Experience

Clemson University Bioengineering

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graduate Student Research Assistant

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  • Conducted animal study in collaboration with physician and animal facility personnel in accordance with approved Animal Use Protocol • Analyzed the biocompatibility and performance of engineered vascular grafts in diabetic mini swine • Learned techniques necessary for conducting project (graft preparation, quality control, & performance analysis – Decellularization, Ultrasound, Nucleic-Acid quantification, Histology, Mechanical Testing, Immunohistochemistry, Differential Scanning Calorimetry, Image Analysis, SEM, ) • Prepared decellularized vascular grafts under Quality Control Standards • Conducted research utilizing 3D Bioprinting to develop vascular grafts based on collagen and elastin • Performed literature review for engineering small-diameter vascular grafts • Worked together with advisor to develop goals for PhD project – Engineering small-diameter vascular graft resistant to diabetes Show less



Atrium Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Orthopedic-Research Laboratory Technician

  • Jan 2019 - Aug 2019

  • Collected human samples and carried out research on clinically used Adipose-Derived Stem Cell derivatives to investigate their effect in the regeneration of bone and cartilage tissues • Performed cell culture for growth and differentiation, flow cytometry, RT-PCR and conducted data analysis • Performed mechanical testing in cadaver knee joints to evaluate the efficacy of novel meniscus repair techniques using pressure distribution sensors (Tekscan) • Worked together with physicians and research scientists in clinical research • Co-authored research articles for publication in peer-reviewed medical journals Show less



Carolinas HealthCare System

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Biomedical Research Intern

  • Feb 2018 - Dec 2018

  • Worked together with professionals in clinical research • Performed project under direct supervision of professionals • Measured, extracted, and analyzed data from instrument to complete a designated project • Interpreted results and presented in front of a board • Helped with the writing of a research article manuscript for which I was put as co-author • Worked together with professionals in clinical research • Performed project under direct supervision of professionals • Measured, extracted, and analyzed data from instrument to complete a designated project • Interpreted results and presented in front of a board • Helped with the writing of a research article manuscript for which I was put as co-author



Carolinas HealthCare System

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Feb 2017 - Dec 2017

• Summer Research Student

  • May 2017 - Aug 2017



Universidad de Córdoba

• Córdoba, Spain

• Research Assistant Analytical Chemistry lab

  • Feb 2015 - Jul 2015

  • Shadowed professional in Analytical Chemistry field to learn skills and techniques. • Observed the use of HPLC, Time of flight (TOF), Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) and learned about the investigative process in the medical field. • Collected and analyzed data gathered. • Shadowed professional in Analytical Chemistry field to learn skills and techniques. • Observed the use of HPLC, Time of flight (TOF), Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) and learned about the investigative process in the medical field. • Collected and analyzed data gathered.



Marshalltown Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Maintenance

  • Nov 2013 - Dec 2014

  Worked with other members of the team to execute and complete work requests in a timely manner Helped with event organization and preparation Maintained the facility by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and disinfecting floors and bathrooms Maintained outside facilities by cutting-up grass, planting, and picking up trash Took out trash from school facilities Worked with other members of the team to execute and complete work requests in a timely manner Helped with event organization and preparation Maintained the facility by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and disinfecting floors and bathrooms Maintained outside facilities by cutting-up grass, planting, and picking up trash Took out trash from school facilities