Brigita
Medelyte

About

MSc student in Bioinformatics for Health Sciences
Universitat Pompeu Fabra & Universitat de Barcelona

Guided by curiosity and interest in science, data, and how complex systems fit together. As an MSc student in Bioinformatics for Health Sciences, I'm exploring how computational thinking and biological questions come together in meaningful ways.

Experience

Steno Diabetes Center

Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus

Laboratory Technician
Jan 2024 - Sep 2025

- Contributed to the lab's translational research on immunometabolism and cardiometabolic disease.
- Supported both experimental and clinical components of ongoing projects, collaborating closely with team members to implement protocols, process human-derived samples, and ensure high-quality data generation.
- Maintained laboratory operations by organizing workflows, managing inventory and procurement, and preparing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and risk assessments.

Aarhus University

Aarhus University

Laboratory Technician
Feb 2023 - Sep 2025

- Developed and optimized fluorescent reporter assays in cell cultures; analyzed experimental outcomes using PCR-based methods, transfection workflows, and confocal microscopy data.
- Performed antibody validation using ELISA assays, including optimization, quantitative analysis, and result interpretation.
- Supported laboratory data integrity and safety compliance through structured organization, inventory management, and staff training.

University of Southern Denmark

University of Southern Denmark

Laboratory Technician
(Intern)
Jan 2021 - Jan 2022

- Supported PhD students and postdoctoral researchers in organic and inorganic synthesis projects, including structural and analytical characterization using NMR, ESI-MS, IR, UV–Vis spectroscopy, and X-ray crystallography.
- Delivered departmental NMR and ESI-MS analytical services, including sample preparation, data acquisition, and preliminary data quality checks.
- Maintained laboratory organization and operational readiness, ensuring proper handling of reagents, equipment, and shared facilities.

Technical skills

Programming languages

Python
R / RStudio
LaTeX
Bash

Developer Tools

Visual Studio Code
Git
Conda
Jupyter

Languages

Lithuanian
Native
English
C1
Danish
B2
Spanish
A2
Russian
A1