Bushra Umer

Biotechnology graduate with interest in environmental biotechnology, microbiology, and environmental stress research, with hands-on experiences in core molecular biology and microbial techniques, with practical tutorials on modern analytical instruments in adherence to biosafety standards. These technical capabilities are complemented by resilience, adaptability, and laboratory ethics that have been developed in various laboratory settings.

Lab Intern - Dow College of Biotechnology, Dow University of Health Sciences

(2024-07 - 2024-07)

Summer Internship Program

• Practiced Molecular Biotechnology techniques like PCR (specifically ARMS-PCR) and Agarose Gel Electrophoresis.
• Gained technical insights into laboratory safety rules and troubleshooting while doing lab work under esteemed and diligent professionals.

Lab Intern - HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi

(2025-06 - 2025-08)

Summer Internship Program

• Operated and conducted microbiological experiments in a BSL II (Type A2) safety cabinet.
• Performed DNA Isolation by kit-based method (Sigma Aldrich). Applied multiplex PCR, Agarose Gel Electrophoresis, spectrophotometer, thermomixer, and colony counter for microbial research.
• Gained exposure to advanced analytical techniques and understood their workflows, like Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), and Fast Protein Liquid Chromatography (FPLC).
• Involved in the calculation and preparation of media and buffer preparations for biochemical assays.

Master of Philosophy - Biotechnology - Ziauddin University, Karachi, Pakistan (2026-06 - 2028-06)

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology - Jinnah University for Women, Karachi, Pakistan (2021-01 - 2024-12)