Safia Abdi
Leicester,Leicestershire
Summary
A motivated Biological Sciences student specialising in Neuroscience with a strong interest in applying machine learning techniques to biological data analysis. Seeking a placement opportunity to gain practical experience and contribute to cutting-edge research.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Mentor
University of Leicester
Leicester
08.2024 - Current
- Provided guidance to fellow students, helping them understand course materials and improve academic performance.
- Developed strong communication and leadership skills through mentoring activities.
- Established supportive relationships for improved confidence and motivation amongst mentees.
Health care assistant
Raageh Care Limited
Leicester , Leicester
06.2024 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to patients, assisting with daily activities and supporting medical staff in patient monitoring.
- Gained hands-on experience in patient care, improving communication and empathy skills.
- Developed time management and multitasking skills by balancing part-time work with academic studies.
Nuffield Research Placement
Loughborough University
Loughborough , Leicestershire
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Conducted research on hydrothermal liquefaction, contributing to a sustainable energy project.
- Developed strong analytical skills by reading and extracting key information from scientific research papers.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team, enhancing teamwork and communication abilities.
- Presented research findings to academic supervisors, honing presentation and scientific writing skills.
- Gained practical experience in laboratory procedures and data analysis related to biofuel production.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences (Neuroscience)
University of Leicester
Leicester 09.2023 -
Skills
- Familiar with Python programming, particularly for data analysis and visualization using libraries such as Pandas, Matplotlib, and Seaborn
- Strong ability to conduct statistical analysis and interpret data findings
- Skilled in research methodologies and scientific reporting
- Excellent teamwork and collaboration abilities
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Effective problem-solving and attention to detail
- Proficient in various laboratory techniques, including pipetting, spectrophotometry, gel electrophoresis, and microbiological methods
Projects
Data Analysis Project: Pima Indian Diabetes Dataset
September 2024
- Objective: Analyzed the Pima Indian Diabetes dataset to identify key features and insights related to diabetes prevalence.
- Tools Used: Python, Pandas, Matplotlib, Seaborn.
- Key Tasks: Loaded and explored the dataset, ensuring data integrity by checking for missing values.
-Generated summary statistics using df.describe() to identify trends and key metrics.
-Visualized distributions and correlations through histograms and heatmaps to communicate findings effectively.
-Interpreted relationships between features, revealing insights about glucose levels and BMI related to diabetes outcomes.
Affiliations
- Reading
- Travelling
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mentor
University of Leicester
08.2024 - Current
Health care assistant
Raageh Care Limited
06.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences (Neuroscience)
University of Leicester
09.2023 -
Nuffield Research Placement
Loughborough University
07.2022 - 09.2022
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