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Iffat Javed

@iffatjaved

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I identify microbial drug targets through comparative genomics, metabolic modelling, and molecular docking.

India

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking opportunities in bioinformatics and computational drug discovery where I can apply genomic, metabolic, and structural analyses to microbial pathogens and grow through research-driven, systems-level work.

I identified and prioritized potential therapeutic targets in Burkholderia pseudomallei through an integrated computational drug-discovery pipeline spanning comparative genomics, pan-genome analysis, subtractive genomics, metabolic modelling, structural bioinformatics, and molecular docking.

As a Research Intern at the Centre for Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Dibrugarh University, I analyzed core, accessory, and unique gene sets across multiple strains and prioritized essential, pathogen-specific, non-host-homologous targets. I also performed in silico gene knockout and flux-based essentiality analysis using a Burkholderia cenocepacia genome-scale metabolic model, assessing model quality with MEMOTE.

I evaluate target tractability through protein structure validation, binding-site prediction, druggability assessment, and protein–ligand interaction analysis. I'm currently contributing to a manuscript reporting these findings and enjoy turning large genomic and structural datasets into biologically meaningful outcomes.

Alongside my MSc in Bioinformatics, I've mentored biology students internationally, tutored learners across Grades 2–12, and presented research on ethnomedicinal practices at NCCTBSA-24.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Research Intern

Centre for Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Dibrugarh Unive

Jun 2026 - Jul 2026 (1 month)

Integrated computational drug target discovery in Burkholderia pseudomallei using comparative genomics, pan-genome analysis, subtractive genomics, genome-scale metabolic modelling, structural bioinformatics, and molecular docking. Performed comparative and pan-genome analysis, subtractive genomics, in silico gene knockout, structural bioinformatics, and molecular docking studies.

Subtractive Genomics Genome Scale Metabolic Modelling Bioinformatics Molecular Docking MEMOTE PyMOL DoGSiteScorer BIOVIA Discovery Studio Visualizer BLAST Roary

Global Biology Mentor

GirlSphere

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 (11 months)

Mentored students internationally in foundational biology concepts, emphasizing conceptual clarity, scientific reasoning, and structured explanation of biological processes.

LifeArc Biology Research Simulation

LifeArc

Jan 2024 - Dec 2025 (1 year 11 months)

Engaged in structured, simulation-based research problem sets involving biological data interpretation, hypothesis generation, and literature-based scientific reasoning.

Biology Tutor & Academic Mentor

Self Employed

Jan 2021 - Dec 2025 (4 years 11 months)

Delivered structured biology instruction to students across Grades 2–12 and spoken-English/communication coaching, developing strong skills in scientific communication and structured explanation.

Poster Presentation

National Conference on Current Trends in Basic Sciences and

Jan 2024 - Jan 2024 (0 months)

Presented a poster on ethnomedicinal practices among the Sonowal Kacharis in Tinsukia District, Assam, synthesizing literature-based findings on traditional medicinal plant use.