Yazan Abdella
Summary
Pre-med chemical engineering graduate dedicated to leveraging my interdisciplinary background to address complex challenges and make meaningful contributions in engineering, healthcare, community-building, research, and education.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Research Coordinator - GU Oncology
Stanford Cancer Institute Clinical Trials Office
09.2025 - Current
- Built a patient-to-clinical trial matching system that used eligibility criteria, mapping logic, and automated referrals to reduce eligibility review and trial referral to a 3-minute workflow in our department.
- Managed multi-disciplinary clinical trials in GU cancer space, collaborating with investigators, industry sponsors, and patients to ensure adherence to trial protocols and timelines.
- Redesigned weekly clinical research meeting presentations and workflows, enhancing clarity and streamlining discussions to improve cross-functional collaboration within GU trial team.
Volunteer / Designer
Kits Cubed
Oakland, California
06.2021 - Current
- Designing science kits for elementary school students, focusing on age-appropriate and engaging experiments
- Creating illustrations and artwork for website, packaging, and instructional manuals to enhance learning
- Volunteering at science fairs, demonstrating science experiments and guiding children through hands-on activities
Housing Director
Stanford Summer Session
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Managed operations across three undergraduate residence halls, supervising six Resident Assistants and overseeing campus-wide resident programming, wellness initiatives, and community engagement.
- Directed administrative functions including a five-figure budget, P-Card purchasing, incident reporting, and staff timecard approvals.
- Led onboarding and training for incoming Resident Assistants using experience across four prior RA terms to support staff development and team readiness.
- Served as an on-call first responder for medical, behavioral, and emotional emergencies, providing crisis intervention and resident support.
Resident Assistant
Stanford Summer Session
Stanford, California
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Led community development in international honors dorm communities
- Created inclusive events for all cultures and backgrounds
- Responded to resident concerns and connected students with campus resources.
Resident Assistant
Stanford University
Stanford, CA
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Worked as an academic-year RA for a freshman community
- Responded to emergency medical and mental health concerns
- Led creation of dorm social committee to help create programming made by and for the residents
- Enforced community standards and addressed policy concerns in residence halls.
Research Assistant - Stanford Biodesign
Stanford University
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Calibrated and operated gas chromatography equipment to process over 200 ICU infant breath samples
- Prototyped early-stage electrical circuits and machinery, contributing to automation of breath-sensing process.
- Reviewed and assembled optimal mechanical parts and sensors for machine design, enhancing overall functionality.
Resident Assistant
Stanford Sumer Session
Stanford, California
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Led community development in undergraduate Stanford communities for the summer term
- Acted as first responder to health and medical emergencies
- Enforced community standards and addressed policy concerns in residence halls.
Research Assistant - ChemE REU Program
Stanford University
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Engineered DNA plasmids for ADAR editing-based RNA sensing of Tau protein isoforms in live cells.
- Operated wet lab instrumentation (centrifuge, flow cytometer, microscope) to collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data.
- Cultured HEK cells under sterile conditions, ensuring cell viability through routine monitoring and passaging.
Resident Assistant
Stanford Summer Session
Stanford, California
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Led community building for high school students living on campus for a summer quarter program
- Responded to student concerns and emergencies on call
- Planned community events for summer session students
Hyundai Future Mobility Project
Hyundai
Stanford, California
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Conducted interviews to discover potential future needs in the mobility industry
- Led group meetings to further facilitate ideas and solutions
- Created prototypes of designs for testing and performed tests with participants
Education
NREMT - Basic License -
Bay Area Training Academy (BATA)
12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Stanford University
03-2025
Skills
- Clinical Research Coordination
- Leadership and Management
- Emergency Response
- Laboratory techniques
- Design and Model Engineering
- MATLAB, C, Machine Operation, Aspen, CAD
Timeline
Clinical Research Coordinator - GU Oncology
Stanford Cancer Institute Clinical Trials Office
09.2025 - Current
Housing Director
Stanford Summer Session
05.2025 - 08.2025
Resident Assistant
Stanford Summer Session
06.2024 - 08.2024
Resident Assistant
Stanford University
09.2023 - 06.2024
Resident Assistant
Stanford Sumer Session
06.2023 - 09.2023
Research Assistant - Stanford Biodesign
Stanford University
05.2023 - 05.2024
Research Assistant - ChemE REU Program
Stanford University
05.2023 - 08.2023
Resident Assistant
Stanford Summer Session
06.2022 - 08.2022
Hyundai Future Mobility Project
Hyundai
01.2022 - 03.2022
Volunteer / Designer
Kits Cubed
06.2021 - Current
NREMT - Basic License -
Bay Area Training Academy (BATA)
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Stanford University