Harshini Balaga

Experience

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  Grace Cancer Foundation

  Jun 2017 - May 2021

  Fundraising Volunteer

  Fundraising for underprivileged cancer women and Children across India. Conducting cancer awareness marathons every year across India, creating cancer awareness programs in villages and suburbs to educate underprivileged women, Men and children.

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  St. Francis College for Women

  May 2019 - Jun 2021

  Student Quality Control Representative

  Monitoring and evaluating quality standards across student services.Conducting surveys, collecting feedback, and analyzing data.Enhancing the overall student experience through continuous improvement initiatives, Collaborating with faculty, staff, and students to address any issues or concerns related to quality and continuously striving to enhance the overall student experience.

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  University of California, Berkeley

  Feb 2021 - Apr 2022

  Biology Research Intern

  My primary focus was research and literature review aimed at understanding multi-drug resistant bacteria and the underlying mechanisms driving bacterial resistance. Through rigorous investigation was aimed to elucidate the various pathways and factors contributing to bacterial resistance against commonly used antibiotics. efforts are directed towards identifying innovative solutions to combat antibiotic resistance, with a particular emphasis on employing reverse antibiotic resistance methods. By documenting the findings and insights, we strive to contribute valuable knowledge to the field and pave the way for the development of effective strategies to address this pressing global health concern. Show less

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  Illinois Institute of Technology

  Nov 2022 - May 2024

  Biomedical Research Assistant

  Handling Bacterial and Mammalian Cultures, culturing, isolation , media preparation and 3T3 fibroblasts cells, CT26 cell culturing and investigating their phenotype and invasive patterns using gelatin coating.Keratinocytes And Adipocytes Extraction in collaboration with University of Chicago, Live and dead cell staining, Microscopy, literature writing. Performing PCR, Electrophoresis, Blotting techniques and Chromatography for DNA, RNA and Protein separations. Blood staining and Count, performing hemocytometer, writing lab reports, medical documentation and protocols preparation. Maintenance of Quality Assurance Management, Staff Supervision and Development, Compliance and Accreditation, Workflow Optimization, and Leadership and Communication, Equipment and Instrumentation Maintenance, Data Management and Confidentiality. Show less

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  Johns Hopkins Medicine

  Aug 2024 - now

  Research Development Department Specialist

  Department of Medicine - Rheumatology