Biomedical Engineer
Resume:
Hannah Fatemi
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/hengameh-fatemi
Summary
- Experienced in biomedical field/biological techniques / process improvement/statistical analysis.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Self motivated to learn new skills and concepts.
- Ability to prioritize and complete projects according to budget and deadlines.
Education
- UT Southwestern Medical Center/ University of Texas at Arlington joint program, Texas 2016 M.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering GPA 3.92
- University of Tehran, Iran 2011
B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering
Work Experience
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 2014- 2016 Research Assistant, Proteomics Core
- Validated the efficacy of drugs in neurodegenerative disease by cell culture assays and SDS PAGE.
- Developed biochemical assays to distinguish the level of aggregated proteins in plasma samples.
- Performed data and statistical analysis related to the projects and provided protocols and reports.
- Trained summer intern to perform and understand biological techniques.
- Reduced the cost of the project by effective communication between labs. University of Texas at
Arlington Research Institute (UTARI)/ UT Arlington, Fort Worth, TX 2013- 2014 Research Assistant, Medical Device
- Designed and developed prototype of a device for minimal damage during surgical implantation of the electrode into the peripheral nerve by application of 3D printing, CAD design and polymer molding.
- Successfully prepared and evaluated the prototype of the flexible multichannel electrode as an alternative for hypertension drugs by application of laser cutting, photolithography and micro- fabrication/ electromechanical fabrication techniques.
- Tested and validated the design by various techniques such as in vivo testing and electrophysiology applications such as Electroneurogram(ENG) and Electromyogram (EMG).
- Participated in animal training to perform specific tasks to study the signals obtained by locomotion. University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran 2010- 2012
Research Assistant, Medical Device
- Successfully developed electrochemical biosensor as a medical device for in-vitro glucose detection.
- Surface modification of the electrode with biocompatible nanoparticles produced by novel and cost efficient biomaterials such as apple.
- Experienced in testing of device by characterization methods such as SEM.
- Tested the performance of device by cyclic voltammetery(CV) and UV-Vis spectroscopy. Technical
Skills
Lab skill:
- Biological Evaluation Techniques: Liquid Chromatography, Dialysis, Cell Culture Assays, Bacterial Culture, Western Blotting, SDS-PAGE, ELISA, Protein Synthesis and Purification, Immunohistochemistry, Protein Determination assays, Animal study, Tissue Isolation.
- Material processing: Polymer processing techniques such as solvent casting, photo polymerization, cross linking, emulsion, polymer characterization such as dynamic light scattering (DLS), UV-Vis and fluorescent spectroscopy.
- Medical device fabrication and evaluation: Electromechanical /wafer fabrication techniques, Laser Cutting and Engraving system, Ellipsometry, Photolithography, Silicon/ polymer molding.
Computer skills
Software: R (statistical analysis), SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MATLAB, Eagle PCB design, Image J, MS office.
Related Courses
- Quality Related: Introduction to GMP, Statistics, Process Improvement (Including Six Sigma and Lean methodology), Industrial drawing.
- Science and biology Related: Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, General Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Mass Spectrometry and Spectroscopy, Immunology, Human Physiology, Cell physiology.
- Engineering Related: Polymer in Biomedical Engineering, Biomaterial-Living System interaction, Nano- biomaterials, Drug Delivery Lab, Silicon Fabrication Techniques, Industrial Drawing, Statics and Strength of Materials, Neural Engineering, Lab Principle (Analysis of biological signals). Honor and
Awards
Bioengineering Department Scholarship award, UT Arlington (Fall and Spring 2014) Publications
- Seyedehhengameh Fatemi, A.A Khodadadi, A. Anaraki Firooz, Y. Mortazavi. “Apple- biomorphic synthesis of porous ZnO nanostructures for glucose direct electrochemical biosensor”. Current Applied Physics 12 (2012) 1033e1038.
- Seyedehhengameh Fatemi, A. Kanneganti, C. Nothnagle, M. Wijesundara, M. Romero- Ortega, Young- tae Kim, “Tightener: Guide and secure small diameter nerves for bioelectronics medicine applications”, NIC, 2014.
- Kanneganti, Seyedehhengameh Fatemi, C. Nothnagle, M. Wijesundara, M. Mizuno, S. Smith, Y. Kim, M. Romero-ortega, “Electrical Stimulation of Single Somatic Nerve Fascicles are Sufficient to Reduce Hypertension”, BMES, 2014.
- Y. Kim1, A. Kanneganti1, Seyedehhengameh Fatemi, C. Nothnagle, M. Wijesundara, M. Romero-Ortega A Novel Microchannel Electrode Array: Towards Bioelectronic Medical Interfacing of Small Peripheral Nerves”, EMBC, 2014.
Projects
Anti-inflammatory/Antioxidant Properties of PEG-HCC 3’6,dithiothalidomide /P-Selectin as an Approach for Treatment of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (January 2016- May 2016)
- Addressed the limitation of current treatment methods of Traumatic brain injury by providing the drug model consisting of Polyethylene glycol- Hydrophilic Carbon Cluster.
- Demonstrated the potential of the proposed drug model for targeting blood brain barrier by using P- Selectin as an antibody on the polymer coating.
Surface Modification of Medical device for Mitigating Osteolysis After Total Hip Replacement Surgery
(January 2014- May 2014)
- Improved the defects in existing orthopedics devices for total hip replacement by Surface modification and coating with poly (methacrylate) and antibody coating to decrease the inflammatory response following the surgery.
Study of Optimum Conditions to Synthesize PLGA for Loading of Hydrophobic Drug Model (January 2014- May 2014)
- Synthesized PLGA nanoparticles with the double emulsion method.
- Evaluated the synthesized materials based on particle size measurements and drug loading and release.
Volunteer Experiences
Clements University Hospital- Emergency Room Volunteer October 2016- Present Freedom Hospice- Companion Visit Volunteer March 2016-Present
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