Ilvira Mardanova Khan
2300 Old Spanish Trail #1082 • Houston, TX 77054
832-466-5985 • ilvira.r.m@gmail.com
EDUCATION
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
PhD, Translational Biology and Molecular Medicine
LAFAYETTE COLLEGE
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS
Study Abroad Program
Houston, TX
March 2014
Easton, PA
May 2009
St Andrews, Scotland
May 2008
AWARDS/HONORS
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Invited speaker at the American Diabetes Association international conference in June 2012 (Philadelphia, PA) and June
2013 (Chicago, IL)
Recipient of National Institute of Health T32 training grants GM88129 (June 2011) and HL007812 (Nov 2012)
Summa Cum Laude, Lafayette College, Easton, PA, May 2009
Member of Phi Beta Kappa Honorary Society, May 2009
Recipient of Department of Chemistry 2009 Merck Index Award in recognition for scholastic achievement in chemistry
and promise of future excellence, Lafayette College, Easton, PA, February 2009
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Science Education Leadership Fellow
Aug 2010 – May 2013
 Collaborated with teachers to develop science lesson plans for elementary and middle school students
 Taught science lessons once a week for one hour using web cam technology
 Designed and supervised laboratory activities to enhance student interest and performance in science
Duke University
Duke Talent Identification Program (TIP) Instructor
 Designed Human Physiology course curriculum for 16 gifted middle and high school students
 Prepared and taught over 20 Human Physiology lessons and laboratory activities
 Initiated and moderated classroom discussions
Lafayette College
General Chemistry Teaching Assistant
 Taught introductory laboratory chemistry course to 40 students
 Demonstrated the use of laboratory equipment and enforced laboratory safety rules
 Evaluated and graded examinations and assignments
Durham, NC
Jul 2011 – Aug 2011
Easton, PA
Aug 2007 – Dec 2008
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Graduate student/Research assistant to Dr. Christie Ballantyne
Aug 2009 – present
 Evaluated the effect of T cells on the development of skeletal muscle insulin resistance and inflammation in mice with
diet-induced obesity
 Designed and conducted a clinical research project aimed to investigate postprandial immune cell activation in 24
individuals with metabolic syndrome
 Prepared and delivered oral and poster presentations at over 15 local seminars/symposiums and three international
conferences
University of Rochester Medical Center
Rochester, NY
Graduate Education in the Biomedical Sciences (GEBS) Summer Scholar
May 2008 – Aug 2008
 Conducted independent research project to study the effect of IL-6 on insulin receptor signaling in the liver
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow
May 2007 – Aug 2007
 Evaluated the efficacy of small molecule cell cycle checkpoint inhibitor in survival of chemotherapy treated tumors
Lafayette College
EXCEL Scholar Faculty Research Assistant
 Examined potential mechanisms of hexamer formation and dissociation in phycocyanin protein
Easton, PA
May 2006-Dec 2006
Environmental Engineers and Scientists Club Volunteer
Aug 2006-May 2007
 Characterized and optimized the bioanalytical method of estrogenic compound detection in wastewater
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
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Khan, I., Perrard X., Perrard J., Lui, H., Smith, C., Wu, H., Ballantyne, C. (2013) TH1-induced STAT1 Phosphorylation
Contributes to Skeletal Muscle Inflammation and Insulin Resistance in Obesity. American Diabetes Association 73rd
Scientific Sessions. Chicago, IL, USA. Oral Presentation
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Khan, I., Perrard X., Perrard J., Mansoori, A., Smith, C., Wu, H., Ballantyne, C. (2012) Activated αβ T Cells Affect
Adipose Tissue and Skeletal Muscle Functions in Obesity. American Diabetes Association 72nd Scientific Sessions.
Philadelphia, PA, USA. Oral Presentation
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Khan, I., Perrard X., Perrard J., Smith, C., Wu, H., Ballantyne, C. (2011) Depletion of αβ T cells Attenuates ObesityAssociated Inflammation and Metabolic abnormalities. American Diabetes Association 71st Scientific Sessions. San
Diego, CA, USA. Poster Presentation
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Mardanova, I. (Khan, I.), Tjioe, M., Kney, A. (2007). Quantification of Estrogenic Compounds in Wastewater using
Recombinant Yeast Assay. World Environment and Water Resources Congress. Tampa, FL, USA. Poster Presentation
PUBLICATIONS
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Khan IM, Perrard XY, Perrard JL, Mansoori A, Wayne Smith C, Wu H, Ballantyne CM. Attenuated adipose tissue and
skeletal muscle inflammation in obese mice with combined CD4+ and CD8+ T cell deficiency. Atherosclerosis 233, 419428 (2014)
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Khan IM, Perrard XY, Brunner G, Lui H, Sparks LM, Smith SR, Wang X, Shi ZZ, Lewis DE, Wu H, Ballantyne CM.
Intermuscular and perimuscular fat expansion in obesity correlates with skeletal muscle T cell and macrophage infiltration
and insulin resistance. Submitted to Diabetes (2014)
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Jiang E, Perrard XD, Yang D, Khan IM, Perrard JL, Smith CW, Ballantyne CM, Wu H. Essential role of CD11a in CD8+
T-cell accumulation and activation in adipose tissue. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 34, 34-43 (2014).