Invasive Cardiology Holding Nurse Assistant at Lahey Hospital
Examined the potential correlation between COVID-19 infection rates on populations and the ACE2 receptor, TMPRSS2 gene, DPP4, ANPEP, and ENPEP coreceptors
During my time in Dr. Dobrinski’s laboratory, I examined the potential correlation between COVID-19 infection rates on populations and the ACE2 receptor, TMPRSS2 gene, DPP4, ANPEP, and ENPEP coreceptors using ARC-GIS which led to a preprint journal article. I examined the potential correlation between the TMPRSS2 gene and Trisomy 21 in regard to COVID-19 infection severity as well as to explore potential gene connections to the cytokine storm. I also examined what was silencing certain genetic traits oriented around the X chromosome. A second project I assisted with was to examine the effects of trihalomethanes in drinking water on head and neck cancer prevalence using GC-MS, PAL Injection System, ARC-GIS Biochemical techniques for identifying microorganisms, calorimeter for free Chlorine detection, as well as calorimeter for free Bromine detection. Lastly, I worked on a project to discover the pathogenic bacteria found on the hookah mouthpieces, connectors and hoses using biochemical testing and sequencing.
I recently moved to Boston, MA where I work at Lahey Hospital in Burlington as an Invasive Cardiology Holding Nurse Assistant. Not only do I spend a good amount of time with patients each day, but I also assist doctors with research studies. I tend to spend my off days shadowing different specialties of doctors. I am scheduled to shadow infectious disease doctors, both DO and MD, as well as a cardiology anesthesiologist (MD) in the OR. I am currently studying for the MCAT to apply to DO schools.