Nur Afiqah Sukiran
Postdoctoral Research Associate at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Postdoctoral Research Associate
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Nov 2021 - Present
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Durham University
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Postdoctoral Research Associate
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Jun 2018 - Jun 2021
- Recombinant protein production in yeast (Pichia pastoris) to be used as biopesticides. - Molecular biology (cloning, PCR, DNA purification). - Fusion protein technology for toxin delivery enhancement. - Recombinant protein expression by fermentation technique (bioreactor). - Protein purification by Nickel-affinity. - Protein analysis by SDS-PAGE, Western, and proteomics. - Developed a method for topical application of the toxins into aphids. - Bioassays such as injection and feeding assays. - Developed leadership skills by providing training and supervision to the postgraduate students. - Create a teamwork and a collaborative environment. - Learned project and lab management skills. - Improved communication skills by giving presentations and having frequent communication with collaborators. Show less
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Education
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Durham University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Chemistry and Biological Sciences