Resume / CV
"Life is an accumulation of experiences, leading us back to why we came here in the first place."--Lee Pryke
Research
2024
NIH-NIDDK
Short Term Research Experience to Unlock Potential
(STEP-UP)
Effect of Cn released on microglia purinergic receptors expression and chemotaxis.
Project presented at NIH-NIDDK main campus in Bethesda, Maryland.
2023-Ongoing
University of Florida
Dr. Martinez's Lab Intern
Host-pathogen interaction.
Elucidate Cryptococcus neoformans mechanisms of colonization.
Effect of Cn released on microglia purinergic receptors expression and chemotaxis.
2022-2023
University of Miami
Dr. Agatemor's Lab Intern
Synthesis and characterization of metabolic analogs used for drug delivery.
Cell-Cell interaction.
Bioorthogonal Chemistry
Publication: 10.1039/d3cc02457a
Work Experience
2024-Ongoing
HCA North Florida
Laboratory Assistant / Phlebotomist
Provide high quality patient care.
Process specimens sent to the lab.
Use phlebotomist skills to collect specimen from outpatients centers.
Data Analysis.
Coordinate lab results from patients with providers
2022-2023
Miami Dade College
Chemistry Tutor
Provide support and review to college students taking General and Organic Chemistry classes as well as Chemistry for nursing students.
Advise students in their career goals and planning.
Hold review office hours for group of students.
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Education
2023-Ongoing
University of Florida
B.S. Chemistry, Conc: Biochemistry
Minors: Pathogenesis, Spanish
University Scholar Program
2023
Miami Dade College
TEC phlebotomy Technician
50hr Clinicals at Jackson Memorial ED
2021-2023
Miami Dade College
A.A. with a pathway in Chemistry.
Highest Honors​
Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society