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Lily McGuigan

@lilyrmcguigan

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I’m a motivated and hardworking scientist with a background in research, healthcare, and biotechnology.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking research roles within industry and translational research settings.

At Queen Mary University of London, I engineered human iPSC-based 3D skeletal muscle models using CRISPR-Cas9-edited cell lines and optimized organ-on-a-chip platforms for pharmaceutical applications. I also evaluated therapeutic compounds and analyzed molecular and phenotypic data from stem-cell-derived disease models.

At California Polytechnic State University, I studied Candida auris, conducting pathogen identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and contributed to research reports and manuscripts. Earlier, as a Registered Surgical Medical Assistant at Dermatology and Allergy Specialists of Olympia, I processed biological specimens and supported surgical procedures in a regulated clinical environment.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Postgraduate Research Scientist

Queen Mary University of London

Mar 2026 - Sep 2026 (6 months)

Engineered human iPSC-based 3D skeletal muscle models using CRISPR-Cas9-edited cell lines and optimized organ-on-a-chip platforms for pharmaceutical applications. Conducted differentiation protocols, DNA/RNA extraction, and efficacy studies, analyzing molecular and phenotypic datasets.

IPSC Culture CRISPR Cas9 Organoid Organ on Chip qPCR DNA RNA Extraction Cell Differentiation Data Analysis R Excel Technical Reporting

Registered Surgical Medical Assistant

Dermatology and Allergy Specialists of Olympia

Jul 2020 - Sep 2025 (5 years 2 months)

Collected, prepared, and processed biological specimens for laboratory testing, including tissue histology, and assisted in surgical procedures with sterile protocols. Documented clinical records in compliance with HIPAA and streamlined documentation workflows to increase daily surgeries by 20%.

Specimen Processing Histology surgical assistance Suturing Sterile Technique HIPAA compliance Clinical Documentation Workflow Optimization

Undergraduate Research Scientist

California Polytechnic State University

Mar 2023 - Apr 2024 (1 year 1 month)

Designed and executed microbiological and molecular biology experiments in a BSL-2 laboratory, including pathogen identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Performed cytotoxicity assays and dose-response studies, and analyzed data using RStudio and SPSS.

BSL 2 Lab Microbial Cultivation Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing MIC Cytotoxicity Dose Response Analysis R SPSS Microscopy Viability Staining SOP Adherence

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Queen Mary University of London

Master of Science, Regenerative Medicine

2025 - 2026

Activities and societies: Dissertation: Engineering next-generation human iPSC-based 3D skeletal muscle models using tissue engineering principles (Lin Lab). Relevant coursework: Cell and Molecular Basis of Regeneration, Stem Cell and Developmental Biology, Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Genome Engineering, Tissue Specific Stem Cells, Digital Manufacturing for Healthcare, Medical Ethics and Regulatory Affairs, Research Skills and Methodology.

Master of Science in Regenerative Medicine, with dissertation on engineering human iPSC-based 3D skeletal muscle models.

California Polytechnic State University

Bachelor of Science, Microbiology

2020 - 2024

Activities and societies: Curriculum: Cell Biology, Immunology, Virology, Medical Microbiology, Microbial Physiology, Public Health Microbiology, Emerging Infectious Diseases. Sustained BSL-2 laboratory experience with a minimum nine coursework lab hours per week per quarter. Eligible to obtain Article 9 qualification.

Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, with curriculum covering cell biology, immunology, virology, and medical microbiology.