Karolina Stepien, PhD
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English Full professional proficiency
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Polish Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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Google Project Management Certificate
CourseraMar, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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intoDNA
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Poland
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Biotechnology Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Scientist
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Jan 2023 - Present
• Led and managed projects aimed at detection of DNA damage and DNA repair pathways in in vitro, in vivo and clinical samples • Wrote reports and effectively communicated scientific results to the key stakeholders, including clients from various pharmaceutical and biotech companies • Developed and validated new methods for direct and specific detection of DNA damage • Led and managed projects aimed at detection of DNA damage and DNA repair pathways in in vitro, in vivo and clinical samples • Wrote reports and effectively communicated scientific results to the key stakeholders, including clients from various pharmaceutical and biotech companies • Developed and validated new methods for direct and specific detection of DNA damage
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UT Southwestern Medical Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Research Scientist
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Mar 2022 - Dec 2022
• Managed a project studying mechanism of function of pore-forming toxins secreted by Vibrio cholerae as part of cross-functional collaborations• Developed research initiatives and new protocols on large protein expression and purification• Managed lab reagent inventory• Taught a Science Communication class for international scholars
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President of Quest for Careers
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Aug 2020 - Sep 2022
• Coordinated 15+ career development events for the graduate school audience• Identified and helped explore career options available to UT Southwestern trainees outside academia• Provided administrative support to the organization, including leading 10+ graduate student volunteers
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Biophysics Scientist
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Aug 2016 - Mar 2022
Ph.D. Candidate in Molecular Biophysics• Designed and managed 4 independent research projects on molecular mechanisms of neurotransmitter release involving membrane protein production, structure-function analyses, execution of binding assays• Developed an innovative approach to reconstitute a large presynaptic protein complex in mammalian cells • Mentored 8 researches at all levels in protein purification, functional assays, and data analysis techniques• Presented and discussed my research at numerous local, national and international conferences Show less
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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Peer Tutor
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Aug 2018 - Dec 2018
-Leading student experimental design discussions on Protein and Genes Core Course Classes -Assistant at the exam for Cells Graduate Core Course Class -Leading student experimental design discussions on Protein and Genes Core Course Classes -Assistant at the exam for Cells Graduate Core Course Class
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UT Southwestern Medical Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Visting Junior Researcher
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Jul 2014 - Jun 2015
• Independently examined putative novel interactions between synaptic membrane fusion proteins • Developed innovative tools for protein labeling in NMR spectroscopy • Presented at lab meetings to review and critique scientific publications, and project update presentations • Demonstrated teamwork and analytical skills by engaging in lab members’ work and by formulating and analyzing scientific hypotheses explaining their findings • Independently examined putative novel interactions between synaptic membrane fusion proteins • Developed innovative tools for protein labeling in NMR spectroscopy • Presented at lab meetings to review and critique scientific publications, and project update presentations • Demonstrated teamwork and analytical skills by engaging in lab members’ work and by formulating and analyzing scientific hypotheses explaining their findings
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Education
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2016 - 2022
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Molecular Biophysics -
2014 - 2016
Wroclaw University of Science and Technology
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Biotechnology -
2010 - 2014
Wroclaw University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Science - BS, Biotechnology
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