Contact: deg39@zips.uakron.edu
Hometown: Lansing, NY
Education: 2011 B.S. Biochemistry, B.A. Spanish The Ohio State University, OH
Research Interests: Infectious disease and public health. Currently, I am interested in developing a system to concentrate sputum samples to improve an existing tuberculosis screening method
Work Experience:
Intern, 3M Food Safety Department – Maplewood, MN – May – August 2015
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Began optimizing parameters for rapid detection of parts-per-billion concentrations of contaminants in food products to be used by manufacturers, with the eventual possibility of an Invention Submission
Mentor, Office of Multicultural Development – August 2014 – May 2015
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Helped freshmen at the University of Akron navigate their first year by sharing successful approaches to becoming involved in research, finding a fulfilling and productive major, signing up for classes, and negotiating the financial system, while addressing family and other life issues
Primary Care Program Development – Hospital Sabogal, Lima, Peru – July – September 2010
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Aided in developing and coordinating a primary care workshop targeted to healthcare professionals
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Acted as a point of connection between healthcare providers and administrators to better serve patients
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Prepared reports summarizing our program’s progress and goals
Undergraduate Fellow/Researcher – Dr. Ganju Lab, Ohio State University, College of Medicine Pathology Department – June 2008 – 2011
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Investigated the role of cannabinoids in the inhibition of breast cancer metastasis and growth
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Articulately wrote technical reports and gained NIH grant and budget writing/reviewing experience
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Trained undergraduate and medical students in analytical techniques and time management skills
Student Research Assistant – Dr. Barth Lab, OSU Experimental Pathology – June 2007 – 2008
- Administered anesthesia to important animal models
Awards: LORD Corporation Graduate Fellowship – 2013 – present
Ada Lovelace Poster Day Winner in Life Science Category, Best Overall Poster – 2015
American Chemical Society Rubber Division Student Chapter Scholarship – 2014
Full funding – National Conference on Undergraduate Research, OSU College of Arts and Sciences – 2011
Volunteer of the Year, International Neighborhood Coffee Hour (Columbus, OH) – 2009
OSU Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Scholarship – 2009
Undergraduate Research Fellowship, OSU Undergraduate Research Office – 2008