A.B. with anticipated concentration in Molecular and Cellular Biology, May, 2016
Recipient: Herchel Smith Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship, Summer 2013.
Research Experience
Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Division of Tumor Immunology
Boston, MA
Lab Research Assistant
June-August 2013
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Conducted lab research on oncogene lck in T lymphocytes using cell culture, microscopy, gel electrophoresis, and FACS analysis.
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Managed all cell lines, created lab reagents and media, and conducted related assays and experiments including ELISA, BCA, Western, and spectrometry; tracked experiments in lab notebook.
The Miriam Hospital, Department of Behavioral Medicine
Providence, RI
Research Assistant
July-August 2012
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Conducted statistical analysis of data for study which determined effects of personality on heart risk factors.
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Summarized results of analysis and presented to Principal Investigator and senior research team.
Activities and Leadership Experience
Harvard Undergraduate Council
Cambridge, MA
First Year Social Committee Representative
October 2012-May 2013
Planned social events for first-year students including Valentine’s Day Dance, which was attended by 70% of freshman class.
HealthLeads
Boston, MA
Volunteer Asthma Prevention Educator, Boston Medical Center
January-May 2013
Conducted weekly classes on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle through diet and exercise for families with children suffering from asthma.
Providence Science Support
Providence, RI
Founder Providence High School tutoring service
September 2011-June 2012
Provided after-school science and math support for local Middle Schools; recruited 20 volunteers to work one-on-one with 50 eighth grade students.
