Ashan Musafer Msc, Mba Email & Phone Number

United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates

 Providing advance training and application support for Bio-Rad's genomics and cell biology portfolio to customers and channel partners in the Middle East Region through virtual or field visits.  Relationship building with key accounts and promoting brand loyalty within the region.  Aligning channel partner activities with those of the EMEA tactical marketing plan  Record keeping of all opportunities, assets and customer profile information on SFDC in a timely manner.

Melbourne, Australia

 Research and development of novel genetic and epigenetic biomarkers for cancer diagnostics Proactively cultivate and maintain key relationships with oncologist, clinical trials coordinators and scientist to facilitate the sharing of field intelligence  Delivering presentations on key findings and updates from research and development activities  Participation in the planning, initiation and execution of a number of clinical trials and research projects:• AstraZeneca Australia (ID.T790M program) – EGFR Mutation testing of Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients, plasma based companion diagnostic to TAGRISSO® Osimertinib • Dizal (Jiangsu) Pharmaceuticals China (JACKPOT1 study) - EGFR Mutation testing of NSCLC patients on oral Janus kinase inhibitor (AZD4205) in combination with Osimertinib. • Clovis Oncology USA (ARIEL2 PART2 study) – BRCA1 Methylation testing for ovarian cancer patients to predict response to oral PARP inhibitor Rubraca™ Rucaparib• NHMRC Australia (EMBRACE study) – BRCA1 Methylation testing in Phase II trial evaluating Olaparib® for breast cancer and relapsed ovarian cancer patients  Interacting with senior management staff to develop project strategies, budgets and experimental workflows to ensure clarity around priorities and goals  Mentoring PhD candidates and advance level masters students  Acting as the deputy quality manager to ensure all activities are in accordance to ISO15189 regulatory requirements and compliance to NATA, NPAAC and TGA guidelines Technical expertise in molecular pathology: DNA / RNA Extractions (FFPE, plasma and cell lines etc), Droplet Digital PCR for mutation detection in liquid biopsy (CtDNA testing), High Resolution Melting (HRM) for methylation detection, Library Prep and Next Generation Sequencing (Illumina MiSeq user) for fusion detection

Melbourne, Australia

Training obtained as a Medical Laboratory Scientist in Research and Development  Sample registration and blood processing (plasma collection from whole blood)  DNA / RNA extraction from plasma, buffy coats, cell lines and formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissues through needle macro-dissection Droplet Digital PCR for mutation detection in liquid biopsies (CtDNA testing)  High Resolution Melting (HRM) for methylation detection (MS-HRM)

Bachelor’S Degree, Biomedical Science, Distinction Average

Molecular medicine and biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Human Pathology, Neuro endocrine pharmacology, Principles of drug.

Master’S Degree, Laboratory Medicine, High Distinction Average

Genetics, Advanced Histopathology, Advanced Cytopathology, Advanced Biochemistry, Biostatistics, Medical Laboratory Quality Systems &.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Current subjects:, Advanced organizational behavior, Performance management and rewards. Completed subjects: Strategic management.