anjani attili
Bioscience Internship: Kampmann Lab, UCSF
Internship Mentor: Emmy Li
Poster: Understanding the effect of APOE4 expressing astrocytes on neurons using CRISPRi-based functional genomics in Alzheimer’s Disease
I earned my master's degree in management and biotechnology from SJSU. Afterwards I worked for a few biotech organizations. Due to family obligations, I was unable to continue working in biotech and switched to the software industry, where I spent almost 5 years working for Cisco. However, I took a few classes at CCSF because I had always wanted to return to my beloved profession of Biotechnology. With their assistance, I was able to complete my internship at Kampmann's lab at UCSF. Emmy Li, my mentor, and I were working together to comprehend the molecular process underlying the APOE4 risk factor that is connected to Alzheimer's disease using the CRISPR based genetic tools. My long-term objective is to work for a biotech/pharmaceutical research institute or biotech company and contribute to the development of innovative therapies that will enhance patient care.
Anjani presenting her internship work at the CCSF Biosymposium
Emmy discussing cells with Anjani in the tissue culture room
Anjani and Emmy working together in the tissue culture room