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Parnaz Boodagh

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Highly skilled Research Scientist with a Doctorate degree, 6+ experience in product development and innovation, 3+ years of expertise focusing on cardiovascular diseases therapeutics and inflammation molecular imaging women's health and breast cancer, and gastrointestinal surgery and 2.5+ years of project management and liaison for partnerships between the University of Pittsburgh and industrial collaborators. Proven success in engaging healthcare stakeholders, managing interdisciplinary collaborations, and driving innovative materials development. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the MSL role at your company.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Research Scientist

McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine
Pittsburgh , PA
03.2021 - Current
  • Facilitated communication between internal departments as well as external partners regarding ongoing projects in cardiac repair, synthetic valve production, clinical research coordinator with Center Organ Recovery and Education (CORE).
  • Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss project progress and objectives.
  • Authored technical papers, reports, and presentations on findings from research projects.

Postdoctoral NIH T32 Fellow

Yale University & West Haven Veteran Affairs (VA) Medical Center
New Haven , CT
02.2018 - 03.2021
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions nanocontrast agent development.
  • Conducted scientific presentations at regional conferences and meetings.
  • Provided educational support to healthcare professionals on cardiovascular molecular imaging, cardiology therapeutic areas.

PhD Student Research Assistant/Research Scholar

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder , CO
08.2011 - 02.2018
  • Employed creativity when developing innovative solutions to research challenges.
  • Granted $20k in major funding of engineering excellence in enhancing engineering education.
  • Developed strong communication skills through researching and writing for a variety of projects.
  • Managed research projects efficiently, meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations within budgetary constraints throughout product management.

Professional Engineer

MWH Global now part of Stantec
Denver , CO
01.2014 - 09.2017
  • Evaluated product designs for compliance with safety regulations and codes.
  • Managed multiple design projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
  • Developed and implemented engineering plans for new products, data analysis.

MS Student Teaching & Research Assistant

University of Oklahoma Norman
Norman , OK
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Attended professional development workshops focused on enhancing teaching techniques.
  • Supported lead teacher in conducting assessments and tracking student progress throughout the school year.
  • Conducted extensive literature reviews to support research projects and identify relevant sources.

Medical Field Engineer

Shafa Hospital & Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Tabriz
11.2007 - 01.2009
  • Coordinated timely scheduling of appointments and follow-ups with physicians or other healthcare professionals based on individual needs.
  • Acted as a liaison between patients, families, and medical staff.
  • Prepared gastrointestinal surgery clinical patient care reports for preoperative consultation and examination such as upper GI endoscopy, helped with preoperative instructions, patient advocacy, and assisted/guided patients with medical decisions.

Education

Ph.D./M.S. in Biomedical Engineering-Biomaterials -

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO
05.2017

M.S. in Engineering -

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK
01.2011

B.S. in Structural Engineering -

University of Tabriz
Tabriz
01.2002

Skills

  • Clinical Research
  • Product development
  • Scientific and Technical Support
  • Problem-Solving and Effective Multitasking
  • Project and Financial Management
  • Presentation Skills
  • Research & Development
  • Data Analysis
  • Training & development
  • Medical writing

Accomplishments

  • Outstanding service award, Faculty Affairs Committee Representative to the US Senate, University of Pittsburgh, 2023.
  • An innovative biomaterial used in implantable endovascular medical devices, first inventor in patent, 2020.
  • NIH T32 Postdoctoral Fellowship award, Yale University, 2018.
  • Dissertation completion fellowship award, school of engineering, University of Colorado Boulder, 2016.
  • Engineering Excellence Fund (EEF) Major Grant award$20K, University of Colorado Boulder, 2013.
  • Graduate Student Diversity, Equity and Excellence award, University of Colorado Boulder, 2013.
  • Leadership award, International Advisory Committee University of Oklahoma Norman, 2010.
  • Women Swimming Team Captain award, college of engineering, University of Tabriz, 2002

Languages

English
Full Professional
Persian
Native/ Bilingual
Azarbaijani
Native/ Bilingual
Turkish
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Limited
Hindi
Elementary

Software Skills

Microsoft office, SPSS, SigmaPlot, ImageJ, GraphPad Prism, 3D Slicer, Amide, LaTeX, C++, Matlab

Soft Skills

Written and Verbal Communication, Interpersonal, Collaboration, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Adaptability and Flexibility, Time Management,  Prioritization, Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving, Presentation, Scientific Expertise, Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Training and Mentoring, Influence, Resilience, Continuous Learning

Timeline

Senior Research Scientist

McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine
03.2021 - Current

Postdoctoral NIH T32 Fellow

Yale University & West Haven Veteran Affairs (VA) Medical Center
02.2018 - 03.2021

Professional Engineer

MWH Global now part of Stantec
01.2014 - 09.2017

PhD Student Research Assistant/Research Scholar

University of Colorado Boulder
08.2011 - 02.2018

MS Student Teaching & Research Assistant

University of Oklahoma Norman
01.2009 - 01.2011

Medical Field Engineer

Shafa Hospital & Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
11.2007 - 01.2009

Ph.D./M.S. in Biomedical Engineering-Biomaterials -

University of Colorado Boulder

M.S. in Engineering -

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

B.S. in Structural Engineering -

University of Tabriz
Parnaz Boodagh