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“PhD Microbiologist | Expert in Food Safety, Scientific Writing & Content Development”

Profile Summary

I am a PhD‑trained microbiologist with over 15 years of experience in teaching, research, and scientific documentation. My expertise spans microbiology, food safety, molecular diagnostics, and cell culture, with a proven track record in SOP development, method validation, and biosafety compliance. Alongside my laboratory career, I have extensive experience in science education, mentoring students from Grades 6–8 through to university level. I specialize in simplifying complex scientific concepts into clear, engaging content for diverse audiences. My skills include: Scientific manuscript writing and editing Content development for food safety, microbiology, and biotechnology GLP‑style documentation and technical reporting Curriculum design and exam preparation materials Microsoft Office proficiency for structured documentation I am meticulous, deadline‑driven, and committed to delivering content that balances scientific accuracy with readability. Whether it is manuscript preparation, technical writing, or educational content, I bring clarity, precision, and professionalism to every project.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Microbiology
• ☆ Virology
• ☆ Coronaviruses
• ☆ Zika Virus
• ☆ Molecular Virology
• ☆ Microbiological Assays
• ☆ Bacteriology
• ☆ Gram-Positive Bacteria
• ☆ Molecular Biology
• ☆ Biomarkers
• ☆ PCR
• ☆ Genome Sequencing
• ☆ Plasmid DNA
• ☆ Cell Biology
• ☆ Cell Signaling Pathways
• ☆ Gene Regulation
• ☆ Stem Cell Research
• ☆ Microscopy
• ☆ Light Microscopy
• ☆ Fluorescence Microscopy
• ☆ Food Microbiology
• ☆ Food Preservation
• ☆ Food Safety
• ☆ Pathogenesis
• ☆ Cell Culture
• ☆ Primary Cells
• ☆ Cell Banking
• ☆ 3D Cell Culture
• ☆ Pulmonology/Respiratory Disease
• ☆ Tuberculosis

Services

• Writing

Writing Technical Writing, General Proofreading & Editing

Work Experience

Senior Instructor

The Aga Khan University Hospital

January 2026 - January 2026

Education

PhD in Microbiology

The Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan

October 2005 - December 2013

Certifications

• FoodSafeBC Level 1

  Advance Continuing Education

  January 2026 - December 2026

• FoodSafe BC Level 2

  Advance Continuing Education

  January 2026 - December 2026

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Akbar Kanji, Fridah Mwendwa, Ali Raza Bukhari, Unab Khan, Ayesha Sadiqa, Zain Mushtaq, Nosheen Nasir, Syed Faisal Mahmood, Uzma Bashir Aamir, Zahra Hasan (2024). Shift in SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern from Delta to Omicron was associated with reduced hospitalizations, increased risk of breakthrough infections but lesser disease severity . Journal of Infection and Public Health.

Akbar Kanji, Muhammad Zain Mushtaq, Nosheen Nasir, Syed Faisal Mahmood, Sara Khan, Asghar Nasir, M. Asif Syed, Uzma Bashir Aamir, Zahra Hasan (2023). Exploring the relationship between SARS‐CoV‐2 variants, illness severity at presentation, in‐hospital mortality and COVID‐19 vaccination in a low middle‐income country: A retrospective cross‐sectional study . Health Science Reports.

PREPRINT

Akbar Kanji, Safina Abdul Razzak, Zahra Hasan, M. Kamran Azim, Sadia Shakoor, Rumina Hasan (2023). A Versatile Tool for Precise Variant Calling in Mycobacterium tuberculosis Genetic Polymorphisms .