Koby Duke

Experience

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  Wyndridge Farm

  Apr 2016 - Aug 2019

  Banquet Server

  Organized the set-up of events and weddings at our barn, by fine-tuning the details associated with that the customers want. Served food and drinks to tables, while also working as a bartender for some weddings and events. Initiated the clean-up after weddings, including: clearing tables, cleaning the bar, and setting up for the events the next day.

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  Penn State College of Medicine

  May 2019 - Jan 2020

  Research Support Specialist

  Worked under Dr. Chandrika Gowda. Assisted in the research of the impact of Ikaros and CK2 in high risk leukemia and neuroblastoma on cell growth. Performed various tasks including the collection of data on cell cultures, running assays, and basic laboratory techniques. Assisted conducting euthanasia of mice, while completing dissections of mice to gather blood and bone marrow for histology studies.

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  Penn State THON™

  Sept 2019 - May 2021

  - Serving as a Hair Donation Captain on the Special Events committee.- Working alongside of 15 other captains to ensure all THON events for this THON season are successfully ran, while verifying all THON volunteers stay safe.- Run all Hair Donation events with my Co-Captain, these events include: Hair Donation at 100 Days Til THON, No Hair Don't Care, and Hair Donation at THON. THON™ is the world’s largest entirely student-run philanthropy, committed to enhancing the lives of children and families impacted by childhood cancer by providing emotional and financial support, spreading year-round awareness, and ensuring funding for critical research. THON 2019 raised $10,621,683 for the fight against childhood cancer. Since its foundation in 1977, THON has raised over $168 million for its sole beneficiary, Four Diamonds at Penn State Children's Hospital. - Served as an Adopt-A-Family Liaison, where I oversaw 30 Penn State organizations and their relationships with their THON families.- Built relationships many Four Diamonds families throughout the THON year at various THON events.- Worked alongside of 26 other Family Relations Captains to ensure that the THON families are at the heart of every THON event and decision.

  • THON Special Events Captain

    Sept 2020 - May 2021

  • THON Volunteer

    Sept 2017 - May 2021

  • THON Family Relations Captain

    Sept 2019 - Mar 2020
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  Penn State University

  Jan 2020 - May 2021

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  Identify specific purpose and results from various scientific papers written about the topic of anemia and hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells. Analyze the results and discussions of many different experiments, while communicating these findings with other students. Collaborate effectively with Principal Investigator and other undergraduate students to ensure a sound laboratory experience.

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  Penn State College of Medicine

  Oct 2021 - Jun 2023

  Research Technician

  Research Technician in Dr. Chandrika Gowda's lab investigating the role of protein kinase CK2 in normal and malignant hematopoiesis using genetically engineered mouse models. Our lab also studies CK2's role in acute myeloid leukemia initiation, maintenance, and progression.

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  Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories

  Jun 2023 - now

  • Scientist II

    Oct 2024 - now

  • Scientist 1

    Jun 2023 - Oct 2024