Saira Bano D/o Mahmood Ahmed
H No 61 block B
M.P.R Colony, Mangopir Road
Karachi, 75890 Pakistan.
cell No: 0321-5409897
Email:bacteria_viro@yahoo.com
Saira4286@yahoo.com
Academic Qualification:
2010
Subsidiary Subjects:
Jinnah University for Women
1st Division
Fundamentals of Microbiology
Immunology and Immunobiology
Medical Microbiology & Clinical Microbiology
Virology and Medical virology
Cell and tissue culture
Medical Mycology
Clinical Hematology & phlebotomy
Genetics
Anatomy and Bacterial Taxonomy
Biochemistry / Zoology
F.Sc (Pre-medical)
Major Subjects:
Sir Syed Government Girls College 1st Division
Biology/ Physics/ Chemistry / Botany/ Zoology
2006
Matriculation (Science)
Pak Grammar High School
1st Division
2003
B.S (Microbiology)
Courses Includes:
Internship / Training:
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One Month Training in Noor Diagnostic Laboratory (Hematology, Widal test
Urine DR).
One Month Training in Baqaui Medical University Hospital (Hematology,
clinical microbiology, diagnostic microbiology, blood banking).
SPSS One day Training Workshop in Research data analysis.
One day Training of Laboratory biosecurity from centre for disease control and
prevention.
“A hand-on workshop” in PCR technology and its application in gene mutation
detection in Liaquat National Hospital (Molecular Biology Department) from
24-26 February,2012.
Certifications:
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First Aid Medical Course from Islamabad Academy Affiliated with Allama
Iqbal Open University.
Computer Operating Data on MS Office (professional).
Proficiency in English writing and speaking from DOMINO English learning
Centre.
Memberships:
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Pakistan Society for Microbiology.
Jinnah Society for Microbiology.
American Society for Microbiology.
American Society of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics.
International Aids Society.
National Academy of Young Scientists.
Pakistan Biological Safety Association.
Associate member of Bioinformatics Organization, Inc. is located in Hudson,
Massachusetts.
Workshop/Symposium Attanded:
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Attended 6th Liaqat National Hospital symposium on Microbiology Quality
assurance.
A symposium conducted by DOW University of Health Sciences On Medicine,
pathology, dermatology and health care dilemma.
Attended an introductory symposium of rapid diagnostic tools, drug and
antibiotics conducted by Pakistan Diagnostic Association.
1st Virtual Symposium on Bioinformatics conducted by ISCB student council
and NAYS.
Attended workshop on Specimen transport and IATA regulations conducted by
PBSA.
Symposium on Nanotechnology organized by Jinnah University for Women.
Workshop on Biological Databases & Research Tools in Bioinformatics, June
02-03,2012 , Baqai Institute of Information Technology, Baqai Medical
University.
Online Workshop/Webinars:
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International Workshop on Endnote X5 & SPSS held on 23-28 February, 2012.
The 5th Virtual Training Workshop on Bioinformatics.
Online workshop on Academic Writing for Research September 08, 2012
conducted by Centre for Training & Development Institute of Research
Promotion.
Exploring the first line of defense: research tools for the innate immune system
May 7, 2012.
Cell Death: New Research Solutions for Apoptosis, Autophagy, and Necrosis
Jennifer Gibbons, Ph.D.R&D Scientist, 5/8/12.
Introduction to Real-Time Quantitative PCR (qPCR), Samuel Rulli, Ph.D.
SABioscience, A QIAGEN Company.
A Comprehensive Solution for RNAi, RNAi Screening Application Challenges
and Solutions, Wei Cao, Ph.D.
SureSilencing™ shRNA,Pl Knock Down Your Favorite Genes with Ease and
Confidence with shRNA, Wei Cao, Ph.D.asmids.
Understanding gene expression and epigenetics using a pathway approach:
PCR systems for gene and miRNA expression profiling CpG IsIand methylation
analysis and chip, Samuel j.Rulli Jr., Ph.D.
Gene Network Central (GNC) Pro WebinarAn Online in silico Tool to Explore
the Biology Around Your Genes of Interest George J. Quellhorst, Jr, Ph.D.
Associate Director R&D Bioinformatics – Biological Content Development
Wednesday, March 14, 2012.
Copy Number Variation & Alteration Analysis Strategies, Krishnan
Allampallam PhD, MBA, May 24, 2012.
3D Spheroid Culture: Applications in Cancer Research and Drug Discovery,
Meghan Cuddihy, Ph.D., Product Development Director, May 22, 2012.
Knock Down of Gene Expression Using shRNA, Keith Jolliff, Ph.D.
Conferences :
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International Conference on Science Policies and Restructuring of National
System of Innovation organized by COMESTECH, 3-5 October, 2012.
International Conference and Workshop on Nanoscience and Technology
organized by Quaid-e-Azam University, October 1-5, 2012.
1st International Biosafety Conference on Building National Biosafety and
Global Ties by PBSA.
9th Annual Conference on Infectious Disease held on 29-Feb.-3rd March 2012.
Online Biolive Conference on genome 2009 & animal handling in 2012.
BioConference Live: Clinical Diagnostics May 23-24, 2012.
BioConference Live: September 12-13, 2012.(ASCLC).
Work Experience:
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Work on ELISA.
Optimization of protein by SDS_PAGE gel.
DNA –RNA extraction by manual method.
Fungal protein Extraction and RNA Extraction by manual method and kit
method.
Paper chromatography.
Gelatin and Casein Zymography.
Pulse field gel electrophoresis.
Agarose Gel Electrophoresis.(For DNA, RNA and protein).
2D Gel Electrophoresis.
Gel documentation system (Alpha-Innotech).
Bioinformatics Skills:
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Primer designing (Primer3 software), protein data analysis (sequence similarity,
3D animation and protein structure analysis).
Drug Discovery pipeline analysis using Bioinformatics tools.
In-silico PCR.
UCSC, NCBI and ENSEMBLE genome browsers.
Candida genome browser.
Viral genome browser.
Personal Interest :
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Drug discovery and Vaccine Research.
Teaching Experience:
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Two Years Teaching Experience Iqra public Secondary School and Iqra Star
high School.
Past Affiliation:
Research Associate
Medical Mycology Research and Reference Laboratory,
Jinnah University for Women (July, 2011- July, 2012).
Responsibilities:
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Designing protocol and optimizing scientific protocol.
Optimize scientific procedures and fund out troubleshooting during proceeding a
protocol.
Worked in Biosafety cabinet to remove the contaminants.
To resolve problems in scientific calculation.
Handle culture and sample in good clinical and safety practices.
Lab Skills:
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Clinical Pharmokinetics.
Staining Techniques.
Cultivation and biochemical identification
microorganism, isolated from clinical sample.
Media preparation, sterilizing techniques.
Plating Techniques.
Phlebotomy.
of
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Mini Research Project:
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Biofilm Production By Candida.albicans, Pseudomonas.aeruginosa , And
Staphylococcus.aureus.
Survey and Statistics analysis on HIV/AIDS in Pakistan.
References:
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Will be furnished upon request.