Arturo Rocha

Hello! I am passionate about drug discovery, medicinal chemistry, healthcare, and biotech and want to use my skills to make a positive impact on this world. I want to help others through the discovery and creation of therapeutics and medicine.

University of Michigan 
Research Assistant

Full-time Aug 2024 - Present · 10 mos

• Performed various binding and stimulation assays on Nitazene analogues at MOR, DOR, and KOR receptors
• Built SAR models to evaluate affinity, potency, selectivity, and antagonist potential
• Generated pharmacological data to support novel opioid reversal strategies and inform public health response• Performed various binding and stimulation assays on Nitazene analogues at MOR, DOR, and KOR receptors • Built SAR models to evaluate affinity, potency, selectivity, and antagonist potential • Generated pharmacological data to support novel opioid reversal strategies and inform public health response.

The University of Texas at AustinThe University of Texas at Austin

Research Assistant

Internship May 2023 - Mar 2024

• Perform data collection, analysis, and interpretation using various scientific techniques and software
• Conduct laboratory experiments, including tissue sampling, cell culture, and biochemical assays
• Prepared and optimized cell culture media and reagents to support cell growth and experimental consistency
• Maintained accurate and detailed records of experimental procedures, observations, and results• Perform data collection, analysis, and interpretation using various scientific techniques and software • Conduct laboratory experiments, including tissue sampling, cell culture, and biochemical assays • Prepared and optimized cell culture media and reagents to support cell growth and experimental consistency • Maintained accurate and detailed records of experimental procedures, observations, and results.

Hardware Designer

Internship May 2023 - Feb 2024 · 10 mos

• Utilized prototyping techniques to create multiple iterations of the mask, refining its design and functionality
• Successfully integrated a diverse set of sensors into the mask, enabling precise and comprehensive data collection 
• Developed and implemented code for seamless communication between sensors and data processing units 
• Led end-to-end hardware design project, meeting deadlines and achieving milestones.• Utilized prototyping techniques to create multiple iterations of the mask, refining its design and functionality • Successfully integrated a diverse set of sensors into the mask, enabling precise and comprehensive data collection • Developed and implemented code for seamless communication between sensors and data processing units • Led end-to-end hardware design project, meeting deadlines and achieving milestones.

Teaching Assistant

Part-time Aug 2023 - Dec 2023 · 5 mos

•Coordinated various study sessions to prepare students for upcoming exams 
•Utilized Excel, Word, and Canvas to organize various activities for class of over 60 students
•Demonstrated deep understanding of thermodynamics principles
•Communicated with professors over course expectations and learning goals•Coordinated various study sessions to prepare students for upcoming exams •Utilized Excel, Word, and Canvas to organize various activities for class of over 60 students •Demonstrated deep understanding of thermodynamics principles •Communicated with professors over course expectations and learning goals.

University of Michigan

Master's degree, Integrated Pharmaceutical Sciences Aug 2024 - Aug 2025

The University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor of Science - BS, Biomedical/Medical Engineering Aug 2020 - May 2024