Fozia Khan

Experience

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  Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi, India

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  Senior Research fellow

  Got a fellowship for >5000 USD and completed a project titled “Immunogenicity of DNA damaged by singlet oxygen: Implication for anti-DNA antibodies in autoimmune disorder” and published two papers.

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  Firoz Specialist Hospital and Research Center

  Jun 2005 - Dec 2006

  Research Scientist

  Acquired a small research grant (<5000 USD) and completed the project in the limited time frame resulting in one publication.

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  Case Western Reserve University

  Feb 2007 - Oct 2009

  Research Associate

  1. Worked on three research projects on a very tight schedule which helped me develop my organizational and management skills, resulting in two publications.2. Extensive experience in mammalian primary cells, cell line culture and mesenchymal stem cells, including isolating primary cells, maintaining/differentiating, the routine passage of cells under aseptic conditions, and following good cell culture practise (GCCP).3. Developed and conducted cell-based assays.4. Isolation of protein, DNA and RNA extraction and cDNA synthesis from cells for various immunoassays, western blots and RT-PCR.5. Experience in in-vivo mouse experiments, Tissue processing and immunohistochemical techniques.6. Other duties included designing and conducting experiments independently, analysis, maintenance and reporting of accurate data and training summer students. Show less

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  King Saud University

  Oct 2009 - Oct 2016

  Research Scientist/Assistant Professor

  1. Established research laboratories for Protein Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Histology, cell/tissue culture lab, food analysis lab and animal work facility.2. Acquired Five research grants >100,000 USD, supervised five postgraduates and 19 undergraduates.3. Instructed and trained graduate and postgraduate students in Biochemistry, Genetics, cell/tissue culture and immunological techniques in the lab. 4. Head of finance and purchase department for research, lab safety of labs and Research committee. Show less

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  Firoz Specialist Hospital and Research Center

  Dec 2016 - Feb 2018

  Research Scientist and Lab manager

  1. Validation and Cross-validation of laboratory procedures and protocols.2. Supervision and maintenance of the proper functioning of equipment and facilities.3. Writing and updating of SOPs and method protocols.4. Maintaining Compliance and Liaison with local and central authorities.

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  Science Savvy Consultants LTD

  Aug 2019 - now

  Educational Consultant