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FATEMA BEGUM RUMA

Clementon,NJ

Summary

Accomplished Post-doctoral Researcher at Coriell Medical Institute with expertise in CRISPR/Cas9 and RNA-seq. Proven ability to collaborate effectively in cancer genomics, driving innovative research outcomes. Strong scientific writing skills complemented by a commitment to mentoring, resulting in successful publications and enhanced team performance.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Post-doctoral Researcher

Coriell Medical Institute
Camden, New Jersey
06.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: A research institution focusing on medical research and treatment
  • Working on CDK12 project to identify epigenetic therapeutics for cancer treatment
  • Investigated the epigenetic regulation of CDK12, CDK13 involvement in cancer pathways
  • Utilized CRISPR/Cas9 and RNAi technologies
  • Performed RNAseq, immunostaining, ATAC-seq, and Pro-seq studies
  • Collaborated with teams in cancer genomics and bioinformatics
  • Prepared research findings for publication and presentations
  • A research institution focusing on medical research and treatment

Graduate Research Assistant

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, Texas
01.2016 - 05.2022
  • Served as a Graduate Research Assistant for PI Esther Betran
  • Provided comprehensive research assistance and support when designing and executing experiments.
  • Educated undergraduate students on laboratory protocols and activities.
  • Drafted manuscripts for publication in academic journals based on research findings.
  • Advised undergraduate researchers on their projects

Graduate Teaching Assistant

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, Texas
09.2016 - 12.2021
  • Taught Cell and Molecular Biology labs
  • Taught Human Anatomy and Physiology I labs
  • Taught Human Anatomy labs

Education

Ph.D. - Quantitative Biology - Genetics and Genomics

The University of Texas at Arlington
USA
05.2022

M.Sc - Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology

Shahjalal University of Science and Technology
Bangladesh
01.2015

B.Sc - Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology

Shahjalal University of Science and Technology
Bangladesh
01.2012

Skills

  • Gibson assembly
  • DNA Extraction
  • RNA-seq
  • AAV transduction
  • Scientific writing
  • QPCR
  • Molecular cloning
  • Fluorescent Microscopy
  • RT-PCR
  • Si-RNA transfection
  • Microbiology
  • Unix Shell Scripting
  • Pro-seq
  • ATAC-seq
  • Library preparation
  • Microsoft Word
  • Python
  • Cell profiler
  • R Programming
  • ImageJ
  • Graphpad Prism
  • Flow-cytometry
  • Incu-cyte assays
  • CRISPR/Cas9 technology

Accomplishments

  • Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant 2023 - Worked on CDK12 project funded by NJCCR to identify epigenetic therapeutics for cancer treatment
  • NSF Grant Project - Functional study of domesticated transposable element protein in Drosophila melanogaster, funded by NSF
  • USDA Funded Project - Increase of salt tolerance in Pokkali rice (Oryza sativa) cultivars through Agrobacterium-mediated gene transformation

Languages

English
Full Professional
Bangla
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Post-doctoral Researcher

Coriell Medical Institute
06.2022 - Current

Graduate Teaching Assistant

The University of Texas at Arlington
09.2016 - 12.2021

Graduate Research Assistant

The University of Texas at Arlington
01.2016 - 05.2022

Ph.D. - Quantitative Biology - Genetics and Genomics

The University of Texas at Arlington

M.Sc - Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology

Shahjalal University of Science and Technology

B.Sc - Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology

Shahjalal University of Science and Technology

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