Kimiko Fujisaki
Redondo Beach,CA
Summary
Confident and dedicated researcher with a strong commitment to excellence and a background in Computational Neuroscience. Effective collaboration skills, excelling in working with others and possessing strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Consistently demonstrating a detail-oriented and accurate approach to work, resulting in a proven history of success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Conversation Companion
Beach Cities Health District
12.2022 - 06.2025
- Engaged in weekly conversation with the matched elderly participant to provide emotional support and socialization
- Monitored and assessed participants' living situations, reporting to the care manager when needed
Volunteer
Keck Hospital
09.2021 - 06.2025
- Assisted nursing station on 7 NORTH (Surgical Telemetry)
- Answered patient call buttons
- Restocked supplies at the nursing stations and patient rooms
Brain Buddy
Beach Cities Health District
05.2024 - Current
- Engaged elderly individuals with cognitive decline in mentally stimulating activities to promote cognitive function.
- Adapted conversation and activities to suit participants' cognitive abilities and interests, ensuring an engaging experience.
- Contributed to a supportive environment by encouraging memory recall, problem-solving, and social engagement.
Medical Assistant
Song Institute of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations, procedures, and treatments in a fast-paced medical office setting
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
- Provided patient education and instructions on treatment plans, medications, and self-care techniques to promote positive health outcomes
STEM Tutor
09.2018 - Current
- Developed customized lesson plans to support students in understanding complex STEM concepts
- Utilized various teaching strategies to cater to diverse learning styles and abilities
- Tutored students from elementary school math to college chemistry and calculus
Medical Assistant Externship
Torrance Urgent Care
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Assisted medical staff with patient intake and rooming, ensuring efficient and accurate documentation of vital signs, medical history, and chief complaints
- Observed and participated in various medical procedures, including phlebotomy, EKG, wound care, and injections under the supervision of licensed medical professionals
Undergraduate Research Assistant
The Pa Lab at Keck School of Medicine of USC
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Assisted post-doc in observing relationships between inflammatory pathways, cardiovascular health, and cognitive ability in elderly patients
- Performed MRI imaging processes using CONN toolbox
- Aggregated and organized patient MRI scans and CSF data
Education
Biochemistry
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ07.2022
BS - Computational Neuroscience
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05.2021
Computer Science
El Camino College
Torrance, CA08.2019
Skills
- Social skills
- Persuasion techniques
- Logical reasoning
- Adaptive learning
Publications
- Fujisaki, K., et al. "Decreased functional connectivity is associated with increased levels of Cerebral Spinal Fluid soluble-PDGFRβ, a marker of blood brain barrier breakdown, in older adults." Brain Imaging and Behavior Journal, September 2024.
- Fujisaki, K., et al. "Decreased functional connectivity is associated with increased levels of Cerebral Spinal Fluid soluble-PDGFRβ, a marker of blood brain barrier breakdown, in older adults." Alzheimer’s & Dementia Journal, September 2024.
- Fujisaki, K., et al. "Functional hyperconnectivity is associated with higher levels of sPDGFRβ, a marker of blood brain barrier breakdown, in older adults." Brain Imaging and Behavior Journal, September 2024.
- Fujisaki, K., et al. "Functional hyperconnectivity is associated with higher levels of sPDGFRβ, a marker of blood brain barrier breakdown, in older adults." Alzheimer’s & Dementia Journal, September 2024.
Timeline
Brain Buddy
Beach Cities Health District
05.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Song Institute of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
04.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant Externship
Torrance Urgent Care
03.2023 - 04.2023
Conversation Companion
Beach Cities Health District
12.2022 - 06.2025
Volunteer
Keck Hospital
09.2021 - 06.2025
Undergraduate Research Assistant
The Pa Lab at Keck School of Medicine of USC
01.2020 - 05.2021
STEM Tutor
09.2018 - Current
Biochemistry
Arizona State University
BS - Computational Neuroscience
University of Southern California
Computer Science
El Camino College
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