1. Bassam F Kashgari
555 N Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA 92831, apt# 2163, (C) +1(937) 344-3799, bassam.kashgari@hotmail.com
Education:
o 2015 M.S. Degree in Microbiology & Immunology
Microbiology & Immunology M.S. program, Collage of Science & Mathematics
PI: Dr. Courtney Sulentic, Associate professor of Pharmacology & Toxicology,
Boonshoft School of Medicine
Wright State University, Dayton, OH, United States
GPA: 3.88 out of 4
Thesis: Determining the Role of the AhR in Immunoglobulin Expression and Class
Switch Recombination
Side projects: Using The Raman Technique to Detect the Human-IgH Looping in Ig
Production
o 2010 B.S. Degree In Biochemistry
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry Dept.
PI: Dr. Samir Khoja, Professor of Biochemistry
King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
GPA: 3.58 out of 5
Thesis: Asymmetric Dimethyl-L-Arginine With Renal Failure
Work Experiences:
o Graduate Researcher (Nov, 2013 - Sep, 2015)
Pharmacology & Toxicology Dept., Wright State University, Dayton, OH, United States
 Designed experiments, optimized methodology, and established protocols for molecular
biology techniques: both real-time and qualitative PCR, Western blot, lentiviral transduction,
ELISA, and transient transfection by electroporation and luciferase gene reporters
 Used lentiviral vectors to genetically modify B-cell lines, expanded and maintained gene-
modified B cell cultures, and characterized genetically modified B lymphocytes using
standard immunological assays that include western blot, ELISA, transient transfection, and
luciferase system
 Worked with various B-cell lines for different species, isolated clones derived from a single
cell population, and measured cell count and viability using hemocytometer protocols
 Trained and monitored less experienced graduate students in research techniques and ensure
they are adhering to protocol
 Effectively planed and organized work activities to meet schedules and deadlines
 Provided critical lab support while working in a collaborative team environment
 Handled large amount of data, prepared reports, results, chart, graphs base on standardized
form, maintaned lab notebooks, and contributed to supportive documentation when
necessary
 Became proficient in molecular cloning techniques: DNA amplification, separation,
purification, restriction digest, and preparing and analysis of DNA sequencing
 Software analysis programs: GraphPad, Prism, CFX Manager, SOFTmax PRO analysis
software, MS-Office, and MS-outlook
o Undergraduate Medical Researcher Intern (Feb, 2009 - Apr, 2010)
King Fahd Centre for Medical Research, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 Collected, labeled and stored blood samples in compliance with good clinical practice (GCP)
 Measured protein expression using ELISA and flow cytometry

2.  Gained hands on experience in spectrophotometer, HPLC, and chromatography
 Maintained, set up, adjusted and operated laboratory equipment and instruments
 Executed, analyzed, and recorded test results on standardized forms, prepared reports, results,
graphs and charts, and created and maintained database of subject information
 Prepared chemical solutions and media according to standard formulas and calibrated
laboratory instruments
 Ordered goods and supplies for the laboratory
o Laboratory Assistant Intern (Nov - Dec, 2012)
PepsiCo, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 Managed goods and supplies databases
 Preformed the chemical titration, dilution, solution, evaporation studies, pH studies, and
quality insurance
 Prepared reports, results, graphs and charts
o Clinical Laboratory Assistant Intern (Aug - Oct, 2010)
Al-Sulimani Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 Provided information for patient diagnosis and treatment by performing laboratory tests in
toxicology, chemistry, hematology, immunology, and microbiology laboratories; receiving,
typing, testing, and recording blood bank inventories
 Served as technical resource by participating in staff training; answering questions of other
professionals; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications;
maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
 Preformed all laboratory tests and procedures, maintained quality results by running
standards and controls, calibrating equipment utilizing approved testing procedures, and
monitoring quality control measures and protocols
Seminars & Conferences:
International
o Society of toxicology 54th
annual meeting in San Diego (Mar 22-26, 2015)
 Poster presentation about “Determining The role of the AhR in Class Switch
Recombination and IgH expression”
Regional
o Ohio Valley Chapter of the Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting (Sep 26, 2014)
 Poster Presentation about ”The Mechanism of the AhR in The IgH Gene Expression”
Local
o Celebration of Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities (April 10, 2015)
 Oral presentation about ”Determining the role of the AhR in Class Switch
Recombination and IgH expression”
o Biomedical Sciences PhD Program Research Retreat (Aug 20, 2014)
 Platform presentation about ”Determining the role of the AhR in Ig Expression”
o Celebration of Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities (Apr 11, 2014)
 Platform presentation about ”The Mechanism of the AhR in the IgH Gene Expression”
Professional Suciety Memberships:
o The Society of Toxicology (SOT)
o The Immunotoxicology Specialty Section (ITSS)
o Ohio Valley Society of Toxicology (OVSOT)
o Saudis in USA, Research and Science Students Section

3. Safety Trainings:
o Animal Occupation Health and Safety
o Radiation Generating Equipments
o Safe Use of Radioactive Materials
o Bloodborne pathogens
o Spill Prevention, Control, and
Countermeasure (SPCC) Rule
o Environmental Health & Safety
Technical Skills:
o Cell Culture
o Enyme-linked Immunosorbant Assay
o Western Blot
o RT-PCR
o qPCR
o Virul Transduction
o Transient Transfection
o Stable Transfection
o Flow Cytometry
Professional Skills:
o Project management to meet deadlines
o Proficient in data analysis softwares
o Public speaking
o International communication
o Strong work ethics
o Ambitious, optimistic, and eager to learn
o Documentation skills
o Laboratory management & organization
Career Development Courses:
o Leadership and management classes- Raj Soin Collage of Business, WSU
o Lab management classes, WSU
o General English Language classes, Education and Vocation Training
o Learning English as a Second Language- LEAP program, WSU
Community Services:
o Motivational speeches and guidance for post-graduate LEAP students at Wright State
University (2012-2015)
o Helping LEAP students with registration and introduction to the program at Wright State
University (2012-2014)
o Community outreach to K-12 students- presented laboratory techniques and discussed
science in general (2013)
o Guiding advisor in King Abdul-Aziz Airport (2008)
References:
Dr. Courtney Sulentic - Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology - Wright State University
+1(937)-755-3583 – courtney.sulentic@wright.edu
Dr. Nancy J. Bigley - Professor of Neuroscience, Cell Biology, and Physiology- Wright State University
+1(937)-755-2824 – nancy.bigley@wright.edu
Dr. Khalid Elasad - Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology - Wright State University
+1(937)-755-2159 – khalid.elased@wright.edu
Dr. Katherine Excoffon - Associated Professor of Biology - Wright State University
+1(937)-755-2301 – katherine.excoffon@wright.edu
o Management for laboratory staff to ensure
employees are adhering to protocol and
resting procedure
o Conducting studies and litereture
searches
o Teaching and supervision of less expertise
o Ability to adapt oneself to new surroundings
o Hazardous Communication
o Waste Management
o Cold Weather Injury Prevention
o Asbestos Awareness
o Heat stress & Stormwater
o Heath & Food Safety
o Luciferase Assay
o Molecular Cloning
o Plasmid Construction
o RNA/DNA Extraction
o Protien Extraction
o Bacterial Transformation
o Electroporation
o Hemocytometer