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Omar ElDimassi

Omar ElDimassi

New York,NY

Summary

Dynamic Research Assistant with a proven track record at Andreane Lavallee, adept in computational biology and behavioral coding using BORIS. Excelled in high-stakes environments, showcasing exceptional research documentation and teamwork skills. Published in the Columbia Undergraduate Medical Journal and international publications in IJHSR, highlighting a commitment to advancing molecular biology research. Certified in lab safety, demonstrating versatility and a collaborative spirit.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research Assistant

Andreane Lavallee
New York, NY
10.2024 - Current

I currently work on the computational biology side of the COMBO (COVID-19 Mother-Baby Outcomes Study) lab at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. I work on coding babies' certain behaviors based on previously recorded videos and using COMBO's specific coding system under BORIS (Behavioral Observation Research Interactive Software).

Journal Writer

Columbia Undergraduate Medical Journal / IJHSR
New York, NY
10.2024 - Current

Writer for Team 5, molecular biology-based publications, concentrating on angiotensin II and blood pressure.
Previous publication (editor-in-chief) for a molecular biology review article in the international journal IJHSR.

High School Tutor

Bellingham High school / Varsity tutors
11.2021 - Current

4 years of high school tutoring. Worked with French classes 2, 4, and 5, both Standard and Honors, as a teacher assistant through Bellingham High School, MA.
Currently, I tutor students in chemistry and biology under Varsity Tutors. I also tutor students with special needs.

RCA / CNA

Benchmark
Franklin / Haverhill
02.2024 - 07.2024
  • I earned my RCA certification in February 2024.
  • 110 hours of shadowing at Salmon Health and Retirement.
  • Work in the memory care unit.
  • Ability to communicate and assist the elderly with dementia.

Education

Columbia University -

Columbia University
New York City
01.2028

High School Diploma -

BHS
Bellingham
06.2024

Skills

  • Research documentation, research paper writing
  • Lab safety, Laboratory Safety Course for Undergraduates, by FLINN Scientific
  • Literature review
  • Teamwork and collaboration (Former Student Council President)
  • Multilingual (Arabic, French, and English)

Projects

Article publication, International Journal of High School Research, 01/01/22, 12/31/24, Molecular biology review article on AngII signal transduction, published in Feb 2024., Dr. Yasu Morita, Dr. Katelyn Rioux, Dr. Heather Wiatrowski

https://terra-docs.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/IJHSR/Articles/volume6-issue2/IJHSR_2024_62_26.pdf

Certification

Harvard EdX Cell Biology: Mitochondria course certificate

MIT EdX Cell Biology: Cell-Cell Interactions course certificate

FLINN safety

CNA license

Timeline

Research Assistant

Andreane Lavallee
10.2024 - Current

Journal Writer

Columbia Undergraduate Medical Journal / IJHSR
10.2024 - Current

RCA / CNA

Benchmark
02.2024 - 07.2024

High School Tutor

Bellingham High school / Varsity tutors
11.2021 - Current

Columbia University -

Columbia University

High School Diploma -

BHS
Omar ElDimassi