Saumya Tummala

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EDUCATION

University of Delaware, Newark, DE May 2022

College of Health Sciences

Master of Science

Medical Sciences

University of Delaware, Newark, DE May 2021

College of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Science

Applied Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

Dean’s List

Relevant Coursework: Clinical and Molecular Cell Biology, Application of Molecular Diagnostic Techniques, Human Molecular Genetics, Molecular Lab Techniques, Cellular Tissue and Culture Techniques, Flow Cytometry, Clinical Immunology and Medical Virology, Protein Purification, Medical Biochemistry, Medical Terminology

REALTED EXPERIENCE

Monell Chemical Senses Center, Laboratory of Dr. Amber Alhadeff, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania January 2021 - Present

Research Assistant

Analyzing the flavor preferences of mice through flavor nutrient experiments and AGRP manipulation

Sectioning DRG neurons using a cryostat to identify the active sites using a microscope

Performing perfusions on mice to obtain the brain

Sectioning mouse brains using the vibratome to analyze the hypothalamus

University of Delaware, Laboratory of Dr. Esther Biswas-Fiss, Newark, DE October 2020 – December 2020

Research Assistant

Performing molecular biology laboratory techniques such as DNA Miniprep, restriction digestions, gel extractions, ligations, and transformations to assist with research about pET30 vector and PFBD QTYA4 insert

Analyze and interpret results using gel imaging system

Assemble materials needed for students in classes by performing procedures such as PCR, restriction digestions, media preparation, transformations, and gel electrophoresis

University of Delaware, Laboratory of Dr. Sam Biswas, Newark, DE October 2018 - May 2019

Research Assistant

Perform western blots and SDS-PAGE electrophoresis to assist in HPV research

Analyze conformational states of DnaB helicase tagged with FlASh and Alexa568 using a spectrofluorometer

Conduct Bradford Protein Assays

SKILLS

Lab: Agarose and SDS-PAGE gel electrophoresis; Restriction endonuclease digestion; Preparation of media, gels, and solutions; PCR; RT-PCR; Western blots; Isolation of genomic and plasmid DNA; Nanodrop; Microscopy; Aseptic techniques growth and maintenance of cell lines; Transformation; Production of recombinant protein in E. coli, yeast, and mammalian cell lines; Flow cytometry; Perfusions; Cryostat; Vibratome; Handling mice; Photo documentation and laboratory notebook record keeping

Computer: Microsoft Office, Google Drive

Languages: Spanish (basic level), Telugu

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Skin Cancer and Cosmetic Surgery Center Edison, NJ June 2019 – Present

Receptionist

Schedule appointments and answer the phones

Follow all HIPAA, compliance, privacy, and confidentiality standards

Update patient medical records and manage billing

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