Seattle, Washington, United States
•Produced ATAC and cDNA libraries from diverse cell and tissue types for a major genome function mapping effort of the NHGRI's Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium through SHARE-seq and 10X Multiome •Developed a new version of SHARE-seq for increased capture of non-coding RNAs •Led ATAC-seq data production and analysis for a collaborator investigating multiple myeloma immune evasion •Co-established and co-led a multi-community biweekly journal club for early career researchers •Trained high school students and fellow research associates on various lab techniques such as RNA extraction and SHARE-seq •Managed the Gene Regulation Observatory (GRO)’s liquid nitrogen supply and assisted with other lab upkeep duties such as censusing and cleaning freezers
Performed targeted outreach to find and recruit survivors of rare cancer diseases to be mentors for cancer patients and/or caregivers who are seeking support. This was critical as we had a shortage, or in some cases an outright lack, of mentors for rare cancers and cancers with poor prognosis.
Provided one-on-one support to cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers seeking to be part of the free cancer mentorship program offered by Imerman Angels, either as a mentee or a mentor. The goal of this program is to match mentees (Support Seekers) with mentors (Mentor Angels) who have a similar cancer and life story.
Studied gene regulatory factors - particularly histone modifications and transcription factors- involved in cellular quiescence using techniques such as chromatin enrichment for proteomics (ChEP) and immunofluorescence, and drug time course experiments.