Ayesha Idrees
Early Stage Researcher in 3D Cell culture, Microbiology, & Biomaterials Bioevaluation-Proj:HyMedPoly at EU Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions. ITN-European Industrial Doctorate (EID)- Claim this Profile
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Best practices in managing collaborative R&D projects: Communication and knowledge management; Forming good project teams; Funding and proposal preparation
Eurescom GmbHJan, 2018- Oct, 2024
Experience
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EU Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions. ENDONANO ITN-European Industrial Doctorate (EID)
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Biotechnology
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1 - 100 Employee
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Early Stage Researcher in 3D Cell culture, Microbiology, & Biomaterials Bioevaluation-Proj:HyMedPoly
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Nov 2015 - Jul 2019
I worked as an Early Stage Researcher - as a Biosciences person in an interdisciplinary team of an EU project "HyMedPoly Horizon 2020 for the Development of Drug-Free Antibacterial Hybrid Biopolymers for Medical Application" in a cooperation between academy, industry, and clinic. - Development of 3D human skin model. - Development of S. aureus colonized 3D human skin infection model. - Optimization of in vitro assays for 3D cell culture system. - 2D vs. 3D comparative… Show more I worked as an Early Stage Researcher - as a Biosciences person in an interdisciplinary team of an EU project "HyMedPoly Horizon 2020 for the Development of Drug-Free Antibacterial Hybrid Biopolymers for Medical Application" in a cooperation between academy, industry, and clinic. - Development of 3D human skin model. - Development of S. aureus colonized 3D human skin infection model. - Optimization of in vitro assays for 3D cell culture system. - 2D vs. 3D comparative bio-evaluation study of most commonly used antibacterial wound dressings in clinics. Employing the conventional antibacterial and cytotoxicity assessment methods; and comparing the thus obtained bio-evaluation results with the ones obtained using 3D skin and 3D skin infection models as advanced tools for in vitro risk and antibacterial properties’ assessment. - In vitro bio-evaluation of novel antimicrobial polymeric biomaterials prepared by collaborative partners under the HyMedPoly project intended for treating infected wound healing applications. ~ Best practices in managing collaborative R&D projects. ~ Preparation of deliverable reports. ~ Periodic project meetings to present & discuss results with partners. Show less I worked as an Early Stage Researcher - as a Biosciences person in an interdisciplinary team of an EU project "HyMedPoly Horizon 2020 for the Development of Drug-Free Antibacterial Hybrid Biopolymers for Medical Application" in a cooperation between academy, industry, and clinic. - Development of 3D human skin model. - Development of S. aureus colonized 3D human skin infection model. - Optimization of in vitro assays for 3D cell culture system. - 2D vs. 3D comparative… Show more I worked as an Early Stage Researcher - as a Biosciences person in an interdisciplinary team of an EU project "HyMedPoly Horizon 2020 for the Development of Drug-Free Antibacterial Hybrid Biopolymers for Medical Application" in a cooperation between academy, industry, and clinic. - Development of 3D human skin model. - Development of S. aureus colonized 3D human skin infection model. - Optimization of in vitro assays for 3D cell culture system. - 2D vs. 3D comparative bio-evaluation study of most commonly used antibacterial wound dressings in clinics. Employing the conventional antibacterial and cytotoxicity assessment methods; and comparing the thus obtained bio-evaluation results with the ones obtained using 3D skin and 3D skin infection models as advanced tools for in vitro risk and antibacterial properties’ assessment. - In vitro bio-evaluation of novel antimicrobial polymeric biomaterials prepared by collaborative partners under the HyMedPoly project intended for treating infected wound healing applications. ~ Best practices in managing collaborative R&D projects. ~ Preparation of deliverable reports. ~ Periodic project meetings to present & discuss results with partners. Show less
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Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biomedical Materials
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Pakistan
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Associate
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Jan 2014 - Oct 2015
- Bioevaluation of biomaterials to understand how a material would be responding in vivo: Antimicrobial activity, Cytocompatibility, In vivo biocompatibility (chorioallantoic membrane - CAM assay), Hemocompatibility, Sustainable drug release from polymer-based drug delivery systems, Bone bioactivity study (simulated body fluid - SBF), Swelling properties and degradation, Enzymatic degradation. - Biomaterials synthesis and characterization: Chitosan/Hydroxy apatite composite… Show more - Bioevaluation of biomaterials to understand how a material would be responding in vivo: Antimicrobial activity, Cytocompatibility, In vivo biocompatibility (chorioallantoic membrane - CAM assay), Hemocompatibility, Sustainable drug release from polymer-based drug delivery systems, Bone bioactivity study (simulated body fluid - SBF), Swelling properties and degradation, Enzymatic degradation. - Biomaterials synthesis and characterization: Chitosan/Hydroxy apatite composite scaffolds for controlled drug delivery and bone tissue engineering, Implant materials for cleft lip and palate disease) ~ Equipment Incharge of BET surface area analyzer. ~ Preparation of project reports. ~ Periodic meetings to discuss results with multi-disciplinary team. ~ Organizing annual conferences and periodic workshops. Show less - Bioevaluation of biomaterials to understand how a material would be responding in vivo: Antimicrobial activity, Cytocompatibility, In vivo biocompatibility (chorioallantoic membrane - CAM assay), Hemocompatibility, Sustainable drug release from polymer-based drug delivery systems, Bone bioactivity study (simulated body fluid - SBF), Swelling properties and degradation, Enzymatic degradation. - Biomaterials synthesis and characterization: Chitosan/Hydroxy apatite composite… Show more - Bioevaluation of biomaterials to understand how a material would be responding in vivo: Antimicrobial activity, Cytocompatibility, In vivo biocompatibility (chorioallantoic membrane - CAM assay), Hemocompatibility, Sustainable drug release from polymer-based drug delivery systems, Bone bioactivity study (simulated body fluid - SBF), Swelling properties and degradation, Enzymatic degradation. - Biomaterials synthesis and characterization: Chitosan/Hydroxy apatite composite scaffolds for controlled drug delivery and bone tissue engineering, Implant materials for cleft lip and palate disease) ~ Equipment Incharge of BET surface area analyzer. ~ Preparation of project reports. ~ Periodic meetings to discuss results with multi-disciplinary team. ~ Organizing annual conferences and periodic workshops. Show less
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Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre
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Pakistan
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Apprentice
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Mar 2011 - Jun 2011
- Practical training from a pool of trained staff (from different sections of pathology department including Microbiology section, Molecular pathology section, Histopathology section, Cytopathology section, Haematology section, Special Chemistry section, Routine Chemistry section, and Blood bank) offering a unique combination of practical expertise for samples preparation/processing, technical aspects of various screening tests, specific machines involved, and results & reports… Show more - Practical training from a pool of trained staff (from different sections of pathology department including Microbiology section, Molecular pathology section, Histopathology section, Cytopathology section, Haematology section, Special Chemistry section, Routine Chemistry section, and Blood bank) offering a unique combination of practical expertise for samples preparation/processing, technical aspects of various screening tests, specific machines involved, and results & reports interpretation. - Preparation of comprehensive internship report. - An open presentation and viva discussion. Show less - Practical training from a pool of trained staff (from different sections of pathology department including Microbiology section, Molecular pathology section, Histopathology section, Cytopathology section, Haematology section, Special Chemistry section, Routine Chemistry section, and Blood bank) offering a unique combination of practical expertise for samples preparation/processing, technical aspects of various screening tests, specific machines involved, and results & reports… Show more - Practical training from a pool of trained staff (from different sections of pathology department including Microbiology section, Molecular pathology section, Histopathology section, Cytopathology section, Haematology section, Special Chemistry section, Routine Chemistry section, and Blood bank) offering a unique combination of practical expertise for samples preparation/processing, technical aspects of various screening tests, specific machines involved, and results & reports interpretation. - Preparation of comprehensive internship report. - An open presentation and viva discussion. Show less
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Education
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2015 - 2019
Politecnico di Torino, Italy
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Bioengineering and Medical-Surgical sciences -
2015 - 2019
Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) - UMC Knappschaftskrankenhaus GmbH - Hospital of RUB, Germany
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Research, Bioengineering and Medical-Surgical sciences -
2018 - 2018
Wake Forest School of Medicine - WFIRM, USA
Course, Regenerative Medicine -
2011 - 2013
National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad Pakistan
Master's Degree, Applied Biosciences -
2007 - 2011
University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Pakistan
Bachelor of Science - BS, Applied Microbiology -
Qasr e Behbood, Government of Punjab, Lahore Pakistan
Dress designing -
Government Islamia College for Womens, Lahore Pakistan
Intermediate, FSc - Pre-Medical
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