Tejashree Prakash
Undergraduate Research Assistant at the Gagnon Lab at University of Utah School of Biological Sciences- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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National and State Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Utah School of PhlebotomyNov, 2020- Oct, 2024
Experience
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University of Utah School of Biological Sciences
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Undergraduate Research Assistant at the Gagnon Lab
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Aug 2020 - Present
• Genetics and developmental biology research in the zebrafish. Study of the zebrafish genome, specifically developmental maturation of organs and organ systems. • Experiments of genetic manipulation, primarily through CRISPR, and other wet-lab techniques including PCR and gel analyses. • Genetics/genomics computational work using R programming language and Seurat analysis. • Designing and presenting research posters/talks through various platforms for STEM and biology research conferences. Show less
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University of Utah 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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Pediatric Research Associate
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Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
• Researched the mesodermal gene regulatory network of the zebrafish. Performed single cell sequencing analysis through optimized protocols of genetic manipulation through CRISPR-Cas systems. • Participated in conferences, symposiums, and presentations that discussed promotion of diversity in STEM research and health fields. • Attended workshops that taught students different aspects of STEM research such as writing abstracts, designing posters, creating a research question, etc. • Facilitated research, peer advising, and social activities with other internship students. • Designed and presented poster at the University of Utah’s Undergraduate Summer Symposium. 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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Undergraduate Chemistry Lab Technician
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Oct 2019 - May 2020
• Prepared chemicals, solutions, materials, and the labs required for chemistry classes in the department. • Worked with a team of other stockroom technicians, lab TA’s, and lab professors to properly develop an efficient and accurate lab. • Prepared chemicals, solutions, materials, and the labs required for chemistry classes in the department. • Worked with a team of other stockroom technicians, lab TA’s, and lab professors to properly develop an efficient and accurate lab.
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Kumon North America, Inc.
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Center Assistant
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Sep 2017 - Aug 2019
• Prepared lesson plans and taught students ranging from age 3 to 16 the curriculum created by KUMON for math and reading. • Tutored students requiring assistance in school or wishing to exceed the state curriculum. • Graded papers and administered tests regarding KUMON curriculum. • Prepared lesson plans and taught students ranging from age 3 to 16 the curriculum created by KUMON for math and reading. • Tutored students requiring assistance in school or wishing to exceed the state curriculum. • Graded papers and administered tests regarding KUMON curriculum.
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Education
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University of Utah School of Biological Sciences
Bachelor of Science - BS, Biology/Biological Sciences, General -
Weber State University
Associate of Science with Honors -
NORTHERN UTAH ACADEMY FOR MATH, ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE
High School Diploma with Honors