Aamir Hussain
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Edward Zia
Aamir Hussain is a brilliant, dynamic and to the point Leader & Strategist with extremely smart ideas. I have learned lots from his series on fasting. Great guy. LOVE HIS WORK!
Chetna Patel
I am pleased to recommend Aamir for his strategic and creative approach to public health issues. I expect the results of his work have a genuinely positive impact on society. I saw a glimpse of his work as an assessor of the Poster Competition in 2018 in which he was awarded the first prize. He saw beyond the subject as a research project but as a necessary endeavor to in biomedical approach to health care. Currently, he works in our directorate using big data to create meaning, he is an asset to the team and I highly recommend him.
Edward Zia
Aamir Hussain is a brilliant, dynamic and to the point Leader & Strategist with extremely smart ideas. I have learned lots from his series on fasting. Great guy. LOVE HIS WORK!
Chetna Patel
I am pleased to recommend Aamir for his strategic and creative approach to public health issues. I expect the results of his work have a genuinely positive impact on society. I saw a glimpse of his work as an assessor of the Poster Competition in 2018 in which he was awarded the first prize. He saw beyond the subject as a research project but as a necessary endeavor to in biomedical approach to health care. Currently, he works in our directorate using big data to create meaning, he is an asset to the team and I highly recommend him.
Edward Zia
Aamir Hussain is a brilliant, dynamic and to the point Leader & Strategist with extremely smart ideas. I have learned lots from his series on fasting. Great guy. LOVE HIS WORK!
Chetna Patel
I am pleased to recommend Aamir for his strategic and creative approach to public health issues. I expect the results of his work have a genuinely positive impact on society. I saw a glimpse of his work as an assessor of the Poster Competition in 2018 in which he was awarded the first prize. He saw beyond the subject as a research project but as a necessary endeavor to in biomedical approach to health care. Currently, he works in our directorate using big data to create meaning, he is an asset to the team and I highly recommend him.
Edward Zia
Aamir Hussain is a brilliant, dynamic and to the point Leader & Strategist with extremely smart ideas. I have learned lots from his series on fasting. Great guy. LOVE HIS WORK!
Chetna Patel
I am pleased to recommend Aamir for his strategic and creative approach to public health issues. I expect the results of his work have a genuinely positive impact on society. I saw a glimpse of his work as an assessor of the Poster Competition in 2018 in which he was awarded the first prize. He saw beyond the subject as a research project but as a necessary endeavor to in biomedical approach to health care. Currently, he works in our directorate using big data to create meaning, he is an asset to the team and I highly recommend him.
Credentials
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Associate Fellowship AFHEA
Higher Education AcademyJan, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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De Montfort University
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Data Project Officer
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Aug 2018 - Present
To contribute to the provision of effective research data management by taking responsibility for specific areas of work to progress the university’s Research Data Management (RDM) project. In particular, the implementation of the RDM software Figshare.
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DMU Employability Mentor
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Sep 2016 - Present
As part of the DMU Employability Mentoring Scheme, I have come on board as a mentor to help share my experiences in the area of PhD research, to prospective mentees who have aspirations to go into research after their undergraduate degree.
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Research Associate
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Aug 2018 - Aug 2019
Secured a role as a research associate for the vascular biology research group (VBRG) based at De Monfort University. Main roles include driving the various research projects forward both natural and social science based; applying for grant funding, training and supervising research students and developing new vascular in vitro techniques.
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Part time Lecturer/Demonstrator
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Oct 2014 - Aug 2019
Part of the biomedical science teaching staff: Assisting in the running of practical sessions for a range of modules from each year (1st 2nd 3rd years). Delivering lectures/tutorials based lectures on antigen antibody interactions (Transfusion Science)soon to be running practicals on Organ Systems Physiology module
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PhD researcher
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Sep 2014 - Nov 2018
Looking at the synthesis and biological evaluation of novel antiangiogenic chemical scaffolds. As a potential aid to current FDA approved antiangiogenic drugs, in hope of a more efficient combinatorial approach to treat cancer.
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DMU Frontrunner internal Placement - Environmental Chemistry/Catalyst producing Technology
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Aug 2017 - Mar 2018
Assessing the use of a DMU patented catalyst technology for wasterwater treatment as a catalyst to synthesise organic compounds. Looking at analysing the effects of hydrogen peroxide, pH, temperature and duration on the extent of epoxidation of selected organic compounds, commonly found in wastewater.
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PhD student representative for the HLS Faculty
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Oct 2015 - Feb 2018
Since 2015 I have been involved in being the voice the HLS research students. Tackling day to day queries, addressing long term aims for the resident PhD office space and tasked to organise and help run monthly research socials. I liaise with my fellow colleagues, the Research and Commercial Development Office for HLS and Graduate school office.
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DMU Frontrunner internal Placement - Shape Your Future
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Oct 2016 - Mar 2017
Shape your future: Main duties were to analyse the employability demographics across the campus via the DSU and develop a non academic platform for students to approach the DSU as a one stop shop for employability guidance. Throughout the six months the following was carried out: Organise and run drop in sessions to allow students to engage with the shape your future team to discuss their needs Developing an online feedback form to allow the team to have a preliminary indication of how to tailor the advice for that specific student. Work and liaise with employability officers across the faculties to identify underachieving areas that the DSU could help improve.
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DMU Frontrunner internal Placement - Cell culture research
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Jun 2015 - Dec 2015
Cell Culture Assistant: Main duties were to be trained up on basic cell culture techniques and protocols such as passaging cells, counting and working under a grade 2 cell culture hood. Once competent enough main duties were to facilitate the continuous passaging of a renal and cardiac cell line MDCK and HC92 as well as conducing a simple cytotoxic assay for the short and long terms effects of a group of drugs against the two cell lines.
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Square mile volunteer
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Jan 2013 - Oct 2015
Working as a volunteer on the square mile diabetes project, promoting healthy eating and DIABETES UK, Working at Brennans Pharmacy for 3 months conducting a questionnaire based system to look at complementary and alternative medication for diabetics in the area. Giving presentations to international students on the project, conducting tours around analytical chemistry labs in De Montfort University.Assisted and worked with a group of DMU frontrunners on further promoting the square mile diabetes project as well as gathering data on local diabetics from various sources such as: Pharmacies, Superstores, Highcross Leicester, Door knocking, Community Centres.Also volunteered on many stem cell drives at the Leicester Mela, Leicester vs india cricket match and De Montfort University for the Rik Basra Leukaemia campaign. Also one of several team leaders for the highly successful race to a 1000 event based around Leicester town and DMU, Loughborough University. In which collectively 1020 stem cell donors were recruited.
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Frontrunner Plus internal Placement - Medicinal Chemistry
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Aug 2014 - Feb 2015
Building on my work and skills of my previous Frontrunner position: This new role has given me the opportunity to partake in more supervisory tasks and be responsible for students who also work in the Laboratory both now and in the coming academic year. This includes teaching and demonstrating key medicinal chemistry techniques such as Flash Column Chromatography, TLC, Clasien-Schmidt reaction and the use of the equipment and apparatuses in the Lab. On top of this, more responsibility has been given to me in the form of help supervisor the progress of the Square mile Diabetes CAM project in terms of helping and monitoring frontrunners working on the project's continuation.
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Square Mile Ambassador
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Jun 2013 - Jan 2015
Presentation on "my journey to a PhD Scholarship" to the DMU Vice Chancellor, CEO of UCAS. DMU executive board and DMU Board of Governors. Keynote Speaker at DMU faculty PAVE (Plan Ahead Value Employability) Conference for Health and life sciences titled "your degree alone is not enough". Keynote speaker along with David Hollis at the National Volunteering Conference 2014 on the topic of "a student progression due to DMU Square Mile". Conducted Speeches and presentations on the benefits of DMU square mile volunteering for students:YouTube video "how to volunteer":Conducted a video interview on my experience of my volunteering for the square mile diabetes project and explained how others can volunteer to enhance various skills and boost their employability prospects http://youtu.be/x9wfqfeXA48BBC radio interview on Tony Wadsworth morning show.Mark Charlton (DMU square mile project manager) and I were invited to talk about The DMU Square Mile Iniative and the benefits it has on the community and increasing the employability prospects for student volunteers. EAUC sustainability Webinar:The Square mile team invited Dr Ketan Ruparelia and I to talk about our diabetes research project in looking at complementary and alternative medicines. I gave my own students perspective on how the project has benefited me in enhancing my confidence and people skills as well as other aspects.
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DMU Frontrunner internal Placement - Medicinal Chemistry
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Oct 2013 - Mar 2014
An internal De Montfort placement in where I am working as a research assistant for Dr Ketan Ruparelia. Looking into chalcone analogues to combat diabetes, cancer and tropical diseases.Lab management: Along with Dr Ruparelia and Dr Beresford, I supervisde and aided final year DMU pharmacy students on the research projects, on a weekly basis.
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Assistant Lecturer
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Nov 2013 - Nov 2013
Delivered a lecture while in my final year of biomedical science, on "MHC antigen presentation to adaptive immunity" to second year biomedical science students.
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University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
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United Kingdom
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Medical Practices
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant
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Aug 2019 - May 2022
Researching into corticosteroid and Beta-agonist insensitivity on airway smooth muscle (ASM), from severe asthma patients. Assessing changes in cytokines profile in response to various asthma treatments. Identifying mast cell effects on ASM function and sensitivity towards corticosteroids Researching into corticosteroid and Beta-agonist insensitivity on airway smooth muscle (ASM), from severe asthma patients. Assessing changes in cytokines profile in response to various asthma treatments. Identifying mast cell effects on ASM function and sensitivity towards corticosteroids
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Mindset Strategist and Development Coach
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Jan 2014 - Dec 2020
Aamir has been extensively involved in student development for De Montfort University for the past 5 years. Having worked and delivered motivational sessions for the governing body of DMU and the likes of the CEO of UCAS, Aamir has demonstrated his ability to captivate and motivate his audiences. After receiving accommodations at the university on his work in “increasing student employability across campus” Aamir has now branched out further to help guide and inspire students from an employability perspective, setting up his own motivational speaker/career’s consultant profile. He now has his sights set on developing students across the UK.www.aamirhussain.co.uk
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Football Development Coach
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Jan 2013 - Jan 2015
Part of a diverse Coaching staff in which my responsibilities are specialised in enhanced development and focused session to a wide age range of kids in the local area.Focusing now on player development analysis and monitoring performance monthly. Designing a club player matrix to unify expected performance levels of different age ranges. Part of a diverse Coaching staff in which my responsibilities are specialised in enhanced development and focused session to a wide age range of kids in the local area.Focusing now on player development analysis and monitoring performance monthly. Designing a club player matrix to unify expected performance levels of different age ranges.
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Education
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2014 - 2018
De Montfort University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Pharmacology with Medicinal Chemistry -
2011 - 2014
De Montfort University
Bachelor of Science (BSc) First Class Honours, Biomedical Sciencce
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