Research Associate

NICOLETTA PHILIPPIDES

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UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN–ANN ARBOR: COLLEGE OF LITERATURE, SCIENCE & ART Sept. 2016 – May 2020 B.S. Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology, Minor in Anthropology; GPA: 3.5/4.0 Relevant Coursework: Organic Chemistry I/II & Labs; Biochemistry; Genetics; Animal Physiology; Pharmaceutical Sciences; Molecular Biology; Cell Biology; Pharmacology & Therapeutics; Neurobiology Lab; Independent Research. MI NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE FOR MEDICINE AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES Sept. 2019 – March 2020 Dr. Suhe Wang’s Laboratory: Research Assistant

-Assisted in cell culture maintenance, extraction & purification development of HER2 protein from EO771-E2 hybrid mammary tumor cells.

-Performed wet-lab experiments and mouse work to determine the immunopreventative efficacy of a multipeptide vaccine targeting KRAS- driven lung adenocarcinomas stemming from HER2+ breast cancer stem cell metastases, following up on previous research. MICHIGAN MEDICINE, MOLECULAR AND INTEGRATIVE PHYSIOLOGY May 2019 – Aug. 2019 Dr. Linda Samuelson’s Laboratory: Lab Assistant

-Managed mouse work, including tail collection for genotyping, husbandry and housing, mating/weaning, and gastric tissue collection.

-Maintained the organization and cleanliness of the lab space, restocking reagents/equipment, and tracking inventory. MICHIGAN MEDICINE, UROLOGY – TRANSLATIONAL ONCOLOGY PROGRAM Aug. 2018 – Dec. 2019 Dr. Evan Keller’s Laboratory: Research Assistant (May 2019 – Dec. 2019)

-Completed an independent research project of testing variable pressures on osteocyte networks within a biomimetic, 3D microfluidic perfusion culture device, seeing for changes in osteocyte gene expression, viability, and regulation mechanisms. Dr. Mark Day’s Laboratory: Research Assistant (Aug. 2018 – April 2019)

-Analyzed bioassay data and created dose-response curves of bladder cancer cell lines treated with specific ADAM15 inhibitors.

-Completed modules and training for mouse work certifications; assisted with murine urine sampling, health monitoring, and BLI scans. WEBER’S HOTEL & RESTAURANT: Server June 2018 – June 2019

-Worked collaboratively with managers to expedite/improve service, while welcoming guests and serving them in a respectful fashion.

-Quickly learned Micros computer systems and the corresponding menu for tactful order-inputs and payment authorization. PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENTIFIC IDEAS & TECH SOCIETY (POSIT): Coordinator Sept. 2018 – Jan. 2019

-Coordinated meetings with students broadly interested in science and philosophy through open and engaged discussion of the intersection of the two subjects; most popular read: “Science and Human Values” by Carl Hempel. WINTHROP UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL: Volunteer Jan. 2016 – June 2016

-Provided administrative support to various departments, including doing standard surveys and maintaining patient accounts by obtaining, recording and updating personal/financial information, while connecting with patients on the phone or in-person.

-Proficient in computer programs: Microsoft Office, GraphPad Prism, ImageJ, Image Studio, BioTek Gen 5, NovoExpress.

-Laboratory Techniques: Strong familiarity with basic lab equipment, safety procedures, PPE, & SOPs; Aseptic Cell Culture, Fluorescence Microscopy, PCR, Gel Electrophoresis, Biochemical Assays (ELISA/Cytotoxicity), Flow Cytometry, Western Blot, qRT- PCR, Immunohistochemistry, Column Chromatography, Transformation/Transfection, Molecular Cloning, Site-Directed Mutagenesis

-Veterinary Skills: ULAM-certified in mouse husbandry and housing; IVIS bioluminescence imaging, Faxitron X-Ray imaging, DEXA bone density spectral imaging, IM/IV/IP/SQ injections, lung perfusion, necropsy & tissue collection, isoflurane analgesia/anesthesia.

-Recipient of the Society of Kastorians ‘Omonoia’ Scholarship (2019)

-National Society of Collegiate Scholars at the University of Michigan (Inducted 2017)

-Mortar Board Senior Honor Society: University of Michigan Chapter (Inducted 2017)

-Proficient in Greek and Italian languages:

United States Achievement Academy National Award in World Languages, Italian (2016-2017) AHEPA Medal of Scholastic Excellence in Hellenic Culture and Language (2014-2016) EDUCATION

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