United States
Process high-throughput RNA-seq and single-cell RNA-seq in a HPC Unix environment. Develop, deploy, and document bioinformatics analysis workflows and custom scripts written in R and python for scRNA-seq including CITE-seq and ATAC-seq data. Perform downstream analysis and create publication-quality figures in transcriptomic studies of viral infectious diseases
Performed experimental laboratory work including cell culture, gDNA and RNA isolation, PCR techniques, 10x Genomics single-cell RNAseq multiome and immune profiling workflows, library preparation for RNAseq, sequencing on Illumina Hiseq and Miseq, sequencing on Oxford Nanopore Technologies GridION
Developed written and visual resources for undergraduate students interested in STEM fields and preparing for the technical recruitment process. Provided resume and cover letter review and career advising.
Oversaw recruitment and training of student employees and managed and scheduled 100+ students in the highest student managerial position in the Undergraduate Admissions Office
Served as a community leader and provided mentorship for residents of UChicago Housing, assisted in crisis management and conflict mediation roles
Co-directed a 35 member organization engaging Chicago middle school students in computer science through day-camps, a hackathon, and weekly coding workshops
Coordinate and direct educational events
Recruit, manage, and direct volunteers for CompileHer's events including a Hackathon and a Tech Capstone event
Led section of Biochemistry students through essential laboratory techniques, connecting class material with demonstrations of basic laboratory protocols (e.g. molecular visualization software, column chromatography, gel electrophoresis)