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Stella Newell

Stella Newell

Summary

I am currently a second-year Master's student majoring in Medical Biochemistry at the University of Cape Town. As I near the completion of my degree, I envision a career path that utilizes innovative translational science to advance the healthcare industry in a patient-centric manner. My thesis investigates the combined use of a newly developed molecularly targeted drug with standard-of-care chemotherapies for the treatment of gynecological cancers. Throughout my postgraduate studies, I have developed strong laboratory skills in mammalian cell culture and fundamental biochemical techniques, including various cell viability assays, Western Blotting, and Flow Cytometry. I thrive in the lab environment, where my meticulous attention to detail and determined problem-solving abilities have honed my technical proficiency. I am eager to continue working in a laboratory setting and further develop my skills through an internship or research assistant position. While I am open to broadening my scope beyond biochemistry and cancer research, my primary interest lies in the immunotherapy field, which holds tremendous potential for improving cancer patient outcomes.

Work History

Tutor and Invigilator

University of Cape Town
10.2023 - Current

Facilitating biochemistry tutorial group sessions for first year medical students and invigilating course-related tests and exams.

Tutor

GetSmart Tutors
04.2019 - 11.2024

Tutored high school students both online and face-to-face in Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Biology, Geography and Music.

Education

Master of Medical Science - Medical Biochemistry

University of Cape Town, Cape Town, WC
02.2023 -
  • Laboratory Supervisor (2024)

Providing hands-on guidance to an Honours student in our lab by demonstrating relevant techniques and directing them throughout the various steps in the research process.

  • Awarded Master's Research Scholarship from the university for outstanding academic performance (2024)
  • Published a first author review paper in BMC Cancer on the use of nuclear import and export inhibitors in combination with chemotherapy as an anti-cancer approach (2023)
  • Completed FELASA-accredited Introduction to Laboratory Animal Science course through the University of Cape Town Animal Research Unit (2023)

Involved both course work in all areas requisite for the completion of an in vivo mouse protocol as well as practical experience in animal handling and minimally invasive procedures.

Postgraduate Diploma - Entrepreneurship

University of Cape Town
02.2022 - 12.2022
  • Awarded Genesis Business of the year

A prestigious award presented to the Genesis group that demonstrated consistently high academic achievement in the coursework component of the diploma as well as developed a start-up that was the most sustainable, innovative, and successful in terms of sales numbers.

Honours - Medical Biochemistry

University of Cape Town
02.2021 - 12.2021
  • Awarded with distinction

Bachelor of Science - Genetics and Biochemistry

University of Cape Town
02.2018 - 12.2020
  • Awarded with distinction
  • Member of the Golden Key Society (2019-2020)

Recognises students amongst the top 15% of their class by GPA.

  • Awarded Faculty Scholarship (2019)

Merits students within the top 10% of their class by GPA.

  • Member of the Dean's Merit List (2018-2020)

Awarded to students with GPA >75%.

Secondary School -

Roedean School , Johannesburg
01.2013 - 11.2017
  • Completed Grade 12 with distinctions in all 8 subject choices
  • Awarded Academic Honours (highest academic achievement at Roedean School)
  • Awarded Full colours for Music (for completing ABRSM flute exams above grade 6)
  • Awarded the Noel Niven Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Music (presented to the top achieving subject Music student in Grade 12)


Skills

    Dilligence

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References

  • Virna Leaner (Supervisor) from the University of Cape Town

virna.leaner@uct.ac.za

  • Stuart Hendry (Course Convenor for Entrepreneurship Diploma) from University of Cape Town

stuart.hendry@uct.ac.za

  • Jonothan Field from Get Smart Tutors

jono@getsmarttutors.co.za

  • Charlotte Hulley from Roedena School

chulley@roedeanschool.co.za

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