Professional Experience Manager
Resume:
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Education
ST. XAVIER UNIVERSITY – Chicago, IL – B.S., Biological Sciences, 1995
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO– Chicago, IL – Ph.D., Biological Sciences, Neuroscience 2009
Skills Summary
Histology
Immunohistochemistry
Golgi Impregnation
Graphic Reconstruction of Neuronal Cell Types
Transcardial Perfusions
Anesthetics and Postoperative Procedures
Scientific Editing
Parrafin Embedded and Frozen Tissue Slicing
Light and Fluorescent Microscopy
Tissue Fixation
Neuroanatomical Tract Tracing
Rodent Neurosurgery (Both Survival and Terminal)
Animal Care Protocols
Teaching Graduate and Undergraduate Courses
Public Presentations
Arabic – English Translation
Professional Experience
Research Experience
Histology
Expert in several histological techniques and tissue processing, including, but not limited to, cell body stains, Gold Chloride fiber stains, Bodian staining, AChE histochemistry, ChAT histochemistry, NADPH-d histochemistry, and several Golgi impregnation techniques.
Highly proficient in frozen (including rapid freezing) and paraffin embedded tissue mounting and slicing techniques using microtome and cryostat.
Highly proficient in chemical fixation and preservation of neural tissue.
Expert in anatomical and morphological analysis of neural tissue using light and fluorescent microscopy.
Highly skilled in detailed graphic reconstruction of neuronal cells and morphology using digital imaging and camera lucida.
Neuronal Tract Tracing
Highly experienced in central injections of both retrograde and anterograde neuronal tracers, using stereotaxic coordinates.
Highly experienced in peripheral injections of anterograde neuronal tracers.
Highly experienced in intraocular injections of anterograde neuronal tracers.
Knowledge of neuronal tract tracers include, but are not limited to, HRP, WGA-HRP, Flourogold, Texas Red, Biocytin, Evans Blue, and DiI.
Neurosurgery
Successfully completed ACC training in GC470, “Essentials for Animal Care and Research”.
Proficient in the regulations, humane principles, and ethical considerations involving the appropriate use of animals for research and teaching purposes.
Highly experienced in stereotaxic neurosurgery.
Proficient in anesthetics, postoperative procedures, and euthanasia.
Proficient in aseptic techniques.
Behavioral Studies
Designed and constructed radial arm maze paradigm to test spatial organization and spatial navigation of rodent subjects.
Designed behavioral experiments to investigate physiological and anatomical substrates of sensory motor integration in adult, juvenile and neonatal subjects. Paradigms consisted of presenting various stimuli to the skin, facial vibrissae, and body vibrissae in different patterns and time sequences to physiologically and behaviorally characterize responses, in order to understand how animals integrate sensory information in the guidance of behavior.
Electrophysiology
Working knowledge of intracellular and extracellular recording techniques in vertebrate and invertebrate systems.
Working knowledge of oocyte expression systems recording techniques.
Human subjects
Experienced in obtaining physiological and behavioral measurements from human subjects.
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Professional Experience, Continued
Teaching Experience
Bios 100: Biology of Cells and Organisms
Processes of cellular and organismic function: cell structure, respiration, photosynthesis, molecular genetics and development, structure, and physiology of plants and animals. Animals used in the laboratory.
Bios 101: Biology of Populations and Communities
Species concept, natural selection, phylogeny, models of population growth, transmission genetics, allele frequency, adaptation, interactions among organisms in a community, biomes & climate, ecosystem processes and human impacts on the environment.
Bios 240: Homeostasis
Principles by which eukaryotes maintain internal functional environment, physiology and biophysical challenges of plants and animals, and how organisms adjust and respond to changes in their internal and external environments.
Bios 270: Invertabrate Zoology
Identification, classification, sytematics, life history, comparative structure/anatomy, development, ecology and evolution of non-vertebrate animals.
Bios 286: Biology of the Brain
Survey of basic neurobiology, brain structure, chemistry, development and control of behavior (sensation, movement, emotions, memory, cognition, sex).
Bios 350: General Microbiology
Ultrastructure, genetics, molecular biology, physiology and metabolism of microorganisms; role of microorganisms in food, water, agriculture, biotechnology, infectious diseases, and immunobiology.
Bios 442: Animal Physiology I: Nerve an Muscle Physiology
Structure and function of voltage-dependent and neurotransmitter-gated ion channels with a focus on the role of ion channels in synaptic transmission, synaptic modification, and neuromodulation. Membrane potential and passive properties of nerve/muscle. Synapses: neuromuscular junctions and central integration. General principles of somatosensory, auditory, and visual systems.
Bios 443: Animal Physiology II: Animal Physiological Systems
Basic function of renal, respiratory and digestive systems. Integrative role of endocrine systems. Animals and human subjects used in instruction.
Bios/Psch 484: Neuroscience I
Neuroscience as an integrative discipline. Neuroanatomy of vertebrates, neural development, cellular neurobiology, action potential mechanisms, synaptic transmission and neuropharmacology.
Bios/Psch/Phil 485: Neuroscience II
Intergrative neuroscience, continuation of Neuroscience I. Sensory and motor systems; learning, memory, and language. Pathology of nervous systems. Philosophical perspectives, and modeling.
Bios 486: Animal Behavior and Neuroethology
Neural and behavioral mechanisms of environmental information processing and interaction throughout the animal kingdom; emphasis on invertebrate and lower vertebrates. Animals used in instruction.
Bios 241: Anatomy and Physiology II
Pre-professional course examines the cellular and molecular levels of human body organization. Emphasis is placed on understanding the homeostatic control mechanisms and systemic interactions required to maintain health. Meets the anatomy and physiology requirements of university-professional allied health programs.
Bios 180: Anatomy and Physiology I
The first course of a two-course sequence, this course presents an integrated approach to structure and function of the human body. Thirty contact hours are allocated to working with human specimens and the remainder of laboratory time is allocated to the cat as a specimen. Models, prepared slides, and physiological experiments, including instrumentation, are also part of the laboratory experience. Emphasizes normal microanatomy and physiological principles of human cells, tissues, skeletal elements, and the musculature, circulatory and respiratory systems.
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Professional Experience, Continued
Bios 181: Anatomy and Physiology II
The second course of a two-course sequence. This course covers the structure and function of humans as related to the digestive, excretory, nervous, and endocrine systems; special senses; homeostatic mechanisms; human embryology and reproduction; electrolyte balance; and stress physiology. Thirty contact hours are allocated to working with human specimens and the remainder of laboratory time is allocated to the cat as a specimen. Models, prepared slides, and physiological experiments, including instrumentation, are also part of the laboratory learning experience.
Bios 107: Anatomy and Physiology I
Structure and function of the human body, and of underlying biological principles. Designed for students in nursing, physical education, and health sciences. Includes laboratory with human cadaver.
Bios 108: Anatomy and Physiology II
Continuation of Bios 107. Includes laboratory with human cadaver.
Laboratory Manager
Administration
In charge of ordering and maintenance of supplies, chemicals, animals, and equipment for laboratory use.
Ensured that all safety guidelines were met by the laboratory, and met with safety inspectors annually.
Trained undergraduate and graduate students in behavioral, anatomical, physiological, and histological techniques in Neuroscience. Also trained students to use light and fluorescent microscopy, and digital imaging.
Supervised and managed independent research projects dealing with several areas of Neuroscience.
Edited scientific manuscripts.
Coordinated collaborations between laboratories, in order to combine technical specialties and adequately distribute division of labor.
Animal Protocol
Expert proficiency in the understanding, writing, and maintaining of animal protocols for laboratory research.
Met with animal care specialists and inspectors on a regular basis.
Highly knowledgeable in, and supervised the overall care and proper maintenance of Naked Mole-rats, Heterocephalus glaber, a highly eursocial, subterranean, and blind rodent from sub-Saharan Africa.
Public Relations
Presented laboratory findings and developments to peers and investigators within the scientific community.
Orchestrated educational symposiums focusing on recent developments in various areas of Neuroscience for tenured professors, senior and junior graduate students, undergraduates, and individuals from the community.
Senior contact person for any and all laboratory issues, concerns, and problems.
Employment History
DENTAL ASSISTANT AND RECEPTIONIST – 1991–1997 – Dr. Said Albareedi, Specialist in Orthodontic Dentistry
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SALES – 1992–1996 – Sales, management, and public relations - Sam’s Smoke Shop
T.V. ARABIC HOUR – 1995–1998 - Chicago, IL – Co Host, interviewer, and research specialist for weekly television show.
LABORATORY MANAGER – 2004–2009 – Dr. Christopher Comer, University of Illinois at Chicago.
ARABIC-ENGLISH INTERPRETOR – 2000-present – Shriner’s Children’s Hospital
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY – 2009-present – Triton Community College
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY – 2009-2015 – Moraine Valley Community College
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY – 2015-present – Elmhurst College
Publications
Park, T.J., Catania, K.C., Samaan, D.Y., and Comer, C.M. Adaptive Neural Organization of Naked Mole-Rat Somatosensation (and Those Similarly Challenged). In: Subterranean Rodents: News From the Underground, eds. Begall, S., Burda, H., and Schleich, C.E. New York, Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, 2007.
Hetling, J.R., Baig-Silva, M.S., Comer, C.M., Pardue, M.T., Samaan, D.Y., Qtaishat, N.M., Pepperberg, D.R., and Park, T.J. (2005) Features of visual function in the naked mole-rat Heterocephalus glaber. J. Comp. Physioll A Neuroethol. Sens. Neural. Behav. Physiol. 191(4): 317-330.
Samaan, D.Y., Comer, C.M., Kelso, S. and Park, T.J. (2000) Spatially organized behavior in a radial arm maze is influenced by the whisker/body vibrissa system in naked mole-rats. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts. Vol. 26: p. 431.
Samaan, D.Y., Park, T.J., Wirtshafter, R.D., and Comer, C.M. (2005) The structure of a "non-visual" mammalian tectum. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts.
Professional Memberships
SOCIETY FOR NEUROSCIENCE
EGYPTIAN AMERICAN SOCIETY
Languages
ENGLISH
ARABIC
FRENCH
Recognitions
PROFESSOR OF THE YEAR, 2011 Nomination – Moraine Valley Community College.
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Referances
Dr. Christopher M. Comer
Full Professor
Department of Biological Sciences
Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Montana
Former Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago
E-mail: *****.*****@***.***.***
Dr. David R. Wirtshafter
Full Professor
Department of Psychology
University of Illinois at Chicago
E-mail: *****@***.***
Dr. John R. Hetling
Associate Professor
Department of Bioengineering
Adjunct, Department of Opthalmology and Visual Sciences
Neural Engineering Research Group
University of Illinois at Chicago
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