Ben Kaufman

Experience

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  University of Florida

  Jan 2020 - Apr 2020

  Undergraduate Researcher

  Dr. Lee Murfee | Microvascular Dynamics Laboratory• Investigated angiogenesis in mesometrium tissue model with bio-printed breast cancer cells• Acquired data using fluorescent tagging on endothelial and cancer cells• Collaborated with a team of students to quantify blood vessel growth using ImageJ• Created a poster and presented at UF Undergraduate Research Symposium

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  University of Florida

  May 2021 - May 2023

  Undergraduate Researcher

  Dr. Blanka Sharma | Biomaterials and Drug Delivery Systems Lab• Studied lung cancer interactions in hydrogel model of tumor microenvironment• Performed immunoassays to quantify cytokines and DNA in tumor models• Utilized sterile technique for culturing cancer cells and tumor models• Analyzed immunoassay data from microplate reader in GraphPad Prism and Excel• Acquired data via fluorescent staining and confocal microscopy, analyzed data in ImageJ

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  Renegade BioConsulting

  Jan 2022 - May 2022

  Business Development Analyst

  • Analyzed market conditions for biotech product expansion into the US• Gained exposure to international markets in biotechnology• Networked with representatives from biotechnology companies

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  UF Molecular Pathology Core Lab

  Jul 2022 - Jul 2023

  Laboratory Assistant

  • Performed tissue staining, processing, and embedding• Assisted in bookkeeping of submissions, managing hazardous waste, and ordering lab supplies