Alyssa Heath

Emergency Laboratory Technician

Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine · Mississippi State, Mississippi, United States

Present

Dvm Candidate, Class of 2026

Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine · Mississippi State, Mississippi, United States

Present

Vet Med Research Scholar

Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Conducted research on designing a common epitope vaccine neutralizing Staphylococcal superantigens & cytotoxins in bovine mastitis infection. Use of flow cytometry and challenge studies with C57BL/6 mice.

Clinical Pathology Laboratory Technician

Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine · Mississippi State, Mississippi, United States

Mississippi Inbre Research Scholar

Mississippi IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence · Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States

Conducting research on the msaABCR operon of S. aureus and its role in antibiotic resistance. Targeting msaB protein with nucleotides, sugars, salts, and amino acids. Use of protein extraction and purification, HTRF technology, and Western Blot.

Diagnostic Laboratory Student Technician

Mississippi State University, College of Veterinary Medicine · Mississippi State, Mississippi, United States

Assisting with sample collection/processing in the clinical pathology, histopathology, and sample receiving departments.

Undergraduate Student Researcher

Mississippi State University

Studying the presence of Mycobacterium ulcerans in Benin, West Africa through DNA extraction, ER/16sV4 PCR, and gel electrophoresis on skin swab samples taken from contact with M. ulcerans contaminated waters.

Animal Caretaker

SafARI T.A.I.L.S · Lumberton, Mississippi, United States

Taught guests about the origins and lifestyle of 50+ exotic/zoo animals. Maintained clean and organized boarding areas to promote animal wellbeing. Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.

Camp and Competition Staff

Universal Dance Association

Taught groups of up to 100, with particular focus on Hip Hop, Pom, Jazz, and Kick styles. Planned, prepared and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions. Choreographed several dance numbers for various middle and high school teams.

Veterinary Assistant

Panther Pet Hospital · Petal, Mississippi, United States

Assisted veterinarians with wound treatment, administration of vaccines and operations. Conducted preliminary patient workups including gathering patient history information, description of symptoms from owner, and documenting presenting condition. Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis and culture.