Nesreen Jawhari is seeking a research position in biomedicine. She has a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Case Western Reserve University, where she gained experience in molecular biology techniques through coursework and research projects. Her capstone research project involved investigating mucin secretion in Schistosoma mansoni cercariae. She is proficient in laboratory techniques and has worked in microbiology, histology, and molecular biology labs. Nesreen is skilled in data entry, organization, and analysis and seeks to advance research in biomedicine.
1. Nesreen Jawhari
Phone: (216) 338-6538 :: Email: ngj10@case.edu
Mailing Address: 1343 Lakewood Avenue, Lakewood OH 44107
OBJECTIVES: Enthusiastic and dynamic biologist looking forward to becoming submerged in a
research position in biomedicine. Expertise in Molecular Biology techniques and methods. Years of
experience, innate curiosity and passion in the field of organismal biology. Outstanding written
communication, oral communication, and analytic skills with desire to advance and broaden research
horizons.
EDUCATION:
Case Western Reserve University 2014
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
Dean’s Honor list 2010-2011
Very strong lab components to all Biology courses
Additional coursework in Spanish, Japanese, French,
Studio Art, Acting, Anthropology, Statistics, and Psychology
Case/ University Circle Symphonic Orchestra violinist
Writer for the Case Reserve Review and Ars Poetica
Saturday Tutoring program mentor in a variety of subjects
RELEVANT SKILLS:
Working in the laboratory setting
Working as part of a team
Using a variety of analytical and experimental techniques
Regular implementation of new protocols
Regular use of Lab safety including training in Blood-Born Pathogen safety
Undergraduate career also included genetics lab and other core biology labs, as well as
laboratory courses in general and organic chemistry.
Regular presentations of both experimental findings and assigned literature/primary research
articles.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
CAPSTONE RESEARCH IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY spring 2014
“Mucin Secretion in Schistosoma mansoni Cercariae” Research Project
Worked in the lab of Dr. Emmitt Jolly, PhD. Executing fundamental lab techniques including
–Primer Design
2. -Gel Electrophoresis
- In-Fusion Cloning
- Isolating DNA via Gel Clean-up
-Polymerase Chain Reactions
-Restriction Enzyme Digest
-Bacterial Transformations
-Cell Culture
Regular communication with lab-mates and PI
Weekly lab meetings discussing progress
Regular presentations given
Regularly assigned related literature
Experience running and prioritizing simultaneous experiments
Experience utilizing relevant software and web tools such as gene databases and BLAST
Final presentation showcasing findings
HISTOLOGY LAB fall 2014
CWRU School of Medicine/ Graduate course in Anatomy, taken as a senior Undergraduate
Used microscopy techniques to identify tissues as well as Pathological Histology exposure
Experience interpreting slides of different stains and sections
Experience identifying tissues based on images produced by both Transmission Electron
Microscopy and Scanning Electron Microscopy
MICROBIOLOGY LAB
CWRU Undergraduate Lab, School of Arts and Sciences spring 2013
Extensive use of Microbiology Lab Techniques including:
-ELISA
-aseptic technique
-handling and inoculating a range of media including broths, slants, and plates
-used selective media to identify microorganisms
Final project included independently implementing all lab techniques and procedures to
identify an unknown organism
PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE:
CWRU Mendell School for Applied Social Sciences 2010-2014
Student Worker in Data Entry
Organized and formatted data collected from populations both in paper and online
3. Regular use of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Origin
Used Excel’s programmed functions to generate a variety of self-updating and interactive
graphs, charts, and visuals
Entered Data into a number of databases
CWRU School of Dentistry 2012-2014
Student worker in Data Entry and Front Desk Receptionist
Used Microsoft Access to facilitate and execute data entry
Regular experience working with others
Regular use of interpersonal skills, communicating with, guiding, and assisting the public—
often translating for patients who struggled with English
Regular use of Microsoft Office suite
Daily use of Medical Terminology and translating medical jargon to layman’s terms for the
public