Alexa Jeanne Loste
About Alexa Jeanne Loste
Alexa Jeanne Loste is an undergraduate researcher at Yale University, specializing in cellular and molecular biology. She has received a research fellowship and possesses expertise in various advanced laboratory techniques.
Work at Yale University
Alexa Jeanne Loste has been working as an Undergraduate Researcher at Yale University since 2020. Her role involves conducting research under the supervision of Dr. Farren Isaacs at the Yale Systems Biology Institute. During her time at Yale, she has engaged in various research projects that utilize advanced laboratory techniques.
Education and Expertise
Alexa Loste is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology at Yale University, expected to graduate in 2024. She previously completed the International Baccalaureate at UWC Robert Bosch College from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she participated in the Ateneo Junior Summer Seminar at Ateneo de Manila University in 2018. Her education has equipped her with expertise in advanced laboratory techniques, including homologous recombination, qPCR, and cell culture.
Research Fellowship and Grants
In recognition of her academic and research potential, Alexa Loste received the First Year Summer Research Fellowship in Sciences & Engineering. This fellowship provided her with a $4,300 grant for a 10-week intensive research program, allowing her to further develop her skills and contribute to scientific research.
Laboratory Skills and Techniques
Alexa Loste possesses a range of laboratory skills and techniques relevant to molecular biology. She is skilled in bacterial conjugation, kinetic assays, and various cloning methods, including restriction digests and Gibson and Golden Gate assemblies. Her experience also includes primer design, DNA sequence analysis, and plasmid and genomic DNA extractions.
High School Education
Alexa Loste completed her high school education at Immaculate Conception Academy Greenhills, where she earned her High School Diploma from 2015 to 2018. This foundational education prepared her for her subsequent studies in the sciences and research.