Adeline Zandi
Hoboken,NJ
Summary
I thrill in deciphering life's mysteries through science, fueling innovation in biotech, and ultimately, investing in healthier tomorrows for all. I uniquely blend my passion for finance with a deep-seated dedication to advancing the life sciences field. My expertise lies in investment analysis, insightful market research, adept regulatory guidance, and proactive business development strategies. In this intricate intersection of science, finance, and impact, I find my greatest fulfillment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Venture Associate
TardiMed Sciences
09.2022 - Current
At TardiMed Sciences, a life science investment and company creation firm, I had the opportunity to engage across a wide range of functions and responsibilities enabling tremendous professional growth in a short period of time.
- Investment Analysis: Conducted in-depth analysis of potential investments in life sciences, involving evaluation of scientific advancements, financial health, and market potential.
- Valuation: Assessed the financial health, revenue, and growth potential of target opportunities.
- Market Research: Analyzed market trends, industry developments, and emerging investment opportunities, underpinned by a strong grasp of macroeconomic factors and policy.
- Reporting: Prepared internal investment reports, performance summaries, and client presentations.
- Basic Financial Analysis: Proficient in navigating financial statements to gain a preliminary understanding of a company's financial health and investment suitability. Proficient in navigating SEC filings: 10K, 10Q, 8K, S4, 11K etc.
- Regulatory Insights: Leveraged knowledge of FDA regulatory processes in evaluating the potential of clinical-stage biotech investments.
- Business Planning: Developed comprehensive business plans and models, analyzing market demand and competition using SWOT analysis. Employed project management tools like Gantt Charts. Focused on optimizing key performance indicators, managing intellectual property assets, and maintaining client relationships.
Clinical Research Assistant
Johns Hopkins Univ. – Department of Nuclear Medicine
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Gained valuable experience in the clinical research process, enhancing understanding of drug development and therapeutics
- Aided in the design, administration and monitoring of Brain, Cancer, and Theranostic Studies
- Conducted analysis of clinical research data; protocol compliance; and logistics
Medical Scribe
Scribe America - Horsham-Abington Hematology Assoc
06.2020 - 11.2020
- Documentation of physician-patient encounters during medical examinations and organized medical documents
Student-Faculty Researcher
Prof. Rebecca Connor, PhD. – Chemical Synthesis & Protein Engineering Dickinson College
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Examination of aggregation assays using hyperphosphorylated Tau proteins, following production and purification of Tau proteins from E-coli bacteria
Education
MS Biotechnology (Enterprise & Entrepreneurship) -
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD08.2022
BS Biochemistry & Molecular Biology -
Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA05.2020
Skills
- Investment Analysis
- Basic Financial Analysis
- Market Research
- Regulatory Expertise
- Competitive Analysis
- Healthcare
- Personal Investing
- Aspiring Snack Food Entrepreneur
Involvement | Service
NCAA Division III Women’s Soccer Team Player
- Led by example through commitment to daily training, matches, and travel while balancing rigorous academic program, earning multiple individual awards amongst team success.
- Recognized with multiple awards for outstanding performance in athletics and academic excellence as acknowledged by professors and peers.
FAN4Kids Chair of Development / Junior Board Member FAN4Kids
- Managed a team of junior board members to plan and execute successful fundraising events.
- Collaborated with senior board members to support fundraising initiatives and grant applications to secure essential resources for the organization's growth and impact.
Awards
- Dean’s List (2x) – Semester GPA over 3.8
- Dean’s Scholarship (2016-2020) – Academic scholarship
- Academic All Region & All-Conference (2018, 2019) – Student-athlete excellence in the classroom and on the field
- NSCAA All-Region (2018, 2019)
- Centennial All-Conference (2018, 2019) – First Team
Publications
- First-in-human use of 11C-CPPC with positron emission tomography for imaging the macrophage colony stimulating factor 1 receptor, Coughlin, J. M., Du, Y., Lesniak, W. G., Harrington, C. K., Brosnan, M. K., O’Toole, R., Zandi, A., Sweeney, S. E., Abdallah, R., Wu, Y., Holt, D. P., Hall, A., Dannals, R. F., Solnes, L. B., Horti, A. G., & Pomper, M. G., 2022, Research Square (Research Square), https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-1734060/v1
- 18F]FNDP PET neuroimaging test–retest repeatability and whole-body dosimetry in humans, Du, Y., Coughlin, J. M., Amindarolzarbi, A., Sweeney, S. E., Harrington, C. K., Brosnan, M. K., Zandi, A., Shinehouse, L. K., Sanchez, A., Abdallah, R., Holt, D. P., Fan, H., Lesniak, W. G., Nandi, A., Rowe, S. P., Solnes, L. B., Dannals, R. F., Horti, A. G., Lodge, M. A., & Pomper, M. G., 2023, European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00259-023-06331-z
- Imaging brain injury in former National Football League players, Rubin, L. H., Du, Y., Sweeney, S. E., O’Toole, R., Thomas, C. L., Zandi, A., Shinehouse, L. K., Brosnan, M. K., Nam, H., Burke, M. E., Bureau, S., Kilgore, J., Yoon, M., Soule, A. R., Lesniak, W. G., Minn, I., Rowe, S. P., Holt, D. P., Hall, A. W., . . . Coughlin, J. M., 2023, JAMA Network Open, https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.40580
Timeline
Venture Associate
TardiMed Sciences
09.2022 - Current
Clinical Research Assistant
Johns Hopkins Univ. – Department of Nuclear Medicine
11.2020 - 01.2022
Medical Scribe
Scribe America - Horsham-Abington Hematology Assoc
06.2020 - 11.2020
Student-Faculty Researcher
Prof. Rebecca Connor, PhD. – Chemical Synthesis & Protein Engineering Dickinson College
01.2020 - 05.2020
MS Biotechnology (Enterprise & Entrepreneurship) -
Johns Hopkins University
BS Biochemistry & Molecular Biology -
Dickinson College