AMRA ISMAIL
Cleveland,Ohio
Summary
Molecular biologist with strong skills in conceptualizing the study and interpretation of the experimental data to deduce a logical conclusion. Well-equipped to work productively as a team player or independently in a fast-paced working environment. Expertise in bacterial and yeast cloning, protein expression and purification, mammalian cell culture, western blotting, qPCR, Immunofluorescence, and polysome profiling. Good at multi-tasking and managing multiple projects. Excellent communication skills and experienced in writing scientific journal manuscripts.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Postdoctoral Researcher
Case Western Reserve University
02.2022 - Current
- Aim of the study:
- To elucidate the role of RNA-binding proteins in stress granule formation and the regions of the genome where these proteins bind in response to different stress conditions.
Post-doctoral
Case Western Reserve University
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Aim of the study:
- To elucidate the cellular and molecular mechanisms of inflammation-mediated arthritis, using preclinical animal models and scientific techniques like micro-CT/joint analyses, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry.
Post-doctoral fellow
Cleveland State University
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Aim of the study:
- To investigate the structure and function of initiation factor eIF2A in vitro, eIF2A expression and purification, ribosome binding assays using purified protein to understand role of eIF2A in translation initiation.
Teaching Assistant
Cleveland State University
07.2013 - 12.2019
- Conducted Introductory Biology labs (Plant and Animal diversity) and Human Biology lab
- Maintained office hours to solve student problems and answer queries
- Conducted and graded weekly quizzes and lab reports
- Assisted course instructor in proctoring exams
Graduate Research Assistant
Cleveland State University
07.2013 - 11.2019
- Identified a novel RNA-binding protein as a candidate for pro-apoptotic protein PUMA mRNA
- Confirmed RNA-protein interaction and established their functional significance using several in vitro assays
- Well-versed with handling radioactive chemicals (32P and 35S) in compliance to the rules and regulations
- Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in the laboratory
- Worked as a team player in lab maintenance and monthly radioactive wipe tests
- Presented research finding at weekly lab meetings and department seminars.
Education
Ph.D - Regulatory Biology
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, Ohio2013
Post graduate Diploma - Plant Tissue Culture
Aligarh Muslim University
2012
Master of Science - Enzyme Technology
Aligarh Muslim University
2010
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University
2008
Skills
- Research Methodologies
- Interdisciplinary Coordination
- Scientific Writing
- Project Management
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Experimental Design
- Technical Expertise
- Critical Thinking
- Teaching Experience
- Laboratory Techniques
- Data Visualization
- Research
Additional Information
- Awards , Graduate Travel Award for poster presentation, Cleveland State University, 2018. Best poster award at 2017 Graduate student interdisciplinary conference, Cleveland State University, November 11, 2017.
Timeline
Postdoctoral Researcher
Case Western Reserve University
02.2022 - Current
Post-doctoral
Case Western Reserve University
06.2021 - 12.2021
Post-doctoral fellow
Cleveland State University
03.2020 - 01.2021
Teaching Assistant
Cleveland State University
07.2013 - 12.2019
Graduate Research Assistant
Cleveland State University
07.2013 - 11.2019
Ph.D - Regulatory Biology
Cleveland State University
Post graduate Diploma - Plant Tissue Culture
Aligarh Muslim University
Master of Science - Enzyme Technology
Aligarh Muslim University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University