Zakiya Nafeesath

Highly skilled biochemist with a strong background in biochemistry from Bachelor's and Master's degrees, and hands-on laboratory experience. Currently pursuing a Master of Research in Cancer Biology tailored with skillset tuned for research techniques. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and a passion for making significant contributions to the field of research. Seeking a challenging career to leverage my proficiency and contribute to advancements in human health.

February 2022-August 2022

Carewell Hospital and Research Centre Pvt Ltd  

Lab technician trainee

» Worked in a busy hospital with a close-knit team to carry out tests in numerous areas including biochemistry, haematology, serology and microbiology.
» Collected and maintained blood samples to perform lab analysis for diagnostic purposes.
» Prepared samples, reagents and solutions to conduct various analysis according to laboratory procedures.
» Ensured quality control within the laboratory using standard laboratory tests and executed lab equipment calibration.
» Assisted in daily medical stock checking and conducted front desk procedures such as scheduling, basic billing, coding, refer procedures and medical record filing.
» Maintained GLP to ensure all safety regulations and requirements are followed.

2022 September - Present
MRes. Cancer Biology
Nottingham Trent University, UK
Relevant Modules: Cell culture Antibody Technology and Biology of Disease
Research Project:
Role of tissue transglutaminase in the metabolism of glioblastoma cell lines with targeted modulation of TG 2 by CRISPR Cas9 To evaluate whether there are any compensatory effects from other transglutaminases subtypes in TG2 knockout cells and to investigate whether TG2 activity affects TMZ sensitivity in vitro using Incucyte using a fluorescent dye and to evaluate the expression of RUNX1 T1 in TG2 knockout GBM cells in vitro.