Denitsa Hristova

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Wayne, PA 19087

215-***-****

abhzce@r.postjobfree.com

Education

Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA

Bachelor/Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering,

Anticipated Graduation - March, 2011

Concentration: Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials, Minor:

Chemistry

Cumulative GPA: 3.92

Academic Research Experience

Biochemistry Department, Drexel University College of Medicine,

Philadelphia, PA

Master Thesis: Enhancement of HIV-1 Entry Inhibition by

Multivalent PLGA Nanoparticles

. Prepared protocols and conducted synthesis of polymeric

nanoparticles by different methods

. Performed bioconjugate techniques for modification and

conjugation of peptides

. Conducted viral assays with mammalian cell cultures

. Gained experience with ELISA, Western Blotting

. Collaborated with teams on writing grant proposals

Work Experience

Eugenio Medea Scientific Institute, Bosisio Parini, Italy

Research Assistant, October 2008 - March 2009

. Designed and conducted NIRS research studies on pathological

patients

. Participated in the collection and processing of data from

studies

. Wrote and reviewed research studies on fNIRS and Gate Analysis

. Worked extensively with Matlab

Noramco, Inc., Johnson & Johnson Affiliate, Wilmington, DE

Laboratory Technician, October 2007 - March 2008

. Participated in planning, execution and reporting of

production support and research projects

. Involved in synthetic organic chemistry work and analytical

chemistry work

. Took part in routine production support as well as analytical

method development and validation

. Became familiar with the general pharmaceutical manufacturing,

organizational techniques and job safety analysis

Alcoa Flexible Packaging, Downingtown, PA

Assistant to the Environmental Health and Safety Manager,

September 2006 - March 2007

. Assisted with daily tasks, computer support and data entry

. Conducted meetings and environmental samplings

. Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies

. Interacted with employees

Honors and Activities

. Certificate in Engineering Management, Drexel University, 2010

. Math Mentor/Tutor, January 2010 - June 2010

. Member, Pennoni Honors College, Drexel University, 2006 -

Present

. Dean's List, 2005 - Present

. Drexel University's Dean's Scholarship, 2005 - Present

Relevant Coursework

Cell Biology

Molecular Biology

Human Physiology I, II

Calculus I, II, III

Multivariate Calculus

Linear Algebra

Differential Equations

Probability and Statistics

Organic Chemistry I, II

Quantitative Chemical Analysis

Inorganic Chemistry

Physical Chemistry

Polymer Chemistry I,II

Physics I, II, III

Electric Circuits

Materials

Statics

Mechanics of Materials

Thermodynamics

Evaluation and Presentation of Exp. Data

Engineering Principles of Living Systems I,II

Transport Phenomena in Living Systems

Biomaterials I, II

Tissue Engineering I, II

Biocomputational Languages

Computational Bioengineering

Biosimulation I,II

Engineering Management

Economics for Engineering Management

Financial Management

Communications

Skills

. Computer: Windows, Mac, Microsoft Office Suite, Matlab, Maple,

Labview, AutoCAD

. Languages: English, Bulgarian, intermediate French

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