Negin Aminoleslami

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EDUCATION

• Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey Master in Computational and Medicinal Chemistry for Drug Discovery, GPA: 3.9 2016 - 2018 Graduate student and research assistant

Thesis title: Design and Synthesis of Novel Peptidomimetic Inhibitors of Estrogen Receptor α-Coactivator Interaction Major Courses: Advanced Organic and Heterocyclic Chemistry, Instrumental Methods of Analysis, Chemistry of Natural Products, Seminar, Professional Ethics in Research, Medicinal Chemistry, Computer Methods in Chemistry, Biochemistry II

• Alzahra University, Tehran 2012 - 2015

Bachelor of Applied Chemistry

EXPERIENCE

Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey Aug 2017 – Sep 2018 Research Assistant, Dr. Abhishek Sharma’s lab

• Experienced in the synthesis, purification and characterization of organic compounds.

• Identified lab resources needed and managed installation and maintenance of laboratory equipment.

• Overcame obstacles with a combination of personal experiences, expertise from others and adopting ideas from relevant publications.

• Attended weekly one-on-one meetings with project manager. Modava Pharmaceutical Company (Branch of Novartis), Hashtgerd June 2014 - Sep 2014 Quality Control Analyst Intern

• Maintained accurate and complete test records for transfer from laboratory to commercial and pilot scale.

• Responsible for laboratory equipment maintenance, calibration, housekeeping and other lab support functions.

• Proven track record in regulatory and industry standards, trends and advancements. Alzahra University, Tehran June 2013 - June 2014

Teaching Assistant

• Mentored freshmen students.

• Prepared solvents and chemicals needed in the laboratory. ACADEMIC RESEARCH & PROJECTS

Thesis: Design and Synthesis of Novel Peptidomimetic Inhibitors of Estrogen Receptor α-Coactivator Interaction Summer 2018

• Synthesized various sidechains on a pyrimidine core compound to obtain a novel Coavtivator Binding Inhibitor. Confirmed final product using MS and NMR. Biological experiments conducted by collaborators. Synthesis of Novel Organoboronates (Research paper awaiting publication) Spring 2018

• Designed and developed organic compounds with Carbon-Boron bonds resulting in novel properties. Design and Synthesis of Novel Compounds for Hormone-Dependent Breast Cancer Treatment Fall 2017

• Utilized various analytical methods to synthesize novel compounds. Performed extraction and purification. Confirmed by NMR. Design and Synthesis of Novel PROTAC Degrons Fall 2017

• Developed new class of compounds possessing degradation and antagonistic properties. SKILLS

• Experienced in the operation of analytical instruments, including Mass Spectroscopy, NMR, Flash chromatography, HPLC and TLC.

• Excellent understanding of Organic and Medicinal Chemistry for drug design and development.

• Proficient using scientific databases such as SciFinder, ChemDraw, Protein Data Bank.

• Detail-oriented, Well-organized.

• Strong knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. AWARDS

• Ranked in top 1% out of 400,000 in national university entrance exam. June 2012

• Accepted in Chemistry Olympiad of Iran Apr 2010

ACTIVITIES & ASSOCIATIONS

• Member of ACS (Amercican Chemical Society), Member of Iran national organization for development of exceptional talents

• Volunteer Tutoring: Helped underprivileged students in suburbs of Tehran in mathematics and science courses. Work Authorization: US Citizen

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