Rasa Valiauga

Graduate Student at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
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Oak Park, Illinois, United States, US
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Credentials

  • Phlebotomy
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Experience

  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Graduate Student
      • Jun 2020 - Present
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Research Specialist and Laboratory Manager
      • Dec 2015 - Jul 2018

      • Generation of neural and retinal pigment epithelium from various lines of human induced pluripotent and embryonic stem cells • Collaboration with other members of the laboratory in the development of protocols that enhance the generation of desired cell types in the established culture system • Analysis of the effects of treatments and gene manipulation on retinal cells using tissue sectioning, immunocytochemistry, microscopy, RT-PCR, and qPCR • General laboratory maintenance and ordering of supplies • Training of new employees and ensuring their success in mastering the culture system and other laboratory techniques • Managing grants and communicating with the financial team to ensure proper spending of allocated funds Show less

  • University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Associate Research Specialist
      • May 2014 - Dec 2015

      Responsible for breeding, maintaining, and genotyping transgenic mouse lines for the entire laboratory; testing new drugs and biochemical analysis of oxidative stress markers; in charge of general laboratory maintenance and ensuring all biosafety protocols are followed;perfusions of mice and collection of tissue; working on a large scale animal project investigating Nrf2 as a potential therapeutic agent for Huntington’s Disease – generation of hundreds of transgenic mice for lifespan and behavior studies, as well as various time points for tissue harvest; continuous monitoring and recoding of experimental animals; biochemical and histological analysis of samples; preparation of experimental components (cells, DNA, cDNA, RNA, etc.) and set-up for a semester-long undergraduate laboratory class Show less

    • Undergraduate Research Assistant
      • Aug 2012 - May 2014

      In charge of preparation of various solutions, transfections, immunocytochemistry, genotyping, and other common laboratory procedures. Responsible for neuron culture preparation and maintenance. Extensive experience in molecular cloning. In charge of preparation of various solutions, transfections, immunocytochemistry, genotyping, and other common laboratory procedures. Responsible for neuron culture preparation and maintenance. Extensive experience in molecular cloning.

  • University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Image Analyst
      • Oct 2010 - May 2014

      Responsible for the acquisition and analysis of data from eyes of rhesus monkeys and compilation of results into a presentable form. Responsible for the acquisition and analysis of data from eyes of rhesus monkeys and compilation of results into a presentable form.

  • Rosalind Franklin University
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • Intern
      • Jun 2009 - Aug 2011

      In charge of histology of rat brains and computer analysis of densities of brain sections. Exposure to electrophysiology and handling of laboratory animals. In charge of histology of rat brains and computer analysis of densities of brain sections. Exposure to electrophysiology and handling of laboratory animals.

    • Labratory Technician
      • Oct 2010 - May 2011

      Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized laboratory. Assisted with various tasks, as needed. Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized laboratory. Assisted with various tasks, as needed.

Education

  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
    MD/PhD
    2018 - 2026
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison
    Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Neurobiology, Languages and Cultures of Asia, Religious Studies
    2010 - 2014

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