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Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Publications
Technical Skills
Licenses and Certifications
Timeline
BusinessAnalyst

Aneesah Khan

Glasgow

Summary

As a highly motivated and skilled researcher with a passion for science and innovative therapies, I am eager to contribute to team success through my attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and ability to collaborate effectively with scientists from different disciplines. With a passion for learning and problem-solving, I am motivated to grow and excel in the research field, leveraging my skills developed during my time in academia.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work history

Junior Business Development Manager

Genestack
Glasgow, United Kingdom
07.2022 - Current
  • Identify, develop and manage a target list of leads to deliver structured growth in line with the Company's business plan
  • Achieve growth and margin targets in line with the company budgets
  • Managed 50 customer calls per
  • Monitor and report on market and competitor activities
  • Make use of company direct marketing tools
  • Use CRM to coordinate all account activity, build the sales pipeline and develop relationships with customers to ensure the company is their supplier of choice
  • Work closely with operational colleagues in the company to deliver a seamless experience for clients
  • Ensure all required reports and admin are completed in full and on time

Clerical Assistant and Receptionist

Crescent Legal
Glasgow
10.2012 - 10.2016
  • Composed sensitive, confidential reports and documentation and maintained organized files and stocked supplies to support team needs and maximize performance.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information and interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information in a confidential and comforting manner
  • Boosted file efficiency and reduced storage space with proactive management of records and elimination of redundancy

Work Based Learning

BDD Pharma
Glasgow
02.2015 - 05.2015
  • Carried out research in the Drug Formulation and Research Laboratory independently working on an anti-abuse of drugs project.
  • Aided the Drug Formulation and Development Team on a sustained drug release project for a client.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Identified issues, analysed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Participated in team-building activities and meetings to enhance working relationships.

Education

PhD - Immunology/Bioengineering

University of Glasgow
Glasgow
02-2022

Masters of Research - Biomedical Sciences

University of Strathclyde
Glasgow
10-2017

Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Biomedical Sciences

University of The West of Scotland
Glasgow
09-2016

Skills

  • Experimental design and statistical experience
  • Data management and result analysis
  • Good computer skills: good knowledge of Microsoft Office, Prism, ImageJ and IMARIS
  • Comfortable with technology and ability to learn new systems quickly
  • Project management experience including the ability to prioritise, plan & evaluate deliverables; is well organised and structured, strong attention to detail
  • Excellent time management and easily adaptable
  • Strong organisational, planning and follow-through skills
  • Ability to evaluate medical research data and proficient knowledge of medical terminology
  • Able to attain and maintain a working knowledge of applicable SOPs and understanding GCPs

Publications

  • Pineda, M., Pan, P., Wang, Y., Khan, A. and Nyirenda, M., 2021. CD20+ T cells are associated with inflammatory responses in experimental arthritis. doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2021.10.12.464081
  • Wang, Y., Khan, A., Antonopoulos, A., Bouché, L., Buckley, C., Filer, A., Raza, K., Li, K., Tolusso, B., Gremese, E., Kurowska-Stolarska, M., Alivernini, S., Dell, A., Haslam, S. and Pineda, M., 2021. Loss of α2-6 sialylation promotes the transformation of synovial fibroblasts into a pro-inflammatory phenotype in arthritis. Nature Communications, 12(1). doi: 10.1038/s41467-021-22365-z
  • Doonan, J., Tarafdar, A., Pineda, M., Lumb, F., Crowe, J., Khan, A., Hoskisson, P., Harnett, M. and Harnett, W., 2019. The parasitic worm product ES-62 normalises the gut microbiota bone marrow axis in inflammatory arthritis. Nature Communications, 10(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-019-09361-0
  • Doonan, J., Lumb, F., Pineda, M., Tarafdar, A., Crowe, J., Khan, A., Suckling, C., Harnett, M. and Harnett, W., 2018. Protection Against Arthritis by the Parasitic Worm Product ES- 62, and Its Drug-Like Small Molecule Analogues, Is Associated With Inhibition of Osteoclastogenesis. Frontiers in Immunology, 9. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2018.01016

Technical Skills

  • Microscopy expertise: Confocal, fluorescence, light and widefield microscopy. Cell culture
  • Animal research
  • RT-PCR and RNA-seq
  • ELISA
  • Histology and immunofluorescence
  • Sample preparation and microtome experience
  • Knowledge and experience with 3D culture systems namely Alvetex and Hydrogels

Licenses and Certifications

  • Personal Animal License - UK Home Office
  • Bioinformatics - Glasgow University Bioinformatics Summer School
  • Emergency first aid - Stewart First Aid Training Ltd
  • Introduction to British Sign Language - The CPD Certification Service
  • Andor Microscopy Course Completion - Oxford Instruments Webinar

Timeline

Junior Business Development Manager

Genestack
07.2022 - Current

Work Based Learning

BDD Pharma
02.2015 - 05.2015

Clerical Assistant and Receptionist

Crescent Legal
10.2012 - 10.2016

PhD - Immunology/Bioengineering

University of Glasgow

Masters of Research - Biomedical Sciences

University of Strathclyde

Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Biomedical Sciences

University of The West of Scotland

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