EDUCATION
Cranfield University Cranfield, Bedfordshire, UK
M.S. in Clinical Research 2009-2010
Institute of Clinical Research Hyderabad, India
Diploma in Clinical Trials Management 2009
Medwin Institute of Medical Sciences Hyderabad, India
Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy 2008
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad, India
Bachelor’s in Pharmacy 2003-2007
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
PingMe Project Manager June 2016–Present
Designing Roadmaps, ensuring the prompt working of mobile application using different testing tools. Answering customer queries on bases.
The Cancer Care foundation, India Hyderabad, India
Clinical Trial Assistant June2013-May 2016
One-one counseling services for patients afflicted with Cancer
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust- Churchill Hospital Oxford, UK
Late Phase haematology team-Data Manager Sept 2012- April 2013
Ensuring accuracy, completeness, consistency and compliance with study guidelines of source documents, CRFs, and related documents as an essential part of the research effort
University Of Birmingham Birmingham, UK
Data Manager Oct 2011- Sept 2012
Updating the IRAS Database to be submitted to MHRA
Preparing Site Specific Information Forms, Pharmacy Manuals and files
University of Birmingham Birmingham, UK
Voluntary Work July 2011- Dec 2011
To gain in depth knowledge of trial set up in PROMISE, TABLET, EMPIRE and BUS trial.
Shantha Biotech limited Hyderabad, India
Industrial Training- Quality Assurance June 2008 - Sept 2008
Exposed to various aspects of manufacturing and production of vaccines, packaging and labelling
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Masters in Clinical Research:
Pilot Study” Identification of Hazardous Engineered Nanoparticles Using human cell lines”:
Identified hazardous nanoparticles (NPs) through their toxic effect on human cells
A549 carcinoma lung epithelial cells were used to mimic route of exposure via inhalation
Analysed physiochemical properties by hydrodynamic light scattering assay, transmission electron microscopy and scanning electron microscopy
Investigated cellular toxicity endpoints, including cell viability, morphology and oxidative stress after NP exposure
Research reports identified the safe and effective dose of promising polymers used for drug delivery
Suggested research to assess the health risk of human exposure to different engineered Nano particles
Bachelor of Pharmacy:
Determination of HLB (Hydrophilic Lipophilic balance) by Saponification method:
Analysed chemicals including Spans and tweens
Group Project:
EasyTech Mini:
Researched EasyTech Mini device – A semi invasive novel device consisting of a continuous glucose monitoring system with an innovative sensor to be launched in Australia, EU and U.S.A.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Laboratory: In-depth Knowledge of SEM, TEM, Cell culture, MTT Assays, DCFHDA assays and ELISA.
GCP-Trained: Successfully Completed GCP training at the NIH CLRN network.
IT Skills: tools testing road maps. Microsoft Office, Power point and Proficient Internet research – knowledge database and Desktop management skills
Pharmacy: Pharmacy dispensing, checking of Prescriptions, storage management, stocking and temperature chain management for vaccines and thermo labile Medications.
Publication:
Pilot study of identifying hazardous engineered nanoparticles using human cell lines-Azha Afreen. http://excelpublication.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Ms.-Azha-Arfeen.pdf