Logan Beharry

Real-Time Imaging of Synthetic Embryo Development Using Gas Vesicle Acoustic Reporter Genes: Collaborative project between the Shapiro Lab and Zernicka-Goetz Lab exploring non-invasive ultrasound imaging of synthetic mouse embryos. Engineered embryonic stem cells with bacteria-derived gas vesicle reporter genes to enable real-time visualization of key developmental stages. Utilized BURST ultrasound technology to enhance detection sensitivity >1,000-fold. Aimed to advance live-imaging techniques for studying implantation and early embryogenesis.

Spearheaded market research to evaluate the potential of a wearable sweat sensor developed by the Wei Gao Lab at Caltech. This innovative technology enables precise hormone tracking by detecting molecular markers of inflammation. I assessed the total accessible market and guided the commercialization strategy for this cutting-edge technology. Additionally, I developed a web-scraping pipeline to generate advanced competitive intelligence, providing valuable insights into market dynamics and positioning. Today, the company has received greater than $1,000,000 in funding and is called Persperity Health.

Working under the Global and U.S. Directors of Dermatology in Inflammation and Immunology on Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor assets Cibinqo (Abrocitinib) and Litfulo (Ritlecitinib). Projects include generating robust evidence for high-impact publications, designing and leading comprehensive technical training programs for healthcare professionals, and acting as a medical reviewer for commercial and marketing promotional materials.

Designed, lead, and executed development studies to optimize the process and determine parameters for ideal CAR-T cell growth and expansion using the CliniMACS Prodigy Worked directly with Process Development, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance personnel on Prodigy operations and provided troubleshooting guidance.

Student researcher working at Columbia's Mitochondrial Psychobiology Lab: I investigated the intersections between inflammatory diseases and mitochondrial dysfunction. I completed a published literature review and attended weekly lab meets—developed skills in bioinformatics, PRISM graphing software, and knowledge of laboratory procedures.

CD47: A Novel Mediator of Inflammatory Disease and Therapeutic Target in Rheumatoid Arthritis Relevant Skills: Advanced Cell Culture, Light microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy, Transfection.

• Analyzed prescribing data investigating how racial bias in emergency medicine contributes to the opioid crisis. • Screen and enroll eligible patients in various acute care research trials in the emergency department, operating rooms, and intensive care units. • Duties include patient recruitment/informed consent, patient sample processing, and medical record abstraction for data collection/entry

Performed multiple surgeries on rats. Acquired skills such as primary tissue extraction for animal-based studies, and suturing/knot-tying. The program culminated in experiments and a term paper on postoperative ileus.