Hannah Lock
About Hannah Lock
Hannah Lock is a Research Associate II specializing in Immunology at HI-Bio, where she has worked since 2024. She has expertise in transient and viral transfection methods, particularly with lentivirus and piggyBac vector, and has a background in biochemistry from UC Santa Barbara.
Work at Human Immunology Biosciences
Hannah Lock currently serves as a Research Associate II in Immunology at HI-Bio, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she focuses on advanced immunological research, utilizing her expertise in transient and viral transfection methods, particularly with lentivirus and piggyBac vectors. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Research Associate I at HI-Bio from 2022 to 2024, where she gained valuable experience in immunological techniques and methodologies.
Education and Expertise
Hannah Lock earned her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from UC Santa Barbara, completing her studies from 2018 to 2022. She also participated in the University of Sussex International Summer School in 2019, where she studied Introductory Physics. Her academic background is complemented by her expertise in various molecular techniques, including CRISPR-Interference and CRISPR-Prime for genetic research, as well as proficiency in data and image analysis using software such as Graphpad/Prism, RStudio, FlowJo, Matlab, and ImageJ/Fiji.
Professional Experience
Hannah Lock has a diverse professional background that includes various roles at UC Santa Barbara. She worked as a Chemistry/Biology CLAS Tutor from 2020 to 2022, assisting students in understanding complex subjects. Additionally, she served as a UCEAP Global Intern for the UC Santa Barbara Education Abroad Program from 2019 to 2020. Her research experience includes working as an Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Department of Molecular Cellular and Developmental Biology from 2020 to 2022, where she gained hands-on experience in molecular biology techniques.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Hannah Lock is skilled in several molecular cloning techniques, including Gibson Assembly and NanoDrop. She specializes in designing large multi-color panels for flow cytometry and receptor quantification, which are critical for immunological research. Her technical skills are complemented by her experience in data analysis, enabling her to effectively interpret and present research findings.