Bianca Sine

-Designed and carried out synthesis of novel organometallic complexes aimed at mimicking zinc-enzyme active sites.

Purified products using recrystallization and chromatography; characterized compounds with NMR spectroscopy.

-Measured enzyme mimic reactivity in vitro; analyzed kinetics and reaction yields.

-Documented experimental protocols and maintained laboratory notebook in compliance with safety and reproducibility standards.

-Presented findings at DePaul University Undergraduate Research Showcase; contributed to drafting a manuscript for possible publication.

-Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff.

‑Provided one on one and group tutoring sessions

‑Simplified complex topics such as stoichiometry,bonding,thermodynamics.

‑Developed practice problems and study strategies

‑strengthened communication and mentoring skills.

-Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.

-Shadowed oncologists and radiologists during patient consultations and treatment planning.

-Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.

-Observed CT scan preparation and imaging procedures, gaining exposure to radiology in cancer care.

-Rotated through different hospital departments to understand multidisciplinary approaches to oncology.

-Assisted with basic clinical support tasks and learned about cancer treatment protocols in a real world setting.