Izaz Ahmad
PhD in Life Sciences with expertise in immunology, molecular biology, and microbiology. Seeking opportunities to apply advanced research skills in a dynamic environment.
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Education & Training
1
PhD - Lahore University of Management Sciences
09/2018 – 03/2025 | Department of Life Sciences, LUMS, Lahore, Pakistan
2
M.Phil - Quaid-i-Azam University
09/2013 – 10/2015 | Department of Microbiology, Islamabad, Pakistan
3
BS (Hons) Microbiology - University of Peshawar
09/2009 – 10/2013 | Centre of Biotechnology and Microbiology, Peshawar, Pakistan
Relevant Coursework
Molecular Biology
Advances in Molecular Biology, Molecular Mechanisms of Gene Expression, Computational Biology.
Microbiology
Advances in Medical Microbiology, Antimicrobial Chemotherapeutics, Microbial Enzyme Technology, Microbial Genetics, Microbial Physiology, Virology.
Immunology & Cancer
Advances in Immunology, Cancer Biology, Cell Signalling, Current Trends in Molecular Medicines.
Research & Biostatistics
Advanced Biostatistics, Research Planning and Scientific Writing, Techniques for Microbiological Research and Diagnose.
Work Experience: Technical Support Scientist
Formulatrix
June 2023 – Present
  • Provided technical support and user training for Automated Liquid Handling and Filtration systems (Mantis, Tempest, FAST, µPulse).
  • Managed CRM and trained junior employees.
  • Troubleshot complex issues for customers.
Work Experience: Lab Instructor & Lecturer
Lab Instructor - LUMS
09/2017 – 08/2018 | Designed experiments, participated in research, managed chemical reagents.
Microbiology Lecturer - University of Swat
09/2016 – 08/2017 | Taught undergraduate microbiology courses.
Microbiology Lecturer - COMWAVE Institute
09/2015 – 10/2016 | Taught undergraduate microbiology courses.
Key Research Projects
Pneumococcal Vaccine Response
Evaluated humoral immune response to pneumococcal conjugate vaccines in Type 2 diabetes mellitus patients.
MDR-TB Management
Assessed drug resistance patterns, treatment outcomes, and quality of life in multidrug-resistant tuberculosis patients.
HBV Risk Factors
Identified risk factors associated with Hepatitis B Virus prevalence in the KPK Region of Pakistan.
Streptococcus pyogenes Susceptibility
Analyzed antibiotic susceptibility of _Streptococcus pyogenes_ from children with pharyngotonsillitis in Peshawar.
Research Skills
Cell Culture
Mammalian and bacterial cell culture techniques.
Immunological Assays
ELISA, Opsonophagocytic Killing assay, B-Cell Elispot assay, NETosis.
Molecular Techniques
DNA extraction, molecular cloning, Real Time-PCR, gene expression.
Microscopy
Confocal, Fluorescence Microscopy, Flow cytometry.
Data & Writing
Statistical analysis, scientific project and article writing.
Publications: Humoral Immune Response
Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV-10)
Humoral Immune response to 10-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV-10) in individuals with Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Naturally Acquired Antibodies
Naturally acquired antibodies against 4 _Streptococcus pneumoniae_ serotypes in Pakistani adults with Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0306921
Publications: HIV, HCV, and Tuberculosis
Engineered Microvirin Variant (2020)
Potently inhibits human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis C virus cellular entry.
MDR-TB Treatment Outcomes (2019)
Evaluation of treatment outcomes and factors associated with unsuccessful outcomes in multidrug-resistant tuberculosis patients.
Sputum Culture Conversion (2018)
Validity of Time to Sputum Culture Conversion to Predict Cure in Patients with Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis.
Fluoroquinolones Resistance (2016)
Resistance patterns, prevalence, and predictors of fluoroquinolones resistance in multidrug-resistant tuberculosis patients.
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Contact & Recommendations
Contact Information
Date of Birth: 05/01/1990
Phone: (+92) 3429662679
Address: Village Tirat, P/O Madyan, Tehsil and District Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
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