Zahoor Ahmed
@zahoorahmed2
Experienced medical biochemist and assistant professor specializing in venom research, diagnostics, and laboratory education.
What I'm looking for
I am an Assistant Professor with over 13 years of teaching and research experience in medical education, laboratory diagnostics, and snake antivenom research. My work spans advanced laboratory techniques such as ELISA, HPLC, and SDS-PAGE, and I have supervised multiple student research projects while publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
I developed grant proposals that secured significant funding (over 29 lakhs) and served as a scientific officer managing immunization, plasma processing, and immunoglobulin fractionation following WHO guidelines. I have contributed to national and international scientific forums and completed professional certifications in health professions education and project management.
I am committed to curriculum development, student mentorship, and translational research that improves diagnostic and therapeutic outcomes. I seek roles where I can apply my laboratory expertise, leadership in research supervision, and experience in antivenom production to advance scientific and educational goals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Assistant Professor
Peoples University of Medical & Health Sciences for Women
Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 9 months)
Teach undergraduate and postgraduate students in biomedical subjects, supervised research projects, and secured research funding of over 2.9 million PKR through HEC Post-Doc National Research Program.
Scientific Officer / Technologist
Health Department, Government of Sindh (ASV/ARV Serology Lab
Jan 2012 - Jan 2018 (6 years)
Processed animal plasma and fractionated immunoglobulins for snake antivenom production following WHO guidelines, maintaining critical QC parameters across purification processes.
Assistant Lab Technologist
Liaquat National Hospital & Medical College
Jan 2011 - Nov 2011 (10 months)
Performed complex diagnostic tests across chemical, hematological, immunological, molecular and microbiological disciplines and supported lab automation, biosafety, and workflow optimization.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Sindh
Doctor of Philosophy, Biochemistry
Completed a Ph.D. in Biochemistry with research focused on immunological responses and snake antivenom production.
University of Sindh
Master of Philosophy, Biochemistry
Completed an M.Phil. in Biochemistry involving advanced laboratory techniques and research supervision.
University of Karachi
Bachelor of Science, Medical Technology
Earned a B.S. in Medical Technology with practical training across multiple clinical laboratory departments.
Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Larkana
Higher Secondary Certificate, Pre-Medical
Completed Higher Secondary Certificate (Pre-Medical) coursework.
Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Larkana
Secondary School Certificate, General Science
Completed Secondary School Certificate in General Science.
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