"Hi, I’m Lexi, a bioinformatics researcher pursuing a Master’s degree in Biomolecular Engineering and Bioinformatics from UC Santa Cruz. I specialize in genomics and computational biology, with expertise in Python, R, and statistical modeling. I am currently working on analyzing changes in gene expression in grizzly bears during hibernation and their implications for human health. With three years of biotech industry experience working on developing antibody therapeutics, I’ve worked extensively with biology techniques and concepts and have trained many incoming employees on difficult lab techniques such as mammalian cell culture and Fast Protein Liquid Chromatography. I’m passionate about helping students and researchers develop confidence in biology, math, bioinformatics and coding through encouragement and not being afraid to fail!" less...