About
Summary
I am a biotechnology researcher with 12+ years of academic and translational experience in molecular biology, immunotherapeutics, microbial biotechnology and preclinical/clinical assays. My work spans from enzyme discovery and probiotic evaluation to rapid-response COVID-19 IVIG development and viral antigen production. I combine rigorous technique (PCR, CRISPR-Cas9, AKTA purification, flow cytometry) with strong project management, animal model expertise and a passion for teaching.
Positions
Research Associate Jun 2025 -
Zia ud din hospital, Zia ud din
– Protocol design for methylene blue and convalescent plasma trials, REDCap database setup, SOPs, TiDIER checklists.
Assistant Manager Biotechnology Aug 2023 - Jul 2025
– Led viral antigen expression/purification, ISO/GLP facility commissioning, Octet R4 deployment, animal house management (mice, rats, guinea pigs, hamsters, transgenics).
Instructor Jul 2019 - Aug 2023
Dow College of Biotechnology, Dow University of Health Sciences
• Instructor, Dow College of Biotechnology (2019 – 2023)
– Taught Biochemistry I&II, Environmental and Industrial Biotechnology, Methods in Molecular Biology; designed labs for 400+ undergraduates.
• Research Intern & Associate, DRIBBS, Dow University (2016 – 2019)
– Projects: citric acid from Aspergillus niger, sugarcane phytoplasma detection, isolation of indigenous probiotics; first research publication in plant pathology.
• C-IVIG Project (2020 – 2021)
– Developed hyperimmune anti-COVID-19 IVIG: plasma collection, TFF, AKTA-Flux purification, QC (SDS-PAGE, bioburden), ICU infusion coordination; co-authored 3 international papers.
Research Associate Nov 2016 - Jul 2019
Dow Research Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Dow University of Health Sciences
Education
Dow University of Health Sciences 2016 - 2022
Field of study: Biotechnology
Degree: Master of Philosophy (Biotechnology)
SZABIST 2012 - 2016
Field of study: Biosciences
Degree: Bachelor of Science (BS)
Skills
• Molecular Biology: PCR, RT-qPCR, cloning, site-directed mutagenesis, ELISA, Western blot
• Protein Purification: Tangential flow filtration, AKTA systems, Octet R4 (BLI)
• Gene Editing & Cell Culture: CRISPR-Cas9, viral vectors, primary/immortalized mammalian cells
• Animal Models: FELASA-style rodent handling (mice, rats, hamsters, guinea pigs), in vivo dosing, sample collection
• Data & Project Management: REDCap, grant writing, SOP/protocol drafting, ISO/GLP compliance
• Communication & Teaching: curriculum development, public speaking, student mentorship
Professional interests
My research interests are broad and interdisciplinary, including:
Molecular mechanisms of cell signaling and platelet activation
Protein-protein interactions and post-translational modifications
Gene editing and functional genomics (CRISPR/Cas9, sgRNA strategies)
Microbial biotechnology and industrial fermentation
Probiotic discovery and gut microbiome research
Development and validation of diagnostic assays
Translational medicine and immunotherapy
Clinical trial design and critical care research
Animal model development and in vivo experimentation
Laboratory automation, facility design, and quality management (ISO, GLP)
Science communication, teaching, and public engagement
I have hands-on experience with advanced techniques such as PCR, ELISA, western blotting, tissue culture, protein purification, phosphoproteomics, and animal handling (mice, rats, guinea pigs, hamsters, and transgenic models). My roles have included teaching and supervising undergraduate and graduate students, managing laboratory operations, and leading research projects from conception to publication.