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Naila Zaman

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Computational biologist at Sidra Medicine advancing AI-driven biomedical prediction, with prior work on the BiRAGAS framework.

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At Sidra Medicine's Precision Genomics and Translational Omics Lab, I focus on AI/ML-driven biomedical prediction and bioinformatics.

At Ayass Bioscience, LLC, I developed BiRAGAS and the F20 AI Platform for transcriptomic and multi-omics data. I also designed and developed an AI-integrated transcriptomics tool for early cervical cancer detection.

Earlier, I designed computational pipelines for molecular target identification and drug repurposing in Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and worked on multi-drug resistance characterization. My research has included molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulations, and QM/MM studies.

I earned a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics from Quaid-i-Azam University and have published research on topics including multi-omics profiling, drug dynamics, and vaccine design. I also taught programming and systems biology and supervised M.Phil. Bioinformatics research projects.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Current

Sidra Medicine

Aug 2026 - Present (3 months)

Conducting AI/ML-driven biomedical prediction and bioinformatics research in precision genomics and translational omics.

AI ML Bioinformatics Precision Medicine Genomics Translational Omics

Senior Team Lead AI & Bioinformatics

Ayass Bioscience, LLC

Mar 2024 - Jul 2026 (2 years 4 months)

Led a globally distributed team of 30+ researchers developing causal and perturbation-aware AI models for transcriptomic and multi-omics data. Architected foundational AI frameworks such as BiRAGAS and F20 AI Platform for transferable molecular representations and biomarker discovery.

Research Associate

Higher Education Commission of Pakistan

Jan 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 11 months)

Designed and implemented computational pipelines for molecular target identification and drug repurposing in Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Led bioinformatics research on multi-drug resistance characterization and contributed to research planning and execution.

Bioinformatics Structural Bioinformatics Drug Repurposing Molecular Dynamics Sequence Analysis Structural Modeling Resistance Mechanisms

Visiting Lecturer

Quaid-i-Azam University

Jan 2018 - Dec 2023 (5 years 11 months)

Provided undergraduate-level teaching in Programming Fundamentals, Systems Biology, and Object-Oriented Programming. Supervised and mentored M.Phil. Bioinformatics students through research projects, resulting in peer-reviewed publications.

Teaching Programming Fundamentals Systems Biology Object Oriented Programming Bioinformatics Mentorship

Research Associate

Pak-US Science and Technology Cooperation Program

Jan 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years 11 months)

Collaborated with US-based research teams on computational studies of enzyme catalysis and antibiotic resistance. Conducted structure-based drug discovery and mechanistic studies using molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulations, and QM/MM methodologies.

Molecular Modeling Molecular Docking Molecular Dynamics QM MM Calculations Structure Based Drug Discovery Bioinformatics

Program Manager

Pehli Kiran Schools

Jan 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 11 months)

Led design and implementation of academic strategy, operational policies, and budgeting frameworks. Developed an automated monitoring and evaluation framework and designed an out-of-school children reintegration strategy, enrolling 1,050 students.

Program Management Strategy Budgeting Monitoring and Evaluation Stakeholder Coordination Professional Development

Academic Systems & IT Coordinator

Headstart School & Education System

Jan 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 11 months)

Designed and implemented digital systems for academic operations, reducing administrative overhead by 18%. Coordinated technology-enabled academic activities and streamlined data collection and reporting processes.

Digital Systems Record keeping Evaluation Reporting Data Collection Reporting Technology Integration

Master Trainer

TeleTaleem pvt. Ltd

Jan 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 11 months)

Designed and delivered capacity-building programmes for educators, focusing on pedagogical practice, literacy, numeracy, and learner engagement. Developed standardized assessment frameworks and executed hands-on science enrichment programmes.

Training Capacity Building pedagogy Literacy Numeracy Evaluation Frameworks STEM Education

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Quaid-i-Azam University

Ph.D., Bioinformatics

2018 - 2023

Ph.D. in Bioinformatics from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan, from 2018 to 2023. Thesis focused on characterization and dynamic studies of drugs for combating multi-drug resistance.

Quaid-i-Azam University

M.Phil., Bioinformatics

2010 - 2012

M.Phil. in Bioinformatics from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan, from 2010 to 2012. Thesis involved molecular dynamics simulation of medicinally and industrially important enzymes.

International Islamic University

B.S., Bioinformatics

2006 - 2010

B.S. in Bioinformatics from International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan, from 2006 to 2010. Final project involved development of software 'Molecular Dynamics Simulator (Mol-Ds)' using JAVA.