Nia Rahman-Khan Arana

Nia Rahman-Khan Arana has a diverse range of work experience. Currently, they work at Annexon Biosciences, starting as a Lab Coordinator in August 2020 and later moving on to become a Research Associate I in November 2020. They are currently working as a Research Associate II. At Annexon Biosciences, their role involves conducting research and coordinating laboratory activities.

Prior to Annexon Biosciences, Nia worked at Berkeley Free Clinic starting in February 2017. They held the position of Clinical Lab Technician until January 2021. Additionally, they served as a Laboratory Coordinator from August 2018 to September 2019. In this role, Nia was responsible for maintaining laboratory inventory, coordinating interdepartmental activities, ensuring compliance with Clinical Laboratory Licensing, performing quality assurance tests, and maintaining laboratory equipment standards.

In addition to their experience in the biosciences field, Nia also worked at Mills College. Their roles at Mills College included being a Jill Barrett Research Scholar from January 2019 to August 2020, where they conducted population genetics research on rare plant species. They also held the position of Laboratory Assistant II from March 2019 to June 2020, assisting with media prep, bacterial cultures, and laboratory upkeep. Furthermore, Nia served as a teaching assistant for various biology and chemistry courses at Mills College, including General Biology II, Immunology, General Biology I, Microbiology, and Accelerated Organic Chemistry Lab.

Overall, Nia Rahman-Khan Arana has gained research, coordination, and teaching experience in the biosciences field through their roles at Annexon Biosciences, Berkeley Free Clinic, and Mills College.

Nia Rahman-Khan Arana completed a Bachelor's Degree in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology from Mills College between 2016 and 2020. Prior to that, between 2009 and 2013, Nia pursued studies in Public Health and Critical Race Theory at Hampshire College, although no specific degree was mentioned.