Afshan Kiran

I am confident in my ability to communicate effectively and handle a heavy workload. I have a strong interest in research and thriven challenging responsibilities within a cooperative environment. My goal is to fully satisfy my superiors through my knowledge, experience and research skills.

Research Assistant at IMMG, University of the Punjab (2022-10 – 2024-10)

Two years lab experience conducting pharmacogenomics studies and molecular analysis.

• DNA extraction (conventional + kit-based)
• PCR setup, optimization, and amplification
• Gel electrophoresis for DNA analysis
• SNP genotyping using tetra-primer ARMS-PCR
• Molecular docking using AutoDock Vina
• Ligand–protein interaction analysis (PyMOL)
• Bioinformatics tools: NCBI, UniProt, dbSNP, DisGeNET
• Ligand retrieval from PubChem & phytochemical databases
• ADMET & drug-likeness evaluation (SwissADME, pkCSM)
• Statistical analysis using R and Excel
• Protein modelling and structure preparation

Molecular Biologist at TTI Testing Laboratories (2024-06 – 2025-06)

ISO/IEC 17025 accredited lab conducting GMO testing in cotton, textiles and food with standardized international protocols.

• Conducted analytical testing of textile and chemical samples using standardized international protocols
• Participated in quality control and validation processes to ensure compliance with global safety standards
• Assisted in data collection, analysis, and interpretation for laboratory reports
• Applied laboratory techniques relevant to chemical and environmental testing
• Developed understanding of industrial testing workflows and regulatory requirements

Summer Intern at Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR) (2025-01 – 2026-02)

Experimental design and data-driven analysis in multidisciplinary laboratory settings.

• Conducted experimental design and data-driven analysis in multidisciplinary laboratory settings
• Performed chemical and microbiological assays with adherence to standardized research protocols
• Applied analytical and computational approaches for interpretation of experimental data
• Ensured compliance with quality assurance standards and laboratory best practices
• Contributed to evidence-based research outcomes and technical documentation

MPhil in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics – University of the Punjab, Lahore (2021-11 – 2023-08)

MSc in Microbiology – Quaid-i-Azam University (2018-02 – 2020-08)

Bachelor of Sciences in Sciences – Bahauddin Zakariya University (2016-09 – 2018-02)