Research Consultant
Zayed University
Total years of experience :10 years, 7 Months
Manuscript writing for journal publication
1. Statistical analyses of survey and pretest-posttest data
2. Planning the choice of statistical tests for different raw data types
3. Literature research for manuscript writing
4. Illustrated scientific diagrams for journal article
5. Writing applications for university research funding
6. Reporting research data through tables and graphs
Content creation for Health Topic Lectures
1. In charge of creating lecture PowerPoint files for seven different topics of health
2. Content editing and research using internet and book sources
3. Considering topics content for an overseas student audience, thus abiding by international health standards and guidelines rather than local
4. Particular research for content on mental health and overall well-being
5. Selecting appropriate and royalty free images for the lesson slides
6. Quick learning and revision of public health, environmental health, social determinants, nutrition, chronic diseases
7. Extensive use of MS PowerPoint, internet research, large file sharing
Manuscript writing for Journal Publishing
1. Statistical analysis using SPSS Version 25
2. Literature research
3. Article writing as per journal guidelines
Lab work: Freezing bacterial colonies in BHI-glycerol media
• Business correspondence emails to clients and media houses
• Effective filing system management
• Prepared sales invoices and quotations
• Prepared proposals and presentations as per manager instructions
• Updated invoices in Tally ERP software
• Assisted in translation of press releases and artworks
• Liaised with designers regarding ad artworks according to client specifications
• Liaised with media houses to receive best rates and send booking orders
• Ensured deadlines are met for submission of ad artworks for publishing
• Established and maintained good relations with staff of Ministry of Health, Research Ethics Committee and participating hospitals for research purposes
• Assisted in preparing study proposals, covering letters and other documents to seek research ethics committee approval
• Created & maintained databases with clinical sample data from participating hospitals using MS Excel 2010
• Created & maintained a professional website for the principal investigator of the project
• Maintained detailed and timely laboratory record book
• Assisted in training research students in their research work
• Taught lab session to undergraduate students in the absence of faculty and graded quizzes, lab books and student projects
• Established antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of clinical bacterial strains using disk diffusion method and Vitek 2 Compact System (Biomérieux)
• Identified bacterial strains using Vitek 2, Gram staining, oxidase & catalase testing
• Conducted bacterial DNA extraction
• Analyzed presence of antibiotic resistance genes in bacteria using PCR & gel electrophoresis
1. Identified various insect specimens using taxonomic keys, with the help of stereo microscopes
2. Sorted specimens into groups based on their order
3. Carried out field work in forest areas along with the project investigator, to trap and collect insect samples
4. Responsible for maintaining insect collections 2013-2014
5. Maintained tabular record of findings using MS Excel 2010 & as an online journal in Google Docs, enabling collaboration amongst all researchers
6. Maintained visual record of findings using Olympus DP Controller software
7. Assisted in training and coordinating research students in the same work
Topic: Molecular Studies of Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) Induced Epigenetic Alteration in Human Cervical Cancer Cells
1. Independently carried out DNA and RNA isolation from cultured HeLa cells
2. Determined gene expression using RT-PCR and methylation status using methylation-specific PCR along with colleagues
3. Carried out extensive literature research on cancer epigenetics to find correlation with current study
4. Obtained Fourth Prize in Student Research at the 4th National Genetic Diseases Conference 2013 organized by UAE Genetic Disease Association
Master of Science (MSc), Human Genetics and Forensic Science (2011-2013) Manipal University, Dubai, UAE, CGPA: 3.88/4.00
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Biotechnology (2008-2011) Manipal University, Dubai, UAE, CGPA: 3.91/4.00
Grade 12 (2008) The Indian High School, Dubai, UAE, Percentage: 79.4
Grade 10 (2006) The Indian High School, Dubai, UAE, Percentage: 75.6