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KASRA MOHAMMADZADEH

Summary

A dedicated Research Support Assistant with extensive experience in molecular biology techniques, including PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, ELISA, and cell culture. Proven ability to manage lab operations, ensure compliance with safety protocols, and support high-level research projects. Currently working under the supervision of the Chair of the Emergency Department at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, contributing to cutting-edge research and advancements in medical science.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research Support Assistant

Cedars Sinai Medical Center
02.2024 - Current

Collaboration and Leadership:

  • Collaborated with the Chair of the Emergency Department on various research projects, providing high-level research support and data analysis.
  • Integrated into processes to gain understanding of quality improvement opportunities under the supervision of the department chair, medical/nursing directors, and research leadership.

Patient Interaction and Data Collection:

  • Screened more than 50 potential subjects, reviewed medical records, and discussed histories with physicians or nurses to determine study eligibility.
  • Provided supervised contact with patients for quality improvement purposes or with research participants for IRB-regulated clinical research protocols, including interviewing patients, collecting data, taking vital signs, performing EKGs, and other non-invasive clinical or research activities.

Technical and Laboratory Management:

  • Managed technical requirements of study protocols, including lab work, monitoring, and screenings.
  • Collected, processed, and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis, following hospital policy for specimen labeling, logging, and storage.
  • Ensured compliance with safety protocols while working in the laboratory.

Regulatory Compliance:

  • Ensured compliance with all federal and local agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local Institutional Review Board (IRB).
  • Maintained research practices using Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and ensured strict patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and applicable laws.

Documentation and Reporting:

  • Prepared and submitted protocols and supporting documents to regulatory bodies such as the IRB.
  • Collected, audited, tracked, and analyzed healthcare data, maintaining clinical databases for quality improvement purposes.
  • Worked with interdisciplinary team members to develop and standardize reports and questionnaires, and participated in comparative studies, data analysis, and interpretation.
  • Conducted literature reviews on relevant research topics and drafted reports, manuscripts, and other deliverables for internal or external presentation or publication in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Analyzed data and prepared reports for publication.

Organizational Support:

  • Scheduled research meetings.
  • Communicated effectively with cross-functional research teams, contributing to the successful execution of research studies.

Stop The Bleed Instructor

Stop The Bleed
02.2024 - Current
  • Trained in advanced bleeding control techniques including tourniquet application, wound packing, and pressure methods.
  • Conducted multiple training sessions for community groups and workplace teams and schools with a minimum of 10 students per class.
  • Skills utilized during emergency response situations in professional setting.
  • Improved student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and materials.
  • Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
  • Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.

Medical Scribe

Woodland Hills Medical Clinic and Urgent Care
07.2023 - 07.2024
    • Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results, and other details directly into charts
    • Managed sensitive and confidential materials such as patient health records, physical examination, laboratory, medication, and radiology notes
    • Communicated with patients, pharmaceutical staff, physicians to ensure compliance, efficiency and patient satisfaction
    • Ordered prescriptions based on physician notes, made and received phone calls; generated referrals, recommendations, and letters for patients on behalf of the provider
    • Managed more than 20 patients onsite, and more than 50 over the phone
    • Accompanied physicians throughout the day in fast-paced, stressful environments
    • Demonstrated confidentiality in dealing with sensitive information or records to comply with HIPAA guidelines and regulations
    • Charted patient encounters by recording information such as diagnosis, treatments, and prescription.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
07.2022

Associate of Science - Biological Sciences

Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA
07.2020

Skills

  • PCR Techniques Gene Expression Analysis DNA Sequencing RNA Isolation
  • Blotting Gel Electrophoresis (SDS and Agarose) ELISA Flow Cytometry Tissue culture
  • Cell culture techniques Knowledge of sterile technique and laboratory safety protocols MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook, Teams) Effective communication and teamwork
  • Protocol development, IRB submission, and laboratory management REDCap ROBOSEP OnCore
  • EPIC EMR Basic ECG Interpretation and Placement: Proficient in performing standard 12-lead ECG placements and interpreting basic ECG results to identify common arrhythmias and cardiac conditions Trained in ensuring accurate electrode placement to obtain high-quality ECG tracings Multilingual Language Proficiency (Azerbaijani, Farsi, English, Turkish)

Certification

  • Basic Life Support - 08/2023
  • EMT, National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians - 2023
  • Stop The Bleed- 2024
  • CITI: Biomedical Investigators and Key Personnel
  • CITI: Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC)
  • CITI: Good Clinical Practice
  • NIH: Introduction to Lab Safety - On-Line Training
  • UCLA: HIPAA Privacy and Information Security
  • Basic EKG Course for Medical-surgical - 2024

Timeline

Stop The Bleed Instructor

Stop The Bleed
02.2024 - Current

Research Support Assistant

Cedars Sinai Medical Center
02.2024 - Current

Medical Scribe

Woodland Hills Medical Clinic and Urgent Care
07.2023 - 07.2024

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

University of California, Los Angeles

Associate of Science - Biological Sciences

Moorpark College
KASRA MOHAMMADZADEH