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Hire Dr. Mariyam Z.

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R&D Scientist Turned Medical Writer | PhD Biochemistry | Cancer Biology, Translational Science and Health Communication

Profile Summary

I am a PhD-trained biochemist with strong academic and industry experience in cancer biology, and clinical research experience in gynecology. I have worked as a Research Scientist at Sorrento Therapeutics and as a Staff Scientist at the Medical University of South Carolina, where I led independent research projects focused on undruggable targets, including membrane proteins and the RAS signaling pathway. My doctoral research involved studying epithelial ovarian cancer in a clinical setting, where I also gained experience in patient education through collaborations with the Department of Gynecology. In addition to my bench-side experience, I specialize in scientific and medical writing for both expert and lay audiences. My strengths lie in interpreting complex data, translating it into clear, engaging content, and tailoring messages for different stakeholders - whether it be grant agencies, clinicians or patients. Currently, I am pursuing opportunities that leverage my scientific knowledge and writing expertise to support research communication, grant writing, regulatory documentation, and science outreach. I bring a deep understanding of biology, attention to detail, and a commitment to accuracy and clarity.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Molecular Biology
• ★ Molecular Cloning
• ★ Membrane Biology
• ☆ Zoology
• ☆ Mammalian Biology
• ☆ Biochemistry
• ☆ Immunoassay
• ☆ Biochemical Assays
• ☆ Structural Biology
• ☆ Apoptosis
• ☆ Oxidative Stress & Mitochondrial Function
• ☆ Antioxidants
• ☆ Enzyme Activity Assays
• ☆ Binding Assays
• ☆ Biomarkers
• ☆ Genetics
• ☆ Epigenetics
• ☆ PCR
• ☆ Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
• ☆ DNA Sequencing
• ☆ Protein Sequencing
• ☆ Gene Expression Analysis
• ☆ Mutagenesis
• ☆ Exome Sequencing
• ☆ Recombinant DNA
• ☆ RNA Synthesis
• ☆ RNA Sequencing
• ☆ DNA/Gene Synthesis
• ☆ Oligonucleotide Synthesis
• ☆ Plasmid DNA
• ☆ DNA Damage & Repair
• ☆ Kinases
• ☆ Monoclonal Antibody Production
• ☆ Cell Biology
• ☆ Cell-Based Assays
• ☆ Cytochemistry
• ☆ Cell Signaling Pathways
• ☆ Gene Regulation
• ☆ Biomarker Discovery
• ☆ Cell Culture
• ☆ Primary Cells
• ☆ Large Scale Cell Culture
• ☆ Blotting
• ☆ Immunohistochemistry
• ☆ Drug Discovery
• ☆ High Throughput Screening (HTS)
• ☆ Drug Target Identification
• ☆ Vaccine Development
• ☆ Human Biology
• ☆ Pharmaceutical Management
• ☆ Pharmaceutical Technology

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI
• Product Development

Writing Medical Writing

Research User Research, Scientific and Technical Research

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting

Data & AI Image Processing

Product Development Formulation, Recipe Development, Product Evaluation, Product Validation

Work Experience

Research Scientists

Sorrento Therapeutics

January 2022 - September 2024

Education

PhD, Biochemistry

University of Delhi

July 2011 - October 2016

Certifications

• Community Health Worker

  University of California San Diego Extended Studies

  April 2025 - Present