Shona Brown
San Diego
Summary
Enthusiastic medical student eager to become a physician-scientist that places compassion at the core of care. Possesses an understanding of patient experience through first-hand exposure and shadowing in varied disciplines. Desires to advance medical research in order to improve patient care both during and after treatments. Motivated to grow and excel as an overall learner with empathy and compassion to care for patients in times of struggle.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Researcher
Department of Head and Neck Surgery at UCLA
Los Angeles
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Member of research project as part of a Bioengineering Capstone team to target chemotherapy-induced ototoxicity
- Researched and planned drug delivery methods under supervision of Principal Investigators Dr. Ashley Kita, MD, and Dr. Larry Hoffman, PhD, in the Department of Head and Neck Surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
- Fabricated microparticle-in-gel system consisting of PLGA microparticles and varying hydrogels for delivery of a neuroprotective antioxidant in the ear
- Performed drug elution experiments using a transwell set-up
- Quantified drug release using an Ellman's Reagent protocol
- Performed cell culture utilizing the aseptic technique and cell viability CCK-8 assay for RSC-96 cells
- Participated in weekly lab meetings with Principal Investigators to analyze project progress
- Created NIH-style proposal and research paper based on results of the study
- Created scientific presentation based on motivation and final data collected
- Designed scientific poster to present at the Department of Bioengineering Capstone event
Cell Engineering Student
Department of Bioengineering at UCLA
Los Angeles
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Performed basic cell culture on cell lines, including 3T3-fibroblast cells and C2C12 myoblast cells
- Performed 2D and 3D cell culture on 3T3-fibroblast cells using collagen gels
- Performed fluorescence staining on fibroblast and C2C12 cell lines
- Developed final research project as part of the cell engineering course to analyze impact of topography on cell migration during wound healing
- Created presentation as part of a team based on the final research project and answered questions regarding the research
- Performed soft-lithography with silicon wafers to fabricate PDMS membranes with varying topographies
- Performed scratch assay on 3T3-fibroblast cells and monitored using time-lapse microscope
- Gained knowledge regarding cell migration, scaffold interactions, stem cell types and culturing methods, wound healing and angiogenesis, tissue engineering, immunomodulation and immunoisolation techniques, and various cell engineering experimental techniques
Hospital Volunteer
Jacobs Medical Center and Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health
San Diego
08.2018 - 06.2024
- Volunteered in Bone Marrow Transplant Unit at Jacobs Medical Center (2018-2019) and Infusion Center at Moores Cancer Center (2023-2024)
- Assisted in patient care by providing comfort aids and food
- Transferred patients to new units and aided in discharging patients
- Assisted in stocking of food and patient aids for the unit
- Participated in administrative roles by answering phones, filing medical paperwork, managing supplies, and organizing patient files
- Transferred medical equipment and specimens to on-site laboratory as well as collected blood transfusion units for the patients
Pediatric Medicine Shadowing Student
Scripps Clinic
San Diego
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Shadowed experienced pediatric physician Dr. Annie Kupelian, MD, at Scripps Clinic to learn the best approaches to patient care
- Interacted with patients, ranging from newborns to adolescence, as well as their families
- Learned stages of vaccination for children, common pediatric illnesses, and diagnosis procedures
- Learned best methods of communication during patient visit when a potential medical issue arises
- Learned how to support patients and their families experiencing a range of difficulties
- Completed a research based project with a presentation on pediatric neck masses due to exposure in the clinic
Emergency Room Shadowing Student
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
San Diego
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Shadowed experienced emergency department physician Dr. Martin Griglak, MD, at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
- Interacted with patients of all ages, including their families
- Learned the importance of decisive and thoughtful decision making to care for patients
- Learned clear methods of communication with patients and colleagues during emergency situations
- Learned how to support patients when needing urgent care
Cell Team Technical Project Member and Presenter
UCLA Biomedical Engineering Society
Los Angeles
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Performed hands-on lab techniques and excel based analysis of results
- Worked on EVOS microscopy, Western Blotting, Immunostaining, and basic cell culture
- Expanded micro-pipetting skills and worked with centrifuges and well plates throughout numerous experiments
- Managed and collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection
- Prepared innovative and eye-catching digital presentation for Biomedical Engineering Society Event with Bioengineering faculty and students
- Researched laboratory analysis associated with Western Blotting and the various applications in the field
- Connected research to experiments performed through the Cell Team Technical Project
- Answered questions presented and engaged in feedback
Irish Dancer
Michael Patrick Gallagher School of Irish Dance
Phoenix
08.2005 - 08.2017
- Competitive Irish Dancer with both the Malone Academy of Irish Dance and the Michael Patrick Gallagher School of Irish Dance
- Reached ranking of eighth in the Western Region of the United States and thirtieth in the nation
- Competed various times in the World Championships of Irish Dance across the globe
- Participated in both individual and team competitions as well as showcases and performances for the community
- Learned the importance of sharing my culture in addition to always continuing to improve myself while having confidence in my abilities
Education
M.D. - Medicine
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Dublin, Ireland06-2028
Bachelor of Science - Bioengineering
University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA03.2023
High School Diploma -
Cathedral Catholic High School
San Diego, CA06.2019
Skills
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
- Cell Culture
- CCK-8 Assay
- Drug Elution Collection
- Microparticle Fabrication
- Hydrogel Fabrication
- PDMS Fabrication
- Scratch Assay
- Fluorescence Staining
- Micro-pipetting
- EVOS Microscopy
- Python Experience
- MATLAB Experience
- Data Analysis
- Patient Interaction
- Collaboration
- Detail-oriented
- Community Service
Timeline
Emergency Room Shadowing Student
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
06.2023 - 06.2023
Cell Engineering Student
Department of Bioengineering at UCLA
01.2023 - 03.2023
Undergraduate Researcher
Department of Head and Neck Surgery at UCLA
09.2022 - 03.2023
Pediatric Medicine Shadowing Student
Scripps Clinic
06.2022 - 06.2023
Cell Team Technical Project Member and Presenter
UCLA Biomedical Engineering Society
10.2019 - 06.2020
Hospital Volunteer
Jacobs Medical Center and Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health
08.2018 - 06.2024
Irish Dancer
Michael Patrick Gallagher School of Irish Dance
08.2005 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Bioengineering
University of California - Los Angeles
High School Diploma -
Cathedral Catholic High School
M.D. - Medicine
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
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