Research Assistant Resume

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Quantitative/Data Analysis, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Java/Python Coding, Statistical Computing with R/SAS, Spanish and Italian

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant

Confidential

Responsibilities:

Investigated the clinical applications of gene - edited gamma delta T-cells for children with rare genetic disorders; under the tutelage of Dr. Jakub Tolar, Dean of the Confidential Medical School
Served as a liaison between researchers, clinicians, nurses, hospital administrators, social workers, genetic counselors, patients and families
Previously investigated the underlying mechanisms of hematopoietic cell transplantation variability and success in pediatric Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa patients; through the Life Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Program, specifically the Cancer Research, Education, and Training Experience (2016); culminating in a final poster presentation, which was awarded the “Best Poster Research Presentation Award”

Research Assistant, Data Analyst

Confidential

Responsibilities:

Focused on the development of genomic sequencing methods to identify and evaluate cancer-causing mutations in pediatric CNS tumors; through the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation Pediatric Oncology Student Training (POST) Program and the Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers Summer Internship, and under the tutelage of Dr. Donald (Will) Parsons, Director of the Center for Personal Cancer Genomics at TXCH
Conducted an extensive literature review of primary and secondary research articles within web-based databases, and synthesized findings in a written manuscript and oral presentation to the Directors of the Cancer Genetics & Genomics Program at Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers

Research Assistant, Data Analyst

Confidential

Responsibilities:

Investigated the disorders associated with abnormalities affecting cell membrane proteins involved in cell-cell interactions and their role in sickle cell vasculopathy; culminating in a first-author publication (“The Role of Reactive Oxygen Species as Inducers of Signaling Mechanisms in Red Blood Cells Involved in Thrombotic Events during Aging”), to be published in the Journal of the American Heart Association in 2018
Developed strong mathematical and biological modeling skills, and conducted statistical computations/graphics with R and SAS

Research Assistant

Confidential

Responsibilities:

Investigated the impact of DNA damage on the structure of DNA, cell function and organism health, with a particular emphasis on studying patients with rare diseases caused by inherited defects in DNA repair; through the NIH Frontiers in Aging and Regeneration Research Training Course Sponsorship
Garnered sales experience as an SRI Representative (Metabolism and Aging) at investment community and board of director meetings