Laiba Arshad
Intern – Natural Sciences Sector
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About
Prepared concept notes for UNESCO Islamabad, Pakistan initiatives (International Day for Biological Diversity 2026, World Water Day 2026), including reporting, documentation, newsletter, and social media outreach. Supported UNESCO Islamabad, Pakistan events, including UN World Water Development Report 2026 launch, covering agendas, coordination, invitations, follow-ups, attendance tracking, vendor engagement, event execution, proceedings, and outreach for water, climate, and equity visibility. Served as Master of Ceremony and moderator for International Day for Biological Diversity 2026 (UNESCO MasterClass: "Acting Locally for Global Impact: Biodiversity & Community Resilience").
Experience
Intern – Natural Sciences Sector at United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) (2026-03 – 2026-06)
- Prepared concept notes for UNESCO Islamabad, Pakistan initiatives (International Day for Biological Diversity 2026, World Water Day 2026), including reporting, documentation, newsletter, and social media outreach.
- Supported UNESCO Islamabad, Pakistan events, including UN World Water Development Report 2026 launch, covering agendas, coordination, invitations, follow-ups, attendance tracking, vendor engagement, event execution, proceedings, and outreach for water, climate, and equity visibility.
- Served as Master of Ceremony and moderator for International Day for Biological Diversity 2026 (UNESCO MasterClass: "Acting Locally for Global Impact: Biodiversity & Community Resilience").
- Supported Validation Workshop on Pakistan Flood Early Warning System (FEWS) review, handling coordination, invitations, follow-ups, and report proofreading.
- Completed BSafe training on UN safety and security awareness.
Research Intern – Bioinformatics & Data Analysis at National Institute for Genomics & Advanced Biotechnology (NIGAB), NARC (2025-07 – 2025-08)
- Performed RNA-Seq, GWAS, and WGS analyses using Python, R, and Linux pipelines
- Managed genomic datasets and created visualizations to support accurate, data-driven insights
Student Volunteer at IDEAS Society, COMSATS University Islamabad (2024-10 – 2024-12)
- Led end to end coordination of events and marketing initiatives, strengthening organizational outreach and earning a Certificate of Appreciation.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics – COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) (2022-02 – 2026-03)
