Lalla Fall has extensive experience in biochemistry research and laboratory skills. She is currently pursuing an MS in Chemistry at CSU East Bay, with a thesis focusing on the purification and characterization of polyphenol oxidase from hybrid poplar. Her research has involved isolating PPO isoforms with a molecular weight of 50 kDa and determining their optimal pH and inhibition properties. Previously, she gained experience in RNA transcription and purification while working with Dr. Chul. She is proficient in various instrumentation and software relevant to chemistry research.

1. LALLA A. FALL
Hayward, CA 94545 │ (510) 383-6451 │ lfall@horizon.csueastbay.edu
EDUCATION
MS, Chemistry, Option: Biochemistry Research, CSU East Bay, Hayward, CA Expected – 12/2016
BS, Biochemistry, CSU East Bay, Hayward, CA 2013
AS, Biology, Peralta College, Oakland, CA 2010
LABORATORYSKILLS
● DNA/RNA extraction, purification, and fragmentation
● Enumeration: Spread plate technique
● Gel and Buffer preparation
● SDS-PAGE protein electrophoresis
● Gel filtration Chromatography
● Enzyme-linked immune-absorbent assay
● HPLC and Western Blot
● Chemical synthesis, product quality analysis using Mass-Spec, NMR and IR
TECHNICAL & LANGUAGE SKILLS
Science Software: Wincoot, Spartan
MS Word, Excel, & PowerPoint
Bilingual: English & French (advanced); US Citizen
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Graduate Research, Dept. of Chemistry, CSU East Bay, Hayward, CA 09/2015 – Present
Dr. Monika Sommerhalter
Thesis Objective: Purification and characterization of polyphenol oxidase from hybrid poplar.
Project Details: Characterization and purification of the enzyme polyphenol oxidase from hybrid
poplar. The substrate preference, pH dependence and inhibition susceptibility of the PPO isoforms
were also assessed.
Instrumentation Used: SDS-PAGE protein electrophoresis, FPLC, centrifuge, and the Synergy H1
multi-mode reader.
Results: Isolation of the PPO isoforms in hybrid poplar with an apparent molecular weight of 50 kDa
with a maximum pH optimum with the substrate catechol determined to be pH 5.4 and 6.2. The
Michaelis-Menten constant Km for catechol was determined to be lower than 2 mM. The inhibitor
constant Ki for kojic acid applied in a range of 0.2 to 1 mM was less than 1 mM.
Graduate Research, Dept. of Chemistry, CSU East Bay, Hayward, CA 09/2013 – Present
Dr. Chul
Project Objective: To gain proficiency in performing RNA in vitro-transcription and to better
understand RNA-protein interactions.
Project Details: Performed in vitro transcription of RNA and purification of RNA-protein complex using
HPLC.
Instrumentation Used: UV-Vis, centrifuge, HPLC, speed-vacuum, elutrap and microdialysis.
Results: Synthesis and purification of RNA Bbox.
Undergrad Research, Dept. of Chemistry, CSU East Bay, Hayward, CA 03/2012 – 06/2012
Dr. Monika Sommerhalter
Project Objective: Separation and purification of acetyl Cholinesterase and catalase
Project Details: Separated and purified proteins by ultra-centrifugation in a sucrose gradient.
Instrumentation Used: Ultracentrifuge and UV-Vis.
Results: Successful separation of the enzymes.

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WORK EXPERIENCE
Receptionist & Assistant Manager, Akwaba, Oakland, CA 03/2003 – 05/2008
STUDENT ACTIVITIES & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Member, Alchemist, CSU East Bay, Hayward, CA 2010 – 2012
Member, African Student Club, Laney College, Oakland, CA 2006 – 2008
Academic Scholarship, International Students Club, CSU East Bay, Hayward, CA 2006
Volunteer Counselor, New Int’l African Students, Laney College, Oakland, CA 2003 – 2005
Volunteer Counselor, AIDS Prevention, Petit-Centre, Mauritania, Africa 1999 – 2002
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member, American Chemist Society