Yasaman Farokhi Soofi
Los Angeles
Summary
Yasaman gained her master’s degree in Chemistry and Biochemistry, where she accumulated over two years of experience as a research assistant, teaching assistant, and course instructor. Through managing students and leading academic projects, she developed strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills. During her laboratory research, she worked on a project involving a 10-year-old patient with cystic fibrosis, which deepened her love for patient interaction and her passion for helping people, even from behind the bench. These experiences strengthened her commitment to patient-centered care. Yasaman has published one review article, and three additional manuscripts have been accepted and are currently awaiting publication. She is now pursuing her PharmD at the University of Southern California School of Pharmacy, where she aims to integrate her scientific background with compassionate, evidence-based healthcare delivery.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant
San Diego State University
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Chemistry 200: General Chemistry — Instructed lab sections, held office hours, and graded lab reports.
- Supported student learning through demonstrations, safety briefings, and individualized feedback.
Research Assistant, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Lab
San Diego State University
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted with molecular biology experiments and data collection related to bacteriophage DNA modifications.
Research Assistant, Electrochemistry Lab
San Diego State University
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Conducted electrochemical analyses; prepared samples, maintained lab notebooks, and supported instrumentation workflows.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) -
University of Southern California, Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Los Angeles, CA01.2029
M.S. - Chemistry and Biochemistry
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA01.2024
B.S. - Medicinal Chemistry
Islamic Azad University, Tehran Medical Branch
Tehran, Iran01.2019
Skills
- Clinical Skills:
- Intramuscular (IM) vaccine administration
- Patient immunization counseling
- Screening for contraindications & precautions
- Vaccine preparation, documentation, and reporting
- Proper needle selection and injection-site technique
Certification
APhA Certificate; APhA’s Injection Technique; Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers; HIPAA/FERPA Authorization; HIPAA Training/Certification; Bloodborne Pathogens Training/Certification; Needlestick Training.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Honors & Presentations
- 2025-2029 Scholarship, USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences University of Southern California , Awarded for academic excellence in Pharmacy
- 2022–2024 Scholarship, San Diego State University — Awarded for academic excellence in Chemistry/Biochemistry
- Mar 1, 2024 Poster: Phage DNA Modifications, SRS Conference, San Diego State University
Publications
Farokhi Soofi Y, Ziarati P. Remediation of Heavy Metals from Pharmaceutical Effluent Streams by Promising Bio Removal Technique through Cumin Residue. Applied Biological and Environmental Sciences. 2024. https://doi.org/10.62476/abes.102190
Timeline
Research Assistant, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Lab
San Diego State University
05.2023 - 08.2023
Research Assistant, Electrochemistry Lab
San Diego State University
05.2022 - 08.2022
Teaching Assistant
San Diego State University
01.2022 - 05.2024
M.S. - Chemistry and Biochemistry
San Diego State University
B.S. - Medicinal Chemistry
Islamic Azad University, Tehran Medical Branch
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) -
University of Southern California, Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences