Experience

The Loh Down on Science

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Science Writer

  • May 2022 - Present

  Irvine, California, United States I write multiple scripts every month on different science topics for the podcast as well as peer edit other writers scripts. Episodes air on npr or wherever you get your podcasts!



UC Irvine

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Student Researcher

  • Sep 2019 - Present

  Irvine, California, United States I work in Professor James Nowick's Group which studies chemical model systems to understand the structures and interactions of peptides and proteins that are important in amyloid and prion diseases. By using tools such as molecular modeling and design, chemical synthesis, NMR spectroscopy, X-ray crystallography, and cell-based assays, we aim to better understand the molecular basis for diseases. • Designed, synthesized, and characterized oligomer mimics of α-synuclein and amyloid- β to gain… Show more I work in Professor James Nowick's Group which studies chemical model systems to understand the structures and interactions of peptides and proteins that are important in amyloid and prion diseases. By using tools such as molecular modeling and design, chemical synthesis, NMR spectroscopy, X-ray crystallography, and cell-based assays, we aim to better understand the molecular basis for diseases. • Designed, synthesized, and characterized oligomer mimics of α-synuclein and amyloid- β to gain insight into the pathogenesis of Parkinson’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease, respectively • Evaluated chemical and biological tools used in peptide model systems for the study of amyloid oligomers • Passaged and performed toxicity assays with SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells and induced pluripotent stem cells • Performed variable mass spectroscopy experiments • Performed x-ray crystallography of peptides and determined their crystal structures by SAD phasing • Performed SDS-PAGE • In training to work with mice Show less



AbbVie

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Bioanalytical Intern

  • Jun 2023 - Sep 2023

  Irvine, California, United States I am performing targeted proteomics using triple quadrupole mass spectrometry to study hydrolytic enzymes in ocular fluids.



Miami Project to Cure Paralysis

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Aug 2018 - May 2019

  Miami, Florida I worked in Dr. Jacqueline Sagen’s lab which focuses on treatment and alleviation of pain due to spinal cord injury. Learned protocols for working with rats. Assisted in surgery, perfusion, and dissection of rats Sliced, plated, and performed ELISAs on rat spinal cords



University of Miami

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Dec 2017 - Aug 2018

  Coral Gables, Florida I worked in Professor Roger Leblanc's Research Group which focuses on surface chemistry and spectroscopy. Synthesized carbon nitride quantum dots, attached metal ions and proteins to the dots, and analyzed their quenching abilities. I Performed fluorescence, luminescence, and infrared spectroscopy experiments. Performed circular dichroism and SDS-PAGE



Shalva Real Estate Solutions

• Social Media Manager

  • May 2017 - Aug 2018

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Ran the Facebook page for Shalva Real Estate



ABEO Footwear

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Associate

  • Jun 2017 - Dec 2017

  Mclean, Virginia Assisted customers in trying on and choosing shoes that suited their feet. Used cash register. Restocked merchandise

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Sep 2016 - Apr 2017

  Chemistry Department, Cox Building, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida I worked in Professor Angel Kaifer's group which studied supramolecular electrochemistry. Synthesized pillar[n]arenes and cucurbit[n]urils for use in host-guest chemistry. Performed NMR



Hollister Co.

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Associate

  • Nov 2014 - May 2015

  Tysons Corner Center



Aeropostale, Inc.

• Sales Associate

  • Oct 2013 - Jun 2014

  Greeting, cash register, organizing clothing, helping customers