Aqsa Arshad
PhD Candidate | Biochemistry
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About
Microbiology and biotechnology researcher with strong expertise in microbial genomics, antimicrobial resistance prediction, and metabolic pathway analysis. Experienced in whole-genome sequencing, bioinformatics (QIIME2, MEGA, genome annotation), molecular biology, and analytical instrumentation. Passionate about microbial systems biology, synthetic biology, and sustainable biotechnology applications.
Experience
Visiting Faculty / Research Mentor - University of the Punjab
(2022-01)
- Supervised undergraduate research in microbiology and molecular biology.
- Designed experiments and taught lab techniques; guided data analysis and manuscript preparation.
Research Assistant - University of the Punjab
(2020-01 - 2025-01)
Conducted microbial isolation, characterization, and genomic analysis of hydrocarbon-degrading bacteria.
- Applied whole-genome sequencing, GC–MS analysis, and genome annotation to study metabolic pathways.
- Performed PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, SDS-PAGE, and Western blotting.
Research Intern – Molecular Biology - Lab Genetix
(2021-01 - 2022-01)
- Molecular diagnostics including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, and RT-PCR.
Education
PhD - Biochemistry - University of the Punjab (2023-01)
MS - Biochemistry - University of the Punjab (2020-01 - 2022-01)
MSc - Biochemistry - University of the Punjab (2018-01 - 2020-01)
