Ala Haddad

150 Huntington Ave. Boston, MA 02115 (859)-576-5085 haddad.a@husky.neu.edu

Education
Northeastern University
Boston, MA
Candidate for Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Neuroscience
May 2018
GPA: 3.52
Relevant Coursework: Organic Chemistry 2, Biology 2, Biological Psychology, Calculus and Differential Equations 2, Statistics,
Sensation and Perception, Sociology, Physics 1
Kings Academy
Amman, Jordan
High School Diploma
May 2013
Activities and honors: Member of the Medical Club, President of the Model United Nations Club, and Leader of Student Tech Help,
Honor roll, Student Global Leadership Institute

Skills
Lab: Infrared Spectroscopy, Chromatography, Distillation, Crystallization, Separation, Extraction, Dissection, Aseptic techniques,
Organic Synthesis, Centrifuging, DNA Extraction, Drug Formulation, Granulation, Coating, Compression, and Drying
Applications: BioLab, Microsoft Office, CatMaid, Alice
Languages: Fluent in Arabic and English

Work History
Energet Lab, Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
Research Assistant
Nov 2014- Present
Traced the nervous system of a larval zebra fish using Catmaid
Identified the myelination of individual neurons in the nervous system and the brain
Organized the information using excel by collaborating with fellow research assistants
Interdisciplinary Affective Science Lab, Northeastern University
Boston, MA
Translator
Aug 2014-Sep 2014
Translated a survey for research conducted at Harvard University and Boston College
Reviewed translated document and ensured the readability of the information
Incorporated minor changes that would account for the cultural differences in the survey
Research and Development Department, Hikma Pharmaceuticals
Amman, Jordan
Intern
July 2014-August 2014
Mixed active ingredients with excipients of proposed drugs
Poured the mixture into the granulator
Prepared mixes for the coating process
Performed the above actions on both a small research scale level and a medium testing scale level
Interdisciplinary Affective Science Lab, Northeastern University
Boston, MA
Research Assistant
May 2014-June 2014
Recruited around 50 participants to participate in the Emotion and Memory study
Ran the study from the control room using BioLab and digital contact with the participant
Organized the saved files on the main server
Le Meredien Hotel
Amman, Jordan
Trainee
July 2013-August 2013
Input data regarding occupancy for Head Management using excel
Waited tables in the Food and Beverage department
Met with associates in the Marketing department to discuss future marketing plans
Front desk shadowing through the Sales and Guest Service Center department

Background and Interests

The Olive Initiative
Amman, Jordan
Co-founder
July 2014 - Present
Helped nearby less fortunate families by collecting donations from the community through organizing events such as soccer
tournaments and catered events