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Sanyu Nakimera

@sanyunakimera1

Neuroscience-focused lab and data analyst providing research support, classroom assistance, and patient-facing coordination.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can combine my laboratory/research mindset, data analysis skills, and strong people support from reception and classroom experience—working with a team that values learning, organization, and clear communication.

I’m a neuroscience-trained professional combining laboratory research experience with hands-on data analysis. Through UC Riverside field experience in neuropharmacology and animal behavior, I supported investigations involving layer VI neurons, acetylcholine and cortical attention, and interpreted immunostaining results (e.g., ChAT).

I also developed practical research skills during a ThinkNeuro LLC cohort internship, performing bibliometric analysis of positron emission topography neuroimaging and conducting research on PET scans to publish findings. Alongside my research background, I bring strong organization and service skills from roles including Medical Receptionist, Front Desk Receptionist, and Paraprofessional—where I support individuals with special needs and help classrooms run smoothly.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Paraprofessional

Current

Scoot Education

Mar 2025 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Provided in-classroom support for individuals with mild to moderate or moderate to severe special needs. Worked as a substitute and facilitated classroom activities.

In Classroom Support Substitute Facilitation

Spring Cohort Internship

ThinkNeuro LLC

Feb 2025 - May 2025 (3 months)

Conducted bibliometric analysis of positron emission tomography (PET) neuroimaging. Researched PET scans and supported publishing findings.

Neuroimaging Research Data Analysis Scientific Publishing

Front Desk Receptionist

Capstone Logistics LLC

Sep 2023 - Mar 2025 (1 year 6 months)

Handled clerical duties including data entry, answering phone calls, and time management. Provided customer service and organized paperwork to categorize work and tasks for employees.

Data Entry Answer Phones Time Management Customer Service Clerical Work Paperwork Organization

Medical Receptionist

Amazon Warehouse

Nov 2022 - Jul 2023 (8 months)

Provided customer service with an emphasis on efficiency. Coordinated incoming calls and patients, and assisted with scheduling for on-site visits and appointments.

Customer Service Patient Coordination Scheduling Appointment Coordination

ACES ABA

Aug 2022 - Sep 2022 (1 month)

Worked with children with autism and other developmental disorders to support academic and personal success. Networked with the community regarding the company mission.

Autism Support Community Outreach Child Support

Historian, UMOJA

UC Riverside

Dec 2018 - Jun 2022 (3 years 6 months)

Managed the club’s social media and supported incoming transfer students with campus resources, scholarships, and opportunities. Helped with tabling and networking at community college campuses for underrepresented students.

Social Media Management Transfer Student Outreach Scholarship Resource Promotion Communication

Vice President & Interim Secretary

UC Riverside

May 2019 - Jun 2020 (1 year 1 month)

Recorded meeting minutes and supported club recruitment efforts. Relayed resources to transfer students and helped organize club and meeting notes to improve time management.

Meeting Minutes Resource Relaying Networking Time Management Organization

Crew Member

McDonald's

Nov 2017 - Jun 2018 (7 months)

Provided friendly customer service, took orders, and supported efficient workflow. Restocked inventory, cleaned work areas, and handled totals and payments.

Customer Service Order Taking Cleaning Payment Processing

Corona Public Library

Sep 2011 - Jan 2015 (3 years 4 months)

Tutored K-6th grade students in math and language arts and gained classroom/event organization experience. Assisted with cleaning and shelving books.

Tutoring Mathematics Tutoring Shelving

Home Gardens Library

Sep 2009 - Jan 2011 (1 year 4 months)

Performed library organization tasks including cleaning and reorganization of desks, chairs, and book/media materials. Assisted patrons in locating library materials.

Library Organization Cleaning Patron Assistance

Neuropharmacology

UC Riverside

Apr 2022 - Present (4 years 3 months)

Investigated and interpreted layer VI neurons related to acetylcholine and cortical attention. Analyzed cholinergic projections and interpreted immunostaining for ChAT in the context of cognition.

Cholinergic Projection Analysis

Neural Mechanisms of Animal Behavior

UC Riverside

Aug 2021 - Present (4 years 11 months)

Studied cadherin-6 (Cdh6) influence on axon target matching in a non-image forming visual circuit. Performed GRP immunostaining and analyzed retinal ganglion cells and neurobiotin-injected neurons to interpret correlations with visual nuclei.

Axon Target Matching GRP Immunostaining Retinal Ganglion Cell Analysis Neurobiotin Intracellular Injections

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of California, Los Angeles

Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Certificate, Premedical Studies

2024 -

Completed a Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Certificate program at UCLA starting September 2024.

University of California, Riverside

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Activities and societies: Relevant coursework: Neuropharmacology; Molecular & Cell Biology Lab; Organic Chemistry Lab. Field experience included neuropharmacology and neural mechanisms projects in the UC Riverside Department of Neuroscience.

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from UC Riverside in 2023.