PhD chemistry and biochemistry

Amaal Biochemist Altalhi

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EDUCATION

George Mason University Fairfax, VA / July 2024

PhD Chemistry & Biochemistry - GPA 3.95

Thesis: Comprehensive Approaches to the Capture, Iden5fica5on, and Quan5ta5ve Analysis of An5microbial Pep5des and Other Pep5des of Interest from Biological Sources Florida InsDtute of Technology Melbourne, FL / December 2017 Master of Science in Biochemistry - GPA 3.85

Fairleigh Dickinson University Madison, NJ

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

SKILLS

Ø Technical Skills: DLS (Dynamic Light Sca/ering); AFM (Atomic Force Microscopy); Fluorescence Microscopy; Compound Microscopy; Micro-Vu Microscope; UV-Vis Spectroscopy; GC, LC MS/MS, and HPLC Chromatography; FTIR

(Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy); SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy); Nuclear MagneLc Resonance

(NMR); Lyophilizer; PeaksXPro and 11; Diamond blast; NCBI Blast+; Spectronaut; AnalyLcal/Polymer InstrumentaLon Ø Molecular Biology and Biochemistry: DNA/Protein Analysis; Protein PurificaLon and Expression; Hematology; Gel Electrophoresis; DNA Cloning; qRT-PCR (QuanLtaLve Reverse TranscripLon Polymerase Chain ReacLon); Western BloZng Analysis; Flow Cytometry; Tissue/Cell Culture; DisLllaLon; Seed Expansion and HarvesLng; PreparaLon of Media, Buffers, and Samples

Ø Laboratory Equipment: YSI 2900 Biochemistry Analyzer; CH PotenLostat; Viscosity Meter; Enzyme Assay; Crit Spin Ø Regulatory Compliance and Safety: GMPs (Good Manufacturing PracLces) and GLPs (Good Laboratory PracLces); Laboratory Safety SDS/MSDS (Safety Data Sheets/Material Safety Data Sheets); DSC (DifferenLal Scanning Calorimetry) Ø AddiAonal Skills: Technical WriLng; ConsulLng; Research and Development; MATLAB; MS Office; Photoshop EXPERIENCE

Graduate Lecturer and Researcher George Mason University Fairfax, VA August 2019 – Present

§ Authored a Biochemistry lab textbook focused on DNA mutaCons, enhancing student learning outcomes.

§ Instructed General Chemistry, AnalyCcal Chemistry, and Biochemistry undergraduate labs.

§ Conducted groundbreaking research on alligator serum for the treatment of Venezuelan equine encephaliCs disease, leading to publish a paper.

§ Conducted research on synthesizing hydrogel parCcles for harvesCng NK cells to treat cancer and analyzed the harvested samples using LC-MS/MS. AddiConally, uClized PeaksXPro soQware for the analysis of capture pepCdes to opCmize capture efficiency and specificity.

§ InvesCgated magneCc nanoparCcles synthesized from biological samples for targeted anCviral drug delivery, to increase in capture efficiency.

§ Analyzed Cssue extracts from amphibians using LC-MS/MS, HPLC MS, and PeaksXPro soQware, thereby contribuCng to a deeper understanding of the symbioCc relaConship between amphibians and their skin microbiomes.

Research Associate Open ScienDfic. Fort Lauderdale, FL August 2018 – June 2019

§ Conducted extensive studies on blood glucose levels, contribuCng to key findings for blood glucose monitoring.

§ Improved experimental designs, increasing efficiency and data accuracy.

§ Ensured compliance with safety regulaCons and maintained laboratory equipment.

§ Developed chemistry formulaCons for novel products.

§ Analyzed and synthesized data using staCsCcal soQware, facilitaCng data-driven decision-making processes.

Biochemistry Researcher Florida InsDtute of Technology Melbourne, FL August 2016 - August 2018

§ InvesCgated the biosynthesis and metabolism of reCnol (Vitamin A), resulCng in a biomedical applicaCon.

§ UClized MATLAB to analyze paCent data of urinary volaCle organic compounds, contribuCng to the development of a non-invasive prostate cancer detecCon method.

§ Studied plant responses to bacterial signaling molecules, idenCfying of novel plant defense mechanisms.

§ Assisted PhD students in research methodologies, leading to two successful thesis defenses.

§ Mentored and trained undergraduate and high school students in laboratory techniques. NutriDonal Assistant at Long Island University Brooklyn, NY September 2015 - May 2016

§ Assessed the role of nutrients in exercise and training, focusing on macronutrient metabolism.

§ Established nutriConal requirements tailored to physically acCve individuals engaged in intense training regimens.

§ Measured thermoregulaCon and fluid balance during heat stress, exercise, and rehydraCon.

§ Implemented nutrient standards as set by naConal agencies. Chemist Industrial Support Services Company Middle East May 2015 - Sept 2015

§ CerCfied oil samples for chemical composiCon analysis.

§ Executed potable water analysis for environmental, agricultural, and industrial waste products.

§ Conducted QA/QC cerCficaCon and tesCng of cosmeCc formulaCon products. Managing Director Star Gate InsDtutes and Center for Language and Training Middle East Apr 2014 - Apr 2015

§ Supervised all programs and internaConal examinaCons such as TOEFL, GRE, and GMAT. Biochemistry Student - Fairleigh Dickinson University Laboratories Madison, NJ Sept 2010 - Dec 2013

Biochemistry Laboratory:

§ IdenCfied chemistry components focusing on proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, sugars, lipids, hormones, and vitamins.

§ Analyzed electrophoresis gels and spectrophotometry for proteins and DNA. GeneCcs Laboratory:

§ Conducted experiments on the ferClizaCon process between drosophila species.

§ Applied chromosomal theory to mammalian geneCcs for gene linkage and expression in eukaryoCc structure.

§ Examined geneCc mutaCons causing human cancer.

Organic Chemistry Laboratory:

§ Isolated, synthesized, and purified compounds for disCllaCons, acid-base neutralizaCon, and crystallizaCon.

Honors

§ Provost PhD Award recipient at George Mason University for the academic years 2020-2021, 2021-2022, and 2022-2023.

§ Recipient of scholarships from the Ministry of EducaCon in 2006, 2016, and 2020.

§ Named to the Dean’s List at both VCU Virginia Commonwealth University and Fairleigh Dickinson University.

§ Volunteered at Virginia Commonwealth Medical Center in Richmond, VA from 2009 to 2010, where I evaluated medical equipment, interacted with paCents during rounds, assisted them with their needs, or directed them to appropriate resources, and parCcipated in discussions regarding their medical records. Co-curricular Ac<vi<es

§ Organized the Intercultural FesCval (ICF) in (VCU) Richmond, VA, aimed at fostering and celebraCng cultural diversity through performances, art, food, fashion, craQs, parades, booths, and community engagement.

Publica<ons

§ Carfagno, Amy et al. “BioprospecCng the American Alligator PepCdome for anCviral pepCdes against Venezuelan equine encephaliCs virus.” Proteomics vol. 23,5 (2023): e2200237.doi:10.1002/pmic.202200237

§ Chafran, Liana, et al. “Green Hydrogel Synthesis: Emphasis on Proteomics and Polymer ParCcle- Protein InteracCon.” Polymers, vol. 14, no. 21, 2022, p. 4755, hkps://doi.org/10.3390/polym14214755

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