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Aadil Ahmed Memon

@aadilahmedmemon

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Highly motivated molecular microbiologist with expertise in transcriptional regulation.

China

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and research in microbiology.

I am a highly motivated molecular microbiologist with extensive experience in bacterial transcriptional regulation, host-pathogen interactions, and antimicrobial resistance. My doctoral research at Shanghai Jiao Tong University focused on the essential response regulator MtrA in Mycobacterium tuberculosis, where I integrated experimental and computational approaches to uncover novel mechanisms of DNA-binding specificity and transcriptional control.

Throughout my research, I have developed proven expertise in protein-DNA interaction assays, genome-wide regulatory mapping, and structural modeling. My work aims to inform therapeutic strategies against tuberculosis, and I have successfully identified binding sites and regulatory mechanisms that contribute to the understanding of bacterial behavior. I am passionate about advancing the field of microbiology and contributing to innovative solutions for infectious diseases.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Ph.D. Research

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Sep 2016 - Present (8 years 11 months)

Investigated DNA binding specificity and regulatory mechanisms of M. tuberculosis MtrA. Combined ChIP-seq, BLI/SPR/ITC, and in silico analyses to identify 294 binding sites with ~80% accuracy.

ChIP Seq BLI Mutagenesis Molecular Docking Gene Silencing Protein DNA Interaction Assays Genome Wide Regulatory Mapping

M.S. Research

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Sep 2014 - Present (10 years 11 months)

Combined and optimized sanger sequencing, real-time PCR and DGGE methodologies to detect clinically relevant EGFR mutations in lung cancer patients. Identified a high prevalence of EGFR mutations in Chinese lung squamous carcinoma patients, particularly TKI-sensitive exon-19 variants.

Sanger Sequencing EGFR Mutation Detection Lung Cancer Genetics Personalized Treatment Strategies Oncology Clinical Research

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Ph.D., Molecular Biology

Focused on bacterial transcriptional regulation, host-pathogen interactions, and antimicrobial resistance. My doctoral research at Shanghai Jiao Tong University focused on the essential response regulator MtrA in Mycobacterium tuberculosis, integrating experimental and computational approaches to uncover novel mechanisms of DNA-binding specificity and transcriptional control.

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

M.S., Biology

Conducted research on the mutation profile and frequency of EGFR Exon-19 in Chinese patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Combined and optimized sanger sequencing, real-time PCR, and DGGE methodologies to detect clinically relevant EGFR mutations.