Dr. Nilofer Sayed

Dynamic researcher with a robust background in medicine and pharmaceutical sciences. Highly skilled in bridging the gap between scientific research and clinical application, fostering collaborations across diverse teams, and communicating complex scientific information effectively. My proven track record of project management, stakeholder engagement, and mentorship makes me well-suited for a Medical Science Liaison role in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.

Postdoctoral Associate - Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute - San Diego, California, USA

(2025-09)

Studying the impact of metabolic dysfunction on the initiation and progression of MASH, fibrosis, and HCC. Lab focuses on target identification and designing mechanistic studies to elucidate the roles of novel pharmacological targets in MASH and HCC.

• Responsible for designing and planning experiments
• Troubleshooting, data collection, analysis, interpretation, and summarizing results
• Managing collaborations and being involved in preparing grants and manuscripts

Student Research Assistant - National University of Singapore - Singapore

(2025-01 - 2025-07)

Assisted the lab in setting up and troubleshooting experiments. With expertise in flow cytometry and immunofluorescence staining, contributed knowledge to support the lab.

• Assisted in setting up and troubleshooting experiments
• Contributed expertise in flow cytometry and immunofluorescence staining
• Involved in writing grants and manuscripts

Team Lead - Stratificare™ - Singapore

(2024-01 - 2024-04)

Part of the experiential learning module at The Institute of Engineering Leadership, National University of Singapore. Worked alongside the Chief Executive Officer of Stratificare to facilitate the launch of their innovative technology, 'StratifiDen,' which employs machine learning algorithms to predict the severity of dengue fever.

• Had a leadership role in a team of four members
• Conducted market analysis and engaged in interviews with officials from the World Health Organization and UNICEF in Bangladesh
• Performed comprehensive competitor analysis and developed a financial plan
• Presented a strategic launch proposal for StratifiDen

Senior Research Associate - Syngene International - Bangalore, India

(2019-05 - 2020-07)

• Involved in target identification
• Prepared comprehensive target dossiers for clients
• Facilitated efficient target validation

Resident Medical Officer (Locum duties) - BCJ Hospital and Asha Parekh Research Centre - Mumbai, India

(2012-04 - 2016-07)

Worked in the Emergency Department delivering primary care, managing patient admissions, and documenting medicolegal cases.

• Delivered primary care
• Managed patient admissions
• Documented medicolegal cases

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD - National University of Singapore (2021-01 - 2025-01)

Master of Science - Pharmacology and Toxicology (Pharm.) - National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (2016-08 - 2018-06)

Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences - Pharmaceutical Sciences (B. Pharm) - S.N.D.T. University (2012-04 - 2016-05)

Bachelor in Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery - Indian Traditional Medicine (B.A.M.S) - Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (2006-10 - 2012-03)