About
As a highly experienced medical scientist with over 10 years of teaching experience, I have a strong background in designing and delivering engaging and effective science lessons to students of all ages. I possess a master of science in Medical molecular genetics and a master of research degree in ageing and health.
I have taught a variety of courses at the undergraduate and conducted seminars at graduate levels, including core biology, human physiology, anatomy, and disease mechanisms. I have also mentored lab projects for students from undergraduate to PhD levels. I also have certification in Foundations of Teaching for Learning from Commonwealth Education Trust.
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Education
The Master of Public Health (MPH) program provides a comprehensive education in public health, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to address public health challenges and promote population health.
Project: Role of senescence in lung diseases
The primary aim of this project was to determine the role of telomere-associated DNA damage pathways associated in murine models of lung disease and in Human Endothelial sections. The Secondary goal was to evaluate Mitochondrial Pyruvate carrier as a marker of senescence consistent with Telomere-associated DNA damage foci.
Project: Identification and screening for SNPs of Zip 4 involved in zinc deficiency (Rowett Research institute)
The primary aim of this project was to determine the ideal means of extraction of Zip-4 RNA transcript from blood samples. The Secondary goal was to determine ideal PCR parameters to enhance the quality and volume of reverse transcription of Zip-4 product in levels sufficient for sequencing.
Project: Isolation and screening of dye-degrading bacteria (Remazol dyes)
The aim of the project was to isolate and identify wild-type strains of bacteria extracted from industrial waste dumping grounds, to evaluate their capability for breaking Remazol dyes.
Work Experience
Ensuring courses are taught in accordance with the syllabus
Ensuring students understand the various lab techniques and can perform independently
Perform a battery of physical health measures and flexibility tests on patients
Draw and prepare blood samples, and isolate protein/glucose for OGTT
Mice handling, digit amputation, drug injections, routine x-rays, euthanasia and general care.
Conduct X-rays and 3d modelling on live mice and processed bone/digit tip sections using NRecon and DataViewer
Preparation of organ blocks and sections for staining and analysis
Preparation of frozen and wax-block-dried tissues
Immunofluorescence and histochemical staining of tissues
Generate graphical data and conduct analysis using Prism and Excel
Maintain cell lines of human cancer cell lines.
Study on methods to induce anoikis, in anoikis-resistant cells
Study the effect of various drugs and inhibitors on anoikis-resistant cells and methods to induce anoikis
Mentoring M.Sc./MTech students on their final thesis project
Maintain cell lines of mesenchymal stem cells
Study interaction between stem cells and biomaterials to be used in hip transplant
Measure the rate of cellular senescence and ageing in stem cells
Study the role of Microvesicles in dispersion and action of SASP and ageing.
Study the effect of various drugs/UV in both induction and prevention of senescence
Training teachers and assisting in teaching hands-on science activities
Reporting on the outcomes and impact of the training
Taking class observations
Supporting the R&D team in content development
Side Projects
Biology, Genetics, Statistics, Biostatistics, Nutrition, Anatomy and Physiology Tutor with over 100 hours of teaching experience.
Certifications
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