Zara Adeel
Roslyn,NY
Summary
I am extremely keen on pursuing a career in clinical research that can enable me to merge my biomedical research skills with patient care to revolutionize science and medicine.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor for the Undergraduate Microbiology Laboratory
Long Island University
Brookville, United States
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Introduces students the core concepts and basic principles in microbiology, examining microorganisms and how they interact with humans and the environment.
- Instruct students how to properly prepare and view specimens for examination using microscopy, sub culturing, isolation methods, viable plate count, and spectrophotometric methods.
- Teach students how to use different Staining techniques to identify any specific group of microorganisms
- Antimicrobial drug testing.
- Identify unknown sp. of staphylococcus, Streptococcus and Enteric through a detailed work flow and lab procedures
- Practice safe microbiology, using appropriate protective and emergency procedures.
Senior Scheduler
Northwell Hospital
Manhasset, United States
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Communicates operating time, place and instructions to patient
- Prepares patient chart for physicians’ review the day before surgery
- Responds to patient inquiries related to surgery.
- Acts as liaison between the patient and physician regarding the surgery.
- Performs related duties as required.
- Help manage patients appointments and ensure the doctor's schedule well organized.
Research Assistant/associate
Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Long Island University
Brookville, United States
05.2019 - 02.2021
- I conducted research at Dr.Tliba’s lab on glucocorticoid insensitivity in severe asthma by evaluating the biological role of steroid- target genes in airway cells both in vivo and in vitro using endobronchial tissues from asthmatics patients
- The long term goal of this research was to provide new therapies aiming at restoring steroid responsiveness in patient with severe asthma
Lab Manager
Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Long Island University
Brookville, United States
05.2019 - 02.2021
- Administrative responsibilities: Performs a variety of general and laboratory-specific administrative duties
- Establishes lab procedures, creates and manages lab-related documentation and organizes laboratory activities
- Manages financial activities and /or reports pertaining to the laboratory, assists in the preparation of budget estimates
- Oversees inventory management such as selecting, purchasing, storing, and allocating of lab equipment, supplies, and data analysis tools
- Ensures that staff members comply with all laboratory rules and regulations, including health and safety policies, to guarantee the highest quality of results
- Maintenance usually involves inspection, cleaning, calibration, testing and repair of lab equipment and cleaning of the lab, including preparation and storage room
- Contact vendors to provide maintenance services, check supply levels and orders, stores and distribute new supplies.
Microbiology Lab assistant
Department of Biomedical Sciences, Long Island University
Brookville, United States
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Prepare inoculations and other solutions needed for experiments
- Cleaning equipment, work surfaces, and other lab materials as needed to prevent contamination of samples or spread of infectious agents
- Prepare cultures and media for use in experiments
- Maintain inventory of supplies and chemicals used in experiments
- Cleaning glassware and equipment before and after experiments using specialized detergents and equipment such as autoclaves or ultrasonic baths.
Education
MSc Biomedical science - Medical Microbiology and infectious disease
Long Island University
05.2021
BSc (Hons) Biomedical science -
London Metropolitan University
05.2016
Skills
Maintained and established tissue cultures cell lines
BCA assays
Cell counting
Isolated, purified, and analyzed RNA, DNA and protein using ECL staining and gel
Western blotting- Performed SDS-PAGE and analyzing results using molecular imaging software
Flow cytometer
Real time Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR)
Molecular Assay development
ELISA
siRNA
Crispr
DNA extraction
Transfections
Chromatin immunoprecipitation (CHIP)
Awards
- Third prize for best Biomedical science project, A possible roles for Micro vesicles (MVs) in the dissemination of Human Rhinovirus-16 (RV-16), 2016
- Bill Revell Prize for Bioethics, 2015
- Best pass scheme coach, 2015
Publications
- Z. Adeel, K. Kaczmarek, P. Ramos-Ramirez, O. Tliba. Non-Genomic Effects of Glucocorticoids Differentially Modulate Glucocorticoid Receptor Site-Specific Phosphorylation. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine 2020;201: A2375
- P. Ramos-Ramirez 1, K.A. Kaczmarek 1, Z. Adeel 1, O. Tliba 1, Glucocorticoid Receptor Site-Specific Phosphorylation at Serine 134 Differentially Modulates Glucocorticoid Anti-inflammatory Actions in Human Airway Smooth Muscle Cells. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine 2021;203: A4505
- K. Kaczmarek 1, Z. Adeel 1, P. Ramos-Ramirez 1, O. Tliba 1, Corticosteroids Phosphorylate Glucocorticoid Receptor at the Newly Described Residue Serine 134 in Airway Smooth Muscle Cells, American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine 2020;201: A4409
- P. Ramos-Ramirez 1, Z. Adeel 1, K. Kaczmarek 1, O. Tliba 1, Glucocorticoid Receptor (GR)-Beta Modulates PDGF-Induced Airway Smooth Muscle Proliferation. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine 2020;201: A4410
References
Available on request
Timeline
Adjunct Professor for the Undergraduate Microbiology Laboratory
Long Island University
09.2022 - 02.2024
Senior Scheduler
Northwell Hospital
06.2022 - 12.2022
Research Assistant/associate
Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Long Island University
05.2019 - 02.2021
Lab Manager
Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Long Island University
05.2019 - 02.2021
Microbiology Lab assistant
Department of Biomedical Sciences, Long Island University
01.2017 - 01.2018
MSc Biomedical science - Medical Microbiology and infectious disease
Long Island University
BSc (Hons) Biomedical science -
London Metropolitan University
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