Md Atiqur Rahman, B.Pharm, Phd Email & Phone Number

Self-motivated, forward-thinking, enthusiastic and highly passionate cancer molecular and drug discovery scientist with a strong background in cancer cellular and molecular biology particularly cancer cell signalling pathways, microRNA functional biology, genetics, proteomics and stem cell biology.Creative and innovative individual with easy-integration in a multicultural environment with unique combination of detail-oriented mindset, driven personality, analytical skills, drug development, data analysis, scientific writing, problem solving skills, quick learning, multi-task handling, strong organizational abilities, project management, excellent team player, team leader and proven ability to meet tight deadlines, budget and strategic goal by working in a fast-paced and highly focused work environment.Currently working on clinical drug development & clinical trial support through bioassay & binding assay method development of new investigational drugs, method qualification, method validation and method transfer following GMP, cGMP, GLP & FDA guidelines. In addition, investigating structure-function and biological characterization of new investigational drugs. Representing and collaborating with multiple cross functional analytical teams to support clinical drug development & clinical trials. Moreover, overseeing lab safety and compliance in a GMP lab environment. Extensive hands-on experience in cell based assay, TR-FRET assay, ELISA, dot blot, western blot (including high throughput Jess western blotting), genetic engineering (cloning, genetic construct development, gene silencing by siRNA and shRNA; target gene and protein expression, transfection and stable cell line generation), multicolor flow cytometry, qPCR, mammalian cell culture, drug screening, drug mechanism study, cancer mouse model generation, kinase activity assay/screening, molecular assay development, immunolabeling, cell cycle assay, apoptosis assay, proliferation assay, colony formation assay, immunoprecipitation (IP) assay, immunofluorescent (IF) assay, immunohistochemistry (IHC), in-vivo radiolabelling (P-32), luciferase assays, confocal microscopy, H&E staining, Primary cell culture, SDS-PAGE, toxicity assay, microRNA transfection and functional analysis, experience working with hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs), B-cells, T-cells and plasma cells.I enjoy tackling new scientific challenges and applying my creativity in a diverse, cross-functional environment to drive progress and innovation.

Listed skills include Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Culture, Western Blotting, and 44 others.