Experience

Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Research Fellow

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  Current research assistant in the lab of Dr. Sarah Zhang. Our lab focuses on molecular mechanisms of inflammation, angiogenesis, vascular and neuronal degeneration in retinal diseases and the potential roles of angiogenic inhibitors in obesity, insulin resistance, and diabetes. My current work focuses on the characterization of retinal photoreceptors in Diabetic Retinopathy to investigate changes in photoreceptor synapses in a model of type 1 diabetes in wild type and Xbp1 cKO mice. This research on the importance of early structural changes to the photoreceptor may reveal newfound mechanisms of retinal synaptic plasticity and open potential therapeutic avenues that have yet to be explored. Show less



Gentile Retina

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Ophthalmic Technician and Scribe

  • Oct 2018 - Jul 2020

  Responsibilities and tasks include but are not limited to: - One-on-one patient interaction including comprehensive history taking, visual acuity measurement, refractometry, tonometry, and dilation of pupils - Responsible for maintaining organization, inventory, and restocking of dilating eye drops, topical anesthetic drops, antiseptic eye drops, intravitreal injections, and surgical instruments such as lid specula, syringes, and gauges. - Performed diagnostic measurements such as visual field testing, optical coherence tomography (OCT), OCT retinal nerve fiber layer, and fundus photography - Prepared and assisted physician in procedures such as fluorescein angiography, B-scan ultrasonography, laser retinoplexy, and intravitreal injections Show less



Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations

• Health Care Ethics Intern

  • Sep 2017 - Jun 2018

  - Ethics intern observing the ethical behavior and principles prevalent in the healthcare industry that contribute to the patient-doctor relationship - Rotations occur in various hospitals and clinics in the South Bay - Departments observed include Oncology, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, and Emergency Medicine - Clinical rotations were supplemented with bi-weekly reflection sessions with approximately fifteen additional interns; topics discussed include advanced directives, quality of life, and contextual features of the patient Show less



Santa Clara University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Mar 2017 - Jun 2018

  - Research student under the direction of Dr. Craig Stephens, Department Chair of Santa Clara University's Public Health Sciences Department - Investigating the phylogenetic diversity of commensal Escherichia coli through bioinformatic principles - Investigating antimicrobial resistance trends among Escherichia coli - Analyzing gene expression of related genes contributing to Escherichia coli motility, resistance and survival - Research student under the direction of Dr. Craig Stephens, Department Chair of Santa Clara University's Public Health Sciences Department - Investigating the phylogenetic diversity of commensal Escherichia coli through bioinformatic principles - Investigating antimicrobial resistance trends among Escherichia coli - Analyzing gene expression of related genes contributing to Escherichia coli motility, resistance and survival

• Student Assistant at Office of the Registrar

  • Sep 2015 - Jan 2017

  • Organizing files for over 10,000 current and past graduate and undergraduate students from 1980 to present • Frequently attend to front desk operations of the University Registrar; assisting visiting students and answering phone calls and questions from alumni

• Orientation Leader

  • Feb 2015 - Sep 2015

  • Represented the university in welcoming new students and parents throughout seven two-day orientation sessions• Worked with a team of 30 fellow students• Organized, prepared and led sessions for over 1,000 undergraduate students and parents• Utilized various social skills and led group discussions in order to engage with varying types of personalities met in each session • Maintained high energy levels, enthusiasm and sociability regardless of the situation so that new students felt comfortable and engaged with the program and the new academic institution Show less