Naina Laaldin

Nayaab Laaldin Espoo, Finland Cell (+348)-- OBJECTIVE: An enthusiastic science graduate with strong leadership and communication skills seeking challenging and creative position in a progressive, stimulating and challenging work environment where my skills can be fully utilized while sharing and gaining new experiences and knowledge. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:  Application driven research and understanding of technology and process requirements.  Hands-on experience in Cell Culturing, Tissue Culturing, and Biochemical assays and Protein assays.  Project management skills along with demonstrated leadership qualities and teamwork.  Excellent work force & time management skills.  Demonstrated written, communication and presentation skills with strong interpersonal skills.  Fluent in English. Valuable experiences of living in a multi-dimensional societies. Future Research Interest: “Investigating the role of Cannabinoid and Selective Estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) as drug cell proliferation pathways in Breast cancer” EDUCATION: MPhil, Healthcare Biotechnology - Atta-Ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences (ASAB), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad Pakistan B.Sc. (Hons), Biotechnology - Forman Christian College Univeristy, Lahore A Levels - Lasalle Higher Secondary School, Multan O Levels - Lasalle Higher Secondary School, Multan RESEARCH EXPERIENCE: Research Associate – Forman Christian College Univeristy, Lahore “Identification and Characterization of different proteins involved in osmoregulation of halophilic bacteria through culturable and metaproteomics approaches” - MS. Candidate- Healthcare Biotechnology (ASAB)-NUST-Islamabad- “Isolation and Characterization of B.animalis Strains and Evaluation of their Antibacterial and Cytotoxic activities” This research aimed to isolate and characterize Bifidobacterium strains from local indigenous sources. It further investigated the antibacterial and cytotoxic activities of Bifidobacterium, isolates. Duck and rice samples were used as sources for isolation of these bacteria. Identification of bacterial strains was performed by biochemical testing and gene sequencing. Survival, adhesion and colonization were examined in gastrointestinal tract of mice. Antimicrobial activity of isolates were assessed against STEC and Shigella. Cytotoxic activities against Huh-7 and Hela cancerous cell lines. Techniques used- Microbial cell culture (Bacteria), Disc Diffusion and well Diffusion method ,Biochemical screening and testing , Animal dissection, In-vitro biological activities (Anti-bacterial, Anticancer), in-vivo adhesion assay, handling of laboratory mice, PCR ,DNA & RNA Extraction, MTT assay , Gel electrophoresis , DNA ladder assay. BSc (Hons). Candidate, Forman Christian College Univeristy, Lahore - Learnt Basic microbiology techniques:  Media preparation  Plate pouring  Inoculation  Incubation  Autoclave  Transformation  SDS gel PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Position: Research associate at Forman Christian College (A Chartered University), Lahore - Co-Supervised three undergraduate students for research projects - Internship: National Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (NIBGE), Faislabad, Pakistan. 2012 TECHNICAL ANALYSIS AND SOFTWARE SKILLS: Hands-on experience in following analytical techniques, instruments, and software: PCR machine (Conventional/ RT), DNA & RNA Extraction by manual as well by kit methods, Bacterial cell culturing, Tissue culture, 2-D gel Electrophoresis, SDS gel Electrophoresis MS Word,.Ms Excel, MS PowerPoint Endnote X6, BioEdictor, Graph Pad Prism, AWARDS, HONORS AND TRAININGS: Participated in “Finding Innovative & Creative Solutions for Society (FICS)” COMPETITION. (NUST) Prime Minister Laptop Award. Awarded Fully funded Scholarship for Theology program in Belfast Bible School, UK-. Graduated Cum Laude from Forman Christian College (A Chartered University), 2013. LECTURES, WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS ATTENDED: Iran-Pakistan 1st International Training Workshop on Probiotics: Research to Production, 2017 Attented IBRO 2016 “Molecular Basis of behavior ” at ASAB NUST ,Islamabad 14-18 March 2016. Participated in ICGEB course “ hands on training ”on basic biotechnology techniques at ASAB NUST ,Islamabad 23-25 February 2016 . Attended talk on "Perinatal stem cell: Therapeutic potential" by Prof. Dr. Ghulam Rasul Chaudary, Oakland University, USA at ASAB-NUST, 2014. Attended Seminar on “Advances on automated karyotyping ’’ by Mr Jamal Maaz at ASAB NUST Islamabad 16 October 2014 . Attended three day workshop on “Omics of Begomoviruses and its impact on National economy” at ASAB-NUST University, Islamabad, March 25-27, 2015. Attended seminar on “Tyrosinase inhibitors: Skin whitening agent ” by Dr Zaman Ashraf and Sung-Yum Seo , Kongju National University, Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea at ASAB-NUST Volunteer Work and EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:            Reading Sports (Badminton, Cricket, Table Tennis) Participated in Society fair for Charity Collection,2011. Participation in WWF awareness programs as volunteer 2012. Volunteered for Registration and Solicitation at Annual Alumni Reunion, Forman Christian College,- WWF Ambassador and a Pioneer Green Student in Green School Programme, 2012 Participated in Eco-internship Program, WWF Pakistan, 2012 Helped flood victim through Fellowship of Brethren Churches of Pakistan (FBCP), 2012 Served as a volunteer in Solicitation Team Advancement office, to raise funds for student tuition scholarship, Forman Christian College,- Member of Rotaract Club Forman Christian College,- Volunteered to help Earthquake victims through FBCP, 2005 LANGUAGES: English Fluent ( IELTS- 8.0 bands) Urdu ( Native) PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Dr. Rumeza Hanif Assistant Professor Atta-ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences (ASAB) National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) H-12, Islamabad, Pakistan Email:-Tel: - Dr. Jasmina Makarevic Assistant Professor Atta-ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences (ASAB) National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) H-12, Islamabad, Pakistan-Dr. Kausar Abdullah Malik Professor and Dean of postgraduate studies Department of Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Forman Christian College University (FCCU) Email:-