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Elizabeth Tucker: Research and Education
Elizabeth Tucker: Research and Education
elizabethtucker.mystrikingly.com | etucker1210@gmail.com
• Examined the effects of ischemia on hepatocellular carcinoma to improve embolizations as a treatment tool in
interventional radiology; conducted tissue culture experiments to test the use of hydroxychloroquine on hepatocellular
carcinoma as a potential therapeutic resulting in a publication in the journal Radiology (2017).
• Completed 100+ hours volunteering at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, New Bolton Animal Hospital, and Ryan
Animal Hospital. Competed in multiple club sports incl. rugby and judo.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY | TEACHING ASSISTANT
Jan 2015 – Present | Philadelphia, PA
• Taught 30+ weekly three-hour lab sections for groups of 18-25 undergraduate students; prepared weekly lectures,
facilitated hands on learning experiences, adapted to individual student learning preferences, and conducted 2-5 hours of
office sessions weekly (Mammalian Anatomy, General Biology I & II, Human Biology, DNA Friend or Foe, and Anatomy &
Physiology I & II; courses for both pre-meds and non-science majors).
• Guest lectured in Mammalian Anatomy to introduce 150 pre-health students to biomechanical principles and research
topics; co-wrote exams throughout the course.
• Earned teaching in higher education certificate through a 3-credit semester-long certification, with 15+ hour subsequent
applied coaching to practice pedagogical skills and tailor teaching methodology to student needs.
SKILLS
Advanced: MATLAB, R • Experienced: Python, Bash • Familiar: LaTeX, SQL, git