Simone Duran-Nyers
Providence,RI
Summary
Dedicated PhD candidate with a strong focus on analytical techniques for elucidating the glycan interactome. Current research involves structural characterization of sulfated polysaccharides derived from invasive sea sponges, presenting both challenges and intriguing opportunities for discovery. Passionate about method development, complex biomolecules, mammalian cell culture, and glycomics, with a commitment to advancing scientific understanding in these areas. Eager to contribute innovative solutions and insights within a collaborative research environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Graduate Teaching Assistant, Organic Chemistry I
Brown University
01.2025
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Organic Chemistry II
Brown University
01.2024
NSF REU Biodiversity Undergraduate Researcher, ToBo Lab
University of Hawaii Mānoa
01.2022
NSF REU Chemistry Undergraduate Researcher, VanRy Lab, Department of Chemistry
Brigham Young University
01.2021
Ph.D. Student, Kizer Lab, Department of Chemistry
Brown University
01.2023 - Current
Undergraduate Researcher, Horgen Lab, College of Natural and Computational Sciences
Hawaii Pacific University
01.2021 - 01.2023
Education
Ph.D. - Organic Chemistry
Brown University
Providence, RI05.2028
B.S. - Marine Biology
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI05.2023
Skills
- Assignment grading
- Research expertise
- Tutoring and mentoring
- Organization
- Research and analysis
- Peer mentoring
Certification
Fluorescent Microscopy Certified through INBRE
Biological Data Analysis Certified through INBRE
Western Blot Certified through INBRE
Timeline
Head Graduate Teaching Assistant, Organic Chemistry I
Brown University
01.2025
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Organic Chemistry II
Brown University
01.2024
Ph.D. Student, Kizer Lab, Department of Chemistry
Brown University
01.2023 - Current
NSF REU Biodiversity Undergraduate Researcher, ToBo Lab
University of Hawaii Mānoa
01.2022
NSF REU Chemistry Undergraduate Researcher, VanRy Lab, Department of Chemistry
Brigham Young University
01.2021
Undergraduate Researcher, Horgen Lab, College of Natural and Computational Sciences
Hawaii Pacific University
01.2021 - 01.2023
B.S. - Marine Biology
Hawaii Pacific University
Ph.D. - Organic Chemistry
Brown University
Honors and Awards
2025 Outstanding Performance as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Chemistry, Brown University
2022 Outstanding Student in Organic Chemistry, American Chemical Society, Hawaii Chapter
2019 – 2023 Marine Science Scholar, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Hawaii Pacific University
2019 – 2023 Presidential Scholarship, Hawaii Pacific University
2019 – 2023 Dean’s List, Hawaii Pacific University