NAWAB AZIZI

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TECHNICAL SKILLS

Molecular Biology: RNA & DNA isolation, purification and quantification, qPCR, flow cytometry

Protein Biochemistry: Protein isolation and quantification, gel electrophoresis, Western blot

Cell Culture Techniques: Aseptic techniques, primary cell isolation, continuous cultures, passaging

Histological Techniques: IF, IHC, H&E, Trichrome, TUNEL

Data Analysis: Python, GraphPad Prism, SPSS, R

Animal Husbandry: Inducible Cre-loxP mouse system, handling & restrain, I.P. injection, oral gavage

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Pancreatic Cancer Research Lab, Graduate Student September 2017 – June 2019

University of Western Ontario

Identified a novel role for a transcription factor in chronic pancreatitis to pancreatic cancer transition

Significant findings from study resulted in the submission of a primary article to the journal of Oncogene

Collaborated with researchers at Michigan University to improve flow cytometry protocol efficiency by 2-fold for isolated cells from cancerous pancreatic tissue

Optimized and pioneered SOPs for protein and histological assays, which increased efficiency by 10-fold and led to novel data generation within the lab

Supervised and mentored 3 undergraduate students towards successful completion of 4th year thesis projects

Presented successful research abstracts at multiple local, national and international conferences

Children’s Health Research Institute, Research Studentship May – August 2017

London, ON

Cooperation with cross-departmental team improved isolated primary pancreatic cell viability by 60%

Independent recurrent pancreatitis research project contributed towards thesis completion of graduate student

Demonstrated excellent skill set of problem identification, data collection, data analysis and problem-solving

Human Health & Nutritional Sciences, Undergraduate Student May 2016 – January 2017

University of Guelph

Investigated the role of a flavonoid (cyanidin 3-glucosylrutinoside) on inflammatory markers in secondary breast cancer cell lines

Developed strong oral and written communication skills through presentations and writing honours thesis essay

Gained extensive experience with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Adobe Illustrator

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Graduate Teaching Assistant September 2017 – April 2019

Physiology and Pharmacology 3000E

The University of Western Ontario

Taught tutorial lectures and mentored students through wet lab experiments

Class size was 12-16 students each semester; taught 4 semesters

Students noted my ability to explain challenging concepts in a simple and relatable manner

AWARDS

Cancer Research and Technology Transfer M.Sc. Fellowship ($17,000) September 2017 – August 2018

University of Guelph Entrance Scholarship ($5,000) September 2013

EDUCATION

M.Sc., Department of Physiology and Pharmacology September 2017 – June 2019

University of Western Ontario, London, ON

B.Sc., Honours Biological Science September 2013 – April 2017

Minor in Neuroscience

University of Guelph, Guelph ON

PENDING PUBLICATION(S)

Azizi, N. et al. (2020). Activating Transcription Factor 3 supports KRAS-mediated pancreatic cancer progression in mice. Oncogene. Accepted, pending revision.

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