Alyssa Ariel Gomez
San Diego,CA
Summary
Chemist with over 18 months experience in novel small molecule drug design. Passionate about atropisomerism's utility in drug discovery and therapeutic natural product fields. Experienced mentor with proven ability to support and inspire the next generation of diverse scientists.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Peer Mentor
Women in Science Society
08.2024 - Current
- Held regular check-ins with mentees to track goal progress and address challenges.
- Built solid connections with mentees, promoting inclusive engagement in STEM.
- Promoted advancement opportunities for women navigating hurdles in STEM fields.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Gustafson Group
05.2023 - Current
- Develop targeted methods for optimizing diarylamine kinase inhibitor selectivity strategies leveraging atropisomerism and dihedral angle tuning
- Purify novel small molecules via thin-layer chromatography with Isolera One Biotage flash chromatography
- Characterize isolated compounds using MS, proton, and carbon NMR techniques.
- Assess various reaction mechanisms and optimize conditions for maximal product yield.
- Awarded Pfizer AIR Fellowship requiring weekly lab work of at least 12 hours.
- Presented our research findings with Structural Biology and Medicinal Chemistry departments at Pfizer La Jolla.
- Enhanced engagement of underrepresented groups in STEM by continuously distributing SDSU Opportunities to Southwestern College students within Mentored Pathways Program.
Active Member
Delta Beta Tau
12.2022 - Current
- Emphasize service to others in a fraternity environment.
- Practice mindfulness and cultural diversity appreciation.
- Prioritize self-improvement through learning from differences.
- Manage distribution of resources to vulnerable populations, ensuring timely and equitable access to services.
- Increase accessibility to community services by developing and implementing effective outreach strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
San Diego State University
San Diego, California05.2025
Skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Proficient with MestreNova, Chemdraw, Gaussian
- Experience with proposal and grant writing
- Mindful and efficient communication; conflict management
- Self-awareness, growth mindset, & compassion
- Strong attention to detail and quality-oriented
Awards & Presentations
- Pfizer Academic Industrial Relations Diversity Research Fellowship Recipient 2023-2024
- Research Opportunities Talk at Southwestern College to Mentored Pathways Program, Oct. '24
- Pfizer La Jolla AIR Research Presentation + Tour, Aug. '24
- Outstanding Poster Award Recipient at UC Irvine, Aug. '24
- SoCal Undergraduate Chemistry Research Symposium at UC Irvine, Aug. '24
- S3 at SDSU Poster Presentation, March '24
- 37th Annual CSU Biotechnology Symposium Poster Presentation, Jan. '24
- Jean Dreyfus Lectureship Symposium at USD Poster Presentation, Aug. '23
Timeline
Peer Mentor
Women in Science Society
08.2024 - Current
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Gustafson Group
05.2023 - Current
Active Member
Delta Beta Tau
12.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
San Diego State University