Syeda Rizvi

Results-driven and detail-oriented Biology graduate with a Summa Cum Laude distinction from Adelphi University. Proven track record in research, with expertise in physical and medicinal chemistry. Skilled in laboratory techniques, computational analysis, and health care procedures. A dedicated professional committed to academic excellence, with a passion for community service and multicultural communication.

• National Health Association Certified Phlebotomist, 07/2023
• Austin Medical Assistant Training

• Austin Medical Assistant Training, Phlebotomy Student, 2023
• Adelphi University, Research Fellow/ Student, 2021, 2022
• New York Bioforce/ Hypothekids, Lab Trainee, 2018
• Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Lab Intern, 2018

• Lockhart Research Lab, Adelphi University, Physical Chemistry Research Student, Dr. James P.A. Lockhart, Ph.D, 01/2020, 01/2023, Evaluated all stationary points in the chain oxidation reaction channels for the Ethanal/OH radical system via Gaussian Modeled chemical structures for Gaussian input files on Avogadro Analyzed and mapped transition state structures of several reaction channel pathways for different volatile organic compounds reacting with the OH radical Awarded the Horace G. McDonnell Fellowship to fund research work during the summer
• Van Alstine Research Lab, Adelphi University, Medicinal Chemistry Research Student, Dr. Melissa Van Alstine-Parris, Ph.D, 02/2021, 12/2022, Executed a student-led project comparing results obtained from QM/MM calculations to the experimental IC50 values in order to use computational methods as a prediction for the best drug hits Prepared protein PDB, PDBQT, and ligand files to initiate molecular docking using PyMOL, Chem3D, and AutoDock Tools Quantified docking affinities of hits and assessed the corresponding conformations using LigPlot+ for each mode and compared them to the theoretical conformations for evaluating accuracy
• Tabar Lab of Neurosurgery, Rockefeller Research Laboratory, High School Summer Research Intern, 07/2018, 08/2018, Investigated SREBP activity in relation to IDH1 mutant glioblastomas via immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence assays and quantification with ImageJ and Fiji Assisted DNA analysis of IDH1 mutant gene via PCR and gel electrophoresis

• Dean’s List Award, 12/2019 - 12/2022, Recognition for maintaining a GPA above 3.85 at the end of the semester
• Dean’s Student Circle Award, 04/2022, Recognition for attaining Dean’s list each semester, consecutively
• Horace G. McDonell Summer Research Fellowship, 03/2022, Selected from an applicant pool of students from the Biology, Chemistry, and Physics departments to continue conducting research in physical chemistry contributing to the Honors College Thesis project
• Adelphi University Presidential Scholarship, 05/2019
• Honors College Scholarship, 05/2019
• Questbridge National College Match Finalist, 12/2018
• Creative Arts Award, 06/2018

• FH Medical, Valley Stream, NY, 02/2024, 03/2024, Dr. Faisal Hamid, MD.
• GoodDay Dental, Jamaica, NY, 08/2022
• Confident Smile Dental, West Hempstead, NY, 04/2022
• Smile Solutions, Garden City, NY, 11/2019, 03/2020, Dr. Robert P. Berg, DDS.
• Brooklyn Heights Dental, Brooklyn, NY, 07/2020, 08/2020, Dr. Eugene Stanislaus, DDS., Dr. Lisa Reid, DDS.

• Who Is Hussain New York, 06/2022, True, Mass baked homemade cookies for food distribution Shared our “breaking fast” meal during Ramadan by packing and distributing food to the homeless in the Washington Square Park area Spread awareness about Shiism, particularly about the significance of Imam Hussain’s sacrifice by giving a “helping hand” to society
• Az-Zahra MWONA, 2016, True, Coordinated five yearly events at mosques Revamped the Az-Zahra Islamic Calendar for ease of use and navigation Designed fliers for upcoming events and disseminated event information on social media Catered and packaged food for all attendees and donated surplus food to the underserved community
• UPchieve, 03/2022, True, Tutored students ages 13+ from minority and underserved/underrepresented communities in biology, English, and math Provided college counseling and aided in college essay writing
• Zooniverse, 04/2020, True, Influenced the work of various researchers in different fields through making classifications for ease in data collection

• Ivan Fabe Dempsey Hyatt, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, 516-877-4151, SCB-220, Adelphi University, One South Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530, http://home.adelphi.edu/~ih21353/HyattResearchGroup/
• Melissa VanAlstine-Parris, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, 516.877.4133, SCB-324, Adelphi University, mvanalstine@adelphi.edu, One South Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530

• Genetics
• Literature Review
• Health Advocacy
• Crocheting
• Drawing
• Embroidery
• Sculpture
• Henna Art

• Austin Medical Assistant Training, Phlebotomy, 06/2023, 07/2023, Acquired venipuncture skills (butterfly needle, straight needle, syringe) for blood draw Learned and applied proper technique for capillary puncture
• New York Bioforce/ Hypothekids Maker Lab, Lab Trainee, 04/2018, 06/2018, Basic wet lab skills related to cell culture, PCR, and imaging Basic circuits and computer programming related to bioengineering Communication skills in scientific presentations