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Isabella Sanders

@isabellasanders

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Aspiring Neuroscience professional with strong laboratory skills.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative environment where I can contribute to innovative neuroscience research and grow my skills.

I am a dedicated and personable student at the University of Pittsburgh, pursuing a double major in Neuroscience and French, complemented by a minor in Chemistry. My academic journey has been marked by a commitment to excellence, as evidenced by my summa cum laude high school diploma and my membership in the Frederick Honors College. I am passionate about neuroscience research, particularly in the realm of neuropharmacology, where I have gained hands-on experience in laboratory settings.

During my time as a Neuropharmacology Assistant Researcher at the DiMaio Lab, I conducted significant research on mitophagy in Parkinson’s Disease, utilizing advanced techniques such as immunocytochemistry and Western Blottings. My ability to work independently in cell culture and perform surgical dissections has honed my laboratory skills, allowing me to propose innovative experimental methods to enhance data results. Additionally, my role as an S.T.E.M. AI Trainer at the Runyan Lab has further developed my analytical skills, where I trained AI generators and organized extensive data reports.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

S.T.E.M. AI Trainer

Runyan Lab, University of Pittsburgh

Apr 2024 - May 2025 (1 year 1 month)

Trained AI generators to perform according to user data and inputs related to S.T.E.M. subjects and prompts. Recorded and organized large amounts of qualitative and quantitative data every business day.

AI Training Report Writing Fact Checking STEM Knowledge

Neuropharmacology Assistant Researcher

DiMaio Lab, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Aug 2024 - Apr 2025 (8 months)

Researched mitophagy in Parkinson's Disease in HEK 293 cells, rat brain tissue, and in-vivo rats. Completed successful immunocytochemistry experiments, Western Blottings, and proximity ligation assays (PLA) in cell culture to observe proteins of interest.

Western Blot Proximity Ligation Assays Cell Culture Data Analysis

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Pittsburgh

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience and French

Activities and societies: Member of the University of Pittsburgh Frederick Honors College. Recipient of the University of Pittsburgh Dietrich Foundation Scholarship.

Pursuing a double major in Neuroscience and French with a Chemistry Minor. Gaining strong laboratory skills and experience in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Wilson High School

High School Diploma, General Studies

Grade: summa cum laude

Activities and societies: Created and Managed a Girls in STEM Blog (2020 - 2022) and connected girls in the Philadelphia area to STEM programs.

Completed high school with summa cum laude honors. Performed extensive research in AP Research course and developed laboratory skills in AP Biology, including PCR and Gel Electrophoresis.