Hamza Fareed
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Devoted Neuroscience student committed to the pre-medicine track. Eager to gain hands-on experience in healthcare and provide excellent patient care and service. Dedicated to learning and improving persistently while working towards the long-term goal of being a neurosurgeon.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Researcher
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Gonzalez-Hunt Lab
Nashville, TN
01.2026 - Current
- Generated Western Blots to quantify proteins concentrations displaying mastery of delicate procedures
- Performed Tissue culture of ventral midbrain cells three times a week ensuring timely and sterile passaging
- Presented weekly Journal Club meetings interpreting and discussing the leading literature on Neurodegenerative diseases
- Handled weekly responsibilities including autoclaving equipment, preparing stock solutions, managing CO2 and Cryogen units
Assistant Researcher
Middle Tennessee State University, Ormerod Fly Lab
Murfreesboro, TN
11.2024 - 07.2025
- Produced a genetic recombinant fly line that consistently expresses GFP in Cardiomyocytes streamlining genetic crosses and enabling the in-vivo visualization of the cardiac activity through microscopy
- Formulated a dissection protocol that implements exogenous application of neuromodulator creating a standardized methodology to measure the effect of neuromodulator on cardiac activity
- Assisted the lab’s relocation to the University of Toledo College of Medicine, remaining in Ohio for two months to assist with the continuation of research
Math Instructor
Mathnasium
Murfreesboro, TN
02.2023 - 05.2025
- Mentored students ranging from elementary math to Calculus II working 3 days/week for 4-5-hour shifts
- Tailored individualized lessons supporting 4-7 students at any given time rotating between them in a fast-paced setting
- Fostered long-term growth with 100+ students cultivating A Grades on exams, improvements in report cards, and high percentile scores on state-wide testing
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience, Pre-Medicine track
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN01-2028
High School - undefined
Blackman High School
Murfreesboro, TN05-2024
Skills
- Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)
- Laboratory techniques
- Data collection and organization
- Customer Service
- Attention to detail
- Strong work ethic
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Timeline
Assistant Researcher
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Gonzalez-Hunt Lab
01.2026 - Current
Assistant Researcher
Middle Tennessee State University, Ormerod Fly Lab
11.2024 - 07.2025
Math Instructor
Mathnasium
02.2023 - 05.2025
High School - undefined
Blackman High School
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience, Pre-Medicine track
Vanderbilt University