NARGES KALANI

Dedicated 4th-year Chemical Biology student at McMaster University with hands-on research experience focused on women's health and bio-analytical chemistry. Co-authored a groundbreaking publication on barriers in treatment of menopausal women. Currently conducting comprehensive research on Cannabis use during pregnancy and lactation, and impacts on neonates. Accomplished the development of a pioneering method for salivary thiocyanate determination as a potential biomarker of Cannabis use. Proven track record of academic excellence, community service, and leadership roles. Eager to contribute expertise and passion to the dynamic field of Chemical Biology and healthcare.

Knowledgeable in CE, GC, HPLC, TLC, Mass Spectrometry, NMR Spectroscopy, IR Spectroscopy, UV-VIS Spectroscopy, potentiometry, volumetric analysis and analytical method development and validation, Experience working with Mass Hunter, ChemDraw and PyMOL, Proficient using Microsoft Office, WHMIS Training | McMaster University | 2022, Chemical Handling and Spills Training | McMaster University | 2022, Biosafety Training | McMaster University | 2022, Fire Safety Training | McMaster University | 2022, IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Certificate with overall band score of 7 | The British Council | 2020, Fluent in verbal and written Persian Language

Literacy Tutor, Learning Disabilities Association of Halton-Hamilton, Hamilton, ON, June 2020, July 2020, Worked one-on-one virtually with a 7-year-old vulnerable student to teach phonics, to build sight word vocabulary and to improve reading fluency through developing personalized engaging activities Elevated student's academic reading level from grade 1 to grade 2 and helped them to gain confidence in reading after a total of 8 session Reliability and effective communication skills demonstrated by being a liaison between student, parents, and facilitator of the program