TAM PHAM

Seattle, Washington
832-475-3583
tpb3a3f0@westpost.net

QUALIFICATIONS
* Master's level graduate with academic background that includes advanced course
work in Organic Chemistry, Physics, and Forensic Science.
* Skilled in quantitative analysis and use of instruments for nanoparticle chara
cterization with hands-on in vivo and in vitro cancer research experience.
* Proven ability to interpret analytical results and prepare and deliver written
reports.
* Recognized for outstanding academic leadership and teamwork.
* Exceptional communicator, both written and verbal, with published research and
poster presentation experience.
* Multi-lingual, proficient in English, Vietnamese, and Mandarin.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Oncology: Culture and maintenance of cell lines in standard and multiwell plates
, soft agar assays, fixation and staining.
Molecular Biology: Transfection, competent cell preparation.
Tissue Culture: Culture and maintenance of ES, mouse fibroblast cell lines, prot
ein extraction from various cell lines, culture in standard and multiwell plate
conditions.
Biochemistry: Western blot, SDS PAGE, protein purification, enzyme assays.
Instrumentation: GC-MS, UV, IR, HPLC, and NMR
Computer: Proficient in Maple; Math Lab; Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access.
EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Chemistry, Rice University, June 2010; GPA 3.93
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Seattle University, June 2008; GPA 3.83; Magna
cum Laude
Associate in Science, Seattle Central Community College, December 2005; GPA 3.86
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
RICE UNIVERSITY / MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER 2008 - 2010
Graduate Student / Non-UTHSCH Graduate Student Trainee
* Optimized delivery of anti-cancer hydrophobic drugs in cancer treatment throug
h carbon-based nanoparticle delivery.
* Collaborated with pharmacologists researching cancer treatments at MD Anderson
Cancer Center.
* Observed effects of drugs and radiation on cancer-injected mice.
SEATTLE UNIVERSITY 2006 - IVERS Merck Research Assistant, 2007 - 2008
* Researched relationship between coffee mucilage at different stages of ferment
ation and amount of lactic and ascorbic acid, utilizing HPLC and reflectoquant s
ystem.
Teaching Assistant, 2007 - 2008
* Assisted Organic and General Chemistry students in laboratory while monitoring
for safety.
* Graded laboratory reports and quizzes.

Study Group Facilitator, 2007 - 2008

* Guided Organic and General Chemistry students in exploring course content and
developing new learning skills by creating collaborative learning communities.
Math Lab Assistant, 2006 - 2010
Chemistry Inventory Assistant, 2007
Chemistry/Math/Physics Tutor, 2006
SEATTLE CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Chemistry/Math/Physics Tutor, 2003; 2005
HONORS
* Dean's List for Science and Engineering, May 2003 - Jun 2010
* Poster Award, Alliance for NanoHealth (ANH) Investigators Meeting, 2010
* Chosen for ANH Research Training Program, 2009
* Outstanding Senior Chemistry Major Award, Seattle University, 2008
* Team Player Friendship Award for Hard Work and Perseverance, Seattle Universit
y, 2008
* Seattle University Fair Trade Convergence Scholarship, 2007
PUBLICATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
* Berlin J. M.; Leonard A.; Pham T. T.; Daisuke S.; Marcano D. C.; Yan, S.; Fior
entino, S.; Milas, Z. L.; Kosynkin D. V.; Price, B. K.; Lucente-Shultz, R. M.; W
en, X.; Raso, M. G.; Craig, S. L.; Tran, H. T.; Myers J. N.; Tour J. M. "Effecti
ve Drug Delivery, in vitro and in vivo, By Carbon-Based Nanovectors Non-Covalent
ly Loaded With Unmodified Paclitaxel" ACS Nano 2010 Aug 3;: 20681596
* Berlin, J. M.; Pham, T. T.; Daisuke, S.; Marcano, D. C.; Sun, Z; Kosynkin, D.
V.; Myers, J. N.; Tour J. M. "In Vitro Drug Delivery of Unmodified PTX Non-Coval
ently Loaded on Carbon-Nanovectors of Varied Shape and Composition", ACS Nano, s
ubmitted.
* Berlin, J. M.; Daisuke, S.; Pham, T. T.; Marcano, D. C.; Mohamedali, K.; Myers
, J. N.; Tour J. M. "Non-covalent functionalization of carbon nanovectors with a
n antibody enables Targeted Drug Delivery in vitro", ACS Nano, submitted.
* Chosen for poster presentation, 17th Murdock Undergraduate Research Conference
: "Simultaneous Determination of Lactic and Ascorbic Acids in Fermented Coffee
Mucilage Using HPLC."

EMPLOYMENT
Project Manager, Vuong & Associates Masonry, LLC: current (temporary)
* Provide outstanding customer service through diligent management of client pro
jects.
* Meet utilization objectives by skillfully managing schedules, resources, and l
abor relations.
AFFILIATIONS / VOLUNTEER WORK
* Volunteer, Seattle's Union Gospel Mission Dental Clinic, June 2010 - present
* Member, Seattle University Taiwanese Student Association, 2007 - present
* Member, National Scholar Honor Society, 2006 - present
* Member, Rice Graduate Student Association, 2008 - 2010
* Member, Seattle University Chemistry Club, 2006 - 2008