Education
University of Pennsylvania
B.S.E. in Bioengineering and Minor in Mathematics, 2015
Relevant Coursework:
BE 470 Medical Devices
BE 514 Rehabilitation Engineering and Design
BE 306 Molecular Physiology and Cellular Engineering
MEAM 201 Machine Design and Manufacturing
Work Experience
Walgreens Pharmacy 09/2015-Present
Pharmacy Technician-Processed and filled prescriptions under the supervision of the licensed Pharmacist. Increased pharmacy efficiency and productivity. Employed exceptional customer service to insure a quality healthcare experience.
LIA Diagnostics, Philadelphia, PA 02/2015-07/2015
Bioengineering Intern- Analyzed viable methods for immobilizing anti hCG antibodies on porous cellulose sheets. Increased efficiency and reliability by which Chief Product Officer decided on materials to test.
University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine 05/2013-05/2014
Undergraduate Researcher and Laboratory Assistant- General Laboratory maintenance, filling agarose plates, keeping chemical solution stocks, and maintaining an active supply of Wild type C. elegans to be used for experiments. Research included generation of 10 new strains (C. elegans), data collection and analysis, mutant outcrossing, DNA cloning, Deficiency mapping, Gel electrophoresis and PCR.
University of Pennsylvania Residential Services 09/2012-05/2015
Student Information Center Specialist, Stouffer College House- Provided customer service and support to college house residents as well as Department of Residential and Hospitality Service. Increased overall shift coverage by student workers, contributing to budget relief.
University of Pennsylvania Upward Bound Math and Science 10/2012-10/2013
Calculus Tutor and Advisor- Facilitated calculus and physics sessions resulting in an increased interest and proficiency for STEM fields in a West Philadelphia high school class of 20 students.
Projects
ArachnID Armor-3D Printed Functional Wrist Brace (Team) 08/2014-05/2015
Developed a fully customizable 3D printed functional wrist brace that uses an Arduino microcontroller circuit with a flex sensor to track progress in range of motion. Oversaw the engineering design process through a total of 8 design iterations and led a team of interdisciplinary engineers to completion of a fully functioning prototype. Designed the forearm and wrist portion of the brace, ensuring quality and structural integrity as well as comfort. Won the award for Senior Design in Bioengineering department and placed 7th among projects in competition involving the entire engineering school.
Stirling Engine (Individual) 01/2014-05/2014
Investigated various properties of mechanics and materials while developing skills in Solidworks and machining (lathe, manual and CNC Mill) including tapping and boring holes, threading rods, and facing. The entire functional parts of the engine were machined from stock aluminum, steel and brass. GD&T techniques were used to determine tolerances and ensure successful assembly. The flywheel on engine was recorded at a peak speed of 1500 rpm.
Identifying the Causative Variant in C. elegans Tubulogenesis Mutant cs198 (Individual) 08/2013-12/2013
Designed a Genetic Mapping experiment used to isolate the location of the tubulogenesis mutation in the renal system of a C. elegans mutant strain. Successfully reduced the possible affected region on the chromosome from a 12 million base pair region to a 3 million base pair region. Used two separate transgene strains to attempt a recovery of the wild type phenotype of the mutant strain.
Cockroach Machine Interface (Team) 04/2014-05/2014
Utilized the animal model of a large South American cockroach to simulate the interactions between afferent and efferent signals in active prosthesis. BioPac Heel/Toe Strike Transducers and Matlab were used to produce varying frequency waves that moved a dissected cockroach leg in differing flexion and extension cycles. Viable leg samples from 5 animals were harvested to increase reliability of data.
Awards and Achievements
2015 Albert Giandomenico Award
Awarded to the highest achieving undergraduate laboratory group. Reflects teamwork, leadership, creativity and knowledge applied to discovery based learning in the laboratory.
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