Clinical Research Scientist

Maryam Taabodi Ropp

Phone: 410-***-**** • Email: **********@*****.*** • Citizenship: U.S.

Frederick, Maryland

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryam-ropp-phd-4b538253/ Education:

**** - **.*., *****ology, University of Maryland Eastern Shore Thesis: Cytotoxic Effect of Naringenin in Human Breast Cancer Cells 2005 - M.S., Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Maryland Eastern Shore Thesis: Prevalence and Antimicrobial Resistance of Salmonella spp. in Processed Poultry 2001 - B.S., Environmental Science, Salisbury University Clinical Research Scientist with extensive experience, Biosafety Officer and Lab Manager, excellent in protocol development and review compliance with GMP/GLP standards. Conduct search for new projects with clear and detail explanation. Team player, decision maker, examine analytical research to assist with future research. Efficient and great performance, demonstrated experience in investigational new drug (IND) application. Proven track record in optimizing laboratory procedures, enhancing data quality, and fostering effective communication. Driving impactful research outcomes in a collaborative environment. Extensive experience in bacteria and animal cells and cell culture. Skills:

• Clinical Research Scientist, BSL-2, BSL-3, Protocol writing (SOPs), investigational new drug (IND)

• Familiarity with regulatory and quality standards for diagnostic assay development

• FDA In vitro and In vivo diagnostics

• Implement laboratory standards to meet CLIA requirements, Update SharePoint with Microsoft products

• Antibiotic studies Performs inventory and database for receiving samples

• Clinical trial study reports, DNA & RNA Extraction, Bacteria evaluations

• Multi-color flow cytometer (FACS), qPCR, GMP, GLP Standards

• Cell culture, Cancer cells, ELISA, Purchasing supplies, QC samples

• Leukocytes Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), liquid handler experience

• QC/QA Procedures, Laboratory information management systems (LIMS)

• Drug development experience, Design and analyze clinical studies, Performed on murine and human blood

• Strong management skills, Excellent communication, Experience with Inspection and Audit, MSDS, HACCP

• Biosafety Officer, Laboratory Manager, Monitor labs eye washes and showers

• Order and provide Lab Spiling kits, Reagents and Chemicals

• Train & educate staff for Biosafety work environment and meetings, risk assessment, biological hazard,

• Overseeing laboratory operations, Purchase orders (PO), preventive maintenance (PM), repair and retire equipment

• Prioritize safety, compliance, and operational excellence, Guide laboratory staff in correct procedures and protocols Work Experience:

Rise Therapeutics, Maryland

Clinical Research Scientist III, Research and Development (R&D), Laboratory Manager (2021-present)

• Research and Development (R&D) Laboratory Manager, Clinical Development Knowledge

• Implement QC/QA procedures for laboratory standards to meet CLIA regulation

• Performs inventory and database for receiving samples, Report preparation, Purchasing supplies, QC samples

• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting, Review documents, Shipping & receiving orders

• High leadership skills and performance, effective communication

• Maintain training documents for equipment, hazardous waste management, and laboratory safety

• Antibiotic studies and bacteria evaluations in accordance with cGMP-BSL2

• Performed testing for isolation of human and murine blood for immune cells using multi-color flow cytometer (FACS)

• Developed and prepared protocols for laboratory procedures, SOP, In vitro & In vivo testing

• Demonstrated experience in investigational new drug (IND) application to proceed with cancer research

• Successfully completed qualification and validation processes for murine and human samples & received FDA approval, CFR

• GMP/GLP standards, managing laboratory protocols, and ensuring compliance with QC/QA procedures

• Skilled in Cancer Cell Culture, DNA and RNA extraction, qPCR, PBMC and ELISA

• Developed and validated data results, ensuring high-quality outcomes in all research ended

• Performed experimental protocol for detection of West Nile virus (WNV) for mosquitoes followed by Western Blot for detection of protein, BSL-3

University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Maryland

Department of Natural Sciences, Biology Faculty, Laboratory Coordinator, Research Scientist (2005-2021)

• Designed and taught Biology courses to science majors

• Designed and executed experiments to assess the impact of environmental toxins on cellular behaviors linked to cancer

• Performed experimental protocols on mammalian cell, tissue culture, and cell viability assays for breast cancer research

• Research development and progression, analyzed data using statistical software

• Established and oversaw laboratory for the collection, processing, isolation and identification of bacteria from sediments

• Designed laboratory, trained and led team of technicians in order to conduct high-quality research on bacteria evaluations

• Led research on detection of oxidative stress pathways on tumorigenic non-tumorigenic cells. Professional Training and Certificates

• 2025Blood borne pathogen (OSHA)

• 2024 Blood borne pathogen (OSHA)

• 2023 Blood borne pathogen (OSHA)

• 2018 Phenotypic evaluation of bacteria using GEN III microbial identification

• 2016 PCR training in PCR based techniques

• 2014 Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)

• 2014 Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

• 2014 Sanitation Control Procedures (SCP)

• 2009 Flow Cytometry (FACS) principle and Methods, National Institute of Health (NIH)

• 2007 Microarray Analysis and Pathway Integration, National Institute of Health (NIH) Books

Mack M. Kelly, Taabodi Maryam, and Watson L. Clytrice; Biological Sciences Laboratory Manual, 14 th

Edition, Tapestry Press, Littleton, MA, 2008

Recent Publications

Maryam Taabodi, Eric B. May, Margaret A. Sexton, Louis S. Saporito, Roman Jesien, Colby Bommer, Antoinette Adams, Raelynn Twohy, Annette Micheli. Ray B. Bryant. Prevalence of Vibrio spp. in Delaware and Maryland Canals. Agricultural and Environmental Letters. Pending

Aeromonas hydrophila, Bacillus thuringiensis, Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa utilization of Ammonium N, Nitrate-N and Urea-N in culture. Heliyon 4 (2020) e03711https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e03711 The Possible Roles of Escherichia coli in the Nitrogen Cycle”. International Journal of Environmental Research, 2019. DOI: 10.1007/s41742-019-00191-y.

A longitudinal assessment of Escherichia coli, total coliforms, Enterococcus and Aeromonas spp. dynamics in alternative irrigation water sources: A CONSERVE study. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. DOI: 10.1128/AEM.00342-20 Prevalence of Shiga Toxin-producing E. coli and atypical enteropathogenic E. coli in Nontraditional Irrigation Water in the Mid-Atlantic U.S. Environmental Research, 2019; 172, 630- 636. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2019. Oxidative Stress Pathways of Flavonoid Toxicity in Human Breast Tumor Cells. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Pathology, 2017; 10(3):2554-2567. DOI:10.1007/s41742-019-00191-y. Prevalence of Salmonella spp. and Listeria monocytogenes in Non-traditional Irrigation Waters in the Mid- Atlantic United States is Affected by Water Type, Season, and Recovery Method. PLoS ONE 15(3): e0229365. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0229365 Maryam Taabodi, Kelly M. Mack, Katherine S. Squibb, Ali B. Ishaque, and Laundette Jones. Cytotoxic effect of naringenin in human breast cancer cells ER-positive MCF-7 and ER-negative MDA-MB-46. Doctoral Thesis, 2012.

Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of Salmonella spp. in processed poultry. Journal of Food Protection 70(11):2466- 2472, 2007. doi: 10.4315/0362-028x-70.11.2466

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