With a robust background at Southern Illinois University, I excel in interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific communication, demonstrating expertise in molecular biology techniques and leadership in project management.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PhD Graduate Assistant
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL
01.2022 - Current
Assisted in organizing and supervising lab classes.
Maintained accurate records of student attendance and performance.
Graded assignments, tests and papers according to teacher instructions.
Project Assistant
Jahjaga Foundation
Prishtina, Kosovo
07.2021 - 12.2021
Assisted Project Manager in preparing project plans, schedules, and budgets.
Met schedule and deadlines by ensuring that work was completed efficiently.
Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
President
Kosova's Organization of Medical Students
Prishtina, Kosovo
01.2020 - 12.2020
Coordinated and supervised the Executive Board of KOMS, and annually reported to the General Assembly of KOMS.
Project manager: “Kosova and Antimicrobial Resistance” funded by EU Office in Kosovo through FIQ and AQH; School for New Doctors” funded by The Great Duke of Luxembourg through KCSF ; “Dr.Hero” funded by PEN, Kosovo Innovations Lab, and Japan Embassy in Kosovo. Leader of Volunteers of the campaign #skamalehte, organized by PEN, Kosovo Innovations Lab, and Japan Embassy in Kosovo.
Education
M.D. - General Medicine
University of Prishtina "Hasan Prishtina"
Prishtina
07-2021
Ph.D. - Immunology
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
Skills
Teaching experience
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Scientific communication
Literature review
Statistical software
Cell Culture: Proficient in maintaining and handling primary and immortalized cell lines
Animal Work: Experienced in handling, husbandry, and experimental procedures using mice
Molecular Biology Techniques: Skilled in PCR, Western Blotting, and ELISA
Flow Cytometry: Competent in sample preparation, staining, and data analysis
Histology and Imaging: Expertise in Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and microscopic imaging
Languages
Albanian
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
German
Professional
Certification
Operator course: BD FACSCelesta™ and BD FACSymphony™ A1, A3 and A5 Analyzer (10/22/24-10/23/24, BD US Training Center, California)
Accomplishments
Best Poster Award (EMSA Autumn Assembly, 2019, Athens, Greece)
IPKO Foundation Scholarship Program (2018, Prishtina, Kosovo)
Scholarship for Munich International Summer University from Bayhost, DE (2017, Munich, Germany)
Scholarship for Academic Excellence from Ministry of Education, Science and Technology in Kosovo (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, Prishtina, Kosovo)
Scholarship for academic achievement from University of Prishtina "Hasan Prishtina (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, Prishtina, Kosovo)
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