Anneka Prigodich
Aurora
Summary
Dynamic biology professional with extensive experience at Oregon Health and Science University, excelling in assay design and molecular cloning techniques. Recognized for outstanding research contributions, including a best poster award. Proven ability to teach complex concepts and maintain organized laboratory environments, ensuring safety and efficiency in all tasks.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Researcher
Bard College
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Completed thesis identifying a clinically isolated strain of Mycobacterium intracellulare. Growth curves, adapted resazurin assay to determine resistance to ethambutol
Student Laboratory Worker
Bard College
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Maintenance including inventory, restocking, cleaning, safety checks, inspecting equipment, setting up laboratory classrooms, keeping records
Biology Peer Tutor
Bard College
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Spent two years as the lead peer tutor for the Biology Department. Conducted individual tutoring, reviewed lab reports, helped with exam preparation, and also lectured larger groups of students
Intern
Oregon Health and Science University
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Investigated putative beta-lactam targets in Mycobacterium abscessus
- Award: Best final poster
REU Summer Intern
New York State Department of Health, Wadsworth Center
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Used multiplex assays to determine effects of SARS-CoV-2 RBD protein-based vaccine on mouse IgG levels
Intern
Oregon Health and Science University
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Used transwell assays to determine the effect of cisplatin on glioblastoma cell motility
Education
B.A. - Biology
Bard College
05.2024
Skills
- Tissue and bacteria culture
- Sterile techniques
- Gel electrophoresis
- Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
- Microscopy
- Assay design
- Laboratory record keeping
- Poster design
- Laboratory maintenance
- Cleaning and restocking
- Safety check procedures
- Organization skills
- Reporting safety concerns
- Scientific writing
- Teaching biology concepts
- Mycobacterium culture
- Western blotting
- Molecular cloning techniques
- Clustal Omega analysis
- Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
- Multiplex assays
- Transwell assays
- Cell viability assays
Accomplishments
Distinguished Scientist Scholarship Award
Timeline
Intern
Oregon Health and Science University
06.2023 - 08.2023
REU Summer Intern
New York State Department of Health, Wadsworth Center
06.2022 - 08.2022
Student Researcher
Bard College
01.2020 - 01.2024
Student Laboratory Worker
Bard College
01.2020 - 01.2024
Biology Peer Tutor
Bard College
01.2020 - 01.2024
Intern
Oregon Health and Science University
06.2019 - 08.2019
B.A. - Biology
Bard College