Clara Do

SI Leader for BMED-ENG-241 Strength of Materials

The Gao Biomedical Research Group, Intranasal Lipid Nanoparticle Delivery Assisted in the formulation and screening of lipid nanoparticles (LNP) for in vitro and in vivo experiments using microfluidics chips, dynamic light scattering (DLS) and encapsulation efficiency assays Calculated lipid nanoparticle formulations and interpreted encapsulation efficiency assay data using Microsoft Excel Aided in evaluating cell uptake, efficacy and longevity of loaded LNP’s in intranasal drug delivery using single cell suspension and PCR Interpreted relevant research papers and presented project updates during journal clubs and weekly lab meetings

NIST Center for Neutron Research, Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology Research (IBBR) Studied the structural effects of mixing method, pH, and aging conditions on the NIST mRNA Lipid Nanoparticle Research Grade Test Material-like LNP

Communicated with parents and children to set goals and tailor practices to individual childrens’ needs and skills During peak season, conducted private lessons for up 12 swimmers

Managed front-of-house operations by serving customers, maintaining store cleanliness following food safety guidelines, and making food and drink items Guided and trained new employees to maintain a safe working environment

Taught groups of 4-6 intermediate swimmers every weekend, from ages 6-12 Advised and guided coaches-in-training on how to teach young swimmers effectively Devised practices that followed set teaching plans and fit into 1 hour sessions

Supervised pool and surrounding areas to prevent issues concerning safety and cleanliness Maintained pool chemistry through hourly and weekly water testing and monitoring pool filtration system Cleaned pool and its surrounding facilities; designed and updated a weekly events board

Assisted coaching a 60-person swim team, with ages ranging from 5-18 Contributed practice plans ideas, organized and set up meet events and equipment and communicated and answered questions about swim team events to families Encouraged a positive and fun team environment through interactive practices, pre-meet pep rallies, and building supportive relationships with swimmers

Phi Kappa Phi Commonwealth Honors College Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) UMass Club Swim