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
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)