Nouri Elmekharam, PhD

Research Scientist with MS, Ph.D., MLS(ASCPi)CM

Vallejo, SolanoMember since January 15, 2026

HPLCLC-MSUV SpectrophotometerELISAChromatographyUltraviolet (UV) detectionAntibody radiolabelingGas Chromatography (GC)MSOTGLPUV/Vis systemsTumor BiologyImmunochemistryPresentation SkillsData AnalysisCollaboration SkillsSOP WritingProject ManagementLab Management

About

Research Scientist with the SOM, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease.

Virginia Commonwealth

University. Immunochemist with expertise in immunotherapy approaches relevant to the use of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), cancer vaccines, adoptive cancer therapy, and the immune checkpoint blockade therapy.

Experience with cell culture and mouse models, including establishing tumor models, administering drugs, collecting blood samples, and dissecting mice to harvest tumors and organs for drug uptake analysis.

Experience leading the development and fulfillment of immunoassay development projects to evaluate the biological behavior and targeting of radiolabeled anti-SAS1B mAb (SB2/SB5) in uterine cancer xenografts expressing the SAS1B protein, as evidenced by 5 successfully executed projects. Responsible for the scientific and regulatory conduct of immunoassay method development, validation, and troubleshooting in support of pharmacokinetic, toxicokinetic, immunogenicity, and pharmacodynamic studies involving novel therapeutics as demonstrated by 18 optimizations done for conjugation and labeling. In-depth understanding and deep knowledge of ligand binding assay method development and validation using multiple platforms including ELISA, LC-MS, HPLC, TLC, Western blot, PCR, ELISA and UV/VIS spectrophotometer to evaluate the conjugation of the antibodies with the chelates as evidenced by 20+ assays developed.

Experience leading projects and priorities related to the enzyme activity assays and quantification of biologics in various tissues, to achieve a PhD in Chemical Biology with expertise in Image-Guided Radioimmuno-Therapy of cancer. Ability to independently optimize analytical methods and review data for technical quality and compliance to protocols, methods, and SOPs while authoring 10 technical documents ensuring compliance to regulatory guidelines.

Experience

Senior Medical Technologist, Microbiology/Immunology - VCU Health System

(2020-01 - 2025-01)

Collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop and optimize microbiological assays, and processes, analyzing patient specimens for microbial examination leveraging proficiency in microbiological techniques such as aseptic technique, microscopy, culturing, and identification of microorganisms.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail with experience using Multiple PCR instruments used to detect viruses, bacteria and parasites and MALDI (Mass spectrometry).
Ability to independently optimize analytical methods and review data for technical quality and compliance to protocols, methods, and SOPs while authoring 10 technical documents ensuring compliance to regulatory guidelines.

Adjunct Lecturer in Chemistry - Virginia Commonwealth University

(2022-01 - 2023-01)

Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team setting with proficiency in teaching Biochemistry to students at Medical Laboratory Sciences College at VCU.
I thought clinical Chemistry at Tripoli university, Medical Laboratory Science College.
Stayed up to date with the latest advancements in clinical chemistry and technology, teaching students how to use Lab instruments such as HPLC, Mass spectrophotometer, chemistry analyzer, and protein electrophoresis.

Medical Laboratory Scientist - St. Mary Hospital

(2018-01 - 2020-01)

Familiarity with regulatory requirements and quality standards leveraged at the Core Biochemistry and Microbiology Laboratory Testing Facility to spearhead experiments in chemical reactions to analyze body fluids, blood, and urines in support of the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Performing multiple highly automated analyzers utilizing spectrophotometry, immunoassays, mass spectrometry, and other methods to assess a variety of analytes in electrolytes, basic and comprehensive metabolic, lipid, live, renal, and cardiac panels.