Anjuman Ara Begum
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Ambitious, career-focused pharmacist and preclinical scientist with seven years of experience managing research projects on gene delivery and formulation development. Proven history of applying innovative research methods to drive industry progress. Focused medicinal chemist adept at chemical and molecular analysis in laboratory environments. Demonstrated success in coordinating and executing experiments and publishing findings. Highly motivated professional with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preclinical Scientist(mRNA Vaccine)
Vaxxas Pvt Ltd
Brisbane, QLD
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed method and experimental protocols for mRNA vaccine candidate for further clinical study
- Perform preclinical studies through different lab experiments including Lipid nanoparticle formulation (LNP), cell culture and transfection study, mRNA integrity assessment through TAPEstation, mRNA encapsulation efficiency, size (DLS), toxicology (animal study) and immunology (animal) study.
- Documented all processes during experiments, keeping meticulous notes of unexpected changes.
- Provided training sessions on laboratory safety procedures and proper usage of lab equipment as needed.
- Analyzed data from laboratory tests, including DNA sequencing and PCR assays.
- Conducted literature reviews to support research projects and identify new areas of exploration.
- Provided guidance to junior scientists on protocol development, experiment design, data analysis techniques.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization on cross-functional initiatives related to research projects.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
The University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD
07.2020 - 06.2023
- Conducted research on developing peptide and lipid based delivery platform for oligonucleotides (DNA, siRNA, mRNA, CRISPR-Cas9).
- Collaborated with different research groups internally or externally to do colarboaring reserach projects
- Assisted with grant writing applications seeking funding for postdoctoral research initiatives
- Supervised higher study reserach (PhD, Masters) students on their reserch project
- Maintained detailed records of all experiments conducted during the course of the project.
- Managed lab as per occupational safety and health system, maintaining chemical inventory, participating lab forum meeting, assisted with supply and equipment procurement to sustain laboratory operations.
- Communicated with supervisors, students, school administration, stakeholders, collaborator and research forum.
- Presented lab work in national and international research platform of symposium, conference and run workshops.
- Published reserach articles in peer reviewed high impact factor journals
Lab Demonstrator and Casual Academic
The University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD
07.2017 - 12.2021
- Chemistry lab tutor for undergraduate students over a range of chemistry practical courses
- Prepared lesson plans in accordance with course materials and an active member in reviewing course documentation including Chemistry 1 and Chemistry 2, General and Biological Chemistry, and Chemistry for Pharmacy and Dentistry
- Workshop tutor: Active Learning Workshop on Chemistry for the Students from School of Pharmacy and
- School of Dentistry, a blended learning environment with a class size up to 80
- Casual Assistant Invigilation supervisor: Invigilating undergraduate course work examinations and assessment through marking.
- Actively engaged as a team member (Tutor) in a project which involved the evaluation of processing application of a new assessment criteria (rubric) for marking online discussions by groups of students (Think-Learn-Chat).
Research Assistance (Teaching Focused)
The University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD
12.2019 - 05.2020
- Analyzed data generated from online learning interventions including chat-based guided small peer discussion around challenging problems or concepts.
- Collaborated with project team members on various tasks such as data interpretation or study design and to facilitate the implementation of the online learning interventions and members of eLearning Innovations and Partnerships in Science and Engineering
- Presented data and reports fortnightly to the project team members and stakeholders
- Attended professional development workshops regularly.
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy
Jahangirnagar University
Dhaka, Bangladesh
12.2009 - 08.2019
- Delivered lectures on Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutical Product Development and Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Pharmacy
- Supervised postgraduate (Master’s by Research) and undergraduate students in thesis/research projects
- Participated in setting course and degree requirements, curriculum revision and academic planning.
- Actively participated in administrative work, acting as member of several committees for conducting departmental activities, including the Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project
- Conducted research and produced research articles in peer reviewed journals.
- Advised students on their academic plans, career paths, and personal goals.
Research and Development Pharmacist
NOVO Healthcare and Pharma Ltd
Dhaka, Bangladesh
08.2006 - 08.2009
- Developed formulations for different new drugs and new dosage forms
- Conducted troubleshooting & further development of existing products.
- Maintained compliance with state and federal drug laws.
- Completed and updated all batch records and documentations properly.
- Conducted stability studies of new products and existing products under development along with Quality Control department.
- Trained new staffs for formulation development, performing experiments, communicating with personnel from other departments and maintain documentation and follow legislation and laws.
- Monitored current literature sources to keep informed about new developments in pharmacy practice and the pharmaceutical industry.
- Counseled health care professionals regarding therapeutic options, formulary restrictions, drug interactions and side effects.
Education
Ph.D. - Pharmaceutical Science And Molecular Biology
The University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD07-2018
Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Jahangirnagar University
Dhaka, Bangladesh12-2009
B.Pharm(Hons.) - Pharmacy
Jahangirnagar University
Dhaka, Bangladesh02-2007
Skills
- Research Management
- Project Management
- Experiment Protocol Development
- Experimental Design
- Data analysis and report writing
- Research publication
- Effective verbal and written communication with teams and
stakeholders and collaborators
- Presentation and collaboration
- Developping oligonucleotide (mRNA, siRNA, DNA, CRISPR-Cas9 delivery) delivery system
- Medicinal Chemistry study (Peptide synthesis and characterization)
- Critical analysis
- Problem solving
Affiliations
- Guest editor-Pharmaceutics, MDPI.
- ECR Team-Drug Delivery Australia-Controlled Release Society (2021-2022)
- Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association (Current Member # 01690)
- American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientist (Current Member # 280680)
- Controlled Release Society (Current Member Number # 67405121)
- Royal Australian Chemistry Institute (MRACI; Current Member Number # 60623)
- A-Grade pharmacist (Registration No. A-2819) | Pharmacy Council of Bangladesh
Accomplishments
- Strategic fund-2022, School of Pharmacy, The University of Queensland
- Association Fellowship -2019, Higher Education Academy
- Australia Award-2014-2018, Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship (PhD), Australia
- Research Grant -2011-2013,University Grants Commission Bangladesh
- Undergraduate Merit Scholarship - 2001-2004, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh
- Undergraduate Merit Scholarship - 2001-2004, Sonali Bank Ltd, Bangladesh
- Gold medal for outstanding result in higher secondary Certificate-2001, Sonali Bank Ltd. Bangladesh.
Certification
- Project Management -Healthcare Projects-2023, Linkedin.
- Good Clinical Practice - 2022, Genesis.
- Good Clinical Practice -2022, Department of Health, Government of Western Australia
- Graduate Teaching Associate Program - 2019, Higher education
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Preclinical Scientist(mRNA Vaccine)
Vaxxas Pvt Ltd
07.2023 - 12.2023
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
The University of Queensland
07.2020 - 06.2023
Research Assistance (Teaching Focused)
The University of Queensland
12.2019 - 05.2020
Lab Demonstrator and Casual Academic
The University of Queensland
07.2017 - 12.2021
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy
Jahangirnagar University
12.2009 - 08.2019
Research and Development Pharmacist
NOVO Healthcare and Pharma Ltd
08.2006 - 08.2009
Ph.D. - Pharmaceutical Science And Molecular Biology
The University of Queensland
Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Jahangirnagar University
B.Pharm(Hons.) - Pharmacy
Jahangirnagar University
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