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Researchers on NotedSource with connections to University of Nebraska Medical Center include Marzie Amirshenava, Mai Mostafa, Alexander Portillo, Ph.D., and Kiran Sapkota.

Marzie Amirshenava

Scientist I Neuroscientist I Molecular Biologist I Biochemist I Biophysicist. Ph.D.
Experience

University of Tennessee Health Science center

Postdoctoral Scholar / February, 2024 — Present

R&D and Project Management Expertise in Neuroscience

University of Nebraska Medical Center

Postdoctoral Research Associate / July, 2022 — July, 2023

R&D and Project Management Expertise in Neuroscience.Efficient collaborator with ability to work independently and within a team environment and make good on neuroscience and biomedical-related project as evidenced by optimization of intravitreal eye injection and retina and brain dissection in Glaucoma mouse model.

University of Missouri- Columbia

Ph.D candidate / August, 2016 — December, 2021

Lab Management and Research Expertise.

Research Expertise
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Pharmacology
Toxicology
Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis
Chemical Health and Safety
And 1 more
About
I am a neuroscientist with + 10 years of research experience in molecular biology, and I am a science educator with + 4 years of classroom and laboratory teaching experience. <br> I possess soft and hard skills in carrying out research projects in laboratory settings. I developed such skills by being involved in various and collaborative research projects such as studies on ion channel biophysics, protein structure/function, cancer biology, and anticancer drugs. These experiences have trained me for meeting scientific challenges and have developed in me a deep appreciation for a collaborative and teamwork science research. I have 4+ years of classroom and laboratory teaching experience at the university-level. Courses ranged from introductory level courses (Introduction to Biology) to more advanced ones (Cell biology). Asides from improving my organization and management skills, my teaching experience has made me comfortable with science communication to various audiences. As a scientist, I believe research and business should go hand in hand. I utilize my own experience and research knowledge to bring a different perspective to explore an array of topics. I am passionate about bridging the gap between research and business, and using my experience and knowledge to explore various topics and challenges. I am looking for a company with a fast-paced culture that is focused on growth and innovation.

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Mai Mostafa

Biomedical Scientist
Education

University of Nebraska Medical Center

PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences / March, 2022

Omaha

Ain Shams University

MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Biochemistry), Biochemistry Department / May, 2012

Cairo

Ain Shams University

BSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences / May, 2006

Cairo
Experience

University of Nebraska Medical Center

Instructor / January, 2024 — March, 2024

Postdoc Research Associate / April, 2022 — December, 2023

Research Assistant / August, 2017 — March, 2022

Fulbright Scholar / September, 2016 — June, 2017

National Research Centre

Assistant researcher / June, 2007 — June, 2022

Research Expertise
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Immunology
About
Mai is a biomedical scientist with +15 years of expertise in in biochemistry, molecular biology & immunology. She has 4 years of experience in biomarker discovery for neurodegenerative diseases and immunoassay design, development and validation. She has strong leadership skills with project/team management expertise. My endeavor goal is to employ my skills/expertise with cross-functional team to move from basic research to translational research in drug discovery & development. Skills: \- Designing & troubleshooting research methodology and executing protocols to achieve the projects’ objectives\. \- Developing corrective and preventive plans and generating and executing the changes\. \- Excellent writing skills with an ability to design scientific protocols as evidenced by securing funds by the Michael J\. Fox Foundation and Partner Therapeutics for Parkinson’s disease research\. \- Excellent presentation skills as demonstrated by participating as a speaker in different scientific meetings/conferences\. Experience: \- Developing and validating screening assays \(qPCR array & MSD singleplex and multiplex assays\) to track the disease progression and therapeutic response in Parkinson’s disease patients treated with an immunomodulator drug \(Sargramostim\)\. \- Goal\-oriented scientist with \+15 years of expertise in the biological evaluation of nanoformulations\, stem cell research\, RNAi\, and immune cell\-disease interactions\, demonstrated by the fulfillment of \+12 projects related to human neurodegenerative\, infectious & cancer diseases\. \- Highly productive scientist and communication expert with an ability to work independently and within a team as evidenced by \+15 peer\-reviewed articles and 2 patents\. \- Proficient in many biochemistry & molecular biology techniques\. Techniques: cell culture \(BSL2/BSL3\)\, qPCR\, ddPCR\, PCR arrays\, western blot\, ELISA\, MSD assay\, flow cytometry\, electroporation\, transfection and animal studies\. \- Familiar with transcriptomics\, proteomics & bioinformatics as well as pathway enrichment analysis using different software \(IPA\, Cytoscape plugin ClueGo and StringApp\)\. Hobbies: Watching the historical movies and Broadway shows, biking & traveling with family.

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Alexander Portillo, Ph.D.

Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Non-Systems Inside Sales and Marketing, Senior Representative Bruker Nano Surfaces | AFM Probes Expert | Science Educator
Experience

Bruker Nano Surfaces, Inc.

Non-Systems Inside Sales and Marketing, Sr. Representative / June, 2018 — Present

Responsible for Bruker's portfolio of AFM probes, accessories, and other consumables for North America. .

Metropolitan Community College

Chemistry Instructor / June, 2014 — Present

Adjunct College Chemistry instructor for lecture, lab, and online sections of the course.

College of Saint Mary

Adjunct Science Instructor / January, 2015 — May, 2018

Taught Biology lecture, as well as Chemistry lectures and labs.

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Chemistry lab instructor / January, 2017 — May, 2018

Taught Biochemistry labs

Iowa Western Community College

Adjunct Instructor / June, 2015 — May, 2017

Taught an introductory Organic and Biochemistry lecture and lab

University of Nebraska Medical Center

Research Associate / June, 2006 — May, 2014

Did research on protein-DNA complexes and amyloidogenic proteins.

Herzing University

Instructor / September, 2014 — April, 2014

Taught Anatomy and Physiology lecture with lab.

Remotetasks

AI rater / August, 2023 — April, 2024

Designed prompts for AI to evaluate math and science competencies

About
Alexander Portillo, Ph.D. is a highly educated and experienced professional in the field of pharmaceutical sciences, specializingin single molecule Biophysics of proteins. He holds a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Nebraska System and a B.S. in Biotechnology from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He has a strong background in sales and marketing, having worked as a Non-Systems Inside Sales and Marketing, Sr. Representative at Bruker Nano Surfaces, Inc. He is also a skilled instructor, having taught chemistry at various institutions such as Metropolitan Community College, College of Saint Mary, University of Nebraska at Omaha, and Iowa Western Community College. Additionally, he has experience as a research associate at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and as an AI rater at Remotetasks.

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Kiran Sapkota

PhD in Pharmacology and Experimental Neuroscience
Education

University of Nebraska Medical Center

Ph.D., Pharmacology and Experimental Neuroscience / December, 2016

Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America

Creighton University

Masters of Science, Pharmacology

Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America

Catholic University of Daegu

Masters of Pharmacy, Medicinal Chemistry

Gyeongsan

Pokhara University

Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm), School of Pharmacy / August, 2006

Pokhara
Experience

University of Nebraska Medical Center

Instructor / January, 2021 — Present

Graduate Research Assistant / 2012 — December, 2016

Southern Research Institute

Postdoctoral fellow / November, 2018 — December, 2020

Creighton University School of Medicine

Graduate Research Assistant / May, 2010 — July, 2012

Catholic University of Daegu

Teaching Assistant / March, 2007 — August, 2009

Research Expertise
Biological Psychiatry
Psychiatry and Mental health
Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
Pharmacology
Pharmacology (medical)
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