Uzair Ahmad

Evaluates biomedical research proposals under national funding programmes, including budget review and scientific merit assessment. Coordinates with institutions and government stakeholders on grant budget administration and monitors compliance and progress of funded healthcare research programmes.

Led R&D strategy and clinical study execution for neonatal and diagnostic product development. Directed cross-functional teams, managed regulatory compliance, and oversaw assay development and molecular diagnostics programmes.

Led strategic development of molecular diagnostic solutions for COVID-19 variant detection. Applied data-driven and AI-based approaches to enhance diagnostic performance and directed research initiatives.

Led a 17-member team delivering large-scale COVID-19 testing operations, improving diagnostic capacity. Managed end-to-end testing workflows, data analysis, and operational processes, overseeing testing of 25,000+ samples.

Contributed to a DBT-funded translational research programme on tuberculosis diagnostics. Led biomarker identification and protein analysis, and developed lateral flow diagnostic assays for TB-related immune responses.

Conducted doctoral research in biotechnology and molecular microbiology, focusing on translational research and diagnostic development.

Completed a training position at CSIR-IGIB, gaining experience in genomics and integrative biology research.

Currently pursuing the Google Project Management Certificate at the foundation level, focusing on project management principles and practices.

Pursued a Ph.D. in Biotechnology and Molecular Microbiology, focusing on translational research and biomarker identification.

Completed a Master of Science in Biotechnology, building a strong foundation in molecular biology and research techniques.

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology, gaining fundamental knowledge in biological sciences and laboratory practices.