Christian D. Torres-López

Undergraduate Research Assistant at Stem Cell Institute, University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

About

Experience

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant at Stem Cell Institute, University of Minnesota
    Aug 2013 - Jan 2014 · 6 mos

    I am currently working in Dr. Karren Echeverri's laboratory as I learn new and improve previous laboratory techniques by helping my mentor study the regenerative mechanisms involved in the spinal cord regeneration of the Ambystoma mexicanum (Axolotl).

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant at University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras
    Jan 2012 - May 2013 · 1 yr 5 mos

    Helped my graduate mentor in Dr. Kai Griebenow's Biochemistry laboratory with her research on developing an amperometric biosensor for the detection of phenolic derivative compounds using Horseradish peroxidase. My work consisted in data management and recompilation, multi-tasking computerized programs and strict weekly work plans.

  • Undergraduate presenter at 48th Junior Technical Meeting/ 33rd PRISM research symposium
    Mar 2013 - Mar 2013 · 1 mo

    Presented research findings in the development of an amperometric biosensor for the detection of phenolic derivative compounds using Horseradish peroxidase as the biological component.

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant at Summer Undergraduate Research Program, ARMY URAP
    Jun 2012 - Jul 2012 · 2 mos

    During these two months, I helped start off an innovative project in Dr. Samuel Hernandez's Physical Chemistry lab developing a laser based biosensor for the detection of Histamine concentrations in tuna. My roles in this program involved data management and recompilation, seminars on the proper use of computer programs such as; Excel, Powerpoint and Prezi, and biweekly 2 hour seminars on ethics, lab conduct, lab safety, organization, etc.