Undergraduate Research Assistant
Resume:
Jayna Patel
Chapel Hill, NC ***16
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EDUCATION
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill August 2017- May 2021 Studying: Biology (BS) with Chemistry Minor and Health and Society Minor Physics I and II
Organic Chemistry II
Analytical Chemistry
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Genetics
Anatomy and Physiology
Research in Biology
UNC Science in Sevilla (study abroad program) June 2019 – August 2019 Organic Chemistry I
Spanish II
The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, Durham, NC 2015 – May 2017 The STEM Early College at NC A&T, Greensboro, NC 2013 - 2015 EXPERIENCE
Shadowing Riccobene and Associates April 2021-Present
Observe Dr. Briana Austin while interacting with patients, conducting dental work, and assessing treatment plans for patients
Understanding roles of dental hygienists, dental assistants, and the dentists themselves Virtual Dental Shadowing August 2020- Present
Shadowing series (cosmetic and implant dentist, general dentist, orthodontic resident, endodontist)
Volunteer, UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC January 2020-April 2020 Surgical Waiting Room
Help patients find correct stations in the hospital
Assist family members with locating waiting rooms Dental Bus Volunteer January 2020
Volunteered in the Chapel Hill community to provide free dental care to those in need
Shadowed root canal extraction and cavity fillings Salvation Army Holiday Toy Drive November 2019- December 2019
Organized donations
Worked with volunteers to fulfill tasks
Interacted with children and parents to accommodate any needs Shadowing Medical Professionals June 2019-July 2019
General practitioner
Physical Therapist/ Occupational Therapist
Pediatrician
Undergraduate Research Assistant at Bautch Labs at UNC Chapel Hill August 2018- Present
Studying the roles of cyclinD1 and p21 in the endothelial cells cell cycle
Perform DNA extractions
Gel electrophoresis
Research effects of proteins on endothelial cell flow using techniques of qPCR, western blot, and cell culturing
Cashier, UNC Student Stores January 2018- August 2018/ December 2019
Work with customers and other employees
Paying attention to small details when on the floor organizing clothing/prices Research Project August 2016- December 2016
Class taken in Research Experience of Biology
Methylation of Apis Melisfera Mucin-19
Experience using equipment for genetic separation including bisulfite sequencing, purification, micropipets, and PCR amplification
Research paper written
NCSSM Pathfinder Student Leadership Position August 2016- May 2017
Assist with function of Front Bryan Desk at NCSSM
Acting as a resource and guide for underclassmen allowing them to feel welcomed and comfortable
Giving tours to campus visitors
HONORS/AWARDS
Graduated with Honors May 2021
Aubrey Lee Brooks Scholar May 2017- May 2021
Carolina Covenant Scholar July 2017- May 2021
AAA Honors Society for first generation students Induction December 2020 DDD Honors Society for pre-dental students Induction May 2019 BBB Honor Society for biology majors Induction May 2018 Hogan Book Award December 2017
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
ASDA member
BBB (Biology Honors Society) Outreach Committee member
DDS (Dental Honors Society) member
AAA (first generation students) member
Operation Smile member
Peer Mentor for Ecology and Evolution biology course
Covenant Scholars Peer Mentor
SKILLS
Fluent in Gujarati and Hindi
Experience using 3DS max
Project Management
Biology research experience
CPR certified
Experience using autoclave machine
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