Experience

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  King faisal specialist hospital and research centre (gen. org.)

  Jul 2018 - Jul 2018

  Research intern

  • Prepared special instruments and monitoring devices used to record test results• Interacted with personnel to develop an understanding of project needs and requirements• Participated in meetings, presentations, and other events• Learned various lab techniques, including microinjection of morpholinos

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  Chantilly high school

  Jul 2019 - Jul 2019

  Student lead

  • Volunteered to help with special events and programs by checking in participants and giving directions• Engaged with others successfully using strong verbal and written communication skills• Gave tours of the school to the students to help them on the first day of school

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  Pink and blue children's boutique

  May 2021 - Jun 2021

  Retail associate

  • Stocked and cleaned shelves while maintaining a neat and orderly store• Welcomed customers, offered to help locate items, and suggested merchandise without being intrusive or pushy• Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts• Monitored sales floor to identify customers in need of assistance and merchandise in need of replenishment• Arranged merchandise for a display to highlight new styles, attract customers and enhance the sale

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  Achn clinic

  May 2022 - now

  Volunteer

  • Obtained, recorded, and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.• Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team. • Pulled and organized file charts, placing appointment reminder calls to patients. • Assisted administrative departments with paperwork, errands, and other clerical duties. • Maintained compliance with HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy.

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  Publish impulse group

  Jun 2022 - now

  Undergraduate journal peer reviewer

  • Checked facts, proofread, and edited research papers to confirm accuracy. • Collaborated with others to discuss my thoughts on research papers. • Provided feedback and appropriate recommendations for changes in the research paper.

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  209 marketplace food pantry

  Aug 2022 - Dec 2024

  Volunteer

  • Offered support and assistance to community members.• Assisted with stocking shelves and removing expired items.• Repackaged bulk donations into smaller portions for distribution.• Sorted and packed donated food items to ship to families in need.• Greeted customers upon arrival and gave directions to appropriate facility locations.

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  Virginia tech

  Aug 2022 - Dec 2024

  • Expertly crafted a variety of beverages, including coffee, tea, and milkshakes, while strictly adhering to safety procedures. • Collaborated with other employees to ensure the smooth operation and excellent service delivery at the coffee shop. • Greeted customers with a warm and friendly attitude, ensuring a positive and welcoming atmosphere. • Ensured exceptional customer satisfaction by catering to their needs and making certain they had everything required for a delightful experience. Show less • Assist in the research project, focusing on investigating the effect of oxidative stress on colorectal cancer cells and analyzing chromosome number alterations in tetraploid cancer cells.• Support the imaging and analysis aspects of the project on immunostained metaphase cells.• Utilize confocal microscopy to count the number of centrosomes in each immunostained cell, which aids in determining the ploidy of the cell.• Additionally, contribute to the research by working with mouse cancer cell metaphase spreads.• Captured images of the metaphase spreads using a widefield microscope.• Conduct chromosome counting on the spreads to determine the ploidy of the tumor cells, providing valuable insights into their genetic characteristics. Show less

  • Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2023 - Dec 2024

  • Panel Member

    Sept 2021 - Dec 2024

  • Barista

    Jan 2023 - Jan 2024

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant

    Aug 2022 - May 2023
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  The national institutes of health

  May 2023 - Aug 2023

  Research internship

  • Contribute to a laboratory focused on solving the structure of the membrane protein NBCe1-B, a member of the SLC-4 family responsible for transporting bicarbonate ions across membranes.• Perform regular maintenance of the HEK-293 cell line by changing the medium at specified intervals.• Developed proficiency in DNA amplification using E. coli as a host organism.• Learn and implement transfection techniques to introduce amplified DNA into HEK cells, enhancing the expression of the NBCe1-B protein.• Master the extraction and purification of the protein from HEK cells using various techniques such as SDS-PAGE, gel columns, step tag affinity columns, and size exclusion columns.• Understand cryo-electron microscopy to visualize the purified protein, enabling detailed examination of its structure. Show less

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  The national institutes of health

  May 2024 - Aug 2024

  Research intern

  • Conducted research on the role of Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg) in reactivating Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) from latently infected B-lymphocytes, deepening my understanding of viral reactivation mechanisms.• Utilized techniques such as bacterial culturing to grow different strains of Pg in different media for further analysis.• Isolated bacterial extracellular products (BEPs) through centrifugation and filtration, allowing for the assessment of their effects on EBV reactivation.• Treated latently infected cells with BEPs and applied RT-qPCR to measure EBV gene expression, enhancing my skills in molecular biology techniques.• Employed immunoblot analysis to detect viral and cellular proteins, providing insights into the molecular interactions involved in EBV reactivation.• Presented my findings in a poster at the NIH SIP Summer Symposium Conference 2024, showcasing the significance of my research and the techniques learned throughout the process. Show less