Farah Rehan | Nanotechnology |Best Researcher Award

Dr. ‌Farah Rehan |Nanotechnology| Best Researcher Award

Dr at Arabian Gulf University,  Bahrain

With a Ph.D. in Nano Drug Delivery from Monash University and extensive experience in academia and research, I am a dedicated professional specializing in drug delivery and development. Currently leading the Nanomedicine Lab at Arabian Gulf University, I excel in managing projects, mentoring students, and publishing research articles. Previous roles include lecturing at KPJ Healthcare University and serving as Assistant Professor at Forman Christian College. My research achievements include designing innovative drug delivery formulations for cancer treatment and publishing in top-tier journals. With expertise in nanoparticle characterization and cell culture techniques, I am committed to advancing pharmaceutical science and education.

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Academic Qualifications 🎓

Ph.D. in Nano Drug Delivery, Monash University (2021) Major in Drug Delivery and Development. M.Phil. in Pharmaceutics, University of Central Punjab (2016) Major in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Bronze Medalist). Doctor of Pharmacy, University College of Pharmacy (UCP), University of Punjab (2010). BSc. (Hons), University of Punjab (2009)

Working Experience 💼

Postdoc, Arabian Gulf University, Bahrain Duration: Jan 2023 – Present Responsibilities: Leading the Nanomedicine Lab Managing and performing various lab-related projects Mentoring undergraduate students in research projects Writing and reviewing research-related articles and funding applications Lecturer, KPJ Healthcare University, Malaysia Duration: Oct 2023 – Jan 2023 Responsibilities: Teaching modules on Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacy Conducting and Managing Industrial Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology Lab Involvement in curriculum design for pharmaceutics Assistant Professor, Forman Christian College (A Chartered University)Duration: Nov 2021 – Nov 2023 Responsibilities: Teaching modules on Pharmaceutics and Pharmacy Research co-supervisor of MPhil students Conducting and Managing Industrial Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology Lab Research Assistant (M.Phil. student-Pharmaceutics), University of Central Punjab Duration: Oct 2014 – Nov 2016 Responsibilities: Assisting in laboratory research activities Publication of research articles Participation in seminars, conferences, and workshops Medical Writer/Clinical Research Analyst, Soliton Health Technologies Duration: Feb 2013 – Jan 2014 Responsibilities: Conducting meta and systemic analyses Preparation of patient profiles and education documents Handling Clinical Research Projects Student Counsellor, KIPSDuration: Nov 2012 – Jan 2013 Responsibilities: Providing counseling to higher secondary students Reviewing papers and creating critical analysis reports Clinical Support Executive, Sequel Systems Duration: Sep 2010 – Dec 2010 Responsibilities: Generating patient education documents Updating healthcare system protocols Apprenticeship, Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore Duration: Jul 2008 – Aug 2008, Responsibilities: Conducting ward rounds Handling inventories

Volunteer Work 🤝

Institution Ambassador, Shaukat Khanum Hospital Duration: Dec 2022 – Present Responsibilities: Liaison between the hospital and university Representing the hospital’s mission in the university Mentor, Monash University Australia 0 Comments in moderation Duration: March 2021 – Present Responsibilities: Career counseling of undergraduates/postgraduates Mentoring in professional development Mentor, Controlled Release Society Duration: Feb 2022 – July 2022Pharmacy School Representative, Monash University Postgraduate Association Duration: Jan 2019 – Dec 2019Responsibilities:Chairing conference committees Engaging with school management Providing insights on postgraduate student issues

Research Achievement 🏆

  • Designed novel casein nano micelles formulations for effective oral drug delivery against breast cancer, Published research articles and review articles in Q1 journals, Presented research results at international conferences, Won travel grants and publication awards during Ph.D.

Research Skills 🔬

  • Formulation of multi-functional nanoparticles, Characterization of nanoparticles and drug-loaded complexes, Cell culture techniques, Animal handling and toxicological studies

 

Publications Top Notes 📝

Casein Nanomicelle as an Emerging Biomaterial—A Comprehensive Review

  • Authors: F. Rehan, N. Ahemad, M. Gupta
  • Journal: Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces
  • Year: 2019
  • Volume: 179
  • Pages: 280-292
  • Citations: 118

Optimization and Formulation of Nanostructured and Self-assembled Caseinate Micelles for Enhanced Cytotoxic Effects of Paclitaxel on Breast Cancer Cells

  • Authors: F. Rehan, N. Ahemad, R.A. Islam, M. Gupta, S.H. Gan, E.H. Chowdhury
  • Journal: Pharmaceutics
  • Year: 2020
  • Volume: 12
  • Issue: 10
  • Pages: 984
  • Citations: 30

Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Disease in Developing Countries

  • Authors: F. Rehan, A. Qadeer, I. Bashir, M. Jamshaid
  • Journal: International Current Pharmaceutical Journal
  • Year: 2016
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue: 8
  • Pages: 69-72
  • Citations: 23

 

A Comparative Evaluation of Anti-Tumour Activity Following Oral And Intravenous Delivery of Doxorubicin In A Xenograft Model of Breast Tumour

    • Authors: N. Rehan, F., Emranul Karim, M., Ahemad
    • Journal: Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
    • Year: 2022
    • Volume: 11
    • Citations: 1

 

Quantum Dots in the Biomedical World: A Smart Advanced Nanocarrier for Multiple Venues Application

  • Authors: SMG Siddharth Singh, Deepika Raina, Dinesh Rishipathak, Kamesh R. Babu, Riya …
  • Journal: Archives of Pharmazie
  • Year: 2022
  • Volume: 8
  • Citations: 8

 

Biosynthesized Metallic Nanoparticles: A New Era in Cancer Therapy

  • Authors: N.A. Gaffar, M. Zahid, A. Asghar, M.F. Shafiq, S. Jelani, F. Rehan
  • Journal: Archiv der Pharmazie
  • Year: 2024

 

hrishti Singh | Biomedical Engineering | Women Researcher Award

 Dr. hrishti Singh | Biomedical Engineering | Women Researcher Award

 Dr. George Mason University, United States

👩‍🔬 With 5 years of experience as a biomedical engineer, scientist, and entrepreneur, I specialize in developing translational contrast agent platforms for enhancing early-stage tumor diagnosis. Additionally, I possess 1 year of healthcare product management experience as a Co-Founder of a biotech start-up. My expertise lies in problem-solving, stakeholder relationship management, and project planning, with a strong passion for innovation and improving patient outcomes through healthcare product development and leadership.

 

Profile

Scholar

Education 📚

PhD in Bioengineering, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA (Aug. 2017 – Dec. 2022)Masters in Biomedical Engineering, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT (Aug. 2015 – Aug. 2017)Bachelors in Engineering (B.E) in Biotechnology, Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, Karnataka (Aug. 2011 – Aug. 2015)

Technical Skills 🛠️

Languages: Python, Matlab, Perl

Software Skills: Nanoscale Molecular Dynamics (NAMD), Adobe Illustrator

Experimental Skills: Gel Electrophoresis, Western Blotting, Flow Cytometry, Cell Culture, Biomaterial Design, Synthesis and Characterization, Lipid Nanoparticle Synthesis, Rheology of Soft Materials, Cyclic Voltammetry, Electroimpedance Spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), In-vitro Tissue Models, DNA Extraction, Cell Transfection, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), In-vivo Ultrasound and Photoacoustic Imaging

Research Awards 🏅

WeSci Women in STEM Crowdfunding Campaign Winner, 2023George Mason University Outstanding PhD Dissertation Award, 2023Biomedical Engineering Society Advanced Biomanufacturing (AbioM) Best Graduate Work Award, 2023George Mason University Office of Provost and Executive Vice-President Award, 2018University of Bridgeport School of Engineering Academic Accomplishment, 2017University of Bridgeport Faculty Research Day, Winner of Best Graduate Poster, 2017ASEE Northeast Conference, Honorable Mention in Best Graduate Poster, 2016IEEE CT-IETA, Third Place in Best Graduate Poster, 2016IEEE CT-IETA, Honorable Mention in Best Graduate Poster, 2016Ramaiah Institute of Technology Alumni Association, Best B.E Project, 2015

Highlighted Presentation 🎤

  • Gordon Imaging Institute and MGH, Harvard University (Invite) Aug. 2023
    • Oral: Non-invasive Whole Body PA Imaging of Small Animals using ICG dye constructs. Cambridge, MA

Presentations 📊

Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Meeting Oct. 2022Virginia Catalyst Conference Sept. 2022George Mason University ”Mason Graduate Interdisciplinary Conference” Mar. 2022Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Meeting Oct. 2020Materials Research Society Annual Meeting Dec. 2019

Leadership and Volunteer Experience 🤝

President of Graduate Association for Bioengineering Students at George Mason University.Member of International Student Advisory Board at George Mason University.Responsible for mentoring undergraduate students.Part of Letters to Pre-Scientist Program exchanging letters with middle and high school female students to demonstrate the importance of women in STEM.

Relevant Skills 🧪

  • Nanomedicine
  • Biomaterials
  • Contrast Agents
  • Drug Delivery
  • Photoacoustic Imaging
  • Rational Design of Solutions to Health Problems
  • Grant Writing
  • Transformational Leadership
  • Strong Communication

Entrepreneurial Experience 💼

NIRView Biosciences Inc. (March 2023 – Present)Co-Founder and CEO, Fairfax, VA Responsible for identifying customer needs, conducting product-market fit analysis, and building sustainable business and revenue models. Define the vision of the product and communicate it to the product development team and stakeholders. Proposal writing to secure non-dilutive funding from different government agencies. National Science Foundation I-Corps Entrepreneurial Program (May 2023 – July 2023)Entrepreneurial Lead, NSF I-Corps Bay Area Node, UC Berkley Determined business plans, mission statements, and visions for public health products. Conducted extensive customer discovery interviews to determine product-market fit.

Relevant Media and Websites 📰

Relevant Awards 🏆

Key Personnel and Investigator on NSF Grant Award Number 2325234.1st place winner and Mason’s Choice Winner of Patriot Pitch Competition (2023).2nd place winner of Accelerate Investor Conference (2023) pitch competition.Principal Investigator on NSF Small Business Innovation and Research Grant.Contrast agent technology selected as STAT News Best 64 technologies in the United States, 2023.

Research Experience 📊

George Mason UniversityPostdoctoral Research Fellow (March 2023 – Present)Graduate Research Assistant (August 2019 – December 2022)Graduate Research Assistant (August 2017 – August 2018)

Publications Top Notes 📝

  • Title: Synthesis of DNA origami scaffolds: current and emerging strategies
  • Authors: J Bush, S Singh, M Vargas, E Oktay, CH Hu, R Veneziano
  • Journal: Molecules
  • Year: 2020

 

  • Title: Solar cells with PbS quantum dot sensitized TiO2–multiwalled carbon nanotube composites, sulfide-titania gel and tin sulfide coated C-fabric
  • Authors: RK Kokal, M Deepa, A Kalluri, S Singh, I Macwan, PK Patra, J Gilarde
  • Journal: Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
  • Year: 2017

 

 

  • Title: Interactions between avidin and graphene for development of a biosensing platform
  • Authors: I Macwan, MDH Khan, A Aphale, S Singh, J Liu, M Hingorani, P Patra
  • Journal: Biosensors and Bioelectronics
  • Year: 2017

 

 

  • Title: Size-tunable ICG-based contrast agent platform for targeted near-infrared photoacoustic imaging.
  • Authors: S Singh, G Giammanco, CH Hu, J Bush, LS Cordova, DJ Lawrence, …
  • Journal: Photoacoustics
  • Year: 2023

 

 

  • Title: A Computational Approach for Understanding the Interactions between Graphene Oxide and Nucleoside Diphosphate Kinase with Implications for Heart Failure
  • Authors: A Ray, I Macwan, S Singh, S Silwal, P Patra
  • Journal: Nanomaterials
  • Year: 2018

 

 

  • Title: Versatile encapsulation and synthesis of potent liposomes by thermal equilibration
  • Authors: SA Roberts, C Lee, S Singh, N Agrawal
  • Journal: Membranes
  • Year: 2022

 

 

  • Title: Increasing Vaccine Production using Pulsed Ultrasound Waves
  • Authors: J Xing, S Singh, Y Zhao, Y Duan, H Guo, C Hu, A Ma, R George, JZ Xing, …
  • Journal: PLOS One
  • Year: 2017

 

 

  • Title: Autonomously Propelled Colloids for Penetration and Payload Delivery in Complex Extracellular Matrices
  • Authors: S Singh, J Moran
  • Journal: Micromachines
  • Year: 2022

 

 

  • Title: Rational design of ICG-based contrast agents for near-infrared photoacoustic imaging
  • Authors: M Hanafi, N Such, G Giammanco, S Singh, D Wegierak, E Abenojar, …
  • Journal: Photons Plus Ultrasound: Imaging and Sensing
  • Year: 2024

 

  • Title: Transcranial photoacoustic imaging with ICG J-aggregates for imaging blood-brain barrier leak following LPS-induced neuroinflammation
  • Authors: FJ Bodera, S Singh, R Veneziano, PV Chitnis, MJ McVey, MC Kolios
  • Journal: Photons Plus Ultrasound: Imaging and Sensing
  • Year: 2024

 

 

  • Title: Modified j-aggregates and conjugates thereof
  • Authors: R Veneziano, PV Chitnis, S Singh
  • Journal: US Patent App.
  • Year: 2023

 

  • Title: Indocyanine green-based in-vivo photoacoustic imaging contrast agent platform (Conference Presentation)
  • Authors: S Singh, G Giammanco, C Hu, J Bush, LS Cordova, DJ Lawrence, …
  • Journal: Photons Plus Ultrasound: Imaging and Sensing
  • Year: 2023

 

  • Title: Computational Investigation of Chirality-Based Separation of Carbon Nanotubes Using Tripeptide Library
  • Authors: S Singh, HR Divecha, A Ayoola, M Xavierselvan, J Devlin, I Macwan
  • Journal: Biomolecules
  • Year: 2023