Resident Physician

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Worked as an undergraduate research assistant at Dr. Melitta Schachner's lab. Conducted research to determine the interaction between cell adhesion molecule CHL1 and calcium binding protein PEF1 in cerebellar granule cells. Used double immunostaining, proximity ligation assay, and ELISA to determine if there were interactions between CHL1 and PEF1. Western blots and Co-IP were also performed to assay for interactions. Additionally, I have experience handling mice and have conducted various behavior tests using 3-month old mice to determine the behavioral differences between mutant CHL1 mice and wild-type mice.

Computer Science Tutor

Tutored elderly individuals on basic computer applications. Assisted in helping the elderly learn about typing techniques and using the typing application Mavis Beacon. Helped an elderly book-lover to create an Amazon account with which he purchased his first book.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Worked as an undergraduate research assistant at Dr. Kwan's lab. Conducted research on the role of transcription factor SHOX2 in hearing cell fate. Genotyping of zebrafish fins was done and amplified via PCR to find mutant shox2 zebrafish. Used staining techniques like in situ hybridization and fluorescence microscopy to determine if shox2 plays a role in the development of the otic placode.