Anastassia Tselikova

Anastassia Tselikova has a diverse range of work experience. Anastassia began their career in 2005 as a Swim Instructor at MSJA, where they taught swimming lessons until 2012. In 2010, they also worked as a Lifeguard and Swim Instructor at UCLA Recreation until 2014.

In 2012, they joined the UCLA Hallem Lab MIMG department as an Undergraduate Researcher. In this role, they conducted various experiments and investigations related to host seeking in parasitic nematodes. Anastassia ran behavioral and chemotaxis assays, investigated the role of specific neurons in parasite reactivation, developed protocols, and maintained different worm species. Anastassia remained with the lab until 2014.

From 2013 to 2014, Anastassia worked as a Swim Coach at the Bruin Swim Club, where they provided coaching and guidance to swimmers.

In 2014, Anastassia also joined the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as a Postbaccalaureate IRTA Fellow. Anastassia participated in research at the Laboratory of Immunology under Dr. William Paul, focusing on the role of the E-box binding protein HEB in T follicular helper cell differentiation. Anastassia'sfellowship at NIH lasted until 2016.

Most recently, Anastassia has been working at FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific since 2018. Anastassia has held the positions of Research and Development Scientist and Scientist I, contributing to the company's research and development efforts.

Overall, Anastassia's work experience encompasses roles in scientific research, coaching, and instructing, showcasing their skills and versatility in different professional environments.

Anastassia Tselikova attended UCLA from 2010 to 2014, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics. Prior to their time at UCLA, they briefly attended Ohlone College in 2008. In addition to their educational accomplishments, Anastassia obtained a Lifeguard certification from the American Red Cross in April 2014.