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Parastoo Chamanrokh, Ph.D.

Parastoo Chamanrokh, Ph.D.

Microbiology Laboratory Technician

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Medical Microbiologist | Educator | Speaker | Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach | Professional Host

  • Education

    • Azad University (IAU)

      2005 - 2008
      Master of Science - MS Microbiology, with Concentration in Environmental Microbiology

      Thesis: Molecular Structure Analysis of Emulsan Produced by Acinetobacter calcoaceticus and its application in cleaning oil tankers, Advisor: Mazaheri Assadi, M (Ph.D.), Associate Professor.

    • University of Maryland College Park

      2014 - 2016
      Post Doctoral Associate Pathogen Research Institute Department of Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics

      Thesis: Comparison of PCR and LAMP Techniques to detect ctx-A, ompW and rfbN in Viable but Nonculturable Vibrio cholerae O1 in Water samples.

    • Azad University (IAU)

      2002 - 2005
      Bachelor of Science - BS Molecular Microbiology

      Department of Science and Research

    • Islamic Azad University,Science And Research Branch

      2010 - 2013
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Microbiology, with Concentration in Clinical and Environmental Microbiology

      Dissertation: Evaluation of Loop Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) techniques for molecular diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori and environmental coccoid forms. Advisor: Shahhosseiny, MH (Ph.D.), Associate Professor; Co-Adviser: Mazaheri Assadi, M (Ph.D.), Associate Professor.Abstract: Helicobacter pylori has been recognized as a major cause of peptic ulcer and duodenum as well as gastric cancer. This bacterium takes the form of coccoid in water… Show more Dissertation: Evaluation of Loop Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) techniques for molecular diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori and environmental coccoid forms. Advisor: Shahhosseiny, MH (Ph.D.), Associate Professor; Co-Adviser: Mazaheri Assadi, M (Ph.D.), Associate Professor.Abstract: Helicobacter pylori has been recognized as a major cause of peptic ulcer and duodenum as well as gastric cancer. This bacterium takes the form of coccoid in water and is an important factor for transmitting contamination through water. The aim of this study was to compare LAMP test with PCR, for rapid and accurate identification of Helicobacter pylori in gastric biopsy tissue samples of patients and coccoid forms in water. This study revealed that the LAMP test had a higher accuracy, sensitivity and specificity than PCR. Show less

  • Experience

    • Gholhak Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory

      Jan 2004 - Jan 2005
      Microbiology Laboratory Technician

    • Zohreh High School

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2008
      Instructor, General Biology and Laboratory Methods

    • School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering at the University of Tehran

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2010
      Laboratory Manager, Instructor and Teacher Assistant

      ➤ Prepared training elements and assisted of teaching and assisted in overseeing students experiments and exercises.➤ Modified the experiments and designed exercises in consultation with other teaching staff and faculty.➤ Provided technical support and recommendations to purchase or replace equipment and software for new laboratory.➤ Efficiently assessed the performance of students, restored and submitted the grades for assigned courses.➤ Taught General Microbiology, Medical Microbiology, Microbial Biotechnology, Virology, Mycology, Cellular and molecular biology, Food Microbiology, Food Biotechnology, Environmental Microbiology and Microbial methods to students. Show less

    • The Research Center for New Technologies in Life Science Engineering

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2011
      Laboratory Manager and Instructor

      ➤ Efficiently maintained medical laboratory equipment performance by establishing quality standards.➤ Developed operations, quality, and troubleshooting procedures as well as ensured staff compliance. ➤ Certified instrument performance and arranged equipment replacement, service, and repair as needed. ➤ Scheduled lab or equipment use time for staff as well as purchased lab supplies or prepared ordering lists. ➤ Handled security documents and ensured that all information and data collected in the lab is kept safe.➤ Taught and trained lab technicians and assistants on the correct use of lab equipment and provided mentoring to lab staff.➤ Held theoretical and practical workshops on Biotechnology and Microbiology.➤ Successfully taught Environmental, Food and industrial Microbiology to students. Show less

    • Arian Tajhiz Azma

      Jan 2011 - Dec 2012
      Scientific Manager

      ➤ Conducting theoretical/practical workshops on molecular biology and training to staff regarding medical/lab instrument.

    • Iranian Gene Fanavar Institute, IGF

      Jan 2012 - Dec 2014
      Scientific and Laboratory Manager

      ➤ Exemplified skills in mentoring more than 20 medical, master and PhD students and visiting fellows.

    • Malard Azad University

      Jan 2013 - Dec 2014
      University Instructor

      ➤ Took charge of teaching human genetics and molecular biology

    • University of Maryland

      Jan 2014 - Dec 2016
      Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow

      (Maryland Pathogen Research Institute, Department of Cell Biology & Molecular Genetics) ➤ Provided effectual assistance to faculty researchers and other collaborators in planning and designing research experiments, establishing priorities as well as proposing schedules, timetables, and costs.➤ Demonstrated expertise in teaching molecular microbiology methods to new researchers.➤Maintained active involvement in fieldwork and drafted technical publications and reports.➤ Presided over the training of staff, graduate students and new employees.➤ Worked collaboratively with mentor in assessing compliance and efficiency under primary research. Show less

    • UCLA Health

      Jan 2018 - Dec 2021
      Staff Research Associate

      ➤ Rendered hands-on assistance in performing research in the Translational Oncology Research Laboratories (TORL).➤ Spearheaded acute myeloid leukemia (AML), myeloma, T-cell lymphoma and other cancer projects.➤ Displayed competency in conducting statistical analyses, including choosing the appropriate procedure, setting up data for analysis and checking validity and reliability of data and written reports on the result of the analyses.

    • Dr. Rokh International Institute Of Education And Health

      Jan 2020 - now
      Health Coach, Speaker, Researcher and Director

      ➤ Takes charge of conducting initial consultations and evaluations of individuals.➤ Formulates healthcare plans tailored to each client's needs and facilitates coaching to reduce high-risk behaviors.➤ Plans and organizes seminars and conventions for individuals interested in learning more regarding health and wellness.➤ Designs and disseminates health education materials to clients.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate of Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, New York State Education Department

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Parastoo Chamanrokh, Ph.D.
      American Society of Microbiology (ASM) Microbe Student and Postdoctoral Travel Award
    • Awarded to Parastoo Chamanrokh, Ph.D.
      Best Speaker Several Events of toastmasters
    • Awarded to Parastoo Chamanrokh, Ph.D.
      Post-Doctoral Group in Iranian American Academic and Professionals 1st Place