Zeal Pathak

Experience

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  University Hospitals

  May 2022 - Sept 2022

  Medical Scribe

  •Utilized medical terminology and knowledge to observe and transcribe Histories of Present Illness (HPIs), lab and imaging test results, medication orders and assessment/plans for over 100 patients in the Urology/Gynecology department of “University Hospitals” •Navigated AllScripts EMR system with close attention to detail to review Patient Medical Histories and support physicians within a fast-paced clinical environment •Experience shadowing RNs, OBGYNs, and Urologists

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  Osier Laboratory

  May 2022 - now

  Undergraduate Research Assistant and Data Committee Officer

  •Current lead on the “Implicit Bias in Healthcare study;” assess the effectiveness of the “Cultural Humility in Healthcare” undergraduate studies course in reducing implicit biases and associations in undergraduate students •Member of the “Demographics and Just Culture Team;” Evaluate the demographic composition of the lab compared to that of greater Austin to devise strategies geared towards promoting diversity, equity and inclusion across research institutions on campus •Coordinate, organize and lead weekly meetings for the data committee of the lab Show less

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  College of Natural Sciences, The University of Texas at Austin

  Sept 2022 - now

  •Assist the professor in weekly curation of lecture material and homework assignments •Lead weekly office hours to strengthen students’ understanding of course related material and develop effective studying strategies •Organized over 20 hours of social events and study sessions for students Biomanufacturing Laboratory, University of Texas at Austin • Conducted 300+ hours of research optimizing the Micronin V Type 1 bacterial secretion system for enhanced affibody protein yield, analyzing the influence of environmental factors such as buffering capacity• Volunteered as a peer mentor, teaching lab techniques to 40+ students, and presented research as the first author at the UT Austin Undergraduate Research Forum on "M9 Media pH and Affibody Yield"

  • Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant and Peer Mentor

    Sept 2022 - now