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Negar Sheikhzeineddini

Windsor,ON

Summary

Motivated biotechnology graduate with a solid background in hematology, biochemistry, and extensive experience in cellular and molecular techniques. Currently working as a lab assistant, I am eager to contribute my skills and knowledge in a research assistant role, where I can help advance scientific research and development.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lab Assistant

Medical Laboratories of Windsor
Windsor, Ontario
01.2024 - Current
  • Greeting patients, checking their information, and informing them about the test requirements and conditions.

  • Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
  • Disposed of laboratory materials and samples using well established guidelines and instructions.
  • Prepared lab for daily operations by stocking materials and equipment.
  • Used time management and adaptability skills to prioritize and run multiple tests.
  • Provided technical support and training to new laboratory personnel and interns, enhancing team skills and performance.
  • Kept lab space and equipment clean to prevent contamination with hazardous substances.

Medical Lab Assistant

Masoud Laboratory
Tehran, Iran
02.2019 - 07.2023
  • Receiving, labeling, and analyzing samples.
  • Designing and executing laboratory testing according to standard procedures.
  • Designing specialized primers and performing PCR, NGS, karyotyping, and NIPT tests to examine patients' DNA and chromosomes and diagnose different disorders.
  • Quality control of mentioned tests.
  • Monitored expiration dates on all chemicals, reagents, and other materials.
  • Performed basic laboratory techniques such as centrifugation, pipetting, staining..
  • Identified and corrected problems that could adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to provide timely and accurate test results, aiding in patient care decisions.

Hematology Researcher

Dr. Davood Bashash
Tehran, Tehran
09.2016 - 12.2018
  • Conducted literature reviews and synthesized research to identify gaps in knowledge and inform project objectives.
  • Working on leukemic cell lines like NALM-6 and NB4 besides all related procedures.
  • Performing Real-time PCR and Real-time PCR-based analysis.
  • RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, Gene expression analysis.
  • Western blotting and Protein extraction
  • Primer design
  • Microarray analysis
  • Managed laboratory teams and delegated tasks to complete experiments.
  • Performed microscopic examinations of cells.
  • Published experimental and research findings in scientific publications and journals.

Education

Master of Science - Medical Biotechnology

University of Windsor
Windsor, ON
12-2024

Master of Science - Hematology And Blood Banking

Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Tehran, Iran
05-2018

Bachelor of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology- Biochemistry

Islamic Azad University of Iran
Tehran, Iran
07-2015

Skills

  • Proficient in cell culture, PCR, and western blotting
  • Gel Electrophoresis
  • Excellent lab practices
  • Supply Maintenance
  • Sample checking
  • Specimen Processing
  • Specimen handling protocols
  • Phlebotomy
  • Lab equipment maintenance
  • Manual Dexterity
  • problem-solving
  • teamwork

Publications

  • Sheikh‐Zeineddini, N., Bashash, D., Safaroghli‐Azar, A., et al. Suppression of c‐Myc using

10058‐F4 exerts caspase‐3‐dependent apoptosis and intensifies the antileukemic effect of

vincristine in pre‐B acute lymphoblastic leukemia cells. Journal of cellular biochemistry. 2019.

  • Sheikh-Zeineddini N., Safaroghli-Azar A, et al. C-Myc inhibition sensitizes pre-B ALL cells to

the anti-tumor effect of vincristine by altering apoptosis and autophagy: Proposing a probable

mechanism of action for 10058-F4. Eur J Pharmacol 2019: 172821.

  • Riyahi, N., Safaroghli-Azar, A., Sheikh‐Zeineddini, N., et al. Synergistic Effects of PI3K and

c-Myc Co-targeting in Acute Leukemia: Shedding New Light on Resistance to Selective PI3K-

δ Inhibitor CAL-101. Cancer investigation, 1-14 .2019.

  • Bashash, D., Sayyadi, M., Safaroghli-Azar, A., Sheikh‐Zeineddini, N., et al. Small molecule

inhibitor of c-Myc 10058-F4 inhibits proliferation and induces apoptosis in acute leukemia cells,

irrespective of PTEN status. The international journal of biochemistry & cell biology 108, 7-16.

2019.

Certification

  • Industrial Biotechnology (/account/accomplishments/?utm_source=link&utm_medium=certificate&utm_content=cert_image&utm_campaign=pdf_header_button&utm_product=course)
  • Creating a virtual bioinformatics lab module OER to augment protein structure function capstone courses (https://openlibrary.ecampusontario.ca/item-details/#/bc7044b9-e978-4532-8aa1-198e03766ee9)

Timeline

Lab Assistant

Medical Laboratories of Windsor
01.2024 - Current

Medical Lab Assistant

Masoud Laboratory
02.2019 - 07.2023

Hematology Researcher

Dr. Davood Bashash
09.2016 - 12.2018

Master of Science - Medical Biotechnology

University of Windsor

Master of Science - Hematology And Blood Banking

Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

Bachelor of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology- Biochemistry

Islamic Azad University of Iran

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