Kimia Zandieh

• Strengthened knowledge of GMP/GCP principles, good documentation practices, data integrity, and quality-conscious lab practices

Doctoral project in molecular and cellular biology, with applications in tumor immunology and translational biomedical research. • Independently planned, executed, managed, and coordinated a 4-year scientific project • Developed, optimized, and troubleshot molecular, cellular, and protein-based assays • Analyzed complex biological data • Communicated findings through scientific reports, presentations, and peer-reviewed publications • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams

• Contributed to the development of diagnostic assays and laboratory products in an industry R&D environment • Conducted feasibility studies and method optimization to improve reproducibility, performance, and efficiency of the products • Documented experimental results and collaborated with cross-functional teams throughout product development activities

• Supported clinical immunology projects through experimental planning and sample-based laboratory work • Analyzed experimental data, documented findings and collaborated with clinical and scientific teams

Research project focused on antibody development, characterization, and biomarker analysis • Developed monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies targeting a disease-associated biomarker • Isolated and purified antibodies using chromatography-based techniques for downstream applications • Characterized antibodies • Performed biomarker analysis using molecular and cellular methods • Analyzed and documented experimental data

• Performed laboratory analyses and quality control checks in a diagnostic laboratory setting • Conducted diagnostic molecular and biochemical assays on patient samples following regulated laboratory procedures

Grade: Magna cum laude