Research Associate Translational Medicine

Mariam Badmus

************@********.*** 510-***-**** Berkeley, CA

EDUCATION

UC Berkeley & UC San Francisco

Master of Translational Medicine (Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences), May 2025

• MTM Merit Fellowship, Mastercard Foundation Scholarship

• Research: Novel Therapeutic Strategy for Nephropathic Cystinosis University of Ibadan

Bachelor of Pharmacy, 3.71/4.0

• Thesis: Comparative Antiproliferative Study of Solanum torvum EXPERIENCE

UCSF Department of Surgery – Graduate Research Assistant Aug. 2024 – Present

• Manage mammalian cell culture, protein extraction, and biomarker workflows for two early-stage kidney disease studies supporting IND-enabling research

• Maintained sterility and sample integrity across 300+ biospecimens, reducing sample rejection rates to zero

• Supported organoid development and regulatory documentation under IRB-approved protocols

• Co-developed SOPs and data tracking systems adopted across the research team

• Collaborated with clinicians, engineers, and legal counsel to advance FDA-aligned preclinical strategy Greenplus Pharmaceuticals – Pharmaceutical Operations & Compliance Lead Apr. 2023 – Jul. 2024

• Maintained sterile handling procedures and cleanroom hygiene in a full-service compounding pharmacy

• Led SOP development and ensured compliance with GMP standards for medication storage and distribution

• Managed batch tracking, inventory audits, and waste reduction protocols in collaboration with cross- functional teams

• Trained 15+ staff in sterile technique and hygiene protocols, improving medication safety and adherence Center for Drug Discovery, Development, and Production - Research Associate Sep. 2022 – Mar. 2023

• Isolated bioactive compounds with anticancer potential; expanded known therapeutic use of Solanum torvum

• Trained on HPLC and UV/Vis assays; optimized compound isolation and profiling workflow

• Contributed findings to collaborative research presentation and internal publication draft Bond Chemicals Industries Limited – Quality Control Intern Feb 2021 – Apr. 2022

• Conducted environmental monitoring, equipment checks, and sample prep in a GMP-compliant manufacturing lab

• Assisted with batch documentation, raw material inspection, and adherence to safety protocols PROJECT

Kidney Injury Diagnostic Assay, UCSF

• Contributed to the development of a six-biomarker diagnostic assay for early kidney injury detection SKILLS

• Cell Culture & Wet Lab: Mammalian Cell Culture, Protein Extraction, Sterile Technique

• Data & Tools: Excel, Python, MS Project, Lab Recordkeeping, Data Analysis (e.g. Mass Spec)

• Documentation: SOP Writing, IRB Protocols, Technical Reports

• Soft Skills: Detail-Oriented, Fast Learner, Team-Oriented, Reliable, Process-Driven

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