Tayla Chiang
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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International Baccalaureate Diploma
International BaccalaureateJul, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
National Honor Society Scholarship Recipient
National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)Mar, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Administering Emergency Oxygen
American Red CrossJan, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
American Red CrossJan, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Emergency Medical Response
American Red CrossJan, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Bloodborne Pathogens Training
American Red CrossJan, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
HIPAA
University of Utah Health
Experience
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University of Utah
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Orientation Leader
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May 2022 - Present
Assist with transition of new first-year students, transfer students, and their families as they begin their relationship with the institution through New Student Orientation (NSO). We aid in the academic, social, and cultural acclimation to the University. Orientation Leaders also serve as a resource for new students and their families by providing honest and current information about any and all aspects of the U. Lastly, lead outdoor trips in Utah for the incoming first year students.
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University Ambassador
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Aug 2021 - Present
Lead campus tours for prospective students, answer questions regarding the University community & admission process, and help out at campus events for prospective students.
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Campus Life Mentor
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Apr 2020 - Present
Serve as a role model to new students by helping them transition and acclimate to the University of Utah through individual interactions as well as small and large group events in the fall and spring semesters.
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COVID-19 UROP Summer Undergraduate Researcher
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May 2020 - Aug 2020
Receive $1200 stipend through the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) during the Summer 2020 semester. Will be doing research on the Multiplexed Detection of COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2 Biomarkers for Diagnosis and Surveillance under PI Lars Laurentius. This project will support efforts on two fronts (1) evaluate effective recognition elements to selectively target COVID-19 antigens and immune response markers; and (2) obtain preliminary results to demonstrate the effectiveness of a multiplexed POC diagnostics test. Show less
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University of Utah College of Science
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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College of Science Ambassador
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Feb 2020 - Present
Recruit and show prospective students the numerous opportunities and excitement within the College of Science and at the University of Utah. In addition, help at recruitment events including Red White and U day, College of Science events, high school visits, and other STEM recruitment programs.
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Biology Research Scholar
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Apr 2020 - Apr 2021
Awarded $2,500 to continue my research project in Sophie Caron's lab during Summer 2020-Fall 2020 semester.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
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Nov 2019 - Apr 2021
Working in Sophie Caron's lab in the College of Biological Science at the University of Utah. Perform experiments and do research on neurobiology by using the fruit fly (Drosophila) as an animal model.
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Bennion Center
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Bennion Center Scholar
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Jan 2020 - Present
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Bennion Center Scholar Leadership Team
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Feb 2020 - Present
Promote, expand, and engage students in becoming a Bennion Center Scholar. Have weekly meetings to discuss ways to improve the program and how to diversify the students within the program at the University of Utah. The Bennion Center Scholars apply their academic interests to meet a real social concern through a Capstone Project with a Community Partner and Faculty Mentor. The program is a way for students to implement a positive change in their community.
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First-Year Service Corps
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Sep 2019 - Apr 2020
A first-year group within the Bennion Center. Gained more knowledge about service, leadership, and the community within the Bennion Center. Volunteered monthly at Bennion Center planned events and attended the monthly meetings to learn more about the Bennion Center at the University of Utah.
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University of Minnesota 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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Clinical Observer
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Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
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University of Minnesota Medical School
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Undergraduate Summer Research Fellow
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May 2021 - Aug 2021
Conducted research in Dr. Bryce Binstadt's lab as a part of the Life Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Program (LSSURP) at the University of Minnesota Medical School. Conducted research in Dr. Bryce Binstadt's lab as a part of the Life Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Program (LSSURP) at the University of Minnesota Medical School.
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Associated Students of the University of Utah
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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First-Year Council
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Sep 2019 - Apr 2020
A first-year council to learn more about ASUU (Associated Students of the University of Utah) by attending weekly meetings and helping out at ASUU planned events. Obtained knowledge about on-campus resources and ways to get involved within ASUU. A first-year council to learn more about ASUU (Associated Students of the University of Utah) by attending weekly meetings and helping out at ASUU planned events. Obtained knowledge about on-campus resources and ways to get involved within ASUU.
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University of Utah Athletics
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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100 - 200 Employee
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Sports Medicine Internship
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Jan 2020 - Mar 2020
Learned more about the University of Utah athletic training program, specifically by working with the football team. Helped set up and clean up at practices and obtained more knowledge on the overall college athletics atmosphere. Learned more about the University of Utah athletic training program, specifically by working with the football team. Helped set up and clean up at practices and obtained more knowledge on the overall college athletics atmosphere.
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Young Scientists Journal
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United Kingdom
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editor
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Dec 2018 - Apr 2019
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Huntsman Cancer Institute
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United States
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Cancer Researcher
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May 2018 - Aug 2018
Internship in Alana Welm's lab where I got to learn more about breast cancer metastasis (stage IV breast cancer) through the PathMaker Summer Research Program Internship in Alana Welm's lab where I got to learn more about breast cancer metastasis (stage IV breast cancer) through the PathMaker Summer Research Program
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Nora Eccles Harrison Cardiovascular Institute
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Salt Lake City, Utah
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Summer Research Intern
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Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
Help lab members with their experiments by doing PCR's, which helped further the research projects in the lab. Help lab members with their experiments by doing PCR's, which helped further the research projects in the lab.
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Education
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University of Utah
Biology, Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies