colon cancer
- Gained proficiency in Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC), reflux systems, rotary evaporation, and recrystallization
- Observed advanced procedures like Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) to expand technical expertise
Volunteer
Adopt-A-School Program
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Supported educational activities at Vermillion Elementary School, every week
Volunteer
Big Pal Little Pal
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Engaged in mentorship activities for 10.5 hours, fostering relationships through creative and recreational projects
Volunteer
Heartland Humane Society
10.2024
- Contributed 4 hours assisting with animal care and facility upkeep
Computational Chemistry Volunteer
University of South Dakota
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Modeled molecular interactions through computational simulations to support research on chemical processes
- Utilized tools like Avogadro and GaussView for advanced analysis
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Medical Biology
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD 08.2023 - Current
Graduated with Distinction - undefined
"Ion Creanga" Republican Public Lyceum
01.2021 - 07.2023
Skills
- Rotary evaporation
- Electrophoresis
- Recrystallization
- Liquid-Liquid Extraction
- Distillation (Simple, Fractional, and Vacuum)
- Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC)
- Column Chromatography
Timeline
Volunteer
Adopt-A-School Program
10.2024 - 11.2024
Volunteer
Heartland Humane Society
10.2024
Volunteer
Big Pal Little Pal
09.2024 - 11.2024
Experimental Chemistry Volunteer
University of South Dakota Chemistry Department
09.2023 - Current
Computational Chemistry Volunteer
University of South Dakota
09.2023 - 12.2023
Bachelor’s Degree - Medical Biology
University of South Dakota
08.2023 - Current
Graduated with Distinction - undefined
"Ion Creanga" Republican Public Lyceum
01.2021 - 07.2023
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