University of Denver

Analyst II at Flaghship Biosciences, Inc.

Denver, Colorado, United States

Expand Flagship capabilities by fluorescent multiplex product development including efficiency assessment, inter-team workflow development, and endpoint innovation resulting in high revenue generating asset
Coordinate collaboration to initiate and execute various internal brand enhancing projects (AAV publication, general IO CITI poster, neuronal multiplex analysis poster, Clinical Diagnostics efforts, etc.).
Identify image analysis shortcomings and future potential to optimize software implementation (LIMS,Airtable)
Restructure solution design review process resulting in rework reduction
Write and execute V&V plans (FLIQC, UnmixStains), new endpoint development (percent fibrosis, percent muscle, neuronal phenotype separation), coordinate and troubleshoot equipment instal  (fluorescent scanner)

Flagship Biosciences, Inc.

Analyst II

- Assist with data organization and input for research on pediatric traumatic brain injuries in realtion to cytotoxic edema.

Children's Hospital Colorado

Neurosurgery Intern

- Conducted literature reviews on topics relating to narcissism
-  Coordination with collaborators with the goal to produce a narcissism scale and related paper

Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Wellness

Research Assistant

- Autonomous data collection and analysis of iSharkFin computer program’s accuracy in identifying shark species by morphological fin characteristics and DNA sample extractions
-  Found iSharkfin was correct 34.5% of the time in relation to sharks in Chile and Costa Rica meaning ports using the program may be allowing the illegal export of endangered sharks.
-  Presented results to 60 people at Student Talks event at Veritas Universidad

Universidad Veritas - BIOMOL

Conservation Biology Research Assistant

- Supervised a Youth Conservation Corp in the execution of a variety of conservation projects
-  Provided emotional, personal and professional guidance and ensured the safety of work
-  Coordinated work project logistics and taught educational sessions on conservation, biology, history, and other topics.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)

Youth Conservation Corps Crew Leader

- Currently analyzing signaling pathways using organotypic rat brain slice culture model in relation to Alzheimer’s disease using immunohistochemistry and fluorescent microscopy.
-  Evaluated efficacy of neuroprotective natural compounds to rescue neuronal apoptosis after injury using a preclinical traumatic brain injury model.
-  Other responsibilities when needed including western blots, protein assays, slide preparation and staining, animal behavior coding, solution preparation, and CO2, nitrogen, and pH level monitoring.

Knoebel Institute for Healthy Aging

Neroscience Research Assistant

Desk Assistant

- Helped lead conservation projects
-  Encouraged a positive and inclusive environment and acted as role model to my peers

Kate Hieber