Hi! My name is Claire and I’m currently a student at UC Davis majoring in Genetics and Genomics and planning to pursue a PhD in Biostatistics. My research interests are in statistical genetics and machine learning which I hope to apply in cancer and Alzheimer’s research. I love to read with my favorite genres being Fantasy and Sci-fi!
Skills
Python
Capable of utilizing data structures and Python packages (Pandas, Numpy) to create predictive models and general purpose algorithms
Linux
Used for bioinformatics processing (ie BLAST). Capable of writing bash/shell scripts.
Perl
Capable of building basic algorithms using Perl
R
Able to create regression, classification, and prediction models as well as various data visualization methods
Matlab
Able to create predictive models and simulations
Experiences
Research Assistant
Apr 2022 - Apr 2024 | Davis, CA
The Arsuaga-Vasquez lab uses topological methods to study the 3D organization of DNA and proteins in bacteriophages.
Responsibilities:
Created a structural phylogenetic tree based on predicted structural similarities of the connector protein found in bacteriophages
Used profile HMMs to predict SARS COV-2 mutation probabilities weighted by country
Aligned genomic sequences using MAFFT and Clustal Omega
Grew and collected microbial cultures
Extracted DNA using miniprep or chloroform
Set up and performed gel electrophoresis
Prepared frozen protein samples using GP2 and easi-Glow then imaged using Cryo-EM
Designed primers and performed qPCR to quantify DNA
Research Assitant
Dec 2022 - Apr 2024 | Davis, CA
The Korf lab studies the structure and function of various genes and genetic elements using computational methods.
Responsibilities:
Implemented a Stochastic Viterbi and forward-backwards algorithm in Python to generate random, probable isoforms
Developed Python programs to predict gene enhancement using intron position
Examined orthologous genes to identify introns with potential to enhance gene expression
Created algorithms to identify motifs using discretized position weight matrices, regular expressions, and k-mers
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Intern
Irvine Summer Institute in Biostatistics and Undergraduate Data Science
Jul 2023 - Aug 2023 | Irvine, CA
A six-week program that focused on teaching students the fundamentals of statistical research through both classroom and hands-on research experience. At the end of the program, students presented their findings at a symposium.
Responsibilities:
- Learned fundamentals of probability, Monte Carlo methods, linear models, generalized linear models, causal inference, and Bayesian statistics
- Used R and machine learning to predict presence of colorectal cancer using metabolomics
Accounting Assistant
Aug 2020 - Dec 2022 | Chino, CA
Quicklinks Advisor 365 provides accounting and bookkeeping services, Quickbooks consulting and training, and tax preparation and planning.
Responsibilities:
- Reconcile transactions and identify discrepancies
- Create and update financial statements
Education
University of California, Davis
2020 - 2024
B.S. in Genetics and Genomics
Minor in Statistics, Quantitative Biology and Bioinformatics
GPA: 3.75
Extracurricular Activities:
Social Media Officer of the Davis Data Science Club
Member of the Aggie Fiction Writing Workshop