Aidan Desalle
Columbia
Summary
Motivated research assistant with a strong background in data collection, statistical analysis. Collaborative team member and organized project contributor with strong communication skills. Supportive mentor that helped and pushed his peers.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Capstone Research assistant
Dr. Charles Brown
07.2025 - Current
- Collected and isolated Immune response cells in the ankle joint of a mouse
- ACUC Mouse handling certified
- Isolated and cultured Borrelia Burgdorferi bacteria
- Collected, extracted and entered data with a high degree of accuracy.
- Followed procedures and protocols that were set in place by the mentor.
Research Assistant
Dr. Ram Raghavan
05.2024 - 08.2025
- Collected, extracted and entered data with a high degree of accuracy.
- Assisted in qualitative and quantitative data collection of ticks and provided feedback on
- Planned organized meetings, created timelines, and tracked progress.
- Supervised undergraduate students involved in research activities to maintain consistency in methodology
- Performed 16sRNA microbiome analysis on ticks collected
- Prepared presentation and a poster.
Research Assistant
Dr. Rosalie Lerard
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted in conducting experiments under supervision of faculty researchers.
- Document experimental procedures and results for research reports.
- Employed scientific methods to promote quality of collected samples and stored specimens
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO05.2025
Minor - Chemistry
University of Missouri in Columbia
Columbia, MO05-2026
Skills
- Reliability
- Mouse handling
- Project Managements
- Field research
- Basic Laboratory techniques
- Leadership
Accomplishments
Presented and created a poster boards on research findings at the University of Missouri research fair [2023 and 2026]
Timeline
Capstone Research assistant
Dr. Charles Brown
07.2025 - Current
Research Assistant
Dr. Ram Raghavan
05.2024 - 08.2025
Research Assistant
Dr. Rosalie Lerard
05.2024 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Missouri
Minor - Chemistry
University of Missouri in Columbia
HOBBIES
Intramural Sports Football and Soccer/Attending Microbiology Society meetings