Ndallah N. Njongmeta

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adllyb@r.postjobfree.com; ndallahnjongmeta.com

SUMMARY

A Bioengineering Student at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) with the aspiration of becoming a Physician. Passionate about using technology and the power of teamwork to prevent and overcome the world’s most significant healthcare challenges. Interested in understanding and contributing to innovations that disrupt outdated healthcare systems and infusing those systems with revolutionary ideas to help patients thrive at every stage of life. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering Expected May 2021 University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)

Honors College, College of Engineering

RESEARCH

Komarova Lab, UIC under Dr. Yulia Komarova Sep. 2019-Present Undergraduate Student Researcher

• Utilizing immunohistochemistry, western blots, and microscopy to study the role of n-cadherin in the regulation of tight junctions in the blood brain barrier

• Implemented and grew prior knowledge of cell biology to inform troubleshooting experiments

• Participated in 1:1 journal club with supervisor to reinforce developments in project and bring forth new methodologies to implement in project

Abbvie, Abbott Park under Dr. Tim Vortherms May 2020-Aug. 2020 Experiential Intern

• Utilized Certara’s Phoenix software to transform clinical data into pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic predictive models

• Cross collaborated with groups involved with the project to better understand how my models served their needs

• Proposed future preclinical trial designs based on PK/PD model results Abbvie, Abbott Park under Dr. Steven Castleberry May 2019-Aug. 2019 Summer Intern

• Developed in-vitro assay for assessing intestinal alkaline phosphatase activity in preclinical species to inform the development of more advanced PBPK models pertaining to phosphate prodrug conversion

• Derived enzyme kinetics and relative activity data for several animal models

• Conducted statistical analysis of research for use in manuscript publication and research poster presentation Micro-fabricated Tissue Models Lab, UIC under Dr. Salman Khetani Sep. 2018-Mar. 2019 Undergraduate Student Researcher

• Researched and developed presentations focused on new findings in engineering liver tissue models for in vitro drug screenings, drug discovery, and cell-based regenerative therapies for liver disease.

• Performed various experimental techniques, including Western Blot, Micro-patterned Co-culture, Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and histological staining, as well as maintaining cell lines for long term experimentation. STEM Professionals as Resource Knowledge (SPARK), UIC under Dr. Farid Amirouche Jun. 2016–Sep. 2017 Undergraduate Student Researcher

• Utilized CAD software to assess features of the femoral head

• Relayed data to inform the development of imaging software WORK EXPERIENCE

PREP to Succeed May 2017-Present

Tutor

• Provide private instruction to individual underserved urban students in order to improve their standardized test scores and enhance their academic ability through a non-profit organization by preparing organized lesson plans and regular assessments Lifeguard May 2017-Present

Lifetime Fitness (Aquatics), Vernon Hills, IL

• Maintained records, reports, and activity logs

• Inspected facility daily and report unsafe conditions

• Monitored aquatics activities at the facility to ensure costumer safety General Team Member

Marianos, Vernon Hills, IL June 2016-December 2017

• Welcomed customers as they arrived and helped them locate the merchandise, they need

• Maintained an organized work environment by managing store inventory on shelves

• Balanced all transaction at the end of the day for cash reconciliation OGANIZATIONS/LEADERSHIP

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. March 2018-Present

Member and Treasurer.

• Oversee financial planning and procurement and investment of funds for organization

• Advise the organization on the allocation of funds and potential growth opportunities

• Manage organization financial? documents

Society of Future Physicians Aug. 2017-Present

Society of Future Physicians

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

All Stars-Chicago 2017-Present

Youth coordinator

National Alzheimer’s Buddies 2018-Present

All Stars - Chicago

POSTER PRESENTATIONS

Abbvie Formulations/DPD Intern Poster Session Aug. 1, 2019 Njongmeta, Ndallah N., Slade, Russell, Castleberry, Steven; Regional Intestinal Alkaline Phosphatase in Preclinical Species: Foundational Studies to Inform PBPK Modeling.

Abbvie Formulations/DPD Intern Poster Session Aug. 1, 2019 Njongmeta, Ndallah N., Thompson, Adam, Siu, Amy, Vortherms, Tim; PK/PD Modeling of H3 Class Compounds. CONFRENCES

The American Society for Cell Biology 2020 Dec. 2020 HONORS & AWARDS

UIC 14th Annual Clinical Problems in Bioengineering Symposium Dec. 2018 2nd Place

Eagle Scout May. 2016

Boy Scouts of America

United States Marine Corps League Outstanding Citizen Award May. 2016 Boy Scouts of America

SKILLS

Arduino

AutoCAD Inventor

Cell and tissue culture

Cell and tissue staining

Materialise Mimics

MATLAB/C++

Microsoft Excel

Microscopy (on Zeiss LSM 880)

SOLIDWORKS

Western blot

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Animal Physiology (BIOS 343)

Biochemistry (BIOS 452)

Bioengineering Freshman Seminar (BIOE 102)

Bioengineering Thermodynamics (BIOE 205)

Biology: Populations and Communities (BIOS 101)

Biostatistics (BIOS 339)

Biotransport (BIOE 325)

Calculus 1 (MATH 180)/Calculus 2 (MATH 181)/Calculus 3 (MATH 210) C/C++ Programming (CS 109)

Cell and Organisms Biology

Cellular Biology (BIOS 222)

Differential Equations (MATH 220)

General Chemistry 1 Lecture and Lab (CHEM 122 + 123) General Chemistry 2 Lecture and Lab (CHEM 124 + 125) Organic Chemistry 1 Lecture (CHEM 232)

Organic Chemistry 2 Lecture (CHEM 234)

Linear Algebra (MATH 310)

Populations Biology (BIOS 101)

Physics 1 Lecture and Lab (PHYS 141 + 142)

Physics 2 Lecture and Lab (PHYS 143 + 144)

Research Methods (BIOE 398)

Job Description:

Development in areas ranging from preclinical to early/late-stage clinical development, including: Data analysis of PK, biomarker, efficacy/safety, preclinical and/or clinical data, trial design, etc. Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic model building and analyses Development of computer programs or state-of-the-art quantitative methodologies within the modeling and simulation framework, including machine learning.

Meta-analysis integrating publicly available and in-house data Clin Pharm and Medical literature review

Diseases areas of oncology, immunology, neuroscience, infectious diseases & vaccines, pulmonary hypertension, or cardiovascular and metabolic diseases (project specific)

Qualifications

Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited College/University pursuing (not necessarily taking classes) a major in life science related discipline such as Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biostatistics, Engineering, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Biology and Medicine.

PhD candidate is preferred; Qualified undergraduate may also be considered. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is strongly preferred.

Demonstrated leadership is preferred.

Candidates must be available for 10-12 weeks from May - August and must have the ability to work full-time during that time. Candidates must be detail-oriented, highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks. Candidates must have the ability to work individually (independently) as well as on a team. Candidate must be eligible to work in the US at the time of, and for the duration of their employment and will be required to furnish evidence of US-work authorization.

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