Spinghar Khan
Student Researcher
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About
Reviewed scientific literature and developed a proposal examining caffeine's effect on alpha-synuclein aggregation in SH-SY5Y neuronal cells as a model for Parkinson's disease. Designed the proposed experimental approach and prepared a project budget.
Experience
Student Researcher - Faculty Mentor: Dr. Scott Matern
(2026-01 - 2026-06)
- Reviewed scientific literature and developed a proposal examining caffeine's effect on alpha-synuclein aggregation in SH-SY5Y neuronal cells as a model for Parkinson's disease.
- Designed the proposed experimental approach and prepared a project budget.
Emergency Department Volunteer - John Muir Health - Concord
(2025-10)
On break
- Transported patients by wheelchair and gurney, escorted families to ED rooms, and prepared rooms by restocking supplies and cleaning beds, carts, and monitors.
Hospital Volunteer - Kaiser Permanente - Walnut Creek
(2025-04 - 2025-10)
- Guided patients and visitors, escorted discharged patients, and mentored new volunteers on hospital protocols and patient etiquette.
Interpreter & Guide - Cherokee Federal, GDH Afghan Support Program
(2026-06 - 2026-07)
- Interpreted in English, Dari, and Pashto for 45+ newly resettled Afghan families accessing housing, legal aid, employment, and county benefits; helped arrange legal aid for 14 families and 8 job interviews.
STEM Tutor - MESA Center, Diablo Valley College
(2025-08 - 2025-12)
- Tutored 70+ students in biology, chemistry, and math.
Co-Founder & Secretary - Afghan Student Association, DVC
(2024-09 - 2026-05)
- Co-founded a student association with 80+ members; coordinated meetings, tracked club funds, and planned cultural events, including Nowruz and Eid celebrations.
Community Volunteer - Islamic Center of Contra Costa
(2021)
- Assemble and distribute weekly food pantry boxes, organize Ramadan meals, and interpret for community members in Dari, Pashto, and English.
Operations & Customer Service - Key Guard Locksmith
(2024-12)
- Coordinate service calls, prepare invoices, and maintain customer records.
Customer Service Associate / Assistant Manager - G&K Petroleum
(2022-01 - 2025-02)
- Coordinated daily operations, trained employees, resolved customer concerns, and maintained workplace safety.
Education
B.A. - Integrative Biology (Integrative Human Biology emphasis) - University of California, Berkeley (2028-06)
A.S. - Biology - Diablo Valley College (2026-05)
