Dedicated professional with a solid background in biochemistry and molecular biology. Strong expertise in assay development and data interpretation, ready to leverage skills to advance cancer research initiatives.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Researcher – Cancer Biology
Queen’s Cancer Research Institute
Kingston, Ontario
09.2025 - Current
Investigated the Cyclin E–CDK2 pathway in non-small cell lung cancer using primary and metastatic cell models
Assessed impact of CDK2 inhibitor INX-315 on cancer cell viability and proliferation, providing insights for therapeutic strategies
Performed mammalian cell culture and conducted cell viability assays and live-cell imaging
Analyzed protein expression using Western blotting
Analyzed experimental data to determine increased sensitivity to CDK2 inhibition in metastatic cells, guiding future research directions
Documented laboratory processes and contributed to scientific reports, ensuring data integrity and facilitating knowledge sharing
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Lab Training
Queen's University
Kingston, Ontario
09.2024 - 04.2025
Performed biochemical and molecular biology experiments including PCR, SDS-PAGE, and agarose gel electrophoresis
Conducted protein quantification (Bradford assay) and enzyme kinetics analyses
Applied ion-exchange chromatography to separate biomolecules, contributing to purification processes
Prepared buffers and reagents for UV–Visible spectrophotometric analysis, ensuring accuracy in measurements
Analyzed experimental data to identify sources of variability, enhancing reproducibility of results
Maintained detailed laboratory notebooks and followed standard laboratory safety protocols
Education
Bachelor of Science - Specialization in Biochemistry
Queen's University
Kingston
04-2026
Skills
Cell culture methods
Molecular biology protocols
Assay development
Cytometry applications
Imaging techniques
Protein digestion and analysis
Chromatographic techniques
Spectrophotometric analysis
Buffer solutions preparation
Kinetic studies
Experimental design
Statistical data interpretation
Safety standards adherence
Timeline
Undergraduate Researcher – Cancer Biology
Queen’s Cancer Research Institute
09.2025 - Current
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Lab Training
Queen's University
09.2024 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Specialization in Biochemistry
PhD Researcher – Molecular Cancer Biology at Queen Mary University of LondonPhD Researcher – Molecular Cancer Biology at Queen Mary University of London