Current publication as of:
September 23, 2022 - 4:00 PM-EST
EXPERIENCE____________________________________________________________________________________________Eurofins - Testing for Life - Biotechnology Gaithersburg, MD
Luxembourg, Luxembourg August 2022-2024
AstraZeneca Campus
1st Scientist
• Characterized monoclonal antibodies through use of capillary isoelectric focusing, size exclusion chromatography, ion exchange chromatography, and peptide mapping mass spectrometry. • Performed forced degradation experiments to determine quality attributes for commercial monitoring.• Developed new methods for fractionation with cation exchange chromatography on AKTA FPLC for relatively hydrophobic and self-associating antibodies. • Created data set for machine learning predictions of cIEF results. • Authored technical reports detailing experimental conclusions.• Processed data in Waters Empower, Agilent OpenLab, Protein Metrics Byos, and GraphPad Prism. • Tested samples with Protein Simple iCE3 and Maurice instruments, and Agilent HPLCs (SEC). • Led the onboarding committee to welcome new hires into our department.
Johns Hopkins Medicine Baltimore, MDDivision of Allergy and Clinical Immunology June 2021- 2023
Dr. Peisong Gao Laboratory Research Assistant ● Created a mouse model for the interactions of the complement protein C3 with cockroach allergen.● Introduced biotin pulldowns, and RT-PCR of miRNA-mRNA interactions for validation of in silico results. ● Harvested mouse tissues for quantification of inflammatory markers and modified RNA expression.● Cultured human epithelial cells to validate mouse results in human tissues. ● Performed statistical analysis and created figures in GraphPad Prism. ● Published a peer-reviewed paper in Frontiers in Immunology. ○ https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2021.767508
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Glenwood Springs, COSARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Coronavirus Contact Tracer June 2020-August 2020● In ten days, I attended thirteen certification courses. I obtained thirteen certifications to be accredited as a contact tracer by The Colorado Department of Public Health, AmeriCorps, FEMA, Colorado School of Public Health, Trailhead Institute, and the Rocky Mountain Public Health Training Center.● Collected information and interviewed patients with COVID-19 on their contacts and symptoms.● Managed data organization in the REDCAP research database. ● Pioneered the initial rollout of statewide contact tracing through a partnership with AmeriCorps.● Worked with over 100 patients concerning COVID-19 issues and testing.● Coordinated monetary, dietary, and medicinal resources for successful isolation and quarantine. EDUCATION____________________________________________________________________________________________The Johns Hopkins University Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Baltimore, MD Bachelor of Science in Molecular and Cellular Biology December 2021 ● Dean’s List - Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Spring 2021● GPA: 3.77. General Honors (Transcript provided upon request)● Relevant Coursework: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, Protein Engineer, and Biochemistry Lab, Calculus I, II & III, Cancer Biologyx, Developmental Genetics Lab, Cellular Biology Lab
Glenwood Springs Public High School Glenwood Springs, COHigh School Diploma August 2011 – June 2018
● Valedictorian - June 2018
Stockholm International School Stockholm, Sweden August 2017 – December 2017● Exchange Student LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE____________________________________________________________________________________________Thread Baltimore, MDGrandparent Volunteer (Most Senior Volunteer) December 2018 -Present
Thread is a non-profit organization that provides mentoring between Johns Hopkins students and high school students struggling with poverty, drugs, and violence. The first group of Thread students achieved a 100% graduation and 100% college enrollment rate.● MVP Award for 2020● Recruited volunteers to create a support network for underprivileged students at Digital Harbor High School. ● Coached volunteers in the process of forming connections with their students to improve performance.● In my previous roles as a “Family Member” and a “Head of Family,” I coached a student one-on-one to support her academic growth and help grow interpersonal skills necessary for success.
Thread Student Board Baltimore, MDFounding Member and Community Chair October 2019 -Present● Founded a Johns Hopkins undergraduate organization dedicated to recruitment and retention of undergraduate volunteers. ● Organized social events to promote connections between volunteers to better our networks and abilities to support each other and the community.
MedLife Baltimore, MDVolunteer September 2019 – December 2021● Work to spread knowledge and access to basic medical care to communities in the US and abroad. ● Participate in fundraising activities to help provide medical care to people with no prior access. ● Work with national organizations to expand the medical opportunities available at Johns Hopkins.
SKILLS & INTERESTS____________________________________________________________________________________________● Technical: Research, Molecular & Cellular Biology, Statistics, Leadership, Communication, Biochemistry, Molecular Genetics, Protein Engineering, Analytical Biochemistry, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, REDCAP, Research Animal Care and Use, GraphPad Prism, Zoom, and Logistics.● Languages: Native English Speaker, Intermediate Spanish.● Musician: Clarinet and Oboe musician.● Athletics: Avid runner, kayaker, skier, and mountain climber.● Photographer: http://williamckaufman.com/william-c-kaufman-photographs/● Drone Pilot● Cooking for friends
PUBLICATIONS
● Epithelial Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Protects from Mucus Production by Inhibiting ROS-Triggered NLRP3 Inflammasome in Asthma. Link: https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2021.767508
HONORS & AWARDS ● Graduated a semester early with General Honors. December 31, 2021. (GPA: 3.77) Bachelor of Science in Molecular and Cellular Biology from The Johns Hopkins University Krieger School of Arts and Sciences.● Certificate of Appreciation for service in the Colorado Covid Containment Response Corps by the State of Colorado and AmeriCorps. December 2021. ● The Johns Hopkins University Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Deans List: Fall 2019, Fall 2020 & Spring 2021.● Thread: MVP 2020.● Volunteer Service for America - Recognized by the director of AmeriCorps for Volunteer Service to America for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Coronavirus Contact Tracing. 2020.● Valedictorian - Glenwood Springs Public High School. 2011- 2018
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Glenwood Springs, COSARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Coronavirus Contact Tracer June 2020-August 2020● In ten days, I attended thirteen certification courses. I obtained thirteen certifications to be accredited as a contact tracer by The Colorado Department of Public Health, AmeriCorps, FEMA, Colorado School of Public Health, Trailhead Institute, and the Rocky Mountain Public Health Training Center.● Collected information and interviewed patients with COVID-19 on their contacts and symptoms.● Managed data organization in the REDCAP research database. ● Pioneered the initial rollout of statewide contact tracing through a partnership with AmeriCorps.● Worked with over 100 patients concerning COVID-19 issues and testing.● Coordinated monetary, dietary, and medicinal resources for successful isolation and quarantine. EDUCATION____________________________________________________________________________________________The Johns Hopkins University Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Baltimore, MD Bachelor of Science in Molecular and Cellular Biology December 2021 ● Dean’s List - Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Spring 2021● GPA: 3.77. General Honors (Transcript provided upon request)● Relevant Coursework: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, Protein Engineer, and Biochemistry Lab, Calculus I, II & III, Cancer Biologyx, Developmental Genetics Lab, Cellular Biology Lab
Glenwood Springs Public High School Glenwood Springs, COHigh School Diploma August 2011 – June 2018
● Valedictorian - June 2018
Stockholm International School Stockholm, Sweden August 2017 – December 2017● Exchange Student LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE____________________________________________________________________________________________Thread Baltimore, MDGrandparent Volunteer (Most Senior Volunteer) December 2018 -Present
Thread is a non-profit organization that provides mentoring between Johns Hopkins students and high school students struggling with poverty, drugs, and violence. The first group of Thread students achieved a 100% graduation and 100% college enrollment rate.● MVP Award for 2020● Recruited volunteers to create a support network for underprivileged students at Digital Harbor High School. ● Coached volunteers in the process of forming connections with their students to improve performance.● In my previous roles as a “Family Member” and a “Head of Family,” I coached a student one-on-one to support her academic growth and help grow interpersonal skills necessary for success.
Thread Student Board Baltimore, MDFounding Member and Community Chair October 2019 -Present● Founded a Johns Hopkins undergraduate organization dedicated to recruitment and retention of undergraduate volunteers. ● Organized social events to promote connections between volunteers to better our networks and abilities to support each other and the community.
MedLife Baltimore, MDVolunteer September 2019 – December 2021● Work to spread knowledge and access to basic medical care to communities in the US and abroad. ● Participate in fundraising activities to help provide medical care to people with no prior access. ● Work with national organizations to expand the medical opportunities available at Johns Hopkins.
SKILLS & INTERESTS____________________________________________________________________________________________● Technical: Research, Molecular & Cellular Biology, Statistics, Leadership, Communication, Biochemistry, Molecular Genetics, Protein Engineering, Analytical Biochemistry, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, REDCAP, Research Animal Care and Use, GraphPad Prism, Zoom, and Logistics.● Languages: Native English Speaker, Intermediate Spanish.● Musician: Clarinet and Oboe musician.● Athletics: Avid runner, kayaker, skier, and mountain climber.● Photographer: http://williamckaufman.com/william-c-kaufman-photographs/● Drone Pilot● Cooking for friends
PUBLICATIONS
● Epithelial Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Protects from Mucus Production by Inhibiting ROS-Triggered NLRP3 Inflammasome in Asthma. Link: https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2021.767508
HONORS & AWARDS ● Graduated a semester early with General Honors. December 31, 2021. (GPA: 3.77) Bachelor of Science in Molecular and Cellular Biology from The Johns Hopkins University Krieger School of Arts and Sciences.● Certificate of Appreciation for service in the Colorado Covid Containment Response Corps by the State of Colorado and AmeriCorps. December 2021. ● The Johns Hopkins University Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Deans List: Fall 2019, Fall 2020 & Spring 2021.● Thread: MVP 2020.● Volunteer Service for America - Recognized by the director of AmeriCorps for Volunteer Service to America for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Coronavirus Contact Tracing. 2020.● Valedictorian - Glenwood Springs Public High School. 2011- 2018
Exchange Student 2017 at the Stockholm International School, Stockholm, Sweden.
Johns Hopkins, 2018- 2021, Bachelor of Science Molecular & Cellular Biology
Glenwood Springs High School 2011-2018 Valedictorian