Aabha Vora
Research Assistant at The Rockefeller University
Research Assistant at The Rockefeller University
Research assistant at The Rockefeller University in the Young lab studying sleep and circadian rhythms with fruit flies. Penn State alumnus with extensive research experience and strong verbal and written communication skills. Previously studied neuronal response to injury using fluorescence microscopy at Penn State and ways to target pancreatic cancer at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
The Rockefeller University
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Studying sleep and circadian rhythms in fruit flies in the lab of Dr. Michael Young
New York, New York, United States
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Research Assistant
Dr. Melissa Rolls' lab
Studied neuron injury response in Drosophila model using genetic techniques and fluorescence microscopy, as a model for understanding brain trauma in humans. Cared for animals used in experiments. Performed complex genetic crosses of animals to obtain desired genotypes for experiments. Presented research at Penn State Undergraduate Research Exhibition three years in a row and during lab meetings each semester. Wrote grant proposals about project. Awarded grant funding of $575 per semester for research through Pennsylvania Space Grant WISER scholarship.
Penn State University
Undergraduate Researcher
The Daily Collegian - Penn State
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Led staff of 15-20 student photojournalists alongside Photo Editor at Penn State independent student newspaper. Promoted photography content on social media platforms and increased Daily Collegian Instagram following by 1000 followers. Created newspaper photo-pages, front-page layouts, and engaging online photo galleries. Managed teams of staff members at Penn State football games and Penn State THON. Covered on-campus events such as concerts, sports games, speaker events, etc. Contributed to Daily Collegian editorials.
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Assistant Photo Editor
The Daily Collegian - Penn State
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Promoted photojournalism content from photo staff such as photos, galleries, and graphics on Daily Collegian social media platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook on a daily basis. Increased Daily Collegian Instagram following by 1000+ followers.
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Photo Social Media Manager
The Daily Collegian - Penn State
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Covered 4-5 Penn State student and community events a week including sports, breaking news such as riots, news events such as talks and theater events, and major Penn State news such as THON. Edited photos for print one night a week.
State College, Pennsylvania Area
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Senior Photographer
Dr. Pinku Mukherjee's Pancreactic Cancer Research Lab
Researched pancreatic cancers and targetable cancer antigen MUC1. Studied sensitivity of different pancreatic cancer cell lines to cancer drug Napabucasin based on relative expression of antigen. Transfected pancreatic cancer cell line with vector containing MUC1. Determined correlation between expression of MUC1 and other proteins in pancreatic cancer cell lines. Submitted abstract to American Association for Cancer Research conference that was later approved. Techniques learned include: cell culture, western blot, MTT assay, flow cytometry sample preparation, vector transfection.
University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Undergraduate Researcher
Kumon North America, Inc.
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Graded K-12 students' math and reading homework. Inputted grades in computer system. Helped younger students with reading books and solving math problems.
Exton, PA
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Kumon Grader
Penn State Harrisburg biofuels lab
Studied effect of abiotic stress such as salinity, pH, temperature, on high oil yielding plant Camelina sativa. Sourced plant material from greenhouse for biochemical assays. Performed biochemical assays on plant material to study effect of stress on plant growth. Used spectrophotometry to study levels of compounds such as glucose and proline in plant matter. Provided data for poster in poster exhibition.
Middletown, PA
High-school researcher
Bachelor’s Degree
Schreyer Honors College
Biochemistry
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Penn State University
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Arts and Culture
Chester County Art Association
Worked with kids at art camps and engaged in the beautification process of the building and surrounding areas. Also performed administrative tasks such as answering questions from members and artists, registering artists for curated art shows, and recruiting membership.
Volunteer
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Jamaica, NY
Kevin Moti
Research Assistant at the Lab of Bacterial Pathogenesis and Immunology at The Rockefeller University
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New York, NY
Brianna Johnson
Research Assistant at the Rockefeller University
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New York, NY
Yelena Shatalina
Research Assistant at Rockefeller University
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Great Neck, NY
Xiuzhong(Susan) Zheng
Research Specialist at The Rockefeller University
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Teaneck, NJ
Michael Bamkole
Phd Student
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West Chester, PA
Hannah Lucas
Data Specialist at Moody’s Analytics
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Devon, PA
Deena Rojek, PharmD
Infectious Disease Clinical Pharmacist, 
Assistant Director PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at Paoli Hospital
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Stony Brook, NY
Eric Cheang
Research Assistant at The Rockefeller University
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New York City Metropolitan Area
Riccardo De Santis
Postdoctoral Research Fellow at The Rockefeller University
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New York City Metropolitan Area
Nathaniel Kastan
Postdoctoral Researcher at The Rockefeller University in the laboratory of Dr. Jim Hudspeth
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Ithaca, NY
Leena Sen
Research Assistant at The Rockefeller University
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Princeton, NJ
Young Joo Choi
Research Assistant at The Rockefeller University
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New York, NY
Andrew Beaudoin
Research Assistant at The Rockefeller University
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New York City Metropolitan Area
Suzanne Rivera
Executive Assistant at Rockefeller University
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New York City Metropolitan Area
Christina Pressl
PhD Fellow / Instructor in Clinical Investigations -- The Rockefeller University - Stavros Niarchos Foundation Scholar
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Houston, TX
Ketki Patil
Research Assistant at Baylor College of Medicine
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Irvine, CA
Lydia Lee
Research Assistant at Yale University Linguistics Department, Former Localization Project Coordinator at WEBTOON and Summer Marketing Associate at OnePointFive
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Madison, WI
Junda Li
Ph.D. student at University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Fremont, CA
Mona Hashemi
Design Computational Specialist at NBBJ Design
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Boston, MA
Manojkumar Narayanan
Senior Research Associate at Intellia Therapeutics, Inc.
Mukulika Bose
      
          



            
              
        
              
  

    
        Aabha has worked with me as an undergraduate research assistant at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte for the summer of 2019. She is a smart young lady with quick learning skills. She is a responsible coworker. She is very serious and meticulous about her work. Aabha is also inquisitive and has her own ways of solving things. She is punctual, disciplined and has an approachable demeanor. We worked together in a project and hopefully the data will be published soon. Aabha will do good in any career she takes up and I wish her all the best for everything.
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