Experience

Purdue iGEM

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Summer Research Intern

  • May 2020 - Present

  • Working on a student-led team to develop a microfluidic diagnostic test for COVID-19 in saliva samples using isothermal DNA amplification, Argonaute technology, and fluorescence-based assays that will be presented at iGEM's 2020 international conference. • Mathematically modeled device fluid flow and reaction kinetics while designing, preparing, and conducting wet-lab experiments to be used to validate the device model. • Participated in outreach to individuals regarding topics of… Show more • Working on a student-led team to develop a microfluidic diagnostic test for COVID-19 in saliva samples using isothermal DNA amplification, Argonaute technology, and fluorescence-based assays that will be presented at iGEM's 2020 international conference. • Mathematically modeled device fluid flow and reaction kinetics while designing, preparing, and conducting wet-lab experiments to be used to validate the device model. • Participated in outreach to individuals regarding topics of synthetic biology and current procedures used to diagnose COVID-19.

• Treasurer

  • Nov 2019 - Present

  - Worked to develop and maximize club budget - Fundraise for organization activities and summer research project - Represent organization when speaking to donors - Applied to numerous research grants to help fund the organization - Helped plan on-campus events and meeting activities



AbbVie

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Tax & Accounting Summer Intern

  • Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  - Completed clerical work in Microsoft Office Programs - Gained knowledge of corporate tax, especially in areas related to Research and Development - Completed clerical work in Microsoft Office Programs - Gained knowledge of corporate tax, especially in areas related to Research and Development