Mahya Asadalizadeh
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced researcher with a laboratory and data research background, gained through roles as a TA, RA, and medical science publisher. Working in prestigious institutions like the Avicenna Research Institute, Robert A. Pritzker Science Center, and currently, the Molecular Neuroscience Lab at the Psychiatric Institute of UIC. Detail-oriented and well-versed in performing tests such as electrophoresis , PCR and providing mice brain tissue sections. Highly organized and diligent with systematic approach to handling specimens and conducting assessments. Ready to bring 4 years of related experience to challenging new role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Microbiology Cell culture Lab
Microbiology Lab at the Robert A. Pritzker Science Center, Illinois Institute of Tech
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Expertise in autoclaving, sterilizing lab equipment, providing culture media for cultivating HeLa cell and T84 cell in the lab
- Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.
- Operated wide range of laboratory equipment and instruments to complete analysis.
Medical Diagnosis Lab of Microbiology, ELISA, Hematology, Flowcytometry, and Cytogenetics
Avicenna Research Institute
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Gained expertise in ELISA, bacteriology, cytogenetics, and all types of hematological tests and conducting specialized tests and Flowcytometry using both serum and blood to identify genetic diseases
- Operated photomicroscope to analyze cells with computerized capturing system and photograph appropriate cells from each case.
- Collected and prepared biological specimens for cytogenetic analyses from various human tissues.
- Documented and maintained tissue culture and microscopy analysis records to promote and advance research.
Medical Diagnosis at Hematology and Flowcytometry Lab
Avicenna Research Institute
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Competent in doing all types of hematological tests and flowcytometry, working with systems of CBC, STAGO, Microscope, Centrifuging, making blood smears, Ab-screening, Combs, and Hams test, PRA Cross-Match, and doing various type of tests with CD markers by using both blood and Serums of patients
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Academic Textbook Translator
University of Tehran
05.2020 - 12.2022
- Translated textbooks and academic articles for biology and medicine students
- Replicated flow, style, and overall meaning of original texts.
- Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
Teaching Assistant
University of Tehran
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Course: Structural and Metabolism Biochemistry
- Teaching, preparing questions, and taking quizzes from the book Lehninger for undergraduate students
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Supported planning and preparation for culturally-diverse class sessions.
- Presented wide range of information to students using hands-on instructional techniques for effective comprehension.
Primary School Teacher
High School
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Subject: English Language
- Teaching English alphabet, essential vocabulary, and English songs, developing students’ listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills, and evaluating their progress through quizzes and assignments
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Education
Master of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Illinois Institute of Technology
07.2025
Bachelor of Biological Science - Cell and Molecular Biology
University of Tehran
02.2022
Skills
- Culture Maintenance
- ELISA testing
- Sterilization techniques
- Scientific Writing
- Microscopic Analysis
- Blood and Tissue Sample Collection
- Python (Advanced)
- MATLAB (Intermediate)
- Data Analysis
- Blood and Urine Analysis
Affiliations
Scientific Association of Biology, University of Tehran, 09/2020, 09/2022, Active scientific medical writer, authored six articles published in DeNA magazine
Research
- Neuroscience Research Assistant, Molecular Neuroscience Lab at the Psychiatric Institute of UIC, School of Public Health, 03/2024, Now, Trained to conduct research on mice brain to understand molecular process and epigenetic mechanism of anxiety and psychotic disorders (Alzheimer’s disease), https://www.psych.uic.edu/profile/mahya-asadalizadeh, PCR, imaging and data analyzing, mice brain surgery, providing tissue sections, electrophoresis
- Bachelor’s Thesis, University of Tehran, 02/2021, 07/2022, Explained what model animals are, discussed the pros and cons of using animals in labs, and described the specific animals commonly used for different types of research, especially mice models used in cancer treatment
- Microbiology Research Assistant, Microbiology Laboratory at the University of Tehran, 09/2020, 01/2021, Staining microbial cells, sterilizing the lab equipment using an autoclave, making bacterial cell cultures, staining, and cultivating bacterial cells
Internship
Medical Diagnosis Lab of Microbiology, ELISA, Hematology, Flowcytometry, and Cytogenetics, Avicenna Research Institute, 07/2022, 07/2023, Gained expertise in ELISA, bacteriology, cytogenetics, and all types of hematological tests and conducting specialized tests and Flowcytometry using both serum and blood to identify genetic diseases
Researchinterests
- Tissue Engineering
- Regenerative Medicine
- Drug Delivery Systems
- Nanomedicine
- Brain Injury and Neurosciences
- Neural Engineering
- Medical Devices
- Biomedical Imaging
- Cell Signaling
Selectedcourses
- Project (Thesis): 4/4
- Topics in Genetics: 4/4
- Basic Genetics: 4/4
- Organelles: Structure and Genetics: 4/4
- Principles of Genetic Engineering: 4/4
- Immunology: 4/4
- Bioethics: 4/4
- Radiobiology: 4/4
- Biophysics: 4/4
- Bioinformatics (python learning): 4/4
Personal Information
Title: Biomedical Engineering Graduate Student
Onlinecoursespresentations
- Crash Course on Python, Coursera, Google, 05/2024
- Brain atrophy prevention by myelin repair in Multiple Sclerosis disease, Illinois Institute of Technology, 03/2024
- Chorionic Short Sleep effect on brain tissue shrinkage, Illinois Institute of Technology, 02/2024
- Colorectal Cancer, University of Tehran, 11/2022
- Introduction to the Biology of Cancer, Coursera, Johns Hopkins University, 07/2022
- TOEFL Reading and Listening Sections Skills Mastery, Coursera, University of California Irvine, 07/2022
- Structure of Cell Membrane, University of Tehran, 07/2021
- Ethics in Genetics engineering, University of Tehran, 05/2021
Awards
- Awarded Partial Tuition Fee Waiver Scholarship for graduate Program by Illinois Institute of Technology, 02/2023
- First Ranked Intern Student at the Avicenna Research Institute and Awarded Paid Internship for the Hematology and Flowcytometry Lab, 01/2023, 07/2023
- Ranked Top 3 in Cellular and Molecular Immunology, Abul K. Abbas, 19 and 20 Seasons Translation at the University of Tehran, 11/2020
- First Ranked Undergraduate student in 2019 for 4 semesters in the College of Science at the University of Tehran, 10/2019, 02/2022
- Awarded the University of Tehran Full Tuition Fee Waiver Scholarship for Undergraduate Program by the Government, 09/2017, 02/2022
- Top 0.2% of the National Matriculation Exam – Admission from the First Ranked University in Cell and Molecular Biology in Iran, University of Tehran, 08/2017
Institution
Illinois Institute of Technology
Publications
- Epigenetic regulation of hepatocellular carcinoma progression: MicroRNAs as therapeutic, diagnostic, and prognostic factors, The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology, 05/2024, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocel.2024.106566
- Advanced animal models in brain cancer Research, Under progress
References
- Reza Naderloo, Associate Professor, University of Tehran, +98 (021) 61112701, rnaderloo@ut.ac.ir
- Nasrin Motamed, Professor, University of Tehran, +98 (021) 61112472, nmotamed@ut.ac.ir
- Seyed Mahmoud Arab Najafi, Associate Professor, University of Tehran, +98 (021) 61113648, smarabnajafi@ut.ac.ir
- Jialing Xiang, Professor, Illinois Institute of Technology, +1 (312) 567-3491, xiang@iit.edu
- Dennis R Grayson, Professor, University of Illinois Chicago, +1 (312) 413-4577, dgrayson@uic.edu
Timeline
Microbiology Cell culture Lab
Microbiology Lab at the Robert A. Pritzker Science Center, Illinois Institute of Tech
12.2023 - 03.2024
Medical Diagnosis at Hematology and Flowcytometry Lab
Avicenna Research Institute
09.2022 - 03.2023
Medical Diagnosis Lab of Microbiology, ELISA, Hematology, Flowcytometry, and Cytogenetics
Avicenna Research Institute
07.2022 - 07.2023
Teaching Assistant
University of Tehran
09.2021 - 06.2022
Primary School Teacher
High School
09.2020 - 12.2021
Academic Textbook Translator
University of Tehran
05.2020 - 12.2022
Master of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Illinois Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Biological Science - Cell and Molecular Biology
University of Tehran
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