Experience

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  Ucla

  • Research Assistant, Meyer Lab

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  UCLA Department of Bioengineering

  • Los Angeles, California, United States

  • Research Assistant, Meyer Lab

    • Jun 2023 - Present
    • Los Angeles, California, United States

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  Project Destined

  • United States
  • Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Commercial Real Estate Intern

    • Sep 2023 - Dec 2023

    Project Destined is committed to providing the skills, experience, and networking opportunities necessary for students to obtain internships, full-time employment, and certifications. - Participated in the evaluation of a live real estate deal involving the development of a mixed-use asset.- Prepared and presented an investment memo to real estate professionals from Brookfield, CBRE, and other real estate firms.- Received 60+ hours of training on real estate fundamentals, property valuation, deal financing, financial modeling, and market research.- Worked with professionals from CBRE to build 10-year cash flow projections and sensitivity analysis based on various growth rates, hold periods, and exit cap rates.

  • Commercial Real Estate Academy

    • Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

    - Received 10+ hours of real estate fundamentals training

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  UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center

  • Los Angeles, California, United States

  • Undergraduate Cancer Research Training Program (UCRTP) Intern

    • Jun 2023 - Sep 2023
    • Los Angeles, California, United States

    The UCRTP provides students with the opportunity to gain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to become proficient in cancer health disparities research.- Worked closely with graduate students to investigate the role of antibody-mediated immune responses in cancer in Dr. Aaron Meyer's lab in the Department of Bioengineering at UCLA.- Specialized in bead-based immunoassays to analyze antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC) and antibody-dependent cellular phagocytosis (ADCP).- Presented experimental results to researchers at CDU in the form of a research paper and presentation, effectively communicating preliminary findings and how they will help direct future work in Meyer Lab.- Led a Journal Club presentation on "Tumor-reactive antibodies evolve from non-binding and autoreactive precursors" and health disparities in cancer immunology, enhancing my understanding of the latest developments in cancer immunology and allowing me to engage in thought-provoking discussions with colleagues, further enriching our collective knowledge.

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  University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

  • Denver, Colorado, United States

  • Child Health Research Intern, Boyle Lab

    • Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
    • Denver, Colorado, United States

    The Child Health Research Internship introduces students to research opportunities related to child health. Students participate in a lecture research series and present their research at the completion of the summer internship.-Worked closely with Dr. Kristen Boyle to refine and standardize the protocol for a pilot study concerning the long-term metabolic effects of cannabidiol exposure to fetal mice. - Conducted microplate enzymatic and protein assays on mouse liver, muscle, and fat samples. - Analyzed the gathered data and summarized the results with graphs and a written report to present to fellow interns and researchers.

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  Orthopedic Centers of Colorado

  • Denver, Colorado, United States

  • Medical Assistant Intern

    • Jun 2021 - Jul 2021
    • Denver, Colorado, United States

    Orthopedic Associates is comprised of Denver's top orthopedic and sports medicine doctors who treat patients who have experienced musculoskeletal injury or disease. - Shadowed Dr. Andrew Parker and Dr. Brian Larkin in their orthopedic practices, observing routine hip, shoulder, and knee injections and other orthopedic treatments.- Selected as a summer intern to positively contribute to a team-based environment with medical assistants, physician assistants, and orthopedic surgeons to care for patients. -Responsible for ordering X-rays, taking vitals, maintaining a clean work environment, and updating patient records.-Gained important knowledge of the multidisciplinary approach to total joint reconstruction and replacements, arthritis, and arthroscopic surgery.

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  University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

  • Aurora, Colorado, United States

  • Research Assistant

    • Jun 2019 - May 2021
    • Aurora, Colorado, United States

    - Collaborated with a bioengineering graduate student to create a finite element model of the lumbar spine to understand osteoporosis's effects and determine intervention points. - Learned to navigate Abaqus and SolidWorks to create three-dimensional models. - Utilized this research to present my findings at the Denver Metro Regional Science and Engineering Fair (DMRSEF).