Alicia Lau

• Designed and performed mRNA lipid nanoparticle (mRNA-LNP) studies (characterization, data analysis) for controlled release COVID vaccine delivery platforms • Fabricated shelf-stable microneedle patches for in vivo mRNA-LNP vaccine delivery studies • Performed total synthesis of biodegradable polymers to assemble Vitamin A-fortified microparticles for malnutrition applications • Contributed to experimental design, protocol development, and assisted collaborators interested in microneedle-patch mRNA-LNP vaccine delivery for various therapeutic applications • Trained and mentored undergraduate students in experimental design

• Designing nanoparticles as multicolor contrast agents for Computed-Tomography imaging in cystic fibrosis patients • Polymer and triblock synthesis for iodinated and brominated polymers for nanoparticle formulation • Nanoparticle and polymer characterization

• Nanoparticle formulation for the capture of PFAS (Per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) compounds in human serum • Mass Spectrometry studies of PFAS concentrations with nanoparticles, and IR nanoparticle characterization

• Instructed students on Zoom and in-person class settings on introductory calculus-based physics (mechanics) • Hosted exam review sessions, designed and produced worksheets, videos, and PowerPoint resources for students, and facilitated discussions with students on current lectured topics.

Multistep total organic synthesis of dearomatized isoprenylated acylphloroglucinol natural products possessing calcium ion channel bioactivity

Assisted in basilar membrane and ultrasound experiments on cetacean ears, ran computer models, performed data analysis with MatLab and Excel, and photographed and stitched histology slides with Photoshop.