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Kiara Torres Padilla

Summary

Offering solid academic foundation and a deep passion for medical sciences, eager to learn and develop in clinical setting. Brings a solid understanding of scientific principles, along with the ability to quickly adapt to new research methodologies and techniques. Ready to apply and further develop skills in a shadowing role with doctors, gaining insight into clinical practice and patient care.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Undergraduate Research Student in Neurophysiology

Dr. Carlos Jimenez
12.2024 - Current
  • Actively participate in journal club discussions, reviewing and analyzing recent scientific literature.
  • Assist in execution of behavioral experiments and contribute to brain patch clamp electrophysiology procedures.
  • Perform data analysis from experimental results, interpreting and drawing conclusions to further research.

Animal Shelter Volunteer

Humane Society of Puerto Rico
12.2024 - Current
  • Cleaned and sanitized cages and living areas to promote health and wellbeing.
  • Bathed and groomed animals.
  • Took dogs on walks, providing them with physical exercise and social interaction

Summer Internship

Johnson and Johnson Pharmaceuticals
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Attended seminars on pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, gaining insight into production and quality control of medications.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
  • Assisted in water sampling procedures for microbiological testing and biochemical laboratory tasks, including Western blotting and ELISA techniques for protein analysis.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Major in Chemistry

University of Puerto Rico At Rio Piedras
San Juan, Puerto Rico
05-2027

High School Diploma -

Colegio De La Salle
Bayamon, Puerto Rico
05-2023

Skills

  • Laboratory skills
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Organizational skills
  • Effective communication
  • Leadership
  • Time management
  • Ethical Judgement and Integrity

Timeline

Undergraduate Research Student in Neurophysiology

Dr. Carlos Jimenez
12.2024 - Current

Animal Shelter Volunteer

Humane Society of Puerto Rico
12.2024 - Current

Summer Internship

Johnson and Johnson Pharmaceuticals
06.2023 - 07.2023

Bachelor of Science - Major in Chemistry

University of Puerto Rico At Rio Piedras

High School Diploma -

Colegio De La Salle
Kiara Torres Padilla