PERSONAL INFORMATION
Address: Rydsvägen 254 B. 14 58434, LINKÖPING, Sweden
Nationality: Iranian, Canadian Resident
Contact: alina211@student.liu.se ; +46 (0) 76 580 8860
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
2010 – 2011
Summer student: Marc Ruel’s lab, Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa University, Canada.
Three months training: Rodent surgery for inducing myocardial infarction (MI model), Cell Isolation from rat bone marrow, Cell Culture, Angiogenesis Assay
2008 – 2010
Master Program: Molecular Genetics and Physiology ; Linköping University; Sweden.
The program was focused on Eukaryotic molecular biology, genetics and physiology with the aim of broadening students’ knowledge of biogenetic systems.
Master thesis (1 year: 60cr): Validation of transgenic mouse line with knock down of mGluR5 selectively in dopamine D1 receptor expressing neurons.
Techniques learned during the program and the thesis: Molecular Biology/Genetics techniques such as: Transgenic Techniques, Real-Time PCR, PCR, RNA and DNA purification, Recombination and Restriction enzymes, Gene Expression Analysis, ELISA, Western Blotting, Functional Genomics, Mouse Handling and Perfusion, Immunohistochemistry (IHC, IFC; Human/mouse brain sections, Chicken aorta tissue), Familiar with Cre-LoxP Technique.
1996 – 2004
Medical Doctorate: Medical Degree, Medical School of Azad University, Najafabad, Iran.
Eight years of studying medicine with main focus on principles of clinical observation and treatment.
M.D Thesis: Studying the possible effects of Aspirin M.C on prognosis of Vitiligo.
Internship and Advanced Clinical Clerkships; Pre-internship and Clinical Clerkship; Pathophysiology of Diseases and Foundation of Medicine; Basic Life Sciences.
2004 Health Research Program and Preparation of Thesis
2002-2004 Internship and Advanced Clinical Clerkship
2000-2002 Pre-internship and Clinical Clerkship
1999-2000 Pathophysiology of Diseases and Foundation of Medicine
1996-1999 General University Science Credits and Courses
High School: 1991 – 1995
•Name and type of organization providing education and training
Pouyandegan High School
•Principal subjects/occupational skills covered
Natural Science
•Title of qualification awarded
Diploma in Natural Science
WORK EXPERIENCE
September 2011 – March 2012
Research Engineer: May Giriffith’lab, IGEN, Linköping University, Sweden
IHC/IFC (cryostat), EPCs Isolation (from peripheral blood), Cell Culture, and Flow Cytometry EPC count, Organizing Lab Meetings and some ordering precuts.
June 2010 – June 2011
Research stipend: David Engblom’s lab, IKE, Linköping University, Sweden.
One year sstipend for preparatory research courses from Linköping University.
Main responsibilities: IHC on mouse brain sections (vibrotom), some molecular biology/genetics techniques, and some microsurgeries. Working both independently and collaborating with other members of our group.
2004 – 2008Medical Practitioner - Self Employed, Semirom, Iran.
I worked as a medical doctor. This job developed my theoretical and practical skills in medicine, helped me to gain more comprehensive insight towards the pathophysiological processes of the body.
During these years I improved my abilities in interacting with different people, handling stressful and high pressure situations, enhancing my management skills, which all provide me, distinguishes for my future research career.
Apr 2005-Jun 2006
Manager and Medical Doctor of police clinic, Semirom, Esfahan, Iran
Nov 2002– Feb 2004
Internship in Shariaty General Hospital, Isfahan, Iran
PERSONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
• Mother Language: Persian(Farsi)
• Other Languages:
English : Advanced (IELTS overall score 7.5)
Swedish : Basic level
Arabic : Basic level
• Social skills:
2010 – 2011: President of Iranian Student Association, Linköping University, Sweden.
The association had more than 200 members and enrolls various meetings, cultural events, celebrations and ceremonies. The position needs high communication skills, in addition to management ability and creativity and increased my potentials to control different unexpected demands and issues.
2009 – 2010: Vice President of Iranian Student Association, Linköping University, Sweden
I know myself a collaborative, communicative and flexible person who can easily join international environments and cope with new situations. I can work individually and independently, while I am also a teamwork person who has been always an active member in any group I have been working.
• Computer skills and competences:
Familiar in web designing, HTML language and Frontpage Software, Advanced user of Microsoft Office and familiar with C++ programming.
Skilled in computer hardware assembly and solving technical problems.
• Artistic skills and competences:
Very interested in art and cultural activities.
Playing Sitar. Quiet skilled in Persian literature and poetry.
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Director of undergraduate studies Biology
Last updated:
01/10/12