Leif Holmström
Undergraduate Research Assistant University of Florida
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Involvement
SPARK Wet Lab Intern | Department of Molecular Oncology | Moffitt Cancer Center
June 2024-August 2024
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Explore the effects of HRas mutations on CMG helicase protein concentrations
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Perform mammalian culturing, protein fractionation, SDS-PAGE, and Western Blots
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Prepare and deliver a five-minute presentation on my experiment to a mixed audience
Treasurer | Alpha Epsilon Delta Honors Society| University of Florida
April 2024-Ongoing
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Manage the budget, revenue, banking, non-profit status, and liability insurance for the organization
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Fulfill executive board duties such as membership/directorship applications and leading general body meetings
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Act as an executive consultant to the fundraising and philanthropic divisions of the organization
Undergraduate Research Assistant | Department of Medicinal Chemistry | University of Florida
October 2023-Present
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Manage the wet lab portion of a luciferase engineering project (at Xie Lab)
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Perform bacterial transformation and culturing, protein expression and purification, and functional assays
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Document procedures and results with plans to write a senior thesis based off my work
Education
University of Florida | Gainesville, FL
Bachelor of Science, Microbiology and Cell Science Expected Graduation: May 3, 2025
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
GPA: 3.94
Skills
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Proficient in Python and R programming languages
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Proficient in essential molecular biology lab techniques
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Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills