Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences
Professional Presentations
Awards And Scholarships
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Research
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Kolaleh Hassan

Baltimore

Summary

With a robust background in clinical trial management and a proven track record of mentoring over 45 students per semester at Loyola University of Maryland, I excel in driving research innovations and enhancing educational outcomes. My expertise in biostatistics and dedication to clinical research ethics have significantly contributed to advancing biomedical knowledge and student success.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Teaching Professor & Course Coordinator

Loyola University of Maryland
01.2020 - Current
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology Lecture and Laboratory for Bio majors
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology Lecture and Laboratory for non-Bio majors
  • Organismal Biology Lecture and Laboratory
  • Cell and Molecular Biology Lecture and Laboratory
  • Foundations of Biology I Lecture and Laboratory
  • Foundations of Biology II Lecture and Laboratory
  • Pharmacology
  • Advisor and Mentor (Advised 25-45 students each semester)
  • Member of the program review and biology curriculum committee & Administrative experience

Adjunct Professor

Baltimore City Community College
01.2019 - Current
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology Lecture and Laboratory
  • Biochemistry
  • Microbiology
  • Special Topics in Biotechnology II
  • Techniques of Instrumentation for Biotechnology
  • General Biology Lecture and Laboratory
  • Lab and Sterilization management course
  • Program facilitator in CURE (C2) program for high school students, Advisor and Mentor
  • General chemistry, Organic chemistry, and Biochemistry learning center instructor

Adjunct Professor

Notre Dame of Maryland University
08.2018 - 12.2020
  • General Biology Lecture and Laboratory
  • Medicinal chemistry
  • Therapeutics
  • Biochemistry
  • Cell and Molecular Biology

Associate Scientist (Part-time)

Catalent Pharma Solutions
12.2018 - 01.2020
  • Clinical Trials- Phases I, II, III, IV experience
  • Development of biopharmaceutical products
  • Training in different Medical Devices and Pharmaceutical Sales
  • Medical writing
  • Scientific communication
  • Medical information
  • Solid understanding of FDA, OIG, HIPAA, and other US regulatory

Adjunct Professor

Stevenson University
08.2017 - 12.2018
  • Pharmacology
  • Pathophysiology
  • Human Physiology Lecture and Laboratory
  • Cell and Genetics Lecture and Laboratory

Retail Pharmacy (Independent Specialty Pharmacy)
10.2016 - 12.2018
  • Medication therapy management
  • Patient counseling
  • Prior authorization approvals from the insurance company
  • Medication reconciliation and interventions

Pharmacy Student Intern

Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital
04.2015 - 05.2016
  • Worked at the main pharmacy
  • Compounded IV medications
  • Filled patient medication orders

Student Assistant

Touro College of Pharmacy
09.2015 - 04.2016
  • Therapeutics, Medicinal chemistry, Pharmacology, and Pathophysiology tutor
  • Individual & group tutoring for P1 & P2 students

Student Assistant

Touro College of Pharmacy
01.2015 - 04.2015
  • Ambulatory Care & IV laboratory
  • Prepared the compounding lab for P2 students
  • Checked student’s lab work
  • Worked individually with students in patient counseling & OTC medications
  • Graded student assignments
  • Taught sterile/IV compounding techniques to P2 students

Student Assistant

Touro College of Pharmacy
01.2015 - 04.2015
  • Compounding lab
  • Prepared the compounding lab
  • Checked student’s lab assignments
  • Compounded, taught, and demonstrated compounding techniques to P1 students

Lab Manager

Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET)
09.2010 - 08.2012
  • Company Overview: University System of Maryland
  • Conducted research on hyperthermophiles and their temperature resistance in developing Typhoid Vaccine
  • Cell/tissue Culture
  • Flow cytometry of parasite Perkinsus marinus
  • Viability assay (at different temperatures & salt concentrations)
  • PCR of bacterial DNA, Plasmid preparations (mini prep)
  • ELISA
  • Performed molecular biology techniques such as gel extraction, cloning, restriction digest, and transformation
  • Analyzed the growth curve of Escherichia coli
  • Bradford protein assay
  • Protein purification
  • Prepared anaerobic media for different strains of Archaea (Pyrococcus furiosus)
  • Experimented on eastern oyster Crassostrea virginica population using different antibiotics
  • Cell culture of primary cell lines of oyster Crassostrea virginica
  • Assisted the primary investigator in developing research projects, performing experiments, analyzing results, and preparing publications
  • University System of Maryland

Lab Manager

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
12.2010 - 08.2010
  • Experimented on Myocardial cells and Thrombospondin (TSP-4) Protein
  • Clinical Trials in patients with Hypertension
  • Flow Cytometry
  • Performed Real-time (qPCR) & and regular polymerase chain reaction (PCR) of mice heart tissue DNA and DNA extraction
  • Performed Western Blotting and immunohistochemistry of mice cardiac tissues
  • Cell/tissue Culture
  • Electron Microscopy
  • Assisted the primary investigator in developing research projects, performing experiments, analyzing results, and preparing publications

Lab Manager

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
01.2005 - 11.2008
  • Conducted research on retardation genes in pediatric patients
  • Clinical Trials in patients with Down Syndrome
  • Analyzed research data
  • Performed Blast search
  • Genomic DNA extraction
  • Performed PCR (human DNA)
  • HPLC
  • Flow Cytometry
  • Performed big dye reaction and Sequencing
  • Probed DNA with P32 radioactive isotope (Northern Blot)
  • Assisted the primary investigator in developing research projects, performing experiments, analyzing results, and preparing publications

Research Assistant

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
06.2005 - 12.2005
  • Breast cancer research on actin protein
  • Clinical Trials in Patients with Breast Cancer
  • Cell/tissue culture of tumor cell lines of mice and cell counting
  • Flow Cytometry
  • Performed molecular biology techniques such as DNA cloning, Mini Prep, Maxi Prep, transfection, and transformation
  • RNA Isolation
  • Prepared agar gels, agar plates, and isolated bacterial colonies
  • Assisted the primary investigator in developing research projects, performing experiments, analyzing results, and preparing publications

Student Assistant

Notre Dame of Maryland University
09.2004 - 12.2004
  • Made solutions
  • Performed distillation and filtration
  • Measured pH, solids, and solutions
  • Assisted lab instructors in grading exams, and providing lab information to students

Student Assistant/Research Assistant

Notre Dame of Maryland University
09.2003 - 05.2004
  • Worked with thin-layer chromatography (TLC)
  • Cultured cells, stained cells, made microscope slides
  • Prepped for biology labs, reviewed slide stock & prepared the order for missing stock

Student Assistant

Notre Dame of Maryland University
05.2002 - 09.2002
  • Investigated spider’s offspring behaviors
  • Results published in a peer-reviewed journal
  • Assisted the primary investigator in developing research projects, performing experiments, analyzing results, and preparing publications

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy -

Touro College of Pharmacy
New York
06.2016

Master of Science - Biotechnology

Johns Hopkins University
12.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Biology; Minor: Physics

Notre Dame of Maryland University
12.2004

Skills

  • Training and mentoring
  • Clinical trial management
  • Study coordination
  • Clinical data review
  • Clinical operations
  • Study documentation
  • Drug safety monitoring
  • Pharmacovigilance procedures
  • Patient retention strategies
  • Source document verification
  • Site monitoring
  • Biostatistics
  • Clinical research ethics
  • Data management
  • Clinical study reports
  • Good clinical practice
  • Patient recruitment
  • Subject confidentiality
  • Investigational product handling

Certification

  • KOLT Certificate- BCCC E-Learning Course Kaleidoscope: Online Learning & Teaching, 06/2020, Present
  • APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery, New York, 06/2015, Present
  • CPR and AED, New York, 06/2016, Present
  • Certificate from Harlem United Community AIDS Center: Overdose Prevention Training, New York, 08/2014, Present

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences

  • Academic Pharmacy Elective, Touro College of Pharmacy, New York, 02/2016, 04/2016, Analysis of FDA-Approved Orphan Drug Status in Pediatric Mitochondrial Disorders (Capstone Research Project)
  • Academic Pharmacy I (Teaching experience), Touro College of Pharmacy, New York, 01/2016, 04/2016, Prepared the compounding lab, Checked student’s lab assignments, Compounded, taught, and demonstrated compounding techniques to P1 students, Prepared the compounding lab for P2 students, Checked student’s lab work, Worked individually with students in patient counseling & OTC medications, Graded student assignments, Taught sterile/IV compounding techniques to P2 students
  • Patient Adherence project, Kaiser Permanente, Kensington, Maryland, 09/2015, 10/2015, Completed Patient Adherence project (Monitored patient medications daily), Performed clinical audits, Compounded GI medications, oral rinses, creams, and ointments for patients with stomach ulcers, oropharyngeal cancer, and skin conditions, Completed Patient Allergy project (patient allergy monitored in Kaiser’s Epic System), Worked on comprehensive patient cases (e.g., COPD and renal failure), Completed stock compliance (Reviewed medication inventory paperwork), Presented a journal club
  • Clinical audits, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Manhattan, New York, 08/2015, 09/2015, Participate clinical audits by the lead regional pharmacist, Reviewed, comprehended, and analyzed the Medicare Part D program, Participated in conference calls held by regional pharmacists, Attended student clinical pearls/webinars
  • Internal Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital, Manhattan, New York, 06/2015, 08/2015, Attended rounds with a geriatric clinical pharmacist, Recommended alternative medications for patients and checked medication dosing, Presented topic discussion on different disease states (CAP, CHF, Atrial fibrillation), Presented a journal club on “Influence of systolic blood pressure on clinical outcomes in elderly heart failure patients treated with nebivolol”, Completed Medication Use Evaluation (MUE) of intravenous (IV) levothyroxine versus oral levothyroxine and observed clinical trials on patients with hypothyroidism, Presented drug information questions (LMWH and PDE-5)
  • Institutional/Pediatric rotation, Brooklyn Hospital Center, Brooklyn, New York, 05/2015, 06/2015, Attended rounds (PICU, NICU, General Pediatrics) with Pediatric pharmacist and PGY-1/PGY-2 residents, Checked medication dosing for PICU and NICU patients, Compounded TPN IV medications, Compounded neonatal syringes, Reported adverse drug reactions to the preceptor., Completed a project regarding medication shortages through the ASHP website for a P&T meeting, Worked on PICU patient cases and presented a case
  • Ambulatory care rotation, CitiCare Family Health Center, Manhattan, New York, 04/2015, 05/2015, Attended rounds with psychiatrist and cardiologist, Reviewed 50 patients’ charts and medications weekly before their appointment with the psychiatrist and cardiologist
  • B &T Marlboro Pharmacy, Brooklyn, New York, 11/2014, 12/2014, Performed doctor/clinical phone calls, Processed patient medication and insurance billing, Checked prescriptions for dose and strength accuracy
  • CVS Pharmacy, Manhattan, New York, 10/2014, 11/2014, Performed doctor/clinical phone calls, Processed medications and submitted insurance claims, Dispensed medication, Performed patient counseling
  • Mount Sinai St. Luke's Hospital, Manhattan, New York, 06/2014, 07/2014, Compounded IV medications, Delivered medications to nursing unit areas, Worked in the stock room, narcotic, and main pharmacy
  • Harlem United HIV Clinic and AIDS Center, Manhattan, New York, 07/2014, 08/2014, Counseled HIV/Hepatitis C/substance abuse patients, Conducted training for overdose prevention and naloxone prescriptions for opioid users
  • City Harvest - Public health and community service rotation, Manhattan, New York, 06/2013, 07/2013, Assisted low-income neighborhoods in a different part of the New York City area, Surveyed the quality of fruits and vegetables., Researched the quality of food in their low-income neighborhood supermarkets, Presented rotation experience to the preceptor, public health professor, and pharmacy students

Professional Presentations

  • 12/2015, Abstract proposal for ACCP virtual poster, Analysis of FDA-Approved Orphan Drug for Pediatric Mitochondrial Disorders
  • 05/2015, Current and Emerging Treatment for Pediatric Mitochondrial Disorders, Pharmacy directors from different hospitals in NYC, physicians, pharmacy professors, pharmacy residents, and pharmacy students, New York City Society of Health-System Pharmacists’s educational meeting

Awards And Scholarships

  • 2016, Social, Behavioral, and Administrative Sciences Department Award
  • 2016, Leadership Award/Academy of Managed Care Pharmacists Award
  • 2001, 2002, 2004, Dean’s list: GPA Award, Tri-Beta (Biological Honor Society) for maintaining a GPA >3.0 all semesters

Leadership Experiences

  • President of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP), Touro College of Pharmacy, 04/2014, 05/2016
  • Liaison and graduate representative of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP), Touro College of Pharmacy, 04/2014, 05/2016
  • P1 Students mentor through the mentorship program, Touro College of Pharmacy, 08/2014, 05/2016

Languages

Persian/Farsi, Fluent

Volunteer Experience

  • 04/2023 & 2024, Assisted in Open House for accepted science students, Loyola University of Maryland
  • 01/2020, 01/2024, Teaching Enhancement Workshop training and volunteer
  • 04/2019, Assisted in STEM Conference, Baltimore City Community College
  • 11/2015, Assisted in IV laboratory for Open House Day, Touro College of Pharmacy
  • 10/2015, Sponsored a speaker (Dr. Doris Bucher, Ph.D.) from New York Medical College for the flu awareness month, Touro College of Pharmacy through AMCP
  • 10/2015, Apple picking for a fundraising event (Big Apple Crunch), PPH (Pharmacists for Public Health)
  • 08/2015, Assisted Health First Expo event at Harlem, Touro College of Pharmacy (Blood pressure screening)
  • 05/2015, Participated in the AIDS Walk New York 10K fundraising walk, New York City Society of Health-System Pharmacists (NYCSHP)
  • 01/2015, Volunteered at the Pediatric Department of Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, Shadowed pediatric pharmacist in NICU., Attended rounds with PGY-2 pediatric pharmacy resident.
  • 11/2014, Participated in the Touro Health Fair, Brown Bag and Health Literacy
  • 10/2014

Presentations

  • Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-Cell Immunotherapy for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), 09/2015, Pharmacists from different CMS centers, Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services
  • Patient case presentation: Cellulitis, 08/2015, Preceptor, Touro College of Pharmacy professors, and pharmacy students, Touro College of Pharmacy
  • Patient case presentation: Asthma exacerbation in pediatric patients, 06/2015, preceptor, director of the pediatric department, and pharmacy students, Brooklyn Hospital Center
  • SOAP presentation HIV patient from Harlem United HIV Clinic and AIDS Center, 08/2014, Pharmacy professors and pharmacy students, Touro College of Pharmacy
  • Journal club presentation: n–3 Fatty Acids and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients with Dysglycemia, 07/2014, Preceptor, pharmacy residents, and pharmacy students, Mount Sinai St. Luke's Hospital
  • Vorapaxar Drug Monograph, 06/2014, Preceptor, Pharmacy professors, pharmacy students, Mount Sinai St. Luke's Hospital and Touro College of Pharmacy
  • Disease State Presentation: Canker Sore and its OTC (over-the-counter) medication treatment, 07/2013, Preceptor, pharmacy professors, and pharmacy students, CVS Pharmacy and Touro College of Pharmacy

Research

  • Independent Research Project, Touro College of Pharmacy, 11/2015, 05/2016, Martha Rumore, PharmD, JD, MS, LLM, FAPhA, Analysis of FDA-Approved Orphan Drug Status in Pediatric Mitochondrial Disorders
  • Independent Research, Touro College of Pharmacy, 02/2015, 05/2015, Martha Rumore, PharmD, JD, MS, LLM, FAPhA, Current and Emerging Treatment for Pediatric Mitochondrial Disorders

Timeline

Assistant Teaching Professor & Course Coordinator

Loyola University of Maryland
01.2020 - Current

Adjunct Professor

Baltimore City Community College
01.2019 - Current

Associate Scientist (Part-time)

Catalent Pharma Solutions
12.2018 - 01.2020

Adjunct Professor

Notre Dame of Maryland University
08.2018 - 12.2020

Adjunct Professor

Stevenson University
08.2017 - 12.2018

Retail Pharmacy (Independent Specialty Pharmacy)
10.2016 - 12.2018

Student Assistant

Touro College of Pharmacy
09.2015 - 04.2016

Pharmacy Student Intern

Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital
04.2015 - 05.2016

Student Assistant

Touro College of Pharmacy
01.2015 - 04.2015

Student Assistant

Touro College of Pharmacy
01.2015 - 04.2015

Lab Manager

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
12.2010 - 08.2010

Lab Manager

Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET)
09.2010 - 08.2012

Research Assistant

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
06.2005 - 12.2005

Lab Manager

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
01.2005 - 11.2008

Student Assistant

Notre Dame of Maryland University
09.2004 - 12.2004

Student Assistant/Research Assistant

Notre Dame of Maryland University
09.2003 - 05.2004

Student Assistant

Notre Dame of Maryland University
05.2002 - 09.2002

Doctor of Pharmacy -

Touro College of Pharmacy

Master of Science - Biotechnology

Johns Hopkins University

Bachelor of Arts - Biology; Minor: Physics

Notre Dame of Maryland University
Kolaleh Hassan