Postdoctoral Researcher

• Sep 2023 - Present

PHD Student

• Mar 2021 - Jul 2023

Project focused on discovering novel host factors involved in SARS-CoV-2 infection• Performed shRNA arrayed screening to identify host proteases that play roles in SARS-CoV-2 entry• Constructed several tagged virus structural proteins and host cell proteins• Designed laboratory protocols (i.e. cell-cell fusion assay)• Trained new laboratory members (three international students- 2 M.S., 1 Ph.D.) to conduct experiments• Assisted in the experiments of laboratory members (i.e. animal experiments)• Wrote two research articles for publication (1 published, 1 under revision) Show less

Research Assistant

• Sep 2020 - Feb 2021

MS Graduate Research Assistant

• Oct 2017 - Aug 2019

Project focused on exploring the molecular mechanism of Zika virus pathogenesis by investigating the virus-induced host cell apoptosis • Constructed doxycycline-inducible HA-tagged Zika virus nonstructural proteins • Delineated the intrinsic cell death pathway induced by Zika virus Project focused on exploring the molecular mechanism of Zika virus pathogenesis by investigating the virus-induced host cell apoptosis • Constructed doxycycline-inducible HA-tagged Zika virus nonstructural proteins • Delineated the intrinsic cell death pathway induced by Zika virus

Medical Laboratory Scientist

• Nov 2016 - Aug 2017

• Executed and analyzed tests in areas including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, fecalysis, blood banking, and serology to aid physicians in diagnosing and treating disease • Performed phlebotomy in patients from all areas including intensive care and pediatrics • Experienced working as the sole person in the department for the duration of the overnight shift. Works well under pressure and time constraints within a high-demand environment • Ensured test-result validity before reporting results, paying meticulous attention to detail • Responsibilities include troubleshooting and maintenance of laboratory instruments Show less

Medical Technology Intern

• Oct 2015 - Mar 2016

Completed 6-month clinical training program at SLH Laboratory and Microbiology Dept. - Performed stat and routine testing on a variety of specimens. - Performed blood typing and automated crossmatching using Gel-tech method. - Executed automated urinalysis using IRIS machine. - Performed blood extractions from patients of all ages. - Processed bacteriologic specimens as per request such as gram stain, acid fast stain, culture and sensitivity. - Executed immediate processing of hematology samples (e.g. complete blood count, prothrombin time, activated partial thromboplastin time, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate). - Operated machines such as Caretium and Dimensions Max to analyze samples for chemistry testing. Show less

Medical Technology Intern

• Apr 2015 - Sep 2015

Completed 6-month clinical training program at JRRMMC Main Laboratory - Performed manual tube blood typing and crossmatching. - Screened blood donors. - Processed tissue and cytology specimens from receiving the fixed specimens to labeling the slides. - Examined urine physically, chemically using semi-automated reagent strip reader, and microscopically using bright-field microscope. - Performed blood extractions from patients. - Processed arterial blood gas using Cobas ABG analyzer. - Processed bacteriologic specimens as per request such as gram stain, acid fast stain, culture and sensitivity. - Read results of antimicrobial susceptibility tests in Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion setting. - Executed immediate processing of hematology samples (e.g. complete blood count, prothrombin time, activated partial thromboplastin time, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate). Show less