Sidra Raihan
Journalism Intern @ Entrepreneur Magazine, BNC Publishing, Dubai, UAE
With a keen interest in Pharmacology and Genomics, I am simply a Life Science devotee, who wants to make waves in the bench-to-bedside process of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology. Apart from research; my roles in Media & PR and organizing Start-up events, have taught me much-needed skills: team-work, leadership, communication and finance know-how. As a self-motivated person who enjoys computational analysis more than bench-work, I am seeking an exciting opportunity in Clinical Research Design/Pharmacovigilance and I am sure that my inter-disciplinary mindset can be a valuable asset.
Skills
Work experiences
Journalism Intern
Entrepreneur Magazine, BNC Publishing, Dubai, UAE
Feb 2019 ~ Present
Key Areas: Print Media, Digital Media & Communications
-Editing advice columns & feature stories contributed by Guest Writers for the Magazine
-Writing press releases for business summits and tech conferences across the Middle East as web posts
-Creating shout-outs for events on social media platforms
Student Researcher
Centre for Arab Genomic Studies, Dubai, UAE
Jan 2019 ~ Present
Key Areas: Biostatistics and Bioinformatics using R
Dissertation on 'Meta-Analysis and Meta-Regression of Genetic Polymorphisms in Polycystic Ovarian Disease'
Summer Research Student
CSIR Institute of Genomics & Integrative Biology, Delhi University, India
Jul 2018 ~ Aug 2018
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2 mosKey Areas: Genetics
Sequence Variant Interpretation of Wilson’s Disease based on American Council of Medical Genetics (ACMG) guidelines. This was a collaborative project between Dr. Vinod Scaria and Dr.Binu Kumar, who spearhead GuarDian (Genomics for Understanding Rare Diseases India Alliance Network)
Summer Research Student
BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus, Rajasthan, India
Jul 2017 ~ Aug 2017
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2 mosKey Areas: Pharmaceutics and Cell Tissue Culture Techniques
- UV and HPLC Analytical Validation and Nanoparticle Preparation of Alzheimer’s drug, Donepezil/Aricept (Dr.Sunil Dubey's Lab)
- Observership in handling Parkinsons-induced mice, and in vivo studies of pharmacokinetics (Central Animal Facility)
-Acquired hands-on skills in cell culture maintenance, transfection, immunofluorescence, cytotoxicity & proliferation assays ( Cancer Research Lab)
Diagnostic Lab Trainee
Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, India
Jul 2016 ~ Aug 2016
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2 mosKey Areas: Immunology Lab Techniques
-Performed Immunochromatographic tests, ELISA & chemiluminescence techniques using patient's blood samples
- Acquired good lab practices and learned medical ethics by assisting Lab Technicians at the ICMR-affiliated Diagnostic Centre
Summer Intern
Rapture Biotech, Noida, India
Jun 2016 ~ Jul 2016
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2 mosKey Areas: Plant Tissue Culture and Microbiology Techniques
-Working both independently and in teams for basic Microbiology lab projects, understanding of experimental designing, and trained on how to read, critically evaluate and present Scientific Literature
Educations
BITS Pilani Dubai
Engineer’s Degree・Biotechnology
2015 - 2019
Activities and societies
- Dubai International Academic City Representative for BITS Pilani, Dubai (2016-Present)
-Senior Editor, Editorial Board, responsible for two quarterly college magazines (Jan 2018-Present)
-Media and PR Lead, Techstars Global Startup Weekend: organised the University Edition (April 2018) and the first ever Women Edition of Gulf Region (Nov 2018)
- Creative Executive and Editor, TEDxBITSPilaniDubai (Sept-Dec 2017)
- Head of Branding and Content, BITSAA Global Meet: Organised Speed Networking sessions between angel investors; managed content for website http://bitsaaglobalmeet.org/, and event live blogging for the biggest alumni confluence
-Public Relations Volunteer, BITSAA Int’l: active writer for the e-magazine, ‘The BITSian’ with readership across 4 campuses
Description
With a keen interest in Pharmacology and Genomics, I am simply a Life Science devotee, who wants to make waves in the bench-to-bedside process of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology. Apart from research; my roles in Media & PR and organizing Start-up events, have taught me much-needed skills: team-work, leadership, communication and finance know-how. As a self-motivated person who enjoys computational analysis more than bench-work, I am seeking an exciting opportunity in Clinical Research Design/Pharmacovigilance and I am sure that my inter-disciplinary mindset can be a valuable asset.
