Aaliyah W. Kidwai

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Missouri City, TX 77459

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Cell: 832-***-****

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Immunohistochemistry technician with over nine years of confidence generating competency in all aspects of clinical routine histology as an ASCP certified HTL (CMP). Expertise in validation and optimization in accordance with CAP guidelines of new antibodies, protocols and platforms in the specialties of IHC and ISH, in addition to special stains of autopsied, biopsied, and surgically excised tissue performed on a daily basis to assist the pathologist in making microscopic diagnoses. Consistently successful in troubleshooting efforts, leading to achievement of desired goals and results. Successful demonstration of leadership skills with mutual respect between peers and colleagues has always been an utmost priority, with special emphasis given to the training aspect of all students rotating through the histology lab.

Expertise

Immunohistochemistry/ Histotechnology

oCapable of carrying out all responsibilities assigned to a Histotechnologist I, II, III (HTL)

oEnsure proper accessioning/labeling of tissue samples

oProcessing of paper work utilizing Laboratory Informatics System

oProcessing of autopsied, surgical and biopsy tissue

oParaffin embedding of processed tissues and Microtomy of paraffin embedded tissue blocks

oPrepare slides for routine H&E staining, IHC and Special Stains

oResponsible for more than a 100 Immunohistochemistry (IHC) stains utilizing monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies using automated platforms

oInSitu hybridization (ISH), in particular Kappa and Lambda, performed on a routine basis on bone marrow as well as Eber ISH on other body tissues

oExperience with most instrumentation used in Histology/ Immunohistochemistry

such as Tissue Tech H&E stainers, Automated Leica microtomes, Ventana Benchmark Ultra and Leica Bond for IHC and ISH, and Ventana Nexes and Dako for Special Stains

oPrepare solutions, cut controls, and perform all requested Special Stains manually or by automation (Ventana Nexes, Dako)

oResponsible for selection and sectioning of appropriate controls for IHC and Special Stains

oSuccessful interaction with all Field Service Agents

oPerform filing of all examined slides and blocks

oInvolved in the Validation of protocols for new Antibodies and new Instrumentation in accordance with CAP guidelines.

oAdhere to laboratory Quality Control /Quality Assurance policies and daily documentation where needed

oAddress and troubleshoot deficiencies as deemed necessary in routine processes

oWork on developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

oProvide coverage in the absence of colleagues

Experience/ Employment

Ben Taub General Hospital, Houston TX,

oSenior Histotechnologist December 2018 -May 2021

oHistotechnologist November 2013 – December 2018

Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, Houston TX,

Histotechnologist March 2012 - August 2013

Akhtar Eye Hospital, Post Graduate Learning Hospital of Ocular Diseases,

Karachi Pakistan, Research officer November 1990 - August 1991

oClinical and Research work in Ophthalmology leading to publications in Pakistan Journal of Ophthalmology and Pakistan Journal of Medical Science.

Education and Honors

ASCP Certification (BOC): HTL Certification Exam; Status: Passed. Certificate Conferred 2011

ASCP Merit Scholarship recipient 2011

University of Texas-M.D. Anderson School of Health Professionals-Houston, TX: Histotechnology (HTL) Certification, Summa Cum Laude with 4.00 GPA 2010 - 2011

Lone Star College System-Houston Texas: Required Prerequisites, 4.0 GPA and

included in President’s List for Academic Achievement 2009-2010

University of Birmingham-Birmingham, UK: Master of Science in Immunology,

4.0 GPA 1989-1990

University of Karachi-Karachi, Pakistan:

oMaster of Science in Microbiology, 4.0 GPA 1986

oBachelor of Science in Microbiology-Honors, 3.95 GPA 1984

Courses and Memberships

Continuing education courses, Texas Society of Histotechnology 2013-2015

Continuing education courses, National Society of Histotechnology 2013-2015

Member ASCP (American Association of Clinical Pathology) 2011-2014

Member NSH (National Society of Histotechnology) 2011-2013

Member TSH (Texas Society of Histotechnology) 2014

Continuing education and training courses at both places of employment

Status

US Citizen.

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