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Hire Areeba K.

Pakistan

Molecular Biologist & Bioinformatics Expert | Docking, qPCR, Organoids, AMR, HPLC | Research & Data Analysis

Profile Summary

I am a Molecular Biologist with 9+ years of experience in molecular biology, drug discovery, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), cell and tissue culture (including organoids), qPCR, microbial culturing, protein modeling, and molecular docking. My work integrates strong wet-lab expertise with in-silico analysis, data interpretation, and high-impact scientific writing. With 14+ international publications, including in Nature–Scientific Reports, I have contributed to projects involving efflux pump inhibition, synergistic antimicrobial strategies, CNS drug discovery, host–pathogen interactions, and metabolic pathway analysis. I also bring robust pharmaceutical industry experience through my role in Quality Control, working hands-on with HPLC, Atomic Absorption Spectrometry, and PDE (Permitted Daily Exposure) calculations for regulatory compliance. On Kolabtree, I offer comprehensive expertise across: 🔬 Molecular Biology & Lab Support • qPCR analysis • Western blot guidance • Cell culture troubleshooting • Organoid workflows • Microbial assays & AMR experiments 🧬 Bioinformatics & In-Silico Drug Discovery • Molecular docking and interaction profiling • Target prediction and ligand optimization 📊 Statistical & Data Analysis • R-based statistics • Raincloud plots & publication-ready visualizations • Interpretation of complex wet-lab datasets ⚗️ Pharmaceutical & QC Support • HPLC & AAS method review • PDE (Permitted Daily Exposure) calculations • SOP development for analytical & biological labs • Regulatory-aligned documentation 📝 Scientific Writing & Editing • Research manuscripts, abstracts & review articles • Thesis/dissertation editing and journal formatting • Grant proposals & technical reports I combine scientific precision, creativity, and clear communication to deliver high-quality, reliable results. Whether you need experimental design, bioinformatics insights, pharmaceutical analysis, or publication-ready writing—I'm here to support your project from start to finish.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Microbiology
• ☆ Microbiome Research
• ☆ Microbiological Assays
• ☆ Bacteriology
• ☆ Gram-Negative Bacteria
• ☆ Gram-Positive Bacteria
• ☆ Agricultural Microbiology
• ☆ Biochemistry
• ☆ Immunoassay
• ☆ Biochemical Assays
• ☆ Structural Biology
• ☆ Apoptosis
• ☆ Oxidative Stress & Mitochondrial Function
• ☆ Antioxidants
• ☆ Enzyme Activity Assays
• ☆ Binding Assays
• ☆ Molecular Biology
• ☆ Biomarkers
• ☆ Genetics
• ☆ Microarrays
• ☆ Molecular Evolution
• ☆ Chromatin
• ☆ Epigenetics
• ☆ PCR
• ☆ Cell Biology
• ☆ Cell-Based Assays
• ☆ Cytochemistry
• ☆ Cytogenetics
• ☆ Cell Signaling Pathways
• ☆ Membrane Biology
• ☆ Gene Regulation
• ☆ Stem Cell Research
• ☆ Histology
• ☆ Pathogenesis
• ☆ Clinical Microbiology
• ☆ Biomarker Discovery
• ☆ Cell Culture
• ☆ Primary Cells
• ☆ Cell Banking
• ☆ Cell Line Engineering
• ☆ Large Scale Cell Culture
• ☆ Cell Surface Receptors
• ☆ 3D Cell Culture
• ☆ Cytometry
• ☆ Cell Aging
• ☆ Drug Discovery
• ☆ Drug Target Identification
• ☆ Drug Design
• ☆ Vaccine Development
• ☆ Occupational Health & Safety
• ☆ Industrial Hygiene
• ☆ Occupational Toxciology
• ☆ Biohazard Waste Management

Services

• Writing
• Data & AI
• Product Development

Writing Medical Writing

Data & AI Image Processing, Data Visualization, Data Processing

Product Development Quality Assurance & Control (QA/QC)

Work Experience

Research Specialist

Aga Khan University

November 2023 - Present

Research Associate

Aga Khan University

June 2021 - October 2023

Researcher

The Aga Khan University

August 2018 - June 2021

Research Assistant

University of Karachi International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences

March 2016 - July 2018

Education

M.Phil (Biochemistry)

Jinnah University for Women

October 2021 - Present

BS (hons) (Biochemistry)

Federal Urdu University of Arts Sciences and Technology

January 2013 - December 2016

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Areeba Khaleeq, Abdul Mannan Baig, Naveed Ahmed Khan, Preet Katyara, Salima Lalani, Rozeena Baig, Mehdia Nadeem, Noor Akbar, Fizza Nazim (2021). ‘Targeting the feast of a sleeping beast’: Nutrient and mineral dependencies of encysted Acanthamoeba castellanii . Chemical Biology & Drug Design.

Baig AM, Ahmad S, Khaleeq A, Rafique H, Rajput S, Angez M, Hameed A, Nawaz T, Katyara P(2020). Ocular COVID-19: Eyes as a reservoir to conceal and spread SARS-CoV-2 . Infectious disorders drug targets.

Baig AM, Khaleeq A(2020). First Reports of Effects of Insulin, Human-like Insulin Receptors and Adapter Proteins in Acanthamoeba castellanii . Scientific reports.

Baig AM, Khaleeq A, Syeda H(2020). Elucidation of cellular targets and exploitation of the receptor-binding domain of SARS-CoV-2 for vaccine and monoclonal antibody synthesis . Journal of medical virology.

Baig AM, Khaleeq A, Ali U, Syeda H(2020). Evidence of the COVID-19 Virus Targeting the CNS: Tissue Distribution, Host-Virus Interaction, and Proposed Neurotropic Mechanisms . ACS chemical neuroscience.

Baig AM, Rana Z, Mannan MM, Khaleeq A, Nazim F, Katyara P, Abbas F(2020). Future Oncotargets: Targeting Overexpressed Conserved Protein Targets in Androgen Independent Prostate Cancer Cell Lines . Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry.

Baig AM, Khaleeq A, Nazim F(2019). Targeting CNS Related Protist Pathogens: Calcium Ion Dependency in the Brain-Eating Amoebae . ACS chemical neuroscience.

(2019). Repurposing drugs: Ca 2+ ion dependency that can be exploited to treat keratitis caused by Acanthamoeba castellanii. Eye (London, England).

Baig AM, Katyara P, Khaleeq A, Nazim F(2019). Repurposing drugs: Ca2+ ion dependency that can be exploited to treat keratitis caused by Acanthamoeba castellanii . Eye (London, England).

Baig AM, Katyara P, Rajabali MN, Khaleeq A, Nazim F, Lalani S(2019). Neuroleptic Drug Targets a Brain-Eating Amoeba: Effects of Promethazine on Neurotropic Acanthamoeba castellanii . ACS chemical neuroscience.

(2019). Neuroleptic Drug Targets a Brain-Eating Amoeba: Effects of Promethazine on Neurotropic Acanthamoeba castellanii. ACS Chemical Neuroscience.

(2017). Modulation of Pancreatic β-Cells and Antioxidant Status by Cinnamon in Type 2 Diabetic Rats. Journal of Cytology and Histology.