Arif Sadi

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in biological research and academic support roles, primarily at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Excelled in studying Coxiella burnetii's effects and mentoring in biomolecular fundamentals, showcasing strong analytical thinking and teamwork. Proven track record in academic presentations and data analysis, enhancing research outcomes and educational excellence.

• American Society for Rickettsiology, 2024, Present
• American Heart Association, 2024, Present

• Coxiella burnetii Actively Blocks Intracellular Interleukin-17 Signaling to Evade the Immune Response., Midwest Student Biomedical Research Forum (MSBRF), 03/24, Poster Presentation
• Coxiella burnetii Actively Blocks Intracellular Interleukin-17 Signaling to Evade the Immune Response., Missouri Valley Branch ASM, 03/24, Poster Presentation
• Coxiella burnetii Actively Blocks Intracellular Interleukin-17 Signaling to Evade the Immune Response., American Society for Rickettsiology (ASR), 07/24, Poster Presentation

• T32 Training Grant Award, 2024
• UNMC Graduate Assistantship/Fellowship, 2024

• Honorable Mention, Missouri Valley Branch ASM, 2024
• Travel Award, American Society for Rickettsiology, 2024

• Arthur Bienvenu, Melanie Burette, Manon Gourdelier, Jitendriya Swain, Chantal Cazevieille, Franck Cantet, Tatiana Mordente Clemente, Arif Sadi, Claire Dupont, Nicolas Bonetto, Benoit Bordignon, Delphine Muriaux, Stacey D. Gilk, Eric Martinez, Matteo Bonazzi, The multifunction Coxiella effector Vice stimulates macropinocytosis and interferes with the ESCRT machinery., PNAS, 06/18/24, 121, 25, 10.1073/pnas.2315481121
• Rajendra Angara, Arif Sadi, Stacey D. Gilk, A novel bacterial effector protein mediates ER-LD membrane contacts to regulate host lipid droplets., EMBO Rep., 09/27/24, 10.1038/s44319-02400266-8
• Tatiana Mordente Clemente, Arif Sadi, Leonardo da Silva Augusto, Rajendra K. Angara, Stacey D. Gilk, Coxiella actively blocks IL17-induced oxidative stress in macrophages., biorxv, 10.1101/2023.03.15.532774, in revision

• University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, Graduate Research Assistant, 08/22, Present, Studying the role of Coxiella burnetii secreted effector protein(s) in downregulation of the IL-17 signaling pathway., Designing and optimizing assays., Conducting experiments related to cell culture., Interpreting research findings and summarizing data into reports., Collecting and analyzing biological data., Review related scientific literature and keep abreast of technical developments.
• North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Undergraduate Research Project, 09/19, 03/20, Isolation of Entomopathogenic Fungi., Performed isolation and subculture of Fungi., Performed soil dilution and spore collection., Prepared Media., Performed Bioassay., Prepared reagents that are necessary for testing on daily basis.