Shivarni Patel

ac1u2f@r.postjobfree.com *** Benjamin Ln Danville, CA 94506 (925) 858- 5892

OBJECTIVE

To utilize skills that I learned while completing my Master’s program, and expand my skill sets while contributing to the company’s vision and mission.

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

• Keen creative thinker who is able to learn quickly

• Patient and open-minded

• Strong and developed leadership skills

• Organized and focused on the task(s) at hand

• Persistent

• Problem solving skills

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Bioanalytical and Physical Chemistry Jan 2014 – May 2017 University of the Pacific, Stockton

Date of Master’s Defense: December 2017

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry Sept 2009- May 2013 University of the Pacific, Stockton

CERTIFICATIONS

Pharmacy Technician License

Pharmacy Technician Certification

RESEARCH PROJECTS

Peptide Specificity for PDZ Domain Jan 2016 – Present

• Develop a better understanding of the PDZ domain from various families and their binding specificities

• Build a general model for PDZ domain and its naturally found bound peptide using the knob-socket model

• Based on the knob- socket model and data, peptides were designed to have better binding propensities for each family of PDZ domains

Novel Protein Design Dec 2015 – Present

• Collect data about alpha- helical binding interactions at a tertiary and quaternary level and map them out using knob-socket model and modified lattice

• De novo design of globular protein having five helices all linked together- Binding interactions between helices come together to form a star shape

Recombinant Protein Expression Jan 2013 – Present

• Use and develop molecular biology skills to maintain an expression system as well as the biochemical skills to express and purify the protein product

• Preserve a bacterial expression system, grow and induce the protein product, column purification of the protein product, and assay of folded pattern using SDS-PAGE gels and circular dichroism PRESENTED WORK

Graduate Seminar Series June 2015, May 2016

• “Reverse- Engineering Tertiary Structure from Quaternary Structure”

• “Prediction of Protein Tertiary Structure using the Knob- Socket Model” 60th Annual Biophysical Society Meeting Feb/March 2016

• Amino Acid Code for the Rational Design & Investigation of Protein Packing Structure using the KS Model Pacific – CPU Pharmaceutical Research Symposium Jan 2016

• The Knob – Socket Model: An Amino Acid Code for Protein Packing 248th American Chemical Society National Meeting and Exposition Aug 2014

• Rational Design Using an Amino Acid Code for Protein Structure University of the Pacific Research Day April 2014

• Rational Design using an Amino Acid Code for Protein Structure 58th Annual Biophysical Society Meeting Feb 2014

• Rational Design using an Amino Acid Code for Protein Structure Pacific Undergraduate Research and Creativity Conference May 2013

• Purification of Novel Protein Design Mutants

WORK EXPERIENCE

Head Graduate Teaching Assistant, Biochemistry Laboratory Jan 2014 – May 2017

• Advise laboratory coordinator in yearly revision of curriculum

• Instruct undergraduate students in proper laboratory skills necessary for a biochemistry laboratory

• Spring semesters – 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

Head Graduate Teaching Assistant, General Chemistry Laboratory Aug 2014- July 2017

• Guide undergraduate students through the general chemistry laboratory curriculum

• Explain chemistry topics, prepare weekly quizzes, and ensure proper laboratory safety

• Summer and Fall semesters – 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 University of the Pacific Graduate Research Assistant Jan 2014 – Present

• Maintained an active learning environment for those that wished to work in a research- and teaching- based biochemistry laboratory

• Oversaw a total of 15 undergraduate students with their research objectives

• Participated in Project SEED- Guiding a total of six high school students through the learning process of university- level research

After- School Math Teacher, EDU Express Sept 2013 – Dec 2013

• Prepare lesson plans on various math topics

• Guide students through their homework from school

• Encourage students to improve upon their time management skills Pharmacy Cashier/ Tech-in-training, Rite Aid Oct 2013 – Dec 2013

• Assisted the pharmacist and other pharmacy technicians in filling and processing prescriptions

• Daily organization and distribution of pre-checked medication to patients

• Up-to-date training of the NexGen computer system LEADERSHIP ROLES/ EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Vice President Aug 2015 – Aug 2016

Graduate Student Association, Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences Program

• Helped bring together students of the graduate program with organized events

• Hosted the Pacific- CPU Pharmaceutical Research Symposium, presented the opening words for the event as well as introducing keynote speakers

• Provided a bridge between the two campuses involved in the student association, ensured that the Chemistry department was included and aware of all deadlines and events Volunteer, Pet Therapy Program July 2016 – Present St. Joseph’s Medical Center

• Registered handler through Alliance of Therapy Dogs

• Visit the patients, visitors, and hospital staff alongside my registered therapy dog President 2012-2013

Graduate Advisor 2014- 2017

Tribenzene Student Organization

• Encourage the education of chemistry amongst younger students in the community

• Provide guidance to other chemistry undergraduates in their graduate school selections

• Organized host engagement events to inspire and engage fellow as well as future students

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