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Diva Habibi

Fairfax,VA

Summary

Experienced Research Associate with 2 years of dedicated experience in human research, spanning clinical and non-clinical settings, including hands-on work in an emergency room environment. Adeptly manages diverse tasks, from developing research designs and protocols to executing data collection and analysis with precision. Thrives in fast-paced environments, excels in maintaining meticulous records, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Passion for advancing healthcare outcomes is matched by eagerness to broaden scope within clinical research. Eager to leverage expertise and continue learning in a dynamic team dedicated to cutting-edge research and innovation.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Emergency Department Clinical Research Undergraduate Intern

Children's National Hospital
09.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in 10 clinical research projects initiated in an emergency Department setting
  • Work with Principal Investigator and Research Assistant to create a poster presentation on Dexamethasone, a potential treatment for Rhabdomyolysis

Undergraduate Research Scholar

George Mason University
08.2023 - Current
  • Awarded a semester grant to work on research project titled 'Bridging the Gap Between Lecture and Application in STEM Classes'
  • Worked with a professor to collect and evaluate data in relation to student learning

Administrative Services Assistant

Afghan Market LLC
01.2017 - Current
  • Schedule and coordinate appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements for the business
  • Organize store sales and promotional events using social media platforms Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok

Photographer

Freelance
01.2021 - Current
  • Work with film and digital photography to provide photos for graduation, business and social media posts

Research Assistant

Afghan Center for Epidemiological Studies
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Assist in analyzing data to explore the changes in the physical and mental health status of Afghan women subsequent to the implementation of an educational ban for women in Afghanistan.
  • Prepared detailed reports, manuscripts, and presentations summarizing research findings for publication in peer-reviewed journals

Learning Assistant for General Chemistry I & II

George Mason University
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Assisted students with practice problems and course content and held weekly office hours for student aid
  • Led exam preparation review sessions for students.

College Application Coach

FCPS Early Identification Program
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Held writing workshops for college application essays and helped students brainstorm ideas for essays and edit first drafts.

Private Tutor

Freelance
09.2019 - 12.2023

Provided personalized tutoring services to high school and college students, specializing in Calculus I, Algebra and Chemistry.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

George Mason University, Honors College of Science
Fairfax, VA
12.2023

Skills

  • Knowledge of laboratory skills and practice
  • Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
  • Protocol development
  • Patient recruitment strategies

Presentations

Habibi, D., Latimer, S., Shur, N., Wu, S., Thomas, B., & Berger, S. (2024). A Retrospective Natural History Study of Rhabdomyolysis in a Diverse Pediatric Hospital: Findings of a Bimodal Age Distribution and Healthcare Disparity. Children's National Rare Disease Institute, Children's National 14th Annual Research, Education & Innovation Week, Washington D.C.


Habibi, D., & Banerjee, P. (2024). Bridging the Gap Between Lecture and Application in STEM Courses. Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, George Mason University, Undergraduate Research Colloquium, Fairfax, VA.


Affiliations

  • Cure Mental Illness, Secretary, 08/2021 - 12/2023, August 2020, https://mason360.gmu.edu/CUREMI/HOME/
  • European Horizons, Treasurer, 08/2021 - 12/2023, August 2021, https://www.europeanhorizons.org/
  • Muslim Student Association, Student Member, 08/2020 - 12/2023, https://mason360.gmu.edu/msa/home/

Volunteer Experience

  • Flashes of Hope, Washington DC, 02/2024 - Present, https://flashesofhope.org/, Work with hospitals such as the NIH and INOVA to provide free professional photo sessions to childhood cancer families, Assist in setting up photo sessions, photography and coordinating with families
  • Adams Compassionate Healthcare Network, Chantilly, VA, 02/2024 - Present, https://achnhealth.org/, Work to provide quality medical services to low income individuals at free or low cost, Help with scribing alongside doctors, collecting patient vitals and assisting in patient administrative tasks

Timeline

Emergency Department Clinical Research Undergraduate Intern

Children's National Hospital
09.2023 - Current

Undergraduate Research Scholar

George Mason University
08.2023 - Current

Research Assistant

Afghan Center for Epidemiological Studies
01.2023 - 08.2023

Learning Assistant for General Chemistry I & II

George Mason University
08.2021 - 05.2022

Photographer

Freelance
01.2021 - Current

College Application Coach

FCPS Early Identification Program
01.2021 - 04.2021

Private Tutor

Freelance
09.2019 - 12.2023

Administrative Services Assistant

Afghan Market LLC
01.2017 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

George Mason University, Honors College of Science
Diva Habibi