Mehvish Naseer
Molecular Biologist
Sharjah
Summary
Assistant Professor with 02 years of experience successfully contributing to biology curriculum development and delivery. Driven to contribute to program outcomes by facilitating engagement and supporting learning objectives. Enthusiastic professional with background in academic advisement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Assistant Professor
GC Women University Sialkot
Sialkot
07.2023 - 09.2024
- Delivered lectures and supervised graduate research on colorectal and breast cancer genetics
- Conducted bio-labs and mentored two graduate students
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities.
- Contributed to departmental goals by serving on various committees focused on curriculum development, assessment strategies, and accreditation requirements.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of subject matter by attending conferences, workshops, and webinars relevant to the field of study.
Lecturer
Nisa Girls College
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Taught undergraduate and postgraduate zoology courses
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
Teaching Assistant
PMAS UAAR
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Assisted in laboratory sessions and student research projects
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
Education
Ph.D. - Zoology (Molecular Biology)
PMAS Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi & MD Anderson Cancer Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2021
M.Phil. - Zoology
PMAS Arid Agriculture University
01.2012 - 01.2014
M.Sc. - Zoology
PMAS Arid Agriculture University
01.2010 - 01.2012
B.Sc. - Zoology, Botany, Psychology
Punjab University
01.2008 - 01.2010
F.Sc. (Pre-Medical) - undefined
BISE Gujranwala
01.2006 - 01.2008
Matriculation (Science) - undefined
BISE Gujranwala
01.2004 - 01.2006
Skills
- Polymerase Chain Reaction
- Western Blot Analysis
- Cell Culture Techniques
- Molecular DNA Extraction
- Data Sequencing
- Statistical Analysis Software
- Genomic Data Analysis
- GenBank Data Analysis
- DNA Analysis Software
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Proficient in Data Analysis Tools
Research Interests
- Molecular Biology
- Human Genetics
- Biotechnology
- Cancer Biology
- MicroRNAs in Cancer
- PCR-RFLP
- Western Blot
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
Additional Information
Dr. Ruqia Mehmood Baig
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Zoology, PMAS UAAR
Email: dr.ruqia@uaar.edu.pk | Phone: +92-313-5400921
Dr. Muhammad Zubair Anjum
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Zoology, PMAS UAAR
Email: zubair.anjum@uaar.edu.pk | Phone: +92-333-6512381
Dr. Muhammad Irfan
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Zoology, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University
Email: muhammadirfan11@gmail.com | Phone: +92-344-551838
Dr. Lawrence Kwong
University of Texas, USA
Email: lkwong@mdanderson.org | Phone: +1-713-745-4763
Key Publications
- Potential risk assessment of miR-143 gene polymorphisms rs41291957 and rs353292 in colorectal cancer., Ahmed MN, et al., Cellular and Molecular Biology, 66, 7, 169–173, 2020
- Mutational and expressional association of the PIK3CA gene with the risk of breast cancer in the Pakistani population., Abbasi SA, et al., Cellular and Molecular Biology, 69, 11, 1–8, 2023
- Analysis of Rare Alleles of miRNA-146a (rs2910164) and miRNA-34b/c (rs4938723) as a Prognostic Marker in Thyroid Cancer in Pakistani Population., Khan R, et al., Diagnostics, 12, 2495, 2022
- MAP3K1 SNP rs889312 potential risk and MAP3K9 SNP rs11628333 menopause dependent association for breast cancer., Abbasi SA, et al., Turkish Journal of Biochemistry, 47, 4, 417-423, 2021
- Immunodiagnosis of anti-Toxocara vitulorum IgG antibodies by using commercially available bovine ELISA Kit in bovine of Potohar region Pakistan., Abbasi SA, et al., Acta Ecologica Sinica, 40, 97-101, 2020
- The role of human papillomavirus in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma., Abbasi SA, et al., Gomal Journal of Medical Sciences, 15, 104-6, 2017
- Antimicrobial Activity and Phytochemical Screening of Parthenium., Iqnaa N, et al., 2015, Lambert Academic Publishers
- The Jasmonate Signaling Pathway Induction in Plants: A Response to Herbivore Chewing Insects., Iqnaa N, et al., EC Microbiology, 1, 3, 122-128, 2015
Awards
- International Research Support Initiative Program Scholarship, 2019
- HEC Pakistan ASIP Program Scholarship, 2018
- Intel Laptop Award During M.Phil., 2013
- One-month IPFP Training, NAHE Islamabad, 2023
- 06-week training in Biomedical & Genetic Engineering, Islamabad, 2018
- Molecular Pathology Conference, MD Anderson Cancer Hospital, USA, 2019
Timeline
Assistant Professor
GC Women University Sialkot
07.2023 - 09.2024
Lecturer
Nisa Girls College
01.2022 - 01.2023
Teaching Assistant
PMAS UAAR
01.2015 - 01.2019
Ph.D. - Zoology (Molecular Biology)
PMAS Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi & MD Anderson Cancer Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2021
M.Phil. - Zoology
PMAS Arid Agriculture University
01.2012 - 01.2014
M.Sc. - Zoology
PMAS Arid Agriculture University
01.2010 - 01.2012
B.Sc. - Zoology, Botany, Psychology
Punjab University
01.2008 - 01.2010
F.Sc. (Pre-Medical) - undefined
BISE Gujranwala
01.2006 - 01.2008
Matriculation (Science) - undefined
BISE Gujranwala
01.2004 - 01.2006
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