Research Assistant Pursuing Clinical & Professional Opportunities
Resume:
Mehrnoosh Kohansal
**** **** **, ***#* TX 75428
**************@*****.**
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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