Atefeh Akbari-Andargoli

Scientific and Technical Expertise

• Handling of rats and mice, animal behavioral testing, and pre-clinical study design
• Stereotaxic surgery, Visual Evoked Potential (VEP) recording, and Patch Clamp electrophysiology
• Molecular and histological techniques: RT-PCR, RNAscope in situ hybridization, Immunofluorescence (IF), ELISA, Nissl staining
• Tissue processing and sectioning: microtome, cryostat, and vibratome
• Histological and image-based data analysis (ImageJ, QuPath)

Data Analysis and Research Tools

• Data interpretation and visualization using GraphPad Prism and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Scientific writing, grant writing, and regulatory documentation
• Literature management and referencing (EndNote)

Project and Team Management

• Project planning, coordination, and management from design to completion
• Team leadership, mentoring, and collaboration in multidisciplinary environments
• Strong understanding of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and research ethics

Analytical and Professional Skills

• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail
• Time management and organizational efficiency
• Excellent communication, presentation, and public speaking skills
• Collaborative work approach and adaptability in fast-paced research environments