Breanna Luna

Breanna Luna has a diverse work experience in the field of biological sciences. Breanna began their career as a Summer Undergraduate Intern at the University of Southern California in 2013, where they extracted DNA from urine sediment samples of bladder cancer patients. In 2014, they joined the University of California, San Francisco as a Summer Research Training Internship, focusing on investigating the sensitivity of multiple ovarian cancer cell lines to a specific compound.

Moving forward, Luna joined the California State University-Los Angeles in 2012 as an Undergraduate Research Assistant and LSAMP Scholar. Breanna contributed to a project involving the targeted insertion of a controllable promoter, utilizing plasmid cloning, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and bacterial transformation.

In 2014, they became a Graduate Research Associate and LSAMP-BD Fellow, evaluating the activity of isothiazolone drug analogs against multi-drug resistant Acinetobacter baumannii clinical isolates. Breanna used various assays and automated liquid handlers for testing and analysis. Luna also held the position of Cal State Los Angeles LSAMP Administrative Assistant during this time.

From 2016 to 2018, Luna worked at the California State University-Los Angeles as the Howard Xu Laboratory Manager, collaborating with a chemistry lab and monitoring mammalian cell lines. Breanna also worked as a Part-time Lecturer for the Department of Biological Sciences, teaching various laboratory courses and guiding students through experiments.

In 2018, Luna joined Anexigen as a Research Associate II. Breanna'sresponsibilities included developing and implementing in vitro assays for antibiotic drug candidates, screening DNA libraries, and handling laboratory automation.

Most recently, Luna started working at A2 Biotherapeutics, Inc. in 2020 as an Associate Scientist. Breanna'srole focuses on research and development, although specific details regarding responsibilities and projects are unavailable.

Overall, Breanna Luna has gained extensive experience in biological research, laboratory management, teaching, and assay development throughout their career.

Breanna Luna's education history begins in 2008 when they enrolled at California State University, Los Angeles. Breanna pursued a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Microbiology and Immunology, completing their studies in 2014. After obtaining their undergraduate degree, they continued their education at the same institution and earned a Master of Science (MS) degree in Biological Sciences between the years 2014 and 2016.