Kelsey Leong
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Experience
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Olánrewájú Lab
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Biotechnology Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Technologist
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Sep 2022 - Present
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Graduate Student Research Assistant
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Dec 2021 - Aug 2022
o Developed state-of-the-art microfluidic technology to monitor HIV therapeuticso Harnessed capillary microfluidic logic and theoretical equations to create 3D models of the design in CAD softwareo Delivered 7+ functioning prototypes of microchip design using SLA 3D printerso Performed efficacy testing and iterated on microchip designs to achieve optimal parameterso Managed and instructed two teams of undergraduate students
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Assistant
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Jan 2021 - Aug 2021
o Documented important medical records, performed administrative duties, and assisted providers as needed. o Documented important medical records, performed administrative duties, and assisted providers as needed.
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Sentara Health
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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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Medical Scribe
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Jul 2019 - Sep 2020
o Documented critical information, such as patient information and exams, for over 100+ patients per week o Worked effectively in tandem with 3-4 different physicians a week and the 30+ emergency department staff o Acclimated to learning new, complex terminology in a high-stress and fast-paced environment within the first week of the position o Documented critical information, such as patient information and exams, for over 100+ patients per week o Worked effectively in tandem with 3-4 different physicians a week and the 30+ emergency department staff o Acclimated to learning new, complex terminology in a high-stress and fast-paced environment within the first week of the position
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University of Virginia
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Undergraduate Nanoscale Drug Delivery Research Associate
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Aug 2018 - May 2019
UVA Nanostar Institute o Designed a combinational immunotherapy treatment using liposomes, checkpoint inhibitors, and cancer vaccines o Spearheaded liposomal formulation and encapsulation process using techniques such as Zeta sizing, DLS, and mass spectroscopy o Collaborated effectively with undergraduate group members, primary investigator, and 6 other senior lab staff UVA Nanostar Institute o Designed a combinational immunotherapy treatment using liposomes, checkpoint inhibitors, and cancer vaccines o Spearheaded liposomal formulation and encapsulation process using techniques such as Zeta sizing, DLS, and mass spectroscopy o Collaborated effectively with undergraduate group members, primary investigator, and 6 other senior lab staff
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SpiderSmart Learning Center
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Math and English Teacher
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May 2018 - Aug 2018
o Taught math and English to children and teens ranging from 5-18 o Evaluated concept deficiencies and optimal learning styles for individual and group student settings o Taught math and English to children and teens ranging from 5-18 o Evaluated concept deficiencies and optimal learning styles for individual and group student settings
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University of Virginia
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Undergraduate Research Assistant
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Sep 2016 - May 2018
Lazzara Cancer Cell Signaling Labo Taught new lab members basic laboratory skills and instructed them on lab protocols throughout the semestero Conducted experiments studying the epithelial to mesenchymal transition in pancreatic cancer cellso Learned techniques such as cell culture protocol, western blots, PCR, and DNA cloningo Designed and bio-printed a 3D cell structure using hydrogels and live cells to recapitulate in vitro conditions
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
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May 2016 - Aug 2016
Salthouse Cognitive Aging Research Labo Worked with participants in a research study with the goal of understanding the causes of Alzheimer’s diseaseo Completed literature reviews, collected data and organized data into Microsoft Excel o Attended weekly meetings to discuss project details and results with the head investigator of the project
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Education
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University of Washington
Master's degree, Materials Science -
University of Virginia
Bachelor of Science - BS, Engineering Science with a concentration in Nanomedicine