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Sara Sheikhlary is a Ph.D. student in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Arizona, specializing in lipid-based delivery systems to reduce platelet activation. A graduate of Kharazmi University in Tehran, Sara excelled in Biology (Plant Sciences) with a top GPA. She has contributed to research in cancer treatment through cold plasma technology. Passionate about innovation, Sara has received numerous awards, including multiple gold medals in international invention competitions. Alongside her research, she is involved in academic committees, serves as a reviewer for scientific conferences, and participates in music at the university. Her diverse interests in research and community involvement reflect her drive to push boundaries in both science and creativity.
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Education 🎓
Sara Sheikhlary is pursuing a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering with a minor in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Arizona since Spring 2022. Her doctoral research focuses on lipid-based delivery systems as shear-reducing agents to limit platelet activation under the supervision of Dr. Marvin J. Slepian. Before that, she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biology (Plant Sciences) from Kharazmi University of Tehran, where she graduated with a GPA of 19.35/20. Her Bachelor’s thesis, supervised by Dr. Mohammad Tahmaseb, studied the effects of atmospheric-pressure cold plasma on cancer cells for potential cancer treatment. Throughout her education, Sara demonstrated academic excellence, earning the top rank in her class and receiving special recognition from Iran’s National Elites Foundation.
Experience 💼
Sara has a diverse academic and research background. Currently, she works as a full-time graduate research assistant at the Sarver Heart Center, University of Arizona, focusing on lipid-based delivery systems in biomedical engineering. She has also served as a member of the Graduate Study Committee (GSC) and participated in the admissions and recruitment committee for the Biomedical Engineering Department. Previously, Sara was an undergraduate research assistant at Kharazmi University, where she worked on nanophysics and tissue engineering projects. As an inventor at Tech Launch Arizona, Sara develops novel biomedical solutions, while also contributing to scientific conferences as an abstract reviewer. Her extensive teaching experience includes being an undergraduate teaching assistant for various biology and biochemistry courses. Additionally, she engages in extracurricular activities, such as being a soprano singer for the university’s chorus community.
Awards and Honors 🏆
Sara Sheikhlary has received numerous prestigious awards for her academic and innovative achievements. In 2024, she was honored with the Student Innovator of the Year I-Squared Award by Tech Launch Arizona. Her inventions have earned her several gold medals at the iCAN International Invention Innovation Competition in Canada (2023 and 2024), along with special medals and recognition, including the Canadian Special Medal and the Organizer’s Committee Choice Award. In addition, she received the Best Women Inventor Award at iCAN 2023. Sara’s research and entrepreneurial spirit have also led to awards like the Student Startup Residency (SSR) grant from the University of Arizona’s FORGE program. She has been recognized as an exceptional talent by Kharazmi University and Iran’s National Elites Foundation and was invited to the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology in Iran. These accolades showcase her commitment to advancing science and innovation.
Research Focus 🔍
Sara Sheikhlary has received numerous prestigious awards for her academic and innovative achievements. In 2024, she was honored with the Student Innovator of the Year I-Squared Award by Tech Launch Arizona. Her inventions have earned her several gold medals at the iCAN International Invention Innovation Competition in Canada (2023 and 2024), along with special medals and recognition, including the Canadian Special Medal and the Organizer’s Committee Choice Award. In addition, she received the Best Women Inventor Award at iCAN 2023. Sara’s research and entrepreneurial spirit have also led to awards like the Student Startup Residency (SSR) grant from the University of Arizona’s FORGE program. She has been recognized as an exceptional talent by Kharazmi University and Iran’s National Elites Foundation and was invited to the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology in Iran. These accolades showcase her commitment to advancing science and innovation.
Conclusion
Sara Sheikhlary is a highly deserving candidate for the Young Scientist Award. Her academic excellence, groundbreaking research in biomedical engineering, and impressive recognition in international scientific competitions underscore her potential to make significant contributions to the field. With continued growth in interdisciplinary research and leadership, Sara is poised to become a leading figure in the scientific community.
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