Research Pharmacist
Resume:
Shyreen Kamal
**** ******* **** **. *****, VA ***15
*******.*****@*****.***
Education
Shenandoah University, Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy, Fairfax, VA
oDoctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D)
May 2020
Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale, VA
oAssociate of Science (A.S)
May 2016
Academic Research Experience
Shenandoah University, Fairfax, VA
Graduate Research Assistant
May 2017 – May 2020
Title: The effect of prolyl hydroxylase domain inhibitor (PHD-I) treatment on collagen I/III/IV and hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients.
Mentor: Shahrazad Movafagh, Pharm.D, Ph.D.
oPerformed RNA extraction and PCR set up.
oUsed Muse cell analyzer, QIAcube, and Quantstudio.
oUsed PCR plates and analyzed their data for publication.
oMaintained accurate records and confidentiality of subjects.
oTroubleshot any problems with laboratory reagents or machines.
oCollected, evaluated, and analyzed data gathered during research.
oReceived and handled supplies and human urine samples from clinics.
oExtracted kidney cells from urine samples for cellular experimentation.
oSupervised students conducting various research experiments on kidney cells.
oConducted literature reviews to develop and implement experiment protocols.
oConducted experiments such as immunocytochemistry, flow cytometry, RT-PCR, and cell transfection to observe the effect of PHD-I on HIF and collagen I/III/IV.
oPresented research posters at national pharmacy meetings such as the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Updates in Therapeutics conference and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Midyear conference.
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience
Stone Springs Pharmacy, Fairfax, VA
Mar 2020 – Apr 2020
Preceptor: Taha Tokhi, Pharm.D.
Community Pharmacy Rotation
oConducted pharmacy inspections to assure compliance with USP-800 regulations.
oPerformed pharmacists’ tasks such as verifying, transferring, and taking new prescription orders from physicians.
Fauquier Free Medical Clinic, Warrenton, VA
Feb 2020 – Mar 2020
Preceptor: Margaret Rowe, Pharm.D.
Ambulatory Care Rotation
oConducted blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes screening at Remington Drug Pharmacy.
oWorked with nurses and medical assistants to triage patients, perform physical exams, screen patients with PHQ-9, and measure patients’ vital signs.
oReviewed patients’ charts using Athena EHR and recommended treatment options and information on medications’ side effects, dose, drug interaction, and cost to providers.
NOVA ScriptsCentral, Falls Church, VA
Nov 2019 – Dec 2019
Preceptor: Donney John, Pharm.D.
Public Health Rotation
oProvided treatments for opioid addiction at the Mason and Partners (MAP) clinic.
oVaccinated children and interpreted foreign immunization records.
oConducted community outreach events to educate the public on skin conditions for youth, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes.
Fairfax County Health Department, Fairfax, VA
Oct 2019 – Nov 2019
Preceptor: Manisha Malavia, Pharm.D.
Public Health Rotation
oDispensed tuberculosis and HIV medications to vulnerable uninsured patients.
oMaintained immunization records and analyzed vaccine utilization trends to facilitate medication ordering.
oParticipated in tuberculosis and immunization clinics and answered medication-related questions to the healthcare team.
Shenandoah University School of Pharmacy, Fairfax, VA
Sept 2019 – Oct 2019
Preceptor: Shahrazad Movafagh, Pharm.D., Ph.D.
Research Rotation
oConducted experiments such as flow cytometry, immunocytochemistry, and real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) to observe the effect of PHD-I on HIF and collagen.
Fauquier Health, Warrenton, VA
July 2019 – Aug 2019
Preceptor: Gray Mathews, Pharm.D., BCPS.
Institutional Hospital Pharmacy Rotation
oAdhered to strict SOPs while working in the IV room compounding sterile medications.
oRecognized current drug shortages and came up with strategies to mitigate these shortages.
oConducted audits on select anesthetics to ensure the accuracy of prescribers’ documentation.
oUsed aseptic technique to perform sterile compounding on antibiotics and chemotherapy drugs.
Novant Health, Manassas, VA
June 2019 – July 2019
Preceptor: Teresa Elsobky, Pharm.D., BCPS.
Inpatient Acute Care Neurology/Psychiatry Rotation
oLed weekly medication education groups to educate patients on antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anxiolytics.
oRounded on patients with the medical team daily and provided therapeutic and drug monitoring recommendations.
oManaged pharmacotherapy, recommended pharmacy interventions, and provided discharge counseling to patients with mental illness.
Inova Pharmacy Plus, Fairfax, VA
May 2019 – June 2019
Preceptor: Ana Ramon Albors, Pharm.D.
Community Pharmacy Rotation
oConducted blood pressure screening and education for patients and pharmacy staff.
oComplied with USP-795 to perform non-sterile compounding on select transplant medications.
oConducted pharmacy inspections to assure compliance with USP-795 and USP-800 regulations.
oPerformed pharmacists’ tasks such as verifying, transferring, and taking new prescription orders from physicians.
Work Experience
Revolution Meds Pharmacy, Fairfax, VA
Mar 2018 – Aug 2018
Pharmacy Intern
oAccurately and efficiently prepared and filled prescription orders.
oCommunicated with third-party providers to resolve insurance issues.
oAdvertised the pill-pack program and designed customized pill-packs for patients.
oDispensed medications into pill-packs for kid’s summer camps and terminally mentally ill patients.
Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale, VA
May 2016 – Aug 2016
Chemistry Learning Assistant
oProvided general and organic chemistry tutoring for students.
oWorked with the chemistry department to develop a biochemistry lab course.
oDeveloped general chemistry online courses and performed testing to maintain course quality.
Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale, VA
Mar 2014 – May 2016
Biology Lab Technician
oOrganized microscope slides and performed ongoing quality checks on microscopes.
oMaintained bacteria stock and re-plated them every couple of days to cultivate growth.
oMentored, supervised, and trained work-study students to make media for culture growth.
oPrepared and developed biology, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, and environmental science labs for students.
oWorked inside the vertical laminar flow hood and horizontal laminar flow hood while using aseptic technique and proper PPE when working with bacteria.
oCultured contagious bacteria samples safely including E. coli, proteus, pseudomonas, staphylococcus aureus, staphylococcus epidermidis, streptococcus, salmonella, and MRSA.
Professional Research Presentations
Kamal S, Handy W, Alam S, et al. Examining the Effects of PHD-I HIF-1a Enhancing Therapy on Collagen I/III in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Patients. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting: Las Vegas, NV, December 2019.
Dec 2019
Kamal S, Handy W, Movafagh S. Quantifying the Expression of HIF-1a and Collagen IV in Urinary Cells of CKD Patients After PHD-I Treatment Using Flow Cytometry. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting: Anaheim, CA, December 2018.
Dec 2018
Kamal S, Handy W, Movafagh S. Examining the Expression of Collagen I/III in Renal Tubular Cells of Chronic Kidney Disease Patients and Healthy Controls After HIF-1 Enhancing Therapy. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting: Anaheim, CA, December 2018.
Dec 2018
Kamal S, Handy W, Tyler J, et al. The Effects of PHD-I on the Expression of HIF-1a and Collagen I/III in CKD Patients. ACCP Updates in Therapeutics Meeting: Jacksonville, FL, February 2018.
Feb 2018
License and Certifications
Virginia Pharmacist License
July 2020-Dec 2020
Revive! Opioid Overdose Reversal for Virginia
Feb 2019 – Present
BLS Basic Life Support for Health Professionals
Jan 2019 – Jan 2021
Heart-saver First Aid
Dec 2018 – Dec 2020
Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery
Jan 2018 – Present
HIPAA Certificate Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Oct 2016 – Present
BBP Certificate Blood Borne Pathogen
Oct 2016 – Present
Honors and Awards
Stouffer Scholarship Award, Shenandoah University
May 2018 and 2019
ACCP Member of the Year 2017-2018, Shenandoah University
Apr 2018
Edith and Lamarr Trott Endowed Scholarship Award, Northern Virginia Community College
Apr 2016
Award in Academic Achievement, Northern Virginia Community College
Apr 2015
Skills
Laboratory equipment
Aseptic technique
Microsoft Office
Team leadership
Critical thinking
Scientific writing
Epic and Athena EHR
Data analysis
RT-PCR
Immunocytochemistry
Cell transfection
Flow cytometry
Cell and tissue culture
FDA drug safety understanding
Exceptional patient care
Literature search
References
Teresa Elsobky, Pharm.D., BCPS.
oPhone: 617-***-****
oEmail Address: ********@**.***
Shahrazad Movafagh, Pharm.D., Ph.D.
oPhone: 240-***-****
oEmail Address: ********@**.***
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