Ibrahim Khandakar

Jamaica Queens NY-***** · 929-***-****

ad3qhe@r.postjobfree.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ibrahim-k-284b77268

Objective Statement

Detail-oriented Clinical Research Professional with over 3 years of experience in NIH-funded lab research, aiming to contribute my expertise in clinical trial management, patient recruitment, and data management as a Clinical Research Coordinator. Proficient in chart review, phone screening, and EMR systems, with a passion for advancing public health. Education

• MS in Clinical Trial Management, City University of New York, York College (Queens, NY), Graduated in December 2023 (CGPA 3.975)

• BS in Biotechnology (College Honors program, summa cum laude), City University of New York, York College (Queens, NY), May 2022 (CGPA 3.959)

Research Experience

Research Assistant, York College, Dr. L. Emtage, P.I., February 2021 – present

• Conducted a wide range of microbiological and molecular biological techniques to study the effects of unfolded huntingtin protein on cellular stress and toxicity in S. cerevisiae.

• Utilized standard microbiological techniques for routine lab work with yeast and bacteria.

• Performed regular and overlap extension PCR, and western blotting.

• Executed recombinant DNA cloning, subcloning methods, and transformations using the lithium acetate procedure.

• Analyzed DNA gel electrophoresis for PCR samples and plasmid DNA for screening purposes.

• Demonstrated proficiency in using vital dyes, immunocytochemistry, cell tagging with GFP, m- cherry, etc.

• Employed conventional and confocal fluorescence microscopy for imaging; analyzed research results using FIJI (ImageJ), Microsoft Excel, etc.

• Spearheaded an independent project under the supervision of Dr. Lesley Emtage, focusing on the effects on cell health due to late-stage inclusions using heat shock in yeast model.

• Led a project under the supervision of Dr. Lesley Emtage, focusing on editing different RNQ1 strains using the CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing method.

• Designed CRISPR guide RNA using tools such as Snapgene, Addgene, Chop Chop, etc. Publications

• Asgarkhani*, L., Khandakar*, I., Pakan*, R., Swayne, T. C., & Emtage, L. (2023). Threshold inclusion size triggers conversion of huntingtin to prion-like state that is reversible in newly born cells. Biorxiv, 2023.02.13.528394, and in submission.

Presentations

• Khandakar, I., Castillo, J. and Emtage, L. Screening for the Correlation between Cell Age and Health with Structure and Solubility of Huntingtin Inclusion Body in S. cerevisiae. New York Local Section, 69th American Chemical Society Undergraduate Research Symposium (online), May 7th, 2022, platform presentation by Ibrahim Khandakar.

Work Experience

Volunteer, Afiyah Medical Care (Jamaica Queens), 01/2022 – 05/2022

Gained clinical experience, handling patient inquiries, scheduling, and medical billing using eClinicalWorks EMR system.

College Assistant, Men’s Center at York College, 09/2018 – 12/2018

Managed food pantry operations conducted hunger-related surveys.

Shift Leader, Dunkin Donuts, Madison Square Garden, NY, 09/2016 – 05/2018

Oversaw crew management and scheduling, maintained equipment. Certifications

• Good Clinical Practice.

• HSR for biomedical faculty, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars

• Conflict of Interest

Skills

• Patient Recruitment and Communication

• Data Management and Verification

• Proficient in EMR Systems and SAS Programming

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Trilingual (English, Bangla, Hindi)

Awards

• Biotechnology Award (2022 academic department award)

• Sigma Xi Award (2022 academic department award)

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