Leena Sanchez

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location of Leena SanchezMerced, California, United States
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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Molecular Biology Student at UC Merced | Stem Cell Research Fellow | President for The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at UC Merced | Captain Student Ambassador

  • Education

    • University of california, merced

      2021 - 2025
      Bachelors of sciences cell/cellular and molecular biology fourth year

      Activities and Societies: Primetime Undergraduate Chapter at UC Merced, The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Neurobiology research, Ambassador at the Office of Admissions

  • Experience

    • Covenant living communities and services

      Aug 2021 - Oct 2021
      Certified nursing assistant

      Assisted residents with their activities of daily living (ADL's) and worked with other members of the healthcare team to ensure residents received the best care while preserving their dignity.

    • University of california, merced

      Jun 2022 - now

      Undergraduate student researcher in the Saha Lab, where I currently assist with the project on the importance of intrinsically disordered regions in synapse-nuclear signaling in neurons. Undergraduate research and training in cell culturing iPSC's as well as ESC's, flow cytometry and other relevant lab skills. Gain insight on post-graduation careers in biotech/industry through company internships after completion of the program. Learn from faculty mentorship by joining a research lab on campus. Getting clinical experience as well as assist with community days. Assist high school seniors with their college applications, provide college and financial aid resources, hold one-on-one virtual meetings to address questions about UC Merced or general college topics, and participate in admissions events for prospective students.

      • Undergraduate Student Researcher: Saha Lab

        Feb 2024 - now
      • Training Undergraduates in Stem Cell Engineering & Biology Fellow

        Jan 2024 - now
      • Captain Student Ambassador

        Jun 2022 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Cpr (cpr)

      First lady permanente, llc
      May 2021
    • Basic life support for healthcare providers (bls)

      First lady permanente, llc
      May 2021
    • Introduction to current good manufacturing practices and data integrity

      Valentia analytical
      Jul 2024
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Leena Sanchez
      Training Undergraduates in Stem Cell Engineering and Biology Fellowship California Institute for Regenerative Medicine Feb 2024 This scholarship was funded through the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM). This award consists of an $18,000 stipend as well as partial tuition covered. This fellowship trains students in stem cell biology as well as connecting students to research internships at the University of California, Merced.
    • Awarded to Leena Sanchez
      Chancellor's Honor List University of California, Merced Nov 2022 Placed on the Dean’s Honor List for both semesters in a single academic year (fall and spring) by demonstrating hard work ethic to achieve higher than a 3.5 grade point average with a minimum of 12 units each semester.
    • Awarded to Leena Sanchez
      ACSA Scholarship Association of California School Administrators May 2021 Demonstrated leadership in my community through community service experiences, as well as emphasizing the importance of higher education.