Anna Tamakhina
Vancouver
Summary
Experienced research technician with a background in molecular biology, microscopy, and laboratory diagnostics. Currently working at UBC in diabetes and metabolic disease research, with prior international experience in research projects involving human samples, rodents, and molecular assays. Actively contributed to lab operations, including ordering, coordination, and supporting collaborative work.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab Technician 2
Jim Johnson Lab, Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences, UBC
11.2023 - Current
- Human islet experiments: insulin secretion analysis under various treatments
- Insulin stimulation assays.
- Genotyping, tissue sectioning, and microscopy for rodent projects
- Islet isolation, perifusion, and data analysis using GraphPad
- Ordering supplies, maintaining inventory, vendor communication
- Supervising and training students in lab protocols and safety procedures
Mitacs Globalink Research Intern
Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Project: Molecular mechanisms of obesity-induced cardiac dysfunction - role of lysophospholipase signaling
- Supervisor: Dr. Petra Kienesberger
- Responsibilities:
- Conducted experiments on cardiomyocytes to study LPA signaling in metabolic cardiomyopathy
- Performed cell culture, siRNA transfections, insulin stimulation, and Western blot analysis
- Analyzed data and prepared preliminary results for publication
Education
Bachelor's - Medical Laboratory Diagnostics
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
Kyiv, Ukraine07-2024
Bachelor of Science - Studies in Biology And Genetics
Vytauto Didžiojo Universitetas
Kaunas, Lithuania07-2023
High School Diploma - Laboratory Diagnostics
First Kyiv Medical College
Kyiv, Ukraine01.2020
Skills
- Molecular Biology: Western blotting, PCR, tissue sectioning
- Cell Culture: Human islets, AC16 cardiomyocytes
- Microscopy: Histology, immunostaining
- Software: GraphPad Prism, Quartzy, Microsoft Office
- Lab Management: Ordering, inventory, safety, training
- Communication: Internal lab coordination, supplier negotiation
Internship experience
Mitacs Globalink Research Intern
Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick, Saint John, NB
May 2023 - August 2023
Project: Molecular mechanisms of obesity-induced cardiac dysfunction - role of lysophospholipase signaling
Supervisor: Dr. Petra Kienesberger
Responsibilities:
· Conducted experiments on cardiomyocytes to study LPA signaling in metabolic cardiomyopathy
· Performed cell culture, siRNA transfections, insulin stimulation, and Western blot analysis
· Analyzed data and prepared preliminary results for publication
Certification
- MICROSCOPY AND INSTRUMENTAL METHODS IN BIOLOGY
- Department of Neurophysiology, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
- Issued May 2023 - Expired Jul 2023
- Credential ID 80277946
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE (SUMMARY)
- Vytauto Didžiojo Universitetas – Internship in PCR-based study of Rickettsia in ticks (10 months)
- SYNLAB Lietuva – Internship in diagnostic lab using ANA, ALEX, and Euroimmun systems (3 months)
- Ohmatdyt Children’s Hospital – Pediatric lab technician (6 months)
- Esclub Medical Lab – Routine clinical diagnostics and microscopy (8 months)
- AI Consulting Ukraine – HR Manager for AI image labeling (1+ year, remote)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Ukrainian
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lab Technician 2
Jim Johnson Lab, Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences, UBC
11.2023 - Current
Mitacs Globalink Research Intern
Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick
05.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor's - Medical Laboratory Diagnostics
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
Bachelor of Science - Studies in Biology And Genetics
Vytauto Didžiojo Universitetas
High School Diploma - Laboratory Diagnostics
First Kyiv Medical College
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