Aiman K.

Aiman K. has a diverse range of work experience in the fields of scientific content engineering, bioinformatics, research, and laboratory assistance. They began their career as a Health Biotechnology Lab Assistant at GCUF, where they conducted anti-microbial screenings of medicinal plants and contributed to the development of an HCV diagnostic assay. They also gained experience as an Industrial Biotechnology Lab Assistant, working on the development of bio-gas from different types of waste.

In 2014, Aiman joined the Plant Biotechnology Lab at GCUF as a Lab Assistant, where they worked to identify Begomovirus in ornamental plants and performed DNA extraction and transformation in E. coli. They later volunteered in a clinical lab at Raj Soin Medical Center.

Aiman's academic journey continued at Wright State University, where they served as a Graduate Student in the Pharmacology and Toxicology Lab. There, they conducted literature searches and created reports related to pancreatic cell doses of Gemcitabine. They also acquired skills in pipetting, cell culture, staining, and lab management.

At Dr. David Cool Lab, Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright State University, Aiman worked as a Graduate Student, establishing enzyme assays and determining the presence of MMP-2/9 in wound samples using various techniques such as western blotting and Mass Spectrometry.

From 2017 to 2021, Aiman worked at Nationwide Children's Hospital as a Research Associate and later as a Senior Research Associate. They developed and implemented bioinformatics pipelines for the analysis of single-cell RNA sequencing data and bulk RNA sequencing data. They performed statistical analysis, collaborated with research team members, and managed multiple projects while meeting deadlines.

Finally, Aiman currently holds a position as a Scientific Content Engineer at CAS, where they utilize their expertise in scientific content to help the company in their mission.

Aiman K. has a diverse education history. Aiman obtained a Bachelor's degree in Bioinformatics & Biotechnology from Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan, from 2010 to 2014. This was followed by a Master's degree in Pharmacology and Toxicology from Wright State University, where they studied from 2015 to 2017. During this time, they also completed the CBRN Defense Certificate Program, specializing in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense.

Apart from their formal education, Aiman has also obtained various certifications. In 2019, they completed multiple courses offered by IBM, including "ML0101EN: Machine Learning with Python: A Practical Introduction," "DA0101EN: Analyzing Data with Python," "DV0101EN: Visualizing Data with Python," and "PY0101EN: Python 101 for Data Science." In addition, they completed the "R programming for statistics and data science" course on Udemy.

Aiman's certifications also include training in laboratory safety and research techniques. Aiman has obtained certifications in areas such as "Working with Mice in Research Settings," "Working with Rats in Research Settings," "Autoclave Safety," "BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS," "Introduction to BSL-2," and "Laboratory Safety -- An Introduction by Lab Safety Workspace." Furthermore, they have certifications in specialized areas like "Animal Occupational Health and Safety," "Wound Healing/Wound Care," "3 Simple Steps to Reading a Scholarly Article," and "Laboratory animal care and use."

Additionally, Aiman has participated in conferences and completed courses to enhance their skills. Aiman attended the "Tutorials in Genomics & Bioinformatics" program at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in December 2021 and the "Single Cell Analyses (Virtual) Conference" at the same institution in November 2021. Aiman also completed the "Empowerment of Adolescent Girls 2005" program offered by Pakistan Girl Guide Association Punjab in 2005.

Overall, Aiman K. has a strong educational background in the fields of bioinformatics, biotechnology, pharmacology, and toxicology. Aiman has also acquired a comprehensive range of certifications and continued their professional development through conferences and additional courses.