Senior Research Trainee

• Jul 2021 - Present

Studying the accumulation of AGEs and their link to cancer under the supervision of Dr. Rizwana S. Waraich and Dr. Gulnaz Khan. My responsibilities include conducting a literature review, contributing to research design, collection of blood and tissue samples for biopsy, and structuring clinical data for further analyses.

Undergraduate Research Team Lead

• Jun 2021 - Jun 2023

Computational Analyses of Mutations in SARS CoV-2 strains since its outbreak in 2019 under the supervision of Dr. Sidra Rafi. I was responsible for literature review and mutation analysis using bioinformatics and computational biology tools as well as visualization of structural variations.

Neuroscience Research Project

• Dec 2021 - Dec 2022

In-silico analysis of the human serotonin receptor 5-HT1A. My work is to analyze the structural properties and understand changes under the influence of different ligands

Stem Cell & Tissue Engineering Intern

• Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

-Primary cell culture of MSCs from umbilical cord -Scaffold development from amnion lyophilization -Histology and fluorescent imaging of murine skin -Digital Image Processing of samples using Image J & MATLAB - RT-PCR for in-vitro cell lines - Flow cytometry for marker detection of stem cells from primary cell culture -Primary cell culture of MSCs from umbilical cord -Scaffold development from amnion lyophilization -Histology and fluorescent imaging of murine skin -Digital Image Processing of samples using Image J & MATLAB - RT-PCR for in-vitro cell lines - Flow cytometry for marker detection of stem cells from primary cell culture

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

• Jun 2022 - Dec 2022

Medical Laboratory Technologist

• May 2022 - Dec 2022

Responsible for blood work of oral cancer patients in the Surgical Complex OPD Responsible for blood work of oral cancer patients in the Surgical Complex OPD

Quality Control Intern

• Jun 2021 - Jul 2021

+ Test crude, refined, bleached and deodorized oil samples for FFA content + Assess the colour of oil samples on the Lovibond scale + Determine the Peroxide Value of oil samples + Check Slipping Point of saturated fat samples + Confirm the presence of Vitamins and Antioxidants + Check for the total fat content of oil samples + Check for iron contamination in oil samples + Check for phosphorus content in soil samples + Check TDS and pH and hardness of water samples (Boiler, Feed, RO, Softner) + Keep a record of food certificates, and inform the supervisor of outdated/expired halal certificates + Understand the integration of operations, production and compliance with Quality Control + Provide suggestions for streamlining workflow according to GMPs, in line with the SOPs + Prepare culture media for bacterial growth + Check for bacterial contamination specifically coliforms + Evaluate byproducts for their constituents including soap, RO water and Fatty Acids + Perform dilatation tests for blended oil samples + Inoculate bacterial cultures for edible products including ketchup and spices + Autoclave culture flasks and plates + Inspect and evaluate packaging of food products based on the parameters provided by QA + Check for the slipping point of Tallow/Hardening + Perform cold test to determine the saturation of fatty acid chain + Perform standardization of NaOH + Ascertain samples using the Iodine value test (Wijis method) + Evaluate margarine production and subculture samples to isolate and verify the bacterial count + Understand the physical testing of paper and GMPs involved + QA of packaging materials by checking for: accurate dimensions, colour, branding, content; physical deformities and leakage; moisture content in cardboard boxes; + Check the overall strength of the cardboard box using Box Compression Testing (BCT) Show less

Research Trainee

• Feb 2021 - Apr 2021

• COVID Testing using QIAGEN kits • Using thermal cycler (RT-PCR) for detection of COVID • Quantification of biomolecules using ELISA and different assays • Preparation of dyes for tissue staining (Eosin, Hematoxylin) and other chemicals for general use in the lab including buffers • Animal tissue fixation, sectioning, embedding and staining using microtome and embedding system to create histology slides • Using Fluorescent and Inverted microscopes for tissue analysis • Proficient in the use of general lab equipment such as pH probes, centrifuges, homogenizers, micropipettes •Troubleshooting of lab equipment and scheduling maintenance when required • Autoclaving glassware and preparing bacterial cultures aseptically • Maintaining lab space according to biosafety rules and following SOPs • Inventory management and referring to MSDS guidelines while handling chemicals • Bi-weekly refueling of liquid Nitrogen and Bio-cane™ storage Show less

Diagnostic Lab Intern

• Dec 2020 - Feb 2021

• Collection of blood samples in relevant serological tubes for biochemical tests (pH, Hb, HbA1c, LFT, Glucose, etc) • Analyzing biochemical tests for diagnostic purposes ensuring accurate reporting within the time limit • Effectively managing Online Patient Database which often required updating information, issuing diagnostic reports and follow-up for further tests/ appointments. • Collection of blood samples in relevant serological tubes for biochemical tests (pH, Hb, HbA1c, LFT, Glucose, etc) • Analyzing biochemical tests for diagnostic purposes ensuring accurate reporting within the time limit • Effectively managing Online Patient Database which often required updating information, issuing diagnostic reports and follow-up for further tests/ appointments.