Desiree Martini

EDUCATION

Drexel University Philadelphia, PA

Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering 2016

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering Cumulative GPA: 3.49 Concentration in Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials Graduate GPA: 3.80 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories West Point, PA

ELISA Scientist February 2017 - July 2017

• Develop and perform ELISA and other immunoassays for vaccine potency in cGMP environment

• Analyze data and communicate results with client on daily basis

• Perform Second Scientist Review of notebooks for vaccine analytical development studies

• Keep accurate inventory of reagents and supplies University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine Philadelphia, PA Pathobiology Research Specialist July 2016 - October 2016

• Derived murine bone marrow macrophages for in-vitro experiments and maintained mammalian cell cultures

• Managed rodent colonies consisting of greater than 20 strains by weaning and tattooing animals

• Genotyped rodent colonies by DNA extraction, RT-PCR, and gel electrophoresis

• Performed murine in-vivo ulcerative colitis experiment to determine the immunologic effects on genetic knockout animals

• Prepared experimental designs, protocol, and scientific reports Rothman Institute / Drexel University Philadelphia, PA Clinical Immersion Co-op April 2015 - September 2015

• Collected and maintained human synovial fluid and tissue samples daily from patients undergoing shoulder surgeries

• Investigated macrophage gene expression of tissue samples by RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, and RT-PCR

• Evaluated cytokine induction in synovial fluid samples by ELISA and used GraphPad PRISM to analyze the data

• Coordinated efforts between clinical and engineering teams by ensuring constant communication and relaying study updates GlaxoSmithKline King of Prussia, PA

R&D Immunologic Toxicology Co-op April 2014 - September 2014

• Assessed immunostimulatory potential of a compound in an in-vitro whole blood stimulation assay in pre-clinical species

• Determined induction of cytokines in in-vitro and in-vivo non-human primate samples by ELISA and Luminex® assays

• Examined regulatory T cell phenotypes in rat spleen and lymph nodes by flow cytometry PROJECT WORK

Senior Design Project – Tendon Reinforcement for Rotator Cuff Repair (RCR) September 2015 - June 2016 Team Leader

• Collaborated with team members and advisors to develop design to enhance suture retention in RCR

• Modeled optimal design parameters and performance using MATLAB software

• Generated design prototypes by lathing 316 stainless steel

• Tested prototypes in bovine Achilles tendon with Bose tensile testing machine AWARDS / HONORS

• Honorable mention, DEBUT Competition, NIH/NIBIB October 2016

• First Place Honors, BIOMED Senior Design Competition, Drexel University June 2016 SKILLS

Computational: MATLAB, GraphPad PRISM, Pro/ENGINEER, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, SoftMax Pro, Spotfire Wet Lab: ELISA, Luminex®, cell culture, flow cytometry, DNA and RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, RT-PCR, gel electrophoresis LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE / ACTIVITIES

Children’s Ministry Small Group Leader, Epic Church 2015 - Present Member, Kappa Theta Epsilon Co-op Honor Society, Drexel University 2013 - 2016 Peer Mentor, Biomedical Engineering Peer Mentor Program, Drexel University 2012 - 2016 Peer Mentor, Society of Women Engineers, Drexel University 2011 - 2016 2058 Maple Ave. Apt. AB2-2 • Hatfield, PA 19440 • 570-***-**** • ac1mhh@r.postjobfree.com

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