Alyssa Dubrow

Experience

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  Texas A&M University

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  Intern

  Cloned an algal gene for further understanding of protein product using RNA extraction, RT-PCR, PCR, gel electrophoresis, primer design, and E. coli transformation and culturing. Maintained detailed online laboratory notebook of procedures and results to be referenced by other students. Utilized BLAST and Microsoft Suite.

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  Texas A&M University

  Jun 2018 - May 2019

  Performed DNA extraction and purification from equine and bovine blood and hair to be used for client diagnosis. Used microscope to visualize and assist in diagnosing abnormalities of G-banded, C-banded, and FISH probed chromosomes. Diagnosed genetic abnormalities using qPCR and gel electrophoresis. Responsible for cataloging and maintaining samples. Cloned a viral gene in order to study the effects of infection in hamster cells. Responsible for growing, culturing, and storing multiple cell lines and transformed E. coli. Performed electroporation and plaque assays. Maintained detailed laboratory notebook to be referenced by colleagues.

  • Student Worker/Undergraduate Researcher- Animal Genetics

    Sept 2017 - May 2019

  • Student Worker- Virology

    Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
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  Texas A&M Agrilife Research

  Aug 2019 - Jan 2022

  Laboratory Assistant
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  BioLabs

  May 2022 - now

  Biotechnology Laboratory Assistant
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  Texas A&M University

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  Student Researcher
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  BioLabs Pegasus Park - North Texas

  Jan 2023 - now

  Associate Lab Manager