Alexandria Lo, MS

Experience

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  University of Washington

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Summer Intern – UW Genome Sciences

  • Conducted basic and applied research of proteomics using R and summarized findings and data into reports to promote the completion of scientific projects• Co-authored a paper published in The Biological Bulletin, August 2018 edition that helped to highlight how protein expression changed in copepods in relation to their diel vertical migration and circadian cycle

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  Kumon North America, Inc.

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Academic Tutor

  • Worked with students to help promote English and math performance and increase their confidence in themselves and their academic skills

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  Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity

  Nov 2018 - Feb 2021

  Assistant Philanthropy Chair, Panhellenic Delegate, Alumnae Chair, VP Chapter Development

  • Organized philanthropic events for 150+ people to raise monies for The Arthritis Foundation• Helped to orchestrate and evaluate Panhellenic-wide response to COVID-19 in an effort to increase compliance with social distancing recommendations • Planned virtual networking events with alumni for audiences of 300+

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  University of Washington

  Apr 2019 - Jun 2022

  • Developed, executed, analyzed, and presented a project at the 2022 Undergraduate Research Symposium: “Evaluation of Anxiety-Like Behavioral Phenotypes of Female and Male Wild-Type Mice in the Novel/Familiar Assay”• Ensured adherence to documentation standards with concern to producing data and potential patent implications• Performed basic laboratory functions (i.e., make buffer solutions, autoclave materials, syringe preparation, mouse tagging) to help maintain good laboratory function and promote the completion of projects • Genotyped mice to establish presence/ absence of the amyloid precursor protein, PSEN2, which has been associated with Alzheimer’s disease in an effort to help establish a rigorous preclinical mouse model Show less

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant – UW Pharmacy

    Jan 2019 - Jun 2022

  • Student Administrative Assistant – UW Internal Medicine

    Apr 2019 - Jul 2019
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  ASUW | Associated Students of the University of Washington

  Nov 2019 - Jun 2020

  Hiring Chair

  • Edited job descriptions, chaired a hiring committee, organized group and individual interviews to hire for 60+ paid positions within the ASUW for the 2020-21 academic year

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  Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

  Aug 2022 - Aug 2023

  APHL-CDC Genomic Sequencing Fellow

  • Facilitated weekly cross-functional teamwork and technical communication between various teams (i.e., genomic sequencing laboratories, epidemiologists, and care providers) to promote real-time outbreak detection and response• Assisted with the ideation of a CDC-directed pilot protocol leading to the first completed experiments at state public health labs to determine feasibility within the U.S. market and helped negotiate corresponding data use agreements• Worked with finance and legal departments to ensure adherence to documentation standards and grant guidelines• Analyzed and sequenced samples, allowing the team to monitor real-time outbreaks and make data-driven decision Show less

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  University of Washington

  Oct 2023 - May 2024

  Graduate Assistant – UW Finance

  • Developed an understanding of the UW financial structure and State/ Federal regulatory financial compliance policies • Created data compilations, graph metrics, and monthly reports to support regular process improvement • Provided internal and cross-departmental project management support throughout the cost analysis survey to better understand the UW library expenses for the Federal reimbursement rate for facilities and administrative expenses

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  Thermo Fisher Scientific

  Jun 2024 - now

  Project Manager (Intern)

  • Attended routine Product Approval Committee (PAC) meetings with senior leadership to facilitate sustainable development and ensure adherence to FDA guidelines• Prepared robust internal financial models with Finance and external consultants• Created dashboards with PowerBI to promote data-informed decision-making within the PMO• Developed and controlled project timelines to promote successful project execution and cross-functional collaboration