Mehrnoosh Kohansal

Iran/ ** July ****

**** **** **, ***#* TX 75428

937-***-****

acvdka@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Dedicated and proficient candidate with more than two years of experience in clinical research

with a solid academic background in biology/ science, including research skills in organic chemistry and Eukaryotic cell laboratory, bilingual with fluency in Persian and English. Strong passion to contribute to my society with the skills I have acquired in all of my various work, cultural, and educational experiences.

Education

Bachelor in Biology; Pre-Medical Concentration,

Texas A&M University Commerce, Commerce, TX. 2013- May 2016 GPA: 3.46

Urbana University - Urbana, Ohio 2012-2013

Major in Science studies,

Shayestegan High School Graduate-Ahvaz, Iran 2008-2010

Research:

Undergraduate Research, January 2013- June 2014; July 2014-May 2015; June 2015- August 2015

At Chemistry Department, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Commerce, TX

Constructed synthetic organic chemistry techniques including TLC, column chromatography

Analyzed data and 1H-NMR and 13C-NMR spectra on a Varian 400MHz NMR.

At Biology Department, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Commerce, TX

The effects of PMA and wortmannin on cell migration and movement

The effects of PMA on cell morphology

At MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Experimental Radiation Oncology, Houston, TX

The expression of Low molecular weight forms of cyclin E(LMWE) can readily identify the patients who are unresponsive to Aromatase inhibitor (AI) treatment.

The affect of Dinaciclib to reverse the LMWE mediate resistance to the AI therapy.

Conferences

70th American Chemical Society Southwest Regional Meeting – November 2014, Dallas, TX. Poster presented. Meso-substituted, Metallated Porphyrin-Based Receptors: The Synthesis and Recognition Properties of Porphyrin Receptors with Chiral Guests

Annual Texas A&M University-Commerce Research Symposium – April 2014, Commerce, TX. Poster presented. Cell Viability of MCF-7 cell line against Tamoxifen

The CPRIT-CURE summer program poster presentation- August 2015, Houston, TX. Poster Presented. Designing a Combination Therapy to Reverse Resistance to Aromatase Inhibitor in Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Patients

Experience/ Organizations

Treasurer of American Chemical Society Chapter – August 2013– present

Member of Fusion Dance Crew February 2015- present

Member Educator/Continuing Educator of Tri-Beta August 2014- present

Member of Student Government Association at Urbana University-Ohio– August 2012 – May 2013

Awards and Honors

Mayo Scholarship recipient- Fall 2015-Spring 2016

Dr. Elsie Bodemann Memorial Scholarship recipient -Fall 2015

Arthur Pullen Scholarship recipient- Fall 2015- Spring 2016

Outstanding Member of Fusion Dance Crew- April 2015

Undergraduate Research Grant Competition recipient - Fall 2014

Appeared in Dean's List for Academic Standing - Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Fall 2015.

Appeared in President's List for Academic Standing - Fall 2013

Internship

Md Anderson Cancer center June, 2015- August, 2015

Community Service/Work

Relay for Life 2014- 2015

Food Can Drive 2013-2014

Urbana Nursing Home- Urbana, Ohio

Shahid Rajae Clinic- Ahvaz, Iran- January 2012- July 2012

Additional Skills

Fluent in English and Persian, highly skilled Tutor, skilled and trained researcher, great in Problem

solving, easily adaptable to different situation, good collaboration, believe in strong work ethic, expertise in time management, and critical thinking.

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