Nour Tobeh
Research Specialist
Madison,WI
Summary
A highly motivated and result driven Research Specialist demonstrating outstanding talent to gather, analyze and write detailed reports on critical projects with two publications thus far. Team player with strong attributes and excellent leadership skills in multi-national and politically diverse environments. Sound business judgment, and ability to manage personnel of diverse cultural backgrounds. “Out of the box” thinker and self-starter with the ability to set direction for study teams to meet progress milestones.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Research Specialist
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison
08.2023 - Current
- Handled mouse and vivarium work (IP injections, subcutaneous chip insertions, breeding, weaning, nail clippings, stereotactic injections, perfusions, etc.).
- Tissue collection and processing & Tissue sectioning and IHC.
- Cell cultures, Biochemical assays, DNA/RNA isolation and PCR, and SDS-PAGE and Western Blots.
- Conducted research experiments, operated and maintained equipment, and tracked inventory.
- Scheduled appointments for pipette and balance calibrations.
- Handle lab inspections and AAALAC inspections and Perform literature reviews.
- Participated, helped develop, interpret and implement research methodology and materials.
- Provided operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit and program staff and student workers.
Volunteer Research Assistant
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Operated Micro-plate Data Analysis Biotech software (took images of cells and conducted image statistics and cellular analysis).
- Used Gilson micro-pipettes and pipette controller and seeded and stained cells in 12 well plates and 10 cm plates.
- Observed cells under microscope and Analyzed data and created graphs in Excel.
- Operated high-speed centrifuge and used cell viability analyzer.
Dental Assistant
Andante Endodontics
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Performed dental assistant, office manager and secretary duties.
- Played critical role during all root canals and apicoectomy procedures.
- Prepared patient's procedure trays explained root canal procedures to patients, and post procedure medications.
- Maintained inventory.
Teacher Assistant
Margery Reed Day Care Center
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Worked with preschool children - Head Start program (federal program that supports low-income preschool children).
- Helped formulate lesson plans and prepared and conducted educational activities.
- Taught children emotional regulation and social skills.
- Reported and documented any medical accidents.
Education
Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences - Drug Discovery Track
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO 08.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Chemistry Minor
University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO 12.2015 - 12.2019
Skills
- Task prioritization and multi tasking
- Work organization
- Strong communication skills
- Strong ability to work collaboratively and under pressure
- Decision making & problem solving
- Investigational New Drug (IND) application experience
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Languages
- Fluent in English
- Fluent in Arabic
- Advanced in Spanish
- Beginner in Chinese
- Beginner in Korean
Publications
First Author - Review article titled “Emerging Alzheimer’s disease therapeutics: promising insights from lipid metabolism and microglia-focused interventions” - Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience - Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias - Volume 15 - Published 25 October 2023
Poster Co-author - Lucas Guerrero’s “The Role of GLUT5 in Microglia Metabolism and Function” poster (University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus - Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes) - July 2023
Affiliations
Activities and Honors:
· Well-rounded individual with the ability to balance different aspects of my life. Dedicated to the growth of my carrier while enjoying what life offers intellectually, physically, and socially.
· MS graduate with Departmental and College Honors with a 3.907 GPA
Accomplishments
Volunteer | 10/2018 - 12/2018
Fresh Smile Family Dental Care
· Interacted with patients and made sure they felt comfortable
· Assisted dentist with fillings, scaling and extractions
· Assisted dental assistants with retainer fabrication
· Registered patients into the system and booked appointments
· Organized a Christmas charity event for a local orphanage during which dental care, food and prizes were donated
Volunteer | 03/2018 - 06/2018
Rose Medical Center
· Volunteered in the emergency department and on the orthopedic & spine floor
· Created a comforting environment for patients and visitors
· Provided support to hospital staff, including maintaining patient rooms and waiting areas. and the coffee restocked supplies
· Facilitated patient flow by checking patients in to the emergency department
Volunteer Research Assistant | 10/2016 - 04/2017
University of Colorado Denver
· Studied the effects of isolation and fear extinction on rat behavior
· Performed cell counts in rat amygdala subregions immunopositivity for phosphorylated ribosomal protein S6
· Performed light microscopy using the Visio-Pharm software and used a cryostat to slice rat brains
· Prepared rat brain slides for observation under a microscope
Certification
- certificates and Licences
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Arabic
Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary
Korean
Elementary
Timeline
Research Specialist
University of Wisconsin-Madison
08.2023 - Current
Volunteer Research Assistant
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
06.2023 - 07.2023
Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences - Drug Discovery Track
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
08.2021 - 05.2023
Dental Assistant
Andante Endodontics
08.2020 - 04.2021
Teacher Assistant
Margery Reed Day Care Center
03.2020 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Chemistry Minor
University of Colorado Denver
12.2015 - 12.2019