Riyan Campbell

Detail-oriented Lab Technician experienced in conducting scientific tests and analyses. Operated lab equipment, maintained safety protocols, and documented results to support research initiatives. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills enhance contributions to quality control and data accuracy.

Western blotting, ELISA, cell proliferation assays, tumor sphere formation, mammalian cell culture, Confocal microscopy, Chemotherapy sensitivity testing, co-culture systems, Electrophoresis, gene expression analysis, qPCR (working knowledge), Data analysis, and experimental planning.

• Black Student Union - Public Relations Chair
• Harambee House - Public Relations Chair
• Black Pre-Med Society - Member
• Caribbean Student Association (SOCA) - Member
• WBRU Radio Station - Member
• OJA Dance Team - Member

Exploring the Structural Phenotypes of Microtentacles
Ingenuity Project

• Studied the effects of chemotherapeutic drugs on metastatic breast cancer cell lines.
• Progressed from research assistant to independent data generation and project development.

Characterizing the Differential Role of M1 Macrophages in Primary and Metastatic PDAC
Mentors: Dr. Christina Ferrer & Garis Grant

• Assessed macrophage polarization and tumor-associated gene expression following co-culture.
• Utilized cell isolation and gene expression analysis to evaluate macrophage–cancer cell interactions.

The Impact of Distinct KRAS Variants on Chemosensitivity in Pancreatic Cancer
Mentors: Dr. Aaron Ciner& Dr. Rena Lapidus

• Investigated how specific KRAS mutations influence response to standard-of-care chemotherapies in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC).
• Assessed differential chemosensitivity using in vitro treatment models and proliferation-based readouts.
• Contributed to data analysis and interpretation relevant to mutation-specific therapeutic response.

• Cancer biology
• Metastatic Breast Cancer
• Immunology
• Macrophage polarization
• Cell signaling
• Translational research

• Ferrer Lab - University of Maryland School of Medicine, Research Technician, Present, Dr. Christina Ferrer, Perform Western blotting and ELISA assays to evaluate protein expression and signaling pathways., Culture and maintain cancer cell lines and generate tumor spheres to assess cell phenotype and stem-like properties., Conduct cell proliferation assays to evaluate treatment responses., Utilize confocal microscopy for imaging and analysis of cellular phenotypes., Contribute to experimental design, data interpretation, and laboratory documentation.
• Ingenuity Research Practicum - University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center, Research Intern, 09/01/18, 08/31/21, Developed independent research projects under professional scientific mentorship., Investigated chemotherapeutic effects on metastatic breast cancer cell lines., Gained experience in experimental design, data analysis, and scientific communication.
• Nathan Schnapper Internship Program (NSIP), Undergraduate Cancer Research Intern, Summer Program, Participated in an intensive translational cancer research internship., Integrated laboratory research with clinical and educational experiences focused on cancer biology.