LAIBA ARSHAD
775-***-**** adxtt6@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
University of Nevada, Reno (2022)
● Major: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
● Relative coursework: Organic Chemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysical Chemistry, Metabolic Regulation, Molecular Biophysics.
● Cumulative GPA: 3.97
TMCC high school (2019)
● 53 dual College Credits
● GPA: 4.7(weighted)
● Top 15 of the graduating class
EXPERIENCE
Undergraduate Research (2020-2022)
University of Nevada, Reno Kosma Lab
● Conducted research pertaining to wound suberin in potato tubers
● Project focused on identifying functional role of jasmonic acid in suberin biosynthesis and deposition
● Developing presentations and collecting data to present in lab meetings
● Collaborate alongside post-doctoral students and PI Histology Technician (2022-2023)
Skin Cancer and Dermatology Institute
● Dissecting human skin tissue
● Embedding specimen in paraffin blocks
● H&E staining tissue slides
● Maintaining Laboratory equipment
VOLUNTEER/CLUB ORGANIZATION
● Immunize Nevada
● Renown Children’s Hospital
● Community Health Alliance Food Pantry Volunteer
● COVID19 vaccination Clinic
● Flu vaccination Clinic
● Hospital Volunteer in Pakistan
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AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
● Dean’s List (2019-2022)
● Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium Poster Presentation
● Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) scholarship through NEXUS
● TMCC High School’s Outstanding Student Award
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LANGUAGES
● English
● Urdu