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AYDIN HARIRINIA




EDUCATION


09/'03 - 09/'07

University of Maryland-College Park, Biochemistry
  • Ph.D. (2007)- Advisor (Prof. David Fushman)

09/'99 - 05/'03

University of Maryland-College Park, Biochemistry
  • B.S. (2003)-Honors Citation, Gemstone Citation

EXPERIENCE


09/'07 - present

Scientific Advisor, Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck P.C. Washington, DC, 20005

    06/'03 - 09/'07

    Graduate Researcher, University of Maryland 1122 Biomolecular Sciences Building #296, College Park, MD, 20742
    • Performed protein expression and purification
    • Conducted NMR spectroscopy on proteins and protein-ligand complexes
    • Researched structure, interactions, and dynamics of proteins using NMR spectroscopy
    • Analyzed NMR spectra for elucidation of protein structure and interaction

    09/'03 - 06/'06

    Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Maryland 1122 Biomolecular Sciences Building #296, College Park, MD, 20742
    • Taught 5 semesters of biochemistry and physical chemistry courses
    • Prepared and lectured biochemistry course when needed
    • Graded assignments and examinations
    • Tutored students in highly focused, intensive sessions

    05/'03 - 06/'06

    Press/Publicity Manager, BSI Proteomics Corporation 20400 Observation Drive Suite 200, Germantown, MD, 20876
    • Wrote company press releases
    • Presented to Washington Board of Trade for mentoring and venture capital
    • Prepared publicity and marketing materials

    09/'00 - 05/'03

    Researcher, BSI Proteomics Corporation 20400 Observation Drive, Germantown, MD, 20876
    • Conducted protein crystallography
    • Prepared SBIR proposals to be submitted to NASA, NIH, NSF, and NIST
    • Created presentations about BSI technologies for investors and clients
    • Interviewed and trained new lab technicians
    • Maintained and updated company website

    09/'00 - 12/'00

    Research Assistant, University of Maryland
    • Researched protein nucleation using laser light scattering
    • Analyzed and interpreted results
    • Designed and conducted experiments based on results

    06/'00 - 08/'00

    Laboratory Technician, National Institutes of Standards and Technology Gaithersburg, MD, 20899
    • Crystallized various proteins for x-ray diffraction
    • Conducted trials using newly designed protein crystallization equipment and computer interface

    AWARDS


    Herman Kraybill Fellowship- UMCP graduate school (2006-2007) – (1 of 3 awarded)
    AAAS Excellence in Science Award (2005-2006)
    William Bailey Fellowship-UMCP graduate school (2003-2005) – (1 of 5 awarded)
    President’s Scholarship-UMCP undergraduate school (1999-2003)
    Howard Hughes Undergraduate Research Fellowship (2002-2003)
    Semester Academic Honors (2001-2003)
    Honors Citation (2002)
    Gemstone Citation (2003)
    Anne Wylie Dissertation Fellowship (2007) -declined

    SKILLS, TECHNOLOGIES &amp PROJECTS


    Chromatography: HPLC, Affinity, Size Exclusion, Ion-exchange
    Spectroscopy: NMR, Mass Sensitive (MS), UV-Vis, Fluorescence, CD
    Mutagenesis, PCR, Restriction Digests, Gel Electrophoresis
    Protein expression and purification
    Matlab, Xwinnmr, XEASY, CARA, DYANA, CNS (XPLOR), TALOS, Origin

    PUBLICATIONS


    Haririnia, A., Verma, R., Purohit, N., Twarog, M., Deshaies, R., Bolon, D., Fushman, D. (2008), Mutations in the Hydrophobic Core of Ubiquitin Differentially Affect its Recognition by Receptor Proteins, J. Mol. Biol. 375(4):979-96.
    Haririnia, A., D’Onofrio, M., Fushman, D., (2007), Mapping the interactions between Lys48- and Lys63-linked di-ubiquitins and a ubiquitin-interacting motif of S5a. J Mol. Biol. 368(3):753-66.
    Plaisant, C., Shneiderman, B, Baker, H.R., Duarte, N., Haririnia, A., Klinesmith, D., Lee, H., Velikovich, L, Wanga, A., Westhoff, M. (2007), “Personal Role Management: Overview and a Design Study of Email for University Students" Kaptelinin, V., Czerwinski, M. (Editors). Beyond the Desktop Metaphor, MIT Press
    Varadan, R, Assfalg, M, Haririnia, A, Raasi, S, Pickart, C, Fushman, D. (2004), Solution conformation of Lys63-linked di-ubiquitin chain provides clues to functional diversity of polyubiquitin signaling. J Biol Chem 279, 7055-63.
    Baker, R, Duarte, N, Haririnia, A, Klinesmith, D, Lee, H, Velikovich, L, Wanga, A, Westhoff, M, Plaisant, C. (2003), A Design Study of the Integration of Email and Role Management for University Students., Human Computer Interaction Lab University of Maryland Papers and Technical Reports, HCIL-2003-30.




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