Haleemah Patel

Medical Science professional with a high 2:1 BSc (Hons) and a year of hands-on laboratory experience in genomic/microbiology research, including R code analysis, cell culturing, and advanced sequencing technologies. Proven ability to present scientific findings at international conferences and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills have been demonstrated through complex data interpretation despite challenges.

Seeking a hands-on role to expand scientific learning and discovery to advance healthcare and development of future therapies.

Professional Training year - NHS RILD building research centre

(2024-09 - 2025-08)

• Intersected chromosomal data using R code to ascertain transcription factor (TF) co-binding at the pancreatic gene (HK1), investigating its role in Congenital hyperinsulinism development.
• Created and presented a scientific poster displaying repressed epigenetic states found at transcription factor binding sites in Malmo, Sweden, at the European Islet Study Group.
• Cultivated HEK293 cells in a laboratory setting, performing various assays including siRNA transfection and western blotting to elucidate TF regulation of HK1 repression.
• Ensured adherence to risk assessment protocols and COSHH documentation for hazardous chemical handling.
• Executed flow cell priming and loading on advanced sequencing platforms, including Oxford Nanopore PromeThION and MinION, to detect epigenetic methylation in HK1.
• Demonstrated resilience, critical thinking, and commitment to overcome placement challenges to achieve a 68%.

Virtual Internship – Job Simulation - Thermo Fisher Genetic Sciences

(2024-01 - 2024-01)

• Evaluated PCR amplification curves to identify cycle thresholds and potential abnormalities.
• Investigated two PCR assays, examining their limitations, cycle thresholds, and positive percentage agreements through the analysis of real-world data from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Virtual Internship - Molecule to Market Job Simulation - Pfizer UK

(2023-10 - 2023-10)

• Constructed a clinical care pathway diagram for diabetic patients, adhering to current NICE guidelines.
• Developed marketing skills through producing a promotional video for novel drugs, considering pharmaceutical, healthcare system, and patient perspectives.
• Explored diverse customer types to formulate an ideal commercialisation strategy and considered questions for patients to improve their existing and potential therapy routes.

Skills Accelerator Traineeship - Gloucestershire college

(2022-01 - 2022-03)

• Participated in mock interviews and public presentations, receiving constructive feedback from superiors and peers.
• Developed conflict resolution skills for the workplace and enhanced social and political awareness through open discussions and debates.

BSc (Hons) - Medical Science with Professional Training Year - University of Exeter (2022 - 2026)

A-levels - English literature, Biology, Psychology - Denmark Road sixth form (2019-09 - 2021-05)

GCSEs - Not Specified - Al - Ashraf Secondary School (2018-09 - 2019-06)