Experience

The Department of Medicine at Stony Brook University

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

• Research Assistant, Gastroenterology and Hepatology

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Stony Brook, New York, United States - Conducting and analyzing results from microscopy imaging, Cell-Titer Glo and Cell-Titer 96 Aqueous viability assays, confluence quantification, 2D/3D cell culture, immunohistochemistry, and qPCR analysis for 5+ pancreatic and colorectal carcinoma studies, and presenting findings to the private investigator and laboratory colleagues weekly SUNY SOAR (Summer Opportunity for Academic Research) Fellow May 2023– August 2023 -… Show more - Conducting and analyzing results from microscopy imaging, Cell-Titer Glo and Cell-Titer 96 Aqueous viability assays, confluence quantification, 2D/3D cell culture, immunohistochemistry, and qPCR analysis for 5+ pancreatic and colorectal carcinoma studies, and presenting findings to the private investigator and laboratory colleagues weekly SUNY SOAR (Summer Opportunity for Academic Research) Fellow May 2023– August 2023 - Investigated the effects of novel mitochondrial protease agonist on pancreatic cancer in vitro utilizing microscopy, immunohistochemistry analyses, and 2D/3D (fine-needle biopsy) models; presenting findings to 350+ patrons at the 2023 Research Symposium Show less



Cultured Kids Cuisine

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President and Chief Executive Officer

  • Jul 2020 - Present

  United States - Organizing partnerships (e.g. YMCA, Girl Scouts, NextGenHQ), collaborations with professional chefs, and promoting the company’s services in publications (e.g. CBS News, BK Reader, BronxNet) - Spearheading fundraising efforts and drafting grant proposals for potential investors ($2,000 raised) - Directed the composition of legal documents for incorporation and 501(c)3 status with pro-bono attorneys - Supervised 85+ cooking workshops, recruited 300+ volunteers internationally, and… Show more - Organizing partnerships (e.g. YMCA, Girl Scouts, NextGenHQ), collaborations with professional chefs, and promoting the company’s services in publications (e.g. CBS News, BK Reader, BronxNet) - Spearheading fundraising efforts and drafting grant proposals for potential investors ($2,000 raised) - Directed the composition of legal documents for incorporation and 501(c)3 status with pro-bono attorneys - Supervised 85+ cooking workshops, recruited 300+ volunteers internationally, and oversaw the education of 1,600+ kinder, more culturally appreciative youth worldwide Show less



Belilovsky Pediatrics

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Medical Assistant

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Brooklyn, New York, United States -Performed vision and vital examinations (blood pressure, height, weight, pulse oximetry, temperature), electrocardiogram tests, and PHQ-9/GAD-7 mental health screening questionnaires, and obtained pertinent medical history for physician briefing -Prepared 20+ vaccine types as directed by physician and collected blood and nasopharyngeal specimens (finger-prick complete blood count analysis and respiratory viral panel, COVID, flu and strep swab tests) -Assisted physician in examining… Show more -Performed vision and vital examinations (blood pressure, height, weight, pulse oximetry, temperature), electrocardiogram tests, and PHQ-9/GAD-7 mental health screening questionnaires, and obtained pertinent medical history for physician briefing -Prepared 20+ vaccine types as directed by physician and collected blood and nasopharyngeal specimens (finger-prick complete blood count analysis and respiratory viral panel, COVID, flu and strep swab tests) -Assisted physician in examining distressed youth and administering treatment, including surgical procedures (suturing wounds) -Sterilized examination rooms and equipment between patient visits and restocked medical supplies Show less



The Mount Sinai Hospital

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

• Clinical Research Coordinator

  • May 2022 - Aug 2022

  New York City Metropolitan Area - Screened 800+ Emergency Department patients according to inclusion criteria and successfully enrolled 7 participants, following patient-care team consultation, informed consent and data collection survey, and nurse-assisted blood draw - Conducted 25+ in-person and phone surveys with study participants, monitoring chronic health outcomes, social determinants of health (SDoH), and COVID antibody trends longitudinally - Shadowed Emergency Medicine physicians and mid-level health… Show more - Screened 800+ Emergency Department patients according to inclusion criteria and successfully enrolled 7 participants, following patient-care team consultation, informed consent and data collection survey, and nurse-assisted blood draw - Conducted 25+ in-person and phone surveys with study participants, monitoring chronic health outcomes, social determinants of health (SDoH), and COVID antibody trends longitudinally - Shadowed Emergency Medicine physicians and mid-level health practitioners 10+ hours in the Emergency Department and attended 30+ hours of physician-led didactic sessions, including simulation lab CPR and ultrasound training - Delivered presentation to 25+ EM healthcare providers discussing the importance of SDoH-specific primary care interventions Show less



NYU Langone Health

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

• Research Intern

  • Jun 2021 - Feb 2022

  - Collecting and interpreting patient data from oncology information systems, ARIA and EPIC, on treatment follow-up, prostate mega-glands, high-risk prostate cancer, post-radiation symptomatology, and molecular/cellular cancer manifestation (i.e. PSA, Gleason score) - Shadowing radiologic technologists (observing CyberKnife, SBRT, and EBRT treatments) and radiation oncologists of various subspecialties as well as attending physician lectures on robotic radiotherapy, radiation oncology… Show more - Collecting and interpreting patient data from oncology information systems, ARIA and EPIC, on treatment follow-up, prostate mega-glands, high-risk prostate cancer, post-radiation symptomatology, and molecular/cellular cancer manifestation (i.e. PSA, Gleason score) - Shadowing radiologic technologists (observing CyberKnife, SBRT, and EBRT treatments) and radiation oncologists of various subspecialties as well as attending physician lectures on robotic radiotherapy, radiation oncology physics, and prostate cancer - Co-authored an abstract on prostate mega-glands Show less



Makers for Change

• E-Learning Providers

• Co-Founder and Director of Communications

  • Dec 2020 - Jan 2022

  - Expanding the company’s alliances with to over 50 healthcare institutions across the America for the delivery of 3D-printed PPE (e.g. face shields, sneeze guards, ear savers), animal prosthetics, and toys - Spearheaded social media expansion by 85% through personalized content creation, partnership marketing, mass communications, and paid advertising on Instagram and Facebook - Recruited 65 young biomedical and mechanical engineers over 2 months through extensive outreach to schools… Show more - Expanding the company’s alliances with to over 50 healthcare institutions across the America for the delivery of 3D-printed PPE (e.g. face shields, sneeze guards, ear savers), animal prosthetics, and toys - Spearheaded social media expansion by 85% through personalized content creation, partnership marketing, mass communications, and paid advertising on Instagram and Facebook - Recruited 65 young biomedical and mechanical engineers over 2 months through extensive outreach to schools, makerspaces, tech entrepreneurs, and informational sessions for audiences of 100+ attendees Show less



Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• 2021 Career Fellow

  • Aug 2021 - Aug 2021

  The LEDA Career Network expands and enhances leadership development model by preparing high-achieving, low-income undergraduate youth for future leadership roles in their professional pursuits. - Expanded my network through engagement with top employers, mentors, career coaches and other Career Fellows through a variety of career panels and career-related workshops - Explored a myriad of career fields and opportunities through individualized career coaching and career mentoring;… Show more The LEDA Career Network expands and enhances leadership development model by preparing high-achieving, low-income undergraduate youth for future leadership roles in their professional pursuits. - Expanded my network through engagement with top employers, mentors, career coaches and other Career Fellows through a variety of career panels and career-related workshops - Explored a myriad of career fields and opportunities through individualized career coaching and career mentoring; gaining a deeper appreciation for the field of public health - Gained valuable professional and leadership skills crucial to launching a successful and fulfilling career Show less

• Research Assistant, Psychology and Neuroscience

  • Oct 2020 - May 2021

  - Compiling and managing databases for 5 experiments and research studies using REDCap - Performing neuropsychological testing on patients, using D-Kefs verbal fluency examination - Accomplished 40+ hours of trainings and courses, including radiation safety and bloodborne pathogen safety trainings



NYU School of Medicine, Sackler Institute of Graduate Biomedical Sciences

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Molecular Pharmacology Intern

  • Aug 2019 - Nov 2019

  Manhattan, New York, United States - Shadowed graduate students performing wet laboratory experiments with mammalian and bacterial cells using micropipetting, centrifugation, and PCR assay techniques - Dedicated 50+ hours towards compiling computational analyses of laboratory trials and experiments, through excel and Python coding and self-educating on released literature and previous research completed



Maimonides Medical Center

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

• Women in Science

  • Jul 2019 - Jul 2019

  Brooklyn, New York, United States - Shadowed surgeons in the operating room and outpatient settings, observing procedures including a knee replacement, ileostomy reversal, lumpectomy, laparoscopy, and a robot-assisted pancreatectomy - Attended resident-led lectures on new surgical procedures technological advancements in medicine - Culminated in the presentation of my clinical research project under orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Victor Sasson, concerning the correlation between diabetes and the onset of arthritis, to over 40… Show more - Shadowed surgeons in the operating room and outpatient settings, observing procedures including a knee replacement, ileostomy reversal, lumpectomy, laparoscopy, and a robot-assisted pancreatectomy - Attended resident-led lectures on new surgical procedures technological advancements in medicine - Culminated in the presentation of my clinical research project under orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Victor Sasson, concerning the correlation between diabetes and the onset of arthritis, to over 40 medical professionals Show less