Collaborated with physicians during patient appointments to ensure seamless care.
Provided compassionate assistance to patients who struggled with mobility.
Performed intake procedures, including taking vital signs and preparing patients for examination.
Patient Advocate in a Free Clinic
Shifa Community Clinic
09.2022 - Current
Measured and recorded vital signs, including blood pressure and glucose levels.
Translated conversations between patients and healthcare providers to ensure positive outcomes.
Designed educational pamphlets and posters to promote patient awareness and understanding of key health topics.
Head Learning Assistant
UC Davis
04.2022 - 07.2023
Led a team of Learning Assistants to develop instructional worksheets and video tutorials, enhancing student engagement and understanding.
Contributed to the development of CHE1V, an introductory chemistry course for students without a prior chemistry background.
Supported improved student outcomes, including higher course averages and increased preparedness for advanced chemistry coursework.
Translator
Refugee Interprofessional Community Engagement Project
09.2021 - 06.2022
Provided quality written translations of documents from English to Dari.
Facilitated real-time verbal translation between refugees and service teams, ensuring clear communication during support services.
Composed and reviewed translated legal documents.
Medical Research Assistant
Isseroff Dermatology Labs
04.2023 - Current
Worked on a project on the effects of serotonin and wound healing.
Presented research findings in the Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities Conference.
Performed literature reviews to identify current trends in field being studied.
Club Leader
Senior Citizen Guardians, UC Davis
12.2024 - Current
Created fundraisers to support those affected by the Los Angeles fires.
Monitored budgets for all club activities while ensuring that all expenses were within allocated funds.
Organized and implemented club activities, including planning agendas and coordinating meetings.
Special Olympics Preparation Coach
Team-Davis
07.2024 - Current
Provided guidance and support to athletes in overcoming obstacles and achieving success.
Developed team-building exercises to promote unity and collaboration.
Adapted coaching methods based on individual needs and preferences of clients.
Researcher + Chemistry Learning Assistant
UC Davis
08.2023 - Current
Conducted research and data analysis to evaluate the impact of new course interventions on student engagement and learning outcomes.
Assisted in designing surveys and other data collection tools to assess student feedback and participation.
Adapted teaching approaches in response to student needs, fostering a more inclusive and effective learning environment.
Genetics Learning Assistant
UC Davis
09.2023 - Current
Provided individualized instruction to meet unique needs of each student in classroom setting.
Organized worksheets and a question bank to support students and instructors.
Attended lectures with students to answer in-class questions and lead class discussions.
Medical Research Assistant
Dr. Zhao Research Lab
05.2023 - 09.2024
Performed detailed analyses on data using advanced software applications such as ImageJ.
Participated in weekly meetings with research staff to discuss progress and challenges encountered during studies.
Developed expertise in medical research techniques and laboratory protocols to support clinical investigations.
Church Shepard
Davis Korean Church
07.2023 - 08.2024
Led groups of students in building their relationship with one another.
Created fundraisers to support the local community.
Conducted conversations about morality and ethics.
STEM Tutor
Lessonpal and Superprof
03.2022 - Current
Tutored students in Math, Physics, and Chemistry.
Identified areas of improvement in student performance and developed strategies to address these issues.
Math Tutor
Mathnasium
02.2019 - 02.2022
Tutored students in mathematical topics such as fractions, decimals, and basic algebra.
Addressed student questions by patiently explaining proper ways to solve math problems and equations.
Gave feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and build confidence.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior
University of California-Davis
Davis, CA
08.2025
High School Diploma -
West Vancouver Secondary School
West Vancouver
05-2021
Skills
Oxygen administration
Splinting and immobilization
Airway management
Bleeding control and wound care
Emergency childbirth assistance
Taking and interpreting vital signs
Certification
Emergency Medical Technicians
Basic Life Support
LANGUAGES
English Fluent
Dari Fluent
Persian Fluent
Spanish Advanced
Publications
Gallegos, A., Li, H., Yang, H., ... Siadat, M. H., et al. (2025). Fluoxetine delivery for wound treatment through an integrated bioelectronic device – Pharmacokinetic parameters and safety profile in swine. bioRxiv. https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.03.11.642735
Siadat, M. (2025, April). Relationship between tissue serotonin level and bacterial colonization with the wound repair process [Poster presentation]. Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities Conference, University of California, Davis. (Presented by myself)
Awards
Provost's Undergraduate Fellowship
Phi Beta Kappa Society Regents Scholarship
Regents Honorarium
Shirin and Javad Rahimian Scholarship
CBS Distinguished Scholar Award
Regents Stipend
Joseph Bonnheim Memorial Scholarship
Dean's Honor list
Timeline
Club Leader
Senior Citizen Guardians, UC Davis
12.2024 - Current
Special Olympics Preparation Coach
Team-Davis
07.2024 - Current
Patient Intake Volunteer
Sacramento VA Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
Genetics Learning Assistant
UC Davis
09.2023 - Current
Researcher + Chemistry Learning Assistant
UC Davis
08.2023 - Current
Church Shepard
Davis Korean Church
07.2023 - 08.2024
Medical Research Assistant
Dr. Zhao Research Lab
05.2023 - 09.2024
Medical Research Assistant
Isseroff Dermatology Labs
04.2023 - Current
Patient Advocate in a Free Clinic
Shifa Community Clinic
09.2022 - Current
Head Learning Assistant
UC Davis
04.2022 - 07.2023
STEM Tutor
Lessonpal and Superprof
03.2022 - Current
Translator
Refugee Interprofessional Community Engagement Project
09.2021 - 06.2022
Math Tutor
Mathnasium
02.2019 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior
Volunteer Research Assistant at Sacramento VA Medical Center – Dr. Ron WhiteVolunteer Research Assistant at Sacramento VA Medical Center – Dr. Ron White
NA at Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Marion VA Medical Center, Marion VA Medical CenterNA at Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Marion VA Medical Center, Marion VA Medical Center