AHMAD AMMAR MALIK

** ******** *****, ***** ****,

ON, Canada, MH3 0H6

+1-647-***-****

Work Experience:

Lecturer at Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Lahore, Lahore Pakistan. 2013-2014

Medical Technologist at Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Lahore, Pakistan. 2013

Class representative, MSc course (Student Participation in Quality Scotland- SPARQS introductory training completed). 2011-2012

University of Liverpool Student Ambassador. 2009-2011.

Education:

Masters in Bioinformatics – University of Guelph (Canada) 2014 - present

MSc Medical Genetics – University of Glasgow (UK)

2011-2012

Awarded Degree: MSc with Merit

Major Courses: Biochemical Genetics, Molecular Genetics, Cytogenetics, Integrated Case Studies, Research

Dissertation: “A comparison of diagnosis and treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) between United Kingdom (UK) and Pakistan”. The research was focused on identifying the factors which can explain the difference seen in treatment success rates for ALL in UK and Pakistan. Since very little published literature is available on ALL in Pakistan, majority of information used in investigation was collected through personal communications with relevant health professionals. This makes this a unique piece of work which provides information of current practices regarding ALL in Pakistan, a comparison with developed countries like UK and also serves as a recommendatory guide to improve ALL outcomes and increase survival rates in developing countries.

BSc (Hons) Genetics - University Of Liverpool (UK)

2008-2011

Awarded Degree: Class Two Division One - 2:1

Major Courses: Genetics of Higher Organisms, Genes and Development, The Genome – Organization and Analysis, Advance Genetical Techniques, Advanced Skills in Genetics, Med Genetics & Cytogenetics

Final-year Research Project: “An evaluation of gene targeting methodologies for diagnostic genetic testing using ‘next generation’ sequencing technology”. This project involved production of a custom microarray capture system which could target all genes associated to commonly known human disease for sequencing. Work was also expected to provide additional information on the applicability of next generation sequencing technology by laboratories involved in the diagnosis of inherited human disease. I worked under the supervision of Prof. Neil Hall, Director, Centre for Genomic Research at University of Liverpool, and Dr. David Gokhale, State Registered Clinical Scientist and Deputy, Cheshire & Merseyside Regional Molecular Genetics Laboratory at Liverpool Women’s Hospital.

Scholarships:

Attainment Scholarship at University of Liverpool (2009-2010).

International Leadership Scholarship at University of Glasgow (2011-2012).

Key Skills:

Understanding of a number of current molecular and cytogenetic techniques. Ability to use these techniques to develop diagnosis strategies for genetic disorders.

Strong hold on standard laboratory procedures. Knowledge and experience of conducting various experimental techniques commonly used in diagnostics, such as PCR, RFLP, immunohistochemistry and karyotyping.

Knowledge of clinical aspect of diagnosis of genetic disorders. Ability to acquire medically relevant information from patients, draw pedigrees, conduct risk assessment for genetic disorders and use online genetic databases such as ‘London medical databases’ to assist in diagnosis.

Ability to teach at university level and successfully complete all associated tasks including: preparation of teaching material, giving lectures, preparing and marking assignment and provide feedback to students.

Ability to work independently and in a team, carry out scientific research and report to supervisors in timely manner.

A good knowledge of mathematics. Experience of using statistical software such as ‘MINITAB’ and ‘R’ for analyzing experimental data.

A good computers and software’s knowledge including: MINITAB, MS Office, Adobe Photoshop, R. Experience to use online genetic databases extensively to acquire information and organizing the information computationally in a suitable form.

Excellent English language and presentation skills.

Interests: Movies, Comparative study of religions, computer hardware and electronic gadgets.

References.

Dr. Maria Jackson

Programme Director / Lecturer

University of Glasgow

Room 2.06d,

Duncan Guthrie Institute of Medical Genetics, Yorkhill Hospitals,

Glasgow, G3 8SJ, Scotland

Phone: +44 (0-141-*******

e-mail: acgamz@r.postjobfree.com

Dr. Leah Marks

Lecturer

University of Glasgow

2.06c,

Duncan Guthrie Institute of Medical Genetics, Yorkhill Hospitals,

Glasgow, G3 8SJ, Scotland

Phone: +44 (0-141-*******

e-mail: acgamz@r.postjobfree.com

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