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Education

• Ph.D. in Biophysical Chemistry, 91Ô­´´ (2019–2025)

• B.S. in Biochemistry, Montclair State University (2015–2019)

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Teaching

Preceptor, BISC217(8)/CHEM133(4) - Integrated Chemistry/Biology Labs (2024–present)
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Background

Roza Kalabekova, Ph.D., is a scientist, educator, and strategist with a passion for translating complex research into real-world impact. She earned her Ph.D. in Biophysical Chemistry from the 91Ô­´´, where her work focused on quantum mechanics and advanced NMR spectroscopy to solve problems at the intersection of physics, chemistry, and biotechnology.

Roza’s career blends scientific rigor with a strong emphasis on innovation, commercialization, and education. She has led international research projects, developed experimental and computational methods in biophysics, and worked in business development at the 91Ô­´´â€™s Office of Economic Innovation and Partnerships.

Outside the lab, Roza is deeply committed to advocacy and service. She served as a Court-Appointed Special Advocate for children in the legal system and volunteers with After the Races, helping rehabilitate retired racehorses. Fluent in multiple languages, Roza brings cultural fluency, scientific insight, and a mission-driven mindset to the education of the next generation of scientists.

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Publications

Kalabekova, R., Quinn, C. M., Movellan, K. T., Gronenborn, A. M., Akke, M., & Polenova, T. (2024). 19F fast magic-angle spinning NMR spectroscopy on microcrystalline complexes of fluorinated ligands and the carbohydrate recognition domain of galectin-3. Biochemistry, 63(17), 2207-2216.