Reya Patel
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Undergraduate Researcher
Lobanova Lab, University of Florida COM
2021 - 2023
- Studied retinal diseases and photoreceptor cell biology
- Conducted experiments, maintained cell cultures, and analyzed genetic data.
Undergraduate Researcher
Solis Lab, University of Florida
2021 - 2022
- Conducted research on plant physiology and stress responses
- Assisted in experimental design, data collection, and analysis.
Volunteer
Peaceful Paths Domestic Violence Center
2024 - Current
- Provided support for survivors of domestic violence through advocacy and assistance
Banquet Committee Member
Project Downtown Gainesville
2022 - 2023
- Assisted in organizing community service events and fundraising.
General Chemistry Teaching Assistant
2022 - 2023
- Facilitated lab sessions, graded assignments, and provided academic support.
Research and Creativity Teaching Assistant
University of Florida
2022
- Assisted students in understanding research methodologies and creative inquiry.
Volunteer
Shands Hospital
2022
- Assisted with patient support, transportation, and clerical duties.
Literacy Tutor
Alachua County Library
2023 - Current
- Assisted community members with reading and literacy development.
General Volunteer
GRACE Marketplace
2023 - Current
- Provided support for individuals experiencing homelessness.
General Volunteer
Red Cross Gainesville
2023 - Current
- Assisted in disaster relief and community health programs.
General Volunteer
Alachua Habitat for Humanity
2023 - Current
- Participated in building homes and community outreach.
Global Health and Roundtable Committee Member
UF MedLife
2022 - 2023
- Engaged in discussions on global health issues and planned outreach activities.
Staff
UF Prism Magazine
2021 - 2022
- Contributed to publication development and content creation
Volunteer
Equal Access Clinic
2021 - 2022
- Helped provide free healthcare services to underserved populations
- Extracurricular Activities
- Project Downtown
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Pre-Med Track
University of Florida
05-2025
Certification
- Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Certification, 2022
- CPR / Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, 2022
Timeline
Undergraduate Researcher
Lobanova Lab, University of Florida COM
2021 - 2023
Undergraduate Researcher
Solis Lab, University of Florida
2021 - 2022
Volunteer
Peaceful Paths Domestic Violence Center
2024 - Current
Banquet Committee Member
Project Downtown Gainesville
2022 - 2023
General Chemistry Teaching Assistant
2022 - 2023
Research and Creativity Teaching Assistant
University of Florida
2022
Volunteer
Shands Hospital
2022
Literacy Tutor
Alachua County Library
2023 - Current
General Volunteer
GRACE Marketplace
2023 - Current
General Volunteer
Red Cross Gainesville
2023 - Current
General Volunteer
Alachua Habitat for Humanity
2023 - Current
Global Health and Roundtable Committee Member
UF MedLife
2022 - 2023
Staff
UF Prism Magazine
2021 - 2022
Volunteer
Equal Access Clinic
2021 - 2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Pre-Med Track
University of Florida