Nimra Khan
Laurel,MD
Summary
A proactive student with extensive experience cataloging historical dental instruments and conducting genetic research on aging in Drosophila melanogaster. Successfully published guidebooks and presented research findings at academic forums. Strong skills in research methodologies, statistical analysis, and project management, bringing a detail-oriented and collaborative approach to advancing dental science.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Internship Research
National Museum of Dentistry
08.2022 - Current
- Created guidebooks on historical instruments in the museum as part of a cataloging and educational initiative.
- Researched historical events to establish a timeline of the developments of dental instruments and gauge an understanding of the evolution of the dental field.
- Used photos from the museum display and the archived note-keeping of the instruments to back up my research findings.
- Two guidebooks have been published on the UMSOD website, and a third is currently being developed as part of an ongoing project.
Research Experience
University of Maryland, Baltimore County, UMBC
07.2022 - Current
- The research focused on a candidate gene, Rho1, and its role in aging Drosophila melanogaster (fruit flies). Alterations were made with the expression of the gene by using the GAL4-UAS system combined with RNA interference (RNAi), which can be used to knock down the expression of Rho1 in the blood cells of the flies.
- We compared the lifespans of the flies with the knockdown of the gene as the experimental and normal expression of the gene as the control. The cage setup was separated by the experiment and the sexes of the fly. Virgin Flies were used to account for any variation we might get if mated flies were used.
- This research was conducted over long periods of time to ensure precise collection protocols, and statistical analysis was completed using a Box-Cox Regression in SAS (Proc Phreg, SAS V.9) to analyze life-span differences.
- Our findings were presented at UMBC Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day (URCAD) in 2023 and 2024.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD12-2024
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Howard Community College
Columbia, MD05-2021
work history
Dental Assistant
August 2021 to March 2022
Laurel Pines Dental Group - Laurel, MD
- Brought patients into rooms and took X-rays
- Cleaned and set up rooms for each procedure
- Assisted dentists with procedures such as suctioning, retracting, and passing supplies.
- Restock rooms and sterilized instruments
- Helped dental hygienists when needed regarding periodontal charting.
- Used the CEREC Prime Intraoral Scanner to scan for crowns.
- Helped make ceramic crowns, bridges, and implant crowns by milling, baking, and etching for patients.
APRIL 2022-CURRENT
BestaDental-Rockville, MD
- Set up rooms for scheduled procedures and took X-rays when needed.
- Cleaned, restocked, and sterilized instruments and supplies.
Assisted Dentists with all kinds of procedures by suctioning, retracting, and passing
supplies. - Took impressions for temporary crowns, implant crowns, and orthodontics
procedures. - Helped with front desk tasks as needed.
Timeline
Dental Internship Research
National Museum of Dentistry
08.2022 - Current
Research Experience
University of Maryland, Baltimore County, UMBC
07.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Howard Community College
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