Research Assistant at University of Maryland Eastern Shore Resume Sample

Dissertation: Non-ionic surfactant based nanovesicle (Niosome) formulations of small molecule drugs for controlled release.

Expected Graduation Date: November 2020

Thesis: Validation of in vitro permeation studies using flow-through diffusion cells.

Thesis: Simultaneous Determination of Diloxanide Furoate, Mebeverine Hydrochloride, and Metronidazole in Dimetrol® Tablets by First Derivative Spectrophotometric Method.

B.S Pharmacy from Greenwich University (Validation for a joint program between October University for Modern Sciences and Arts University in Egypt and Greenwich in the U.K. 

• Mentoring the Drug Discovery and Biomedical Research Training Program for Under-served Minority Youth, Grant Number: 1R25GM129809-01A1.
• Teaching PSGP 601: Responsible conduct of research & ethics for Pharmaceutical Sciences graduate students.
• Teaching PHAR 530: Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics labs for PharmD students.
• Teaching PHAR 630: Sterile Products for PharmD students.
• Led development and optimization of nanoparticle therapeutic formulations for controlled release for small molecule drugs.
• Performed analytical method development for small molecules using analytical tools, including but not limited to, HPLC (method development, operation and maintenance), UV-VIS, fluorescence spectrometers, LC/MS etc.
• Developed assays to assess the stability and storage of therapeutic nanoparticles formulations.
• Executed in-house assay characterization and optimization studies.

• Developed the Needs Assessment, Strategic and Evaluation Plan for Worcester, and Kent County.
• Used statistical methods to analyze data and generate outcome reports.
• Worked with Prevention Supervisors to outline the specific data needs for community based strategies on Underage/Binge drinking.
• Monitored and analyzed collected data through data mining, including sorting, querying, statistical analysis, trend analysis, and propensity score matching.

• Developed the Needs Assessment, Strategic and Evaluation Plan for Dorchester, Caroline, Talbot, Queen Anne, and Kent Counties.
• Created program specific logic model, data collection protocol and instrumentation to conduct project/program evaluation and capacity building,
• Assisted the coalition in the development of a local strategic plan outlining the results of the needs assessment.
• Assisted community coalition members in interpreting and understanding assessment results.

• Taught (CHEM 111) Principles of Chemistry I.
• Ensured that students have a clear understanding of the concepts taught in the course.
• Evaluated and graded examinations, assignments, or papers, and record grades.

Taught the following modules:

• PT 102: Physical Pharmacy
• PT 211: Pharmaceutical Dosage forms I
• PT 212: Pharmaceutical Dosage forms II
• PT 313: Pharmaceutical Dosage forms III
• PT 311: Industrial Pharmacy
• PT 302: Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics
• PL 401: Clinical Pharmacokinetics
• PC 522: Quality Assurance
• PT 414: Cosmetics and toiletry formulation beauty aid and make up
• PT 515: Drug Delivery Systems

Created the "Medicines for Children" module to address the issues surrounding clinical trials in children and drug licensing that led to a lack of pediatric formulation development.

Mentored and supervised graduation projects for pharmacy students

• Formulation and evaluation of topical nano-particles preparation.
• Lipid-based nano-systems for lymphatic targeting.

• Taught the biochemistry lab module.
• Prepared materials needed for classes.
• Taught extra tutorials for students after school hours.

Speaker and poster presenter at the AAPS PharmSci Annual Conference.

Speaker and poster presenter at the UMES 8th Annual Regional Research Symposium.

Winner of the 10th conference of the Egyptian Pharmaceutical Student’s Federation (EPSF) ‘For a Better Lifestyle’

Evaluated poster and presentations for the Annual Regional Research Symposium at University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

• Helped in making the first employment fair for the University
• Helped students to network and apply for internships
• Trained and coached students to enhance their presentation skills