Alexandra Liberti

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Objective

Seeking an entry-level biomedical engineering position utilizing strong analytical, communication, and problem solving skills.

Education

University of Connecticut Storrs, CT

Bachelor of Science in Engineering May 2019

Major in Biomedical Engineering; Minor in Materials Science and Engineering GPA: 3.85/4.00

Honors: Dean’s List, Fall 2015-Spring 2018

Technical Skills

Computer: Microsoft Office, MATLAB, Arduino, LabVIEW, LTSpice, Multisim, SolidWorks, Imaris, NIS Elements, 3D printing

Laboratory: Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope, Fluorescence Microscope, Confocal Microscope, Carver Press, Tinius Olsen (UTM) Machine, clean room photolithography, Immunofluorescence staining

Research Experience

Dr. Han’s Lab Storrs, CT

REU Student May 2018-Present

Work on a team to research and develop an immunofluorescence staining protocol for use on rodent spinal cord tissue in order to visualize the tissue response due to ultrasound stimulation

Image brain and spinal cord tissue on fluorescence and confocal microscopes and perform image analysis on Imaris software

Design components in SolidWorks for use in a photobleaching device used to test the reduction of autofluorescence in brain and spinal cord tissue and reduce stain intensity for cyclic immunofluorescence

Dr. Nguyen’s Lab Storrs, CT

Research Assistant August 2017-December 2017

Made and stretched PLA and PLLA films using a Carver Press for use in biodegradable sensors with the goal of implanting them into the knees of rabbits and determining their utility as biodegradable sensors for patients with knee injuries

Yale University School of Nursing New Haven, CT

Research Intern June 2014-August 2014

Analyzed the long-term impacts of an unhealthy lifestyle in childhood and developed methods to improve upon that lifestyle

Implemented a comprehensive 9 month-long health program for K-7th grade at Charles Barrows STEM Academy as a culmination project of the internship to test a hypothesis for improving student’s health

Presentations

BMES 2018 Conference Poster Presentation Atlanta, GA

Characterization of Tissue Response in Rodent Spinal Cords by Immunofluorescence Staining October 2018

Presented the staining work I did in Dr. Han’s lab to experts in the field

Relevant Projects

School of Engineering Storrs, CT

Senior Design Project August 2018-Present

Developing a smartphone-based eye tracking device for diagnosing neurological disorders

Alginate Bead Preparation March 2018

Prepared alginate beads for use in drug delivery and analyzed their structure using a scanning electron microscope

Junior Design Project January 2018-May 2018

Researched, designed, and simulated a pacemaker device improving upon traditional methods of the fixation of leads in the heart tissue, thus decreasing the frequency of electrode dislodgements

Bioinstrumentation Design Project August 2017-December 2017

Designed, built, and tested a device consisting of an EMG and flex sensor to monitor rehabilitation of knees and elbows after injury

Activities

Biomedical Engineering Society, August 2018-Present, Storrs, CT

UConn Club Gymnastics, Vice President April 2018-Present; Member January 2016-Present, Storrs, CT

Engineering Learning Community, August 2015-May 2016, Storrs, CT

Work Experience

UConn Union Exchange Central Storrs, CT

Supervisor May 2018-Present

Train, motivate, and progressively discipline up to 15 Customer Service Cashiers

Customer Service Cashier August 2017-May 2018

Ensured a well-run business by handling cash accurately, communicating with other workers, and providing excellent customer service to UConn students and staff

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