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Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology & Drug Design Expert | Research & Manuscript Writing

Profile Summary

Highly motivated biosciences researcher with a Master's degree and proven expertise in bioinformatics, molecular biology, and computational drug design. I bring strong research and data analysis skills developed through hands-on laboratory work and advanced computational studies. Core Expertise: Bioinformatics & Computational Biology: Molecular docking, bioactivity prediction, ADME assessment, lead optimization, and virtual screening Molecular Biology & Microbiology: DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, Western blotting, microbial isolation, and in vitro assays Drug Design & Discovery: Computer-aided drug design (CADD), ligand preparation, protein-ligand interaction analysis, and pharmacokinetic profiling Scientific Research & Writing: Literature review, manuscript preparation, peer-reviewed publications, and research methodology Professional Experience: Research Experience (2017–2019): Conducted computational and experimental research on organic compounds for antifungal, antioxidant, and antibacterial applications. Combined in silico studies (molecular docking, ADME prediction) with in vitro validation through bioactivity assays. Research Internship (2016): Gained proficiency in genomics and biotechnology techniques including DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and gel documentation at NARC, Islamabad. Science Education (2024–Present): Currently teaching science with curriculum design and classroom management experience. Technical Skills: Molecular Operating Environment (MOE), RCSB Protein Data Bank, NCBI, pkCSM, SwissADME, ChemDraw Ultra, ADME prediction tools, antibacterial assays, antifungal assays, microbial culture, aseptic techniques, media preparation, MS Office Suite Research Focus: Phytochemical characterization and herbal formulation development Antimicrobial and antifungal bioactivity evaluation Computational screening and optimization of bioactive compounds Integration of in silico predictions with experimental validation Publications & Recognition: 2 peer-reviewed publications (xxxxxxxxxxxxx manuscript under review (2026) 1 manuscript in progress on automated bioactivity classification using machine learning (2026) 2nd Prize winner, University of Lahore Conference (2017) Prime Minister's Laptop Award for academic excellence (2016) Key Strengths: Practical experience bridging computational analysis and wet-lab research Strong scientific writing and communication skills Proficiency with bioinformatics tools and databases Ability to analyze complex data and interpret results Collaborative team leadership experience I am eager to leverage my research expertise and technical skills to contribute to bioinformatics projects, manuscript writing, research consulting, and expert interviews in the life sciences field.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Biotechnology & Bioengineering
• ☆ Microbial Biotechnology
• ☆ Bioinformatics
• ☆ Structural Bioinformatics

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Product Development

Writing Medical Writing, Non-Medical Regulatory Writing, Copywriting, Creative Writing, Audio Transcription

Research Fact Checking, Gap Analysis, Scientific and Technical Research

Product Development Stability/Shelf Life Testing, Product Evaluation

Work Experience

Science Teacher

Nova City School

August 2024 - September 2024

Science Teacher

Nova City School

August 2024 - August 2024

MSc research work

International Islamic University , Islamabad

September 2018 - October 2019

MS research work

International Islamic University, Islamabad

September 2018 - October 2019

Student research work

International Islamic University, Islamabad

September 2016 - August 2017

Student research work

International Islamic University , Islamabad

September 2016 - June 2017

Internship

National Institute for Genomics & Advanced Biotechnology, NARC, Islamabad

July 2016 - August 2016

Internship

Pakistan Agricultural Research Council

2016 - 2016

Education

MS in Biosciences

International Islamic University , Islamabad

September 2017 - October 2019

MS in Biosciences (SA – Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Science (SA-CIRBS))

International Islamic University, Islamabad

2017 - 2019

BS in Biotechnology

International Islamic University, Islamabad

September 2013 - August 2017

BS in Biotecnology (Department of Biological Sciences)

International Islamic University, Islamabad

2013 - 2017

Certifications

• Epigenetics in Plants

  Plant 2030 Academy

  December 2023 - Present

• Introduction to Data Analysis

  IBM (Coursera)

  June 2023 - Present

• Intoduction to Virtual Reality

  University of London (Coursera)

  September 2020 - Present

• Basic Techniques and Its applications in Biotechnology

  National Institute for Genomics & Advanced Biotechnology, NARC

  July 2016 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Muqaddas Rani, Tauseef Anwar, Farhat Nosheen, Saima Kalsoom, Awais Ahmad, Muneeba Bibi Qureshi, Bushra Munir, Nusrat Shaheen, Adnan Ashraf (2025). Green-Synthesized Alternanthera sessilis-Mediated ZnO Nanospheres: Antioxidant Activity, DNA Interaction, and Molecular Docking Studies . ChemistrySelect.

Muneeba Bibi Qureshi, Sara Arif, Sobia Sanawar Rathore (2023). Edible plant vaccines: A step towards revolution in the field of immunology . International Journal of Agriculture and Biology.