Co-Op Molecular Biology

ALEXANDER VAN ALSTYNE

Boston, MA ***** 857-***-**** **********.*@************.***

Recent graduate with strong foundational knowledge in molecular biology and degeneration, with hands-on experience gained through academic projects and Co-ops. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive. Participates actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities. Bachelor of Science: Cell And Molecular Biology, 05/2025 Northeastern University - Boston, MA

• Dean's List 2020-25

• 3.67 GPA

• cum laude graduate

Co-Op, Central Nervous System, 06/2024 - 12/2024

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals – Cambridge, MA

• Developed in-house neurodegenerative disease models by differentiating hiPSCs into neurons

• Measured apoptotic markers using flow cytometry and SimpleWestern JESS

• Quantified immunofluorescent stains after automated confocal microscopy Co-Op, Immune Therapeutics Discovery, 06/2023 - 12/2023 Moderna Therapeutics – Cambridge, MA

• Performed CRISPR-mediated silencing of various immune targets

• Verified altered phenotype through qPCR, ELISA, and luminescence immunoassays

• Processed and cultured primary cells from mice

Research Assistant Co-Op, 06/2022 - 12/2022

Caraway Therapeutics – Cambridge, MA

• Ran and developed numerous Western Blots and in-cell ELISAs

• Created loss of function mutant monoclonal cell lines from parental HeLa cells

• Tested proprietary compounds in cytotoxicity assays Intern and Assistant to Biostatistician, 06/2019 - 08/2019 The University of Chicago – Chicago, IL

• Facilitated staining of differentiated stem cells as a mechanism for verifying pluripotence

• Induced controlled differentiation of iPSCs into cardiomyocytes

• Designed interactive, map-based Ancient Human Genome Archive in JavaScript and HTML.

• Flow Cytometry • Image Analysis

• Neuronal Culture • High-content Automated Imaging

• hiPSC Culture and Differentiation • Immunofluorescent Assays

• Confocal Microscopy • mRNA transfection

• RT-qPCR • Protein Quantification

• Graphpad Prism • Microsoft Office

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