Volunteer
Canadian Council of the Blind
- Contributing to the planning and execution of events aimed at raising awareness about visual impairment
- Participating in community engagement activities to promote the organization's services and resources.
Zahra Nouri
Summary
10 years of experience in scientific writing skills, synthesizing a wide range of technical findings, and preparing reports and manuscripts in the cancer biology and physiology field. Dedicated professional skillful in sample collection, data recording and instrument calibration. Resourceful and adaptable individual with extensive experience developing and conducting experiments to document results for studies. Comfortable handling complex issues, meeting strict deadlines and adjusting to rapidly changing conditions.
Work History
Scientist - Postdoctoral researcher
National Cancer Center (South Korea)
- Compiled and analyzed molecular and cellular experimental data and adjusted experimental designs
- Conducted applied research in areas such as disease model testing, pharmaceuticals, and the microbiota
- Conducted research on cell organization and function, including mechanisms of gene expression, cellular bioinformatics, and cell signaling
- Prepared and managed individual projects and program budgets
- Participated in project management within program, including report generation, communicating with collaborators, and ensuring final tasks are complete and deliverables are delivered on time
- Responsible for overall operations of labs within programs, including space management, equipment management, and supply management
- Designed animal models, animal surgery, and cellular laboratory experiments, and interpreted results
- Direct, coordinate, organize, and prioritize biological laboratory activities and operate specialized equipment
- Instructed undergraduate and graduate students in the areas of cellular or molecular biology
- Collected and analyzed biological data, and prepared and reviewed reports and meeting presentations
- Provided scientific direction for project teams regarding the evaluation and handling of devices, drugs, and cells for in vitro and in vivo disease models
- Maintained accurate laboratory records and analyzed data
- Verified all financial, physical, and human resources assigned to R&D projects.
PhD student and research coordinator
UCAS (China)
- Reviewed different resources to design different experiments related to projects in vitro and in vivo
- Performed multivariate statistical analyses of data, using computer software to interpret the results
- Tracked laboratory supplies and expenses related to the project and prepared comprehensive monthly and annually reports for funding source organization
- Prepared tables, graphs, and fact sheets wrote project-related reports of research results to present in monthly group meetings, and performed any necessary follow-up tasks
- Check accuracy and validity of data entered in databases, correcting any errors and writing manuscripts related to a project and follow up until published.
Lab Technician
New Technologies Institute of Ibn-Sina, Iran
- Reviewed and approved SOPs, protocols, reports, and other quality control-related documents
- Participated in cross-functional meetings, presenting department projects
- Contributed to quality control by assisting with laboratory techniques, including HPLC, and ensuring the smooth operation of laboratory equipment and procedures
- Launched and led Test Method Development and Transfer, Validation, and Qualification
- Prepared and published various reports, including Feasibility, Verification, Validation, and Qualification Reports, Investigation and Technical Reports, Test Methods, Protocols, and Worksheets.
Education
Post doctoral researcher -
National Cancer Center-South Korea
01.2023
Certified Introducción a la Microbiología -
CPD certification service
01.2023
Certificate in laboratory techniques ChIP, FI, WB, IHC and FC -
Abcam
01.2022
Ph.D., Ecology-Physiology -
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (evaluated by WES)
01.2021
Certified Lab Technician -
New Technologies Institute of Ibn-Sina, Iran
01.2016
Skills
- Operations Support
- Data Science
- Community Engagement
- Computer Skills
- Resource Coordination
- Interdisciplinary Coordination
- Experimental Work Plans
- Qualitative Research
Publications
- Exploring Connections between Oral Microbiota, Smoking, Short-chain Fatty Acids, and Specific Cancer Types: A Study of Oral Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, and Gastric Cancer., Cancers, 15.11 (2023), Nouri, Zahra, et al.
- The microbiota gut kidney axis mediates host osmoregulation in a small desert mammal., npj Biofilms and Microbiomes, 8:16 (2022), Zahra Nouri, Xueying Zhang, Saeid Khakisahneh, AA. AllanDegen, and Dehua Wang
- The physiological and molecular mechanisms to maintain water and salt homeostasis in response to high salt intake in Mongolian gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus)., Journal of Comparative Physiology B, 1-14 (2020), Zahra Nouri, Xue-Ying Zhang, De-Hua Wang
- Caecal microbial transplantation attenuates hyperthyroid-induced thermogenesis in the Mongolian gerbil., Microbial Biotechnology, 2021 Mar 17, Khakisahneh S#, Zhang XY#, Nouri Z, Wang DH
- Gut microbiota and host thermoregulation in response to ambient temperature fluctuations., m Systems, 5(5): e00514-20 (2020), Khakisahneh S, Zhang XY, Nouri Z, Wang DH
- Thyroid hormones mediate metabolic rate and oxidative, anti-oxidative balance at different temperatures in Mongolian gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus)., Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part C: Toxicology & Pharmacology, 216: 101-9 (2019), Khakisahneh S, Zhang XY, Nouri Z, Hao SY, Chi QS, Wang DH
- Use FMEA method for environmental risk assessment in ore complex on wildlife habitats., Human and Ecological Risk Assessment: An International Journal, 22(5):1123-1132 (2016), Dargahi MD, Naderi S, Hashemi SA, Aghaiepour M, Nouri Z, Khakisahneh S
References
- Professor De-Hua Wang, School of Life Sciences, Shandong University (Qingdao), No.72 Binhai Road,Jimo District,Qingdao 266237, China, wangdh@ioz.ac.cn
- Doctor Xueying Zhang, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, +86-10 6480 7100, 8610 64807099, zhangxy@ioz.ac.cn
Timeline
Volunteer
Canadian Council of the Blind
Scientist - Postdoctoral researcher
National Cancer Center (South Korea)
PhD student and research coordinator
UCAS (China)
Lab Technician
New Technologies Institute of Ibn-Sina, Iran
Post doctoral researcher -
National Cancer Center-South Korea
Certified Introducción a la Microbiología -
CPD certification service
Certificate in laboratory techniques ChIP, FI, WB, IHC and FC -
Abcam
Ph.D., Ecology-Physiology -
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (evaluated by WES)
Certified Lab Technician -
New Technologies Institute of Ibn-Sina, Iran
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