Dr. Rozeena Shaikh

Contact Information

Department of Biotechnology Faculty of Life Sciences Iqbal Hall, Balochistan University of

Information Technology Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITEMS), Airport Road Quetta, Pakistan Office: 0812882403 Mobile: +92 333 3599686, +92 322 2094563 Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Personal Information

Father's Name Mushtaq Ahmed Shaikh Religion: Islam Nationality: Pakistani Gender: Female Domicile: Sindh Marital Status: Married Date of Birth: 23 June, 1982 Place of Birth: Larkana

Objectives

To seek a highly challenging and working environment in a growing organization that has a culture of teamwork and excellent opportunities for individual and professional growth

Research Interest

• Molecular genetic Analysis of Inherited disorder, Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetic Nephropathy, Diabetic Neuropathy, Myocardial infarction • Case control studies of rare genetic disorders, Lipoid Proteinosis, Epidermolysis Bullosa etc • Polymorphisms involved in progression and severity of various Complications • Genetic mutation identifications in different types of Muscular dystrophy in patients of Balochistan. • Molecular diagnosis of infectious diseases i.e HBV, HCV (Qualitative and Quantitative)using Real time PCR technique • DNA sequence based studies.

Rozeena Shaikh-resume Academic Background

Doctorate of Philosophy: 2013 Subject Specialization: Biotechnology (Human Molecular Genetics) cGPA MS leading to PhD (3.45) Institute: Dr. A. Q. Khan Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (KIBGE), University of Karachi. Karachi PhD Research title: “Genetic variation/ polymorphism in ACE and AGT genes in Diabetes, Hypertension and Nephropathy” Courses Human Genetics, Bioethics, Research Methodology, Genetic Engineering, Industrial Biotechnology, Plant Biotechnology and Bioinformatics. Supervisor: Dr. S.M Shahid/ Assistant Professor, KIBGE University: University of Karachi

Masters of Science 2005 Subject Specialization: Genetics Percentage: 69% (1st Division) Department: Genetics Graduate Research Thyroid Dysfunction in Down syndrome: Amplification of D21S11 Microsatellite Marker using Polymerase Chain Reaction Courses Molecular Biology, Human Molecular Genetics, Classical Genetics, Biostatistics, Research Methodology, Poultry breeding, Plant Breeding, etc Research Supervisor: Dr. Shakeel Farooqi, Associate Professor, Department of Genetics. University: University of Karachi

Bachelor of Science 2002 Subject Specialization: Microbiology, Biochemistry, Botany Percentage 54%, (2nd Division) Course Microbiology, Biochemistry and Botany University University of Karachi

Intermediate (HSSC) 2000 Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics Percentage/ Division: 59.18% (2nd Division) Courses Biology, Physics and Chemistry Board: Karachi Board

Matric (SSC) 1998 Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics Percentage/ Division 77.14 (1st Division) Courses: Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Methematics Board: Karachi Board

Rozeena Shaikh-resume Professional Experience

Associate Professor January, 2018 to date Scale BPS-19 (Permanent) Job Type: Teaching Job Responsibilities: Teaching BS/ MS / PhD Research Supervision/ Co Supervision of BS, MS and PhD Scholars To Strengthen University Research through various Grants

Assistant Professor August, 2014 to January, 2018 (3 years, 5 months) Scale BPS-19 (Permanent) Job Type: Teaching Job Responsibilities: Teaching BS/ MS classes Research Supervision/ Co Supervision of BS and MS Students To Strengthen University Research through various Grants To take part as a co-organizer in various academic and co-curricular Activities Department Biotechnology, Faculty of Life Sciences and Informatics University: Balochistan University of Information Technology Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITEMS), Takatu Campus, Quetta, Balochistan

Scientific Officer March, 2009 to August, 2014 (5 years, 5 months) Scale: BPS-17 (Permanent) Job Type: Research Job Responsibilities: Conducted Research in various Genetic- inherited disorders Organizing Seminars/ Conferences and Workshops in KIBGE Presenting Research projects in National/ International Conferences/ Seminars/ Symposia Institute Dr. A. Q. Khan Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (KIBGE) University University of Karachi

Research Officer January, 2007 to March, 2009 (2years, 2 months) Scale: BPS-17 (Contract) Job Type Research Job Responsibilities Optimization of Diagnostic kits for identification of infectious diseases such as HCV, HBV, MTB, HIV. (Qualitative and Quantitative) Training of doctors and Researchers on Diagnostic techniques Training of HEC fellows Institute: Molecular Biology Genetics Laboratory (MBGL) University: Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences (LUMHS) Jamshoro

Rozeena Shaikh-resume Research Publications

1. Sanam Zeib Khan, Muhammad Azhar, Rozeena Shaikh, Abdul Wali, and Jamil Ahmad. 18bp Fragment Insertion/Deletion Polymorphism of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) Gene with Diabetic Mellitus type 2 and Diabetic Retinopathy Patients of Quetta, Pakistan. Accepted for Publication. Journal of Diabetes and Metabolism. 2018: 9(3): 789. (IF: 1.15)

2. Muhammad Shahab Alam, Zile Huma, Rozeena Shaikh, Ghazala Shaheen,and Muhammad Mushtaq “Screening of different growth media for extracellular synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Aspergillus Niger” International. Journal of Biology and Biotechnology.2017: 14 (3): 333- 335.

3. Saima Rubab Khan, Arif Malik, Muhammad Abdul Basit Ashraf, Sulayman Waquar, Shahzad Ahmad, Abdul Rehman Khan, Ahmad Zaheer, Aamir Iqbal, Mohammad Zahid Mustafa, Abdul Jabbar, Saima Siddiqui, Muhammad Asif, Rozeena Shaikh, Hani Choudary, Mazin A. Zamzami, Mohammad Sarwar Jamal, Mahmood Rasool. Implication of prophetic variables and their role in the development of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Biomedical Research. 2017; 28 (19): 8360-8366. (IF:0.223)

4. Mahmood Rasool, Arif Malik, Abdul Basit, Gulshan Parveen, ShaziaIqbal, Irfan Ali, MH Qazi, Asim Iqbal, Kashif Kamran, Saima Iram, Sami Ullah Khan, Mohammad Zahid Mustafa, Ahmad Zaheer, Muhammad Asif, Rozeena Shaikh, Mohammad Sarwar Jama, Hani Choudhry. Evaluation of Matrix Metalloproteinases, Cytokines and Their Potential Role in the Development of Ovarian Cancer. PLOS ONE. 2016 30;11(11): (IF: 3.5)

5. Mahmood Rasool, Absarul Haque , Qamre Alam, Mohammad Sarwar Jamal, Hani Choudhry, Arif Malik, Abdul Basit, Muhammad Asif, Rozeena Shaikh, Mohammad Zahid Mustafa. DARPins Bioengineering and its Theranostic Approaches: An Emerging Trends in the Field of Protein Engineering. Current Pharmaceutical Design. 2016 (IF:3.052)

6. Saima Masood, Asma Yousafzai, Muhammad Asif, Khush Naseeb Ahamd , Irfan Ali, Neelam Sultan, Abdul Qadir, Rozeena Shaikh, Arif Malik. Prevalence of hypothyroid disease a cross sectional study Among Male and Female Population of Balochistan, Pakistan. International Journal of Biosciences. 2016; 9(4), 305-314. (IF: 0.53)

7. RozeenaShaikh, Syed Muhammad Shahid, Qaisar Mansoor, Muhammad Ismail, AbidAzhar. Genetic variants of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) and Angiotensinogen (AGT) genes in Patients of Diabetes and Nephropathy. Journal of Renin Angiotensin Aldosteron System, 2014; 1-7. IF: 2.0271

8. Syed Muhammad Shahid, Rozeena Shaikh, Sana Shamim, Muhammad Ismail, Tabassum Mahboob. Effects of green tea on ACE gene expression in rat liver in CCl4-induced cirrhosis. Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences, 2013; 43: 586-591. IF: 0.372

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9. Rozeena Shaikh , Syed M Shahid, Syeda N Nawab, Qaisar_Mansoor Ammara Javaid, Muhammad Ismail, Abid Azhar. “ Distribution of ACE I/D Polymorphism in the Patients of Diabetes and Nephropathy in Pakistan. International Journal of. Human Genetics, 2012; 12: 133- 138. IF: 0.

10. Syed Muhammad Shahid, Syeda Nuzhat Nawab, Rozeena Shaikh and Tabassum Mahboob. Glycemic control, dyslipidemia and endothelial dysfunction in coexisted diabetes, hypertension and nephropathy. Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2012; 25: 123-129. IF: 1.103

11. Syed M. Shahid, AbidAzhar, Syeda N. Nawab, Rozeena Shaikh, Muhammad Ismail and Azam J. Samdani “Single nucleotide substitution mutations and polymorphisms in ECM1 gene in lipoid proteinosis in siblings of a Pakistani family” African. Journal of Biotechnology, 2011; 10(53):1082510830. (IF: 0)

12. Azam J. Samdani, Abid Azhar, Syed M. Shahid, Syeda N. Nawab, Rozeena Shaikh, Shah A. Qader, Bahram K, and Muhammad Ismail “Homozygous Frame Shift Mutation in ECM1 Gene in Two Siblings with Lipoid Proteinosis” Journal of Dermatology; Case Report. 2010; 4(4): 66–70. IF: 0.

Technical Reviewer:

Thesis Evaluation: Evaluated one Thesis sent by University of Karachi. submitted by Ms. Shazia Nazar, Department of Physiology, University of Karachi, Entitled as: Genetic Polymorphism of Omentin-1 Gene and its susceptibility to Coronary Artery Disease.

Research Paper Review: Reviewed Research article requested by Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, Entitled as: “Glutathione S-Transferase M1 and T1 Gene Deletions and Susceptibility to Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in adults”.

Reviewd a Research Article requested by Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, Entitled as “ Association of single Neucleotide Missence Polymorphism Val109Asp of Omentin-1 gene and coronary artery disease in Pakistani population: Multicenter study”

Rozeena Shaikh-resume Research Supervision

Research Supervision/ Co- Supervision

Student Name Title Supervision/ Co- Status Supervision PhD Ms. Ayesha Hafeez Topic Selection stage C0-Supervisor On going

MS Ms. Saima Molecular Genetic Analysis of Inherited Nail Dysplasia. Supervisor Degree Awarded, 2015 (Degree Awarded)

Ms.Sanam Zeib Khan Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Gene (VEGF) Supervisor Degree Awarded (Gold polymorphism in patients of Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetic Medalist),2016 Retinopathy.

Mr. Muhammad Identification of DMD gene mutation in Duchenne Supervisor Degree Awarded, 2017 Zeeshan muscular dystrophy

Ms. Kalsoom Kakar Genetic Analysis of patients suffering from Epidermolysis Supervisor Degree Awarded, 2018 Bullosa Dystrophic

Ms. Sajida Jafferi: Identification of ECM1 gene in Lipoid Proteinosis patients Supervisor On going of Balochistan

Ms. Maham Ansari Syndactyle/ polydactyle : Genetic mutation analysis in Co-Supervisor On going patients of Balochistan

BS Mr. Muhammad Angiotensin converting Enzyme gene variants in patients of Supervisor Degree Awarded,2015 Azhar: Diabetes, Hypertension and Nephropathy.

Mr. Abdul Ahad Genetic polymorphism in ACE gene associated with Supervisor Degree Awarded,2016 Diabetes Nephropathy.

Mr. Muhammad Coronary Heart Disease: Complications and association Supervisor Degree Awarded, 2016 Javed with genetic

Mr. Shees Khan Genetic polymorphism in Diabetes Mellitus is a risk factor Supervisor Degree Awarded, 2017 of Myocardial Infraction.

Ms. Mina Baloch VEGF I/D polymorphism in patients of Diabetes Mellitus Supervisor Degree Awarded, 2017 and Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy.

Ms. Naila Kakar ACE gene Insertion/ Deletion population in Autism patients Supervisor Degree Awarded, 2018 of Balochistan, Pakistan

Ms. Sehrish Haroon Review of Literature stage Supervisor On going

Rozeena Shaikh-resume Honors and Awards

• Amount of rupees 150,000/= awarded for Research project entitled: “ Identification of DMD gene mutations in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy patients of Balochistan” for the year 2017-2018

• Received Travel Grant amount 185348/= for presenting research work as “Oral Presentation” entitled as “Genetic Mutation/ Polymorphism in VEGF gene in Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetic Retinopathy patients of Balochistan” at World Conference on Science Technology and Medicine, held on 12-14th August, 2017 at Carlton Palace Hotel, Deira Dubai, UAE.

• MS Thesis Evaluation of Ms. Shazia Nazar, entitled: “ Genetic polymorphism(s) of Omentin-1 Gene and its Susceptibility to Coronary Artery Disease”, University of Karachi, Karachi

• Amount of rupees 200,000/= awarded by ORIC, BUITEMS for Research project entitled “Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Gene Polymorphism in Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetic Retinopathy Patients of Balochistan” for the year 2016-2017. (PI)

• Amount of 90,000/= awarded by ORIC, BUITEMS for Research project “Study on Estimation of Allele frequencies of STR markers (D16S539, D13S317) in Baloch and Pashtun Population for the year 2016-2017. (Co-PI)

• Amount of Rupees 200,000/= has been granted by ORIC, BUITEMS for the research project entitled: “Molecular Genetic Analysis of Inherited Nail Dysplasia” for the year 2015-2016. (PI)

• Amount of Rupees 150,000/= has been awarded by ORIC-BUITEMS for the execution of project i.e “Mutation Identification in Collagen Type VII (COL 7 A1) in Dominant and Recessive Epidermolysis Bullosa” for the year 2014-2015. (PI)

• Graduate Assessment Test (GAT) Secured 88.44 Percentile Score in Graduate Assessment Test organized by National Testing Services, Pakistan

Rozeena Shaikh-resume Paper Presented in International/ National Conferences and Seminars

• “Genetic Mutation/ Polymorphism in VEGF gene in Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetic Retinopathy patients of Balochistan” held on 12-14th August, 2017 at “World Conference on Science Technology and Medicine” at Carlton Palace Hotel, Deira Dubai, UAE.

• “Angiotensinogen (AGT) Gene, M268T Polymorphism in Coexistent Diabetes, Hypertension and Nephropathy”. Held on 27 April, 2013 at 3 International Symposium, organized by Bahria Medical and Dental College, Karachi. Pakistan.

• “Angiotensinogen (AGT) gene, M268T polymorphism in coexistent Diabetes, Hypertension and Nephropathy”. Held on 8-12 April, 2013 at First National Workshop on Computational Tools, organized by National Center for Physics (NCP), Quaid-e-Azam University and Institute of Biomedical and Genetic Engineering (IBGE), Islamabad, Pakistan.

• “Genetic variations in ACE gene in patients of Nephropathy in Diabetes.” Held on 17-19 January, 2013, at 4th Regional Symposium of Asian Federation of Biotechnology (AFOB) entitled: “Bioenergy, Biorefinery & Beyond”, organized by Asian Federation of Biotechnology (AFOB) and Thai Society for Biotechnology (TSB) at Chiang Mai, Thailand.

• “ACE gene variations in patients of coexisting Diabetes, Hypertension and Nephropathy in Pakistan”. Held on 7-9 January 2013, at “4th International Symposium-cum-Training Course on Molecular Medicine and Drug Research (MMDR-4), organized by Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine & Drug Research (PCMD) and International Center for Chemical & Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan.

• “ACE gene polymorphism: a possible genetic marker for Nephropathy in Diabetes”. Held on 16 - 21 September, 2012 at 15th International Biotechnology Symposium and Exhibition 2012 (IBS2012), EXCO in Daegu, Korea, organized by Korean Society for Biotechnology & Bioengineering (KSBB), Korea.

• “ACE gene polymorphism: a possible genetic marker for Nephropathy in Diabetes”, held on 11 and 12 May, 2012, at 2 Symposium organized by Bahria University Medical & Dental College Karachi.

• “Angiotensin-I converting enzyme gene polymorphism in coexistent diabetes, hypertension and nephropathy” at 49th Annual symposium “Every life counts” held on 19-23 April, 2012 at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC), Karachi. (Awarded Best Presentation)

• “Association of ACE gene Polymorphism and Electrolyte Homeostasis in Diabetic Nephropathy” on 27-28 February, 2012 at International Conference on Biomedical Science

Rozeena Shaikh-resume (ICBS), organized by School of Life Sciences & Technologies, Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), Bandung, Indonesia.

• “Identification of Angiotensin -I converting enzyme gene Polymorphism in coexistent Diabetes, Hypertension and Nephropathy” held on 24-26 February, 2012 at 7th LNMC symposium, Liaquat National Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.

• “Angiotensin- I converting enzymes gene polymorphism in coexistent Diabetes, Hypertension and Nephropathy” at National Science Conference “A Road map to Cutting end Technologies” held on 10-12 January, 2012 at PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

• “Genetic Polymorphism in Angiotensin Converting Enzymes gene in coexistent Diabetes, Hypertension and Nephropathy” held on 10-12 December, 2011 at International Conference on Diabetes (ICD), Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi, Pakistan.

• “ACE Gene polymorphism in Diabetic patients with and without Nephropathy” held on 11-12 April, 2011 at 12th Pakistan Physiological Society (PPS) Conference, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan. (Awarded Best Presentation)

• “ACE Gene Polymorphism in Diabetic patients with and without Nephropathy” held on 1-5 December, 2010 at 10th Biennial Conference of Pakistan Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (PSBMB) “Bimolecular Sciences in Development”, organized by The Karachi Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (KIBGE), University of Karachi. Pakistan.

Trainings

• Training of Internees/ Research students of National Internship Program sent by Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.

• Training of BUITEMS, Work and Study Students semsetr wise.

• 20 days training on different Molecular Biology techniques at “The Institute of Biomedical & Genetic Engineering (IBGE)” Islamabad, Pakistan

• Trained students and internees of students of Institute, outside departments/Institutes and Universities on DNA Extraction, PCR, Electrophoresis, DNA sequencing and RFLP etc

• Training of Employees of Forensic Medicine Department of LUMHS: Provided one month Training to two employees of Forensic Medicine Department on DNA Extraction from various samples Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and Gel Electrophoresis. Provided basic knowledge about the Forensics

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• Training of HEC associated Research Fellows: Trained two Research fellows of Sindh University recommended by Higher Education Commission (Topics were DNA extraction, Gel Electrophoresis and Polymerase Chain Reaction).

• Took operational Training on Scanning Electron Microscope (JEOL Japan) organized by Analytical Measuring System, Karachi

• Took operational training on DNA Sequencer (ABI 3130) organized by Analytical Measuring Systems, Karachi

Workshops, Conferences and Seminars Attended

• “World Conference on Science, Technology and Medicine” held on 12-14th August,2017 at Carlton palace Hotel, Deira Dubai, UAE.

• The Asian Council for Science Editors (ACSE), a short course for Journal Editors on “Cooperation between Journals and Universities about Misconduct Cases” held on 13th August, 2017 by Dr. Elizabeth Wager in Carlton palace Hotel, Deira Dubai. UAE.

• “3 Day KIBGE-PBSA-HSP Workshop for Biosafety and Biosecurity”, an Advanced Biological Risk mitigation Training Program held on 40-6th August, 2017 at Dr. A.Q. Khan Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (KIBGE), University of Karachi. Karachi.

• “2nd Invention to innovation Summit” held on 25-26th April, 2017 at University of Balochistan, Quetta

• “Intellectual Property, Patent and Trademark”, held on 18th April, 2017 in collaboration with Intellectual Property Organization, government of Pakistan at Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITEMS), Quetta.

• “University Teaching” held on 8-9th March, 2017 at Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITEMS), Quetta

“1st Invention to Innovation Summit” held on 4-5th May, 2016 at University of Balochistan , • One day Seminar on “Biosafety and Quality Assurance” held on 3rd May, 2016 organized by Department of Microbiology at Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences (BUTEMS), Quetta.

• “Project Formulation Workshop” held on 22-23 October, 2014 at Balochistan University

Rozeena Shaikh-resume of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences, Quetta, Organized by Pakistan Science Foundation, Islamabad.

• Essentials of Manuscript Writing: Workshop held on 1st September, 2012 at Dr. A. Q. Khan Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (KIBGE), University of Karachi, Karachi

• Research Oriented Education and Training: Second Symposium held on 11-12 May, 2012 at Bahria University Medical and Dental College, Karachi

• Every Life Counts: 49th Annual Medical Symposium: Symposium held on 19- 23 April, 2012 at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi

• 7th LNMC Symposium: Symposium held on 24-26 February, 2012 at Liaquat National Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

• International Conference on Diabetes: Conference held on 10-12 December, 2011 at Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi in collaboration with Diabetic Association of Pakistan.

• Research Communication Skills: Workshop held on 1-11 July, 2011 conducted by Dr. A. Q. Khan Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (KIBGE), University of Karachi. Karachi.

• Molecular Techniques in Diagnosis of Disease: Workshop held on 27-29 April, 2011 organized by Dr. A. Q. Khan Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (KIBGE), University of Karachi. Karachi.

• 12th Pakistan Physiological Society (PPS) Biennial Conference: Conference held on 11- 12 April, 2011 at King Edward Medical University, Lahore

• 10th Biennial Conference of Pakistan Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (PSBMB)“Bimolecular Sciences in Development”: Conferenceheld on December 1-5, 2010 at Dr. A. Q. Khan Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (KIBGE), University of Karachi, Karachi

• Seminar on Laboratory Biosafety: Seminar held on 5th December, 2009 at Aga Khan University, Karachi

• Anti- Platelet Properties of naturally occurring Chemicals in Pakistani Herbs/ Plants: Workshop held on 16- 25 November, 2009 at Dr. A. Q. Khan Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, University of Karachi Karachi

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• HEC Thematic Workshop in Frontier Technology on “Enhanced Production of Recombinant Biomolecules for Commercial Importance”: Workshopheld on 6- 10 July, 2009 at Dr. A. Q. Khan Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, University of Karachi Karachi

• Research Methodology: Workshop held on 3rd February, 2009, organized by British Council of Pakistan in collaboration with Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences Jamshoro

• US- Pakistan International Workshop on “Molecular Biology: Tool for the Future”: Workshop held on21-23 March, 2007, at Jinnah University for Women, Karachi

• Possibilities in LC/MS: Held on18th January, 2007, organized by Analytical Measuring Systems at Pearl Continental Hotel, Karachi

• 6th International Conference on Infection Control: Held on 18- 20 December, 2006 at Liaquat National Hospital, Karachi.

Workshop/ Conferences/ Seminars Organization

• Actively participated in arranging Workshops/ Seminars/ Conferences during Student life as well as an Employee.

• Co- Organized one day seminar on “Intellectual Property, Patent and Trademark” with Human Resource Department of BUITEMS on 18th April, 2017 at Balochistan University of Information Technology Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITEMS), Quetta

• Co-Organized a Technical Session” Information and Communication technology” at 2nd Invention to Innovation Summit held on 25- 26th April, 2017 at University of Balochistan.

• Co- Organized a Technical Session “Advanced technologies in Electronics and Communication” at 1st invention to Innovation Summit held on 4-5th May, 2016 at University of Balochistan, BUITEMS students secured 2nd and 3rd Prizes in the said Summit. Organizer in Workshop “Essentials of Manuscript Writing” held on 1st September, 2012 at Dr. A. Q. Khan Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (KIBGE), University of Karachi, Karachi

Rozeena Shaikh-resume • Organizer in “Research Communication Skills” Workshop held on 1-11 July, 2011 conducted by Dr. A. Q. Khan Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (KIBGE), University of Karachi. Karachi.

• Organizer in “Molecular Techniques in Diagnosis of Disease” Workshop held on 27- 29 April, 2011 organized by Dr. A. Q. Khan Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (KIBGE), University of Karachi. Karachi

• Organizer in 10th Biennial Conference of Pakistan Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (PSBMB)“Bimolecular Sciences in Development”: Conference held on December 1-5, 2010 at Dr. A. Q. Khan Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (KIBGE), University of Karachi, Karachi

Professional Memberships

• Life Time Member: Pakistan Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (PSBMB) • Life Time Member: Pakistan Biological Safety Association (PBSA) • Member- National Academy of Young Scientist, Pakistan • Co-opted Member: Board of Studies, Department of Biotechnology, BUITEMS • Member- Graduate Committee, Department of Biotechnology, BUITEMS • Member- Post –Graduate Committee, Department of Biotechnology, BUITEMS • Member- Examination Committee, Department of Biotechnology, BUITEMS • Member- Lab Management Committee, Department of Biotechnology, BUITEMS • Member- Management Committee, BUITEMS • Member- PhD Committee, BUITEMS • Member- ORIC-Coordination Committee (OCC), BUITEMS • Member: Institutional Research Board, BUITEMS

Working Skills

During research exposure I have learnt many techniques and still learning more advancement in the field of molecular biology. These Molecular Techniques were skilled which provides an opportunity to work in fields of medical Sciences.

• DNA extraction from Whole Blood, Tissues and Bones (Inorganic, Organic and Kit methods) • RNA Extraction • Conventional PCR with troubleshooting • Real Time PCR with troubleshooting • Amplified Refractory Mutation System PCR with trouble shooting • Multiplex PCR with troubleshooting • Gel Electrophoresis and Gel documentation

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• Single Stranded Confirmatory Polymorphism (SSCP) • Poly Acryl amide Gel Electrophoresis (PAGE) • Restriction Fragment Length polymorphism (RFLP) • DNA Sequencing • Usage of Scanning Electron Microscope • Karyotyping • Primer designing using computational tools • Restriction enzyme identification using bioinformatics tool. • Sequence Alignment and analysis using Bioinformatics tools (Bio Edit, SaqMan)

• Optimization of infectious disease diagnostic using various kits.

• Scanning Electron Microscope

Administration

Deputy Director, ORIC/ BUITEMS, Quetta (May, 2015 to October, 2017)

 I was actively involved in process of executing ORIC funded research projects.  Reporting of ORIC-BUITEMS to Higher Education Commission (HEC- Score Card)  Executions of Research projects submitted by various faculty member to HEC.  Organizer and Co-organizer of various workshops and Summits held in BUITEMS and other Universities of Balochistan.

Research Manager, LUMHS, Sindh • Standard Operation Protocols: Initializes the Preparation of SOPs for ISO Certification • Maintained the documentation, record and proper functioning of all equipment and other stocks of the lab. • Supervised in maintaining the record of Patients received through Pakistan Bait–ul-ma, Prime Minister. • Program for Prevention and Control of Hepatitis and Chief Minister Program for prevention of Hepatitis in Sindh • Responsible for finalization of monthly income generated by the Department.

• Member Purchase Committee.

Co-Curricular Activities

• For the BUITEMS-Olympiad, 2016, I tried my best to manage and accommodate myself

in cocurricular activities. • I prepared my students assigned by focal persons for Debate, Singing and Musical instruments competition and BUITEMS- Cultural Show specifically

Sindhi Culture. • Participated in Sindhi Debate competition, Naat competition, Quiz Competition and Sports activities during Student life.

Rozeena Shaikh-resume Computer Skills

• Conversant in MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) • Internet Usage • SPSS • Bioinformatics tools Skills and Aptitudes

• Good interpersonal, analytical, communication skills and organizational abilities. • Can work in challenging environment • Can manage the team efficiently

References

Prof. Dr. Jamil Ahmad Dean/ Professor Faculty of Life Sciences and Informatics BUITEMS, Quetta jamil.ahmad@buitm s.edu.pk

Prof. Dr. Abid Azhar Director/ Professor Dr. A. Q. Khan Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (KIBGE) University of Karachi Karachi abid.azhar@kibg e.edu.pk

Dr. Omar Bagasra Professor/Director

South Carolina Center for Biotechnology Claflin University Orangeburg USA [email protected]

Dr. Syed Muhammad Shahid Postdoctoral Research Visitor School of Medicine Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences The University of Auckland New Zealand [email protected]

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