Malabika Sarker, Ph.D.

Experience

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  The National Institutes of Health

  Feb 2002 - Nov 2002

  Postdoc

  Worked on cell biology experiments, confocal microscopy, and blood sample of patients for immune cells extraction. Key Accomplishment:• Finding the basis of genetic defects of apoptosis at death-receptor level to pinpoint the cause of occurrence of ALPS (Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome)

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  Institute of Bioinformatics (IOB)

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  Faculty Scientist

  Did supervision of projects, text mining of the literature, curation of databases, use of biological software and writing of scientific journal papers. Key Accomplishment:• Co-PI for Plasma Proteome Database (http://www.plasmaproteomedatabase.org/)• One of the key Reviewers of Human Protein Reference Database (www.hprd.org/)• One of the lead players in Human Interactome Analysis (https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/Press_releases/2006/02_24_06.html). • Mentored a project team of about 25 researchers in various projects• Provided educational training through tutorial presentations Show less

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  SRI

  Apr 2007 - Dec 2014

  Biologist I

  Worked on * Modeling and analysis of biological pathways for therapeutic applications in Tuberculosis, Malaria and Cancer* NIH proposals and grants* Reports and presentations Key Accomplishment:• Awarded a phase 1 STTR grant in 2013 from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop a computational approach for predicting drug targets and small molecules for Chagas disease• Awarded a STTR grant (phase I in 2010 and phase II in 2012) from NIH and identified novel therapeutics for tuberculosis • Helped developing TB Mobile: Appifying Data on Anti-tuberculosis Molecule Targets (https://www.collaborativedrug.com/introducing-tb-mobile/)• Curated the largest biosynthesis pathway for Biocyc for the design of anti-tubercular drugs (http://biocyc.org/metacyc/release-notes.shtml)(https://biocyc.org/META/NEW-IMAGE?type=PATHWAY&object=PWYG-321&detail-level=0).• Curated the pathways and enzymes of EcoCyc version 14.5 (http://biocyc.org/ECOLI/NEW-IMAGE?type=People&object=sarker)• Identified key metabolites as potential drug targets for tuberculosis as part of GATES project • Implemented Pathway Logic, a formal modeling technique, to develop metabolic pathways of bacterial metabolism for understanding bacterial pathogenesis (http://pl.csl.sri.com/mycolate-guide.html) Show less

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  Conroe Independent School District

  Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

  Teaching Intern
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  Conroe Independent School District

  Aug 2016 - Nov 2016

  Chemistry Teacher
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  Sarker Research And Education LLC, USA.

  Dec 2017 - Dec 2021

  President
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  Best in Class Education

  Sept 2018 - May 2019

  Private Math and Science Tutor (Grade 6 - 12)
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  The Woodlands Preparatory School

  Aug 2019 - May 2020

  MYP and DP Science Teacher

  Taught DP chemistry & ESS and MYP Life Science.

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  South College

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  Summer Biochemistry Subject Matter Expert (SME)

  Worked closely with a member of the South College Online Instructional Design Team for Health Sciences under-graduate level online Biochemistry course development. Was responsible for creating course learning outcomes, developing 10 learning modules with engaging online videos and journal articles, composing assessments to measure learning outcomes, designing interactive online lab activities, and participating in weekly check-in meetings for content feedback.

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  Ignite Learning Academy

  Aug 2020 - Jun 2021

  Middle and High School Math, Science, and Spanish Online Instructor

  Implemented both asynchronous and synchronous virtual instruction and support to students located across the United States. It comprised students in Math, Science, and Spanish1 from 6th through 11th grades. Directed live classes employing audiovisuals, a virtual interactive whiteboard, and a web conferencing technology, all based on an accredited personalized online learning curriculum. Encouraged student participation and guided student discussions to keep them active and engaged in learning. Monitored and documented students’ progress as well as provided grades and customized feedback through the Learning Management System. Worked with students individually or in small groups through regular office hours and 1-on1 sessions. Led Science Clubs to do hands-on, fun scientific activities to instill a scientific mindset. Published digital weekly class Newsletter and helped design the school Yearbook. Show less

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  Indira Gandhi National Open University

  Aug 2022 - Dec 2023

  Academic Counselor