Sana Alkhatib
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Education:
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, Biotechnology (GPA 3.56) University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA (May 2021) Relevant Coursework:
Molecular Techniques
Recombinant Protein Production Techniques
Biochemistry and Biochemistry Techniques
Immunology and Immunology Laboratory
Cancer biology
Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology
Genetics and Problems in Genetics
Microbiology
Experimental Methods in Biology
Organic Chemistry I and II
Analytical chemistry I laboratory
Introduction to Statistics
Calculus I
General physics I and II with laboratory
Skills:
DNA transformation, degradation, digestion and ligation
Cell biology and biochemistry
Expression, characterization and purification of Taq DNA polymerase by:
- Heat Precipitation
- Cell Lysozyme
- High Speed Centrifugation
- Dialysis (buffer exchange)
- Ion Exchange Chromatography
- Ultrafiltration
- PCR and Agarose Gel Electrophoresis Techniques
- Determination of protein concentration by direct and indirect assays (Nanodrop, BCA, Bradford, and Bio-Rad)
Molecular biology, experimental design, culturing and electrophoresis
Amplifying genome of interest (GOI) from the virus genome
Analyze the nucleotide sequence of GOI
Design PCR primers by identifying and cloning gene of interest
Bioinformatics
Mass spectrometry
Bilingual in Arabic and English
Academic Experience:
Research experimental design, senior seminar (spring 2020)
Combination of green tea and caffeine content results in reducing stress.
- Balance between theanine, caffeine, catechins, and arginine is crucial for anti-stress effect expression
- Further research: It is necessary to clarify the mechanism of action of the stress-reducing effect of green tea components
Work Experience:
Biology Tutor, UMass Lowell, Lowell, MA (Fall 2019 – Present)
Practice effective communication by explaining concepts in Principles of Cell & Molecular Biology and Biochemistry to up to 20 students a day
Proctor for Chemistry 1 & 2, UMass Lowell, Lowell, MA (Spring 2020)
Demonstrate honesty and integrity by holding students accountable during examination time Real Estate Intern, Hassan Allam Company, Cairo, Egypt (May – July 2020)
Attracted new clients to the organization by elaborating on the projects offered by the company Trained in EL-Ezaby pharmacy, Cairo, Egypt, (July 2019)
Trained in needles injection and monitoring patient blood pressure
- SDS-PAGE
- Gel Transfer
- Western Blotting
- Chemiluminescence Detection of Western Blot
Immunology
Sample prep
Pipetting
Laboratory equipment
Excel
Technical writing