MUKHTAR ULLAH
Basel
Summary
As a dedicated PhD student with a strong academic background, I am actively seeking opportunities that allow me to contribute to cutting-edge research and innovation while making a meaningful impact in a non-academic setting. I'm eager to collaborate on groundbreaking research projects and leverage my skills to drive practical applications.
My goal is to bridge the gap between academic exploration and real-world solutions, ultimately improving lives through the application of scientific knowledge. My passion for research, combined with a commitment to translating that knowledge into tangible results, makes me a versatile candidate for positions that require a combination of academic excellence and practical problem-solving. I look forward to bringing my skills and experience to a dynamic team that values both academic rigor and the ability to make a real difference.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
PhD Candidate
Institute Of Molecular And Clinical Ophthalmology Basel (IOB)
01.2021 - Current
- I effectively interpreted and analyzed research data to derive meaningful conclusions and insights. I skillfully prepared fact sheets, tables, and graphs to concisely summarize research findings, making them accessible to a wider audience.
- Moreover, I played a pivotal role in crafting and editing [Number] experimental results for publication in reputable journals. My resourcefulness extended beyond our immediate resources, as I proactively sought information and solutions from both internal and external sources.
- Throughout this journey, I remained deeply committed and passionate about aligning our efforts with the corporate vision, striving for excellence in our pursuit of understanding and addressing IRDs and neurological diseases
Junior research fellow
University of Karachi
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Participated in translational research with focus on commercializing stem cell therapies for degenerative diseases, primarily focused on cardiovascular disease.
- My responsibilities included isolating stem cells, performing genetic modifications, conducting qPCR and Western blot analyses, as well as carrying out experiments related to myocardial infarction and cell transplantation.
University research assistant
City University Hong Kong
09.2017 - 10.2018
- While at CityU Hong Kong, I worked as a research assistant on various immunology-related research projects.
- My tasks included generating genetically modified dendritic cells, inducing regulatory T cells, and investigating the inflammasome regulatory pathway in an autoimmune (SLE) model.
Graduate research assistant
University of the Punjab
10.2015 - 07.2017
- I successfully completed all the relevant coursework for my master's degree and designed my own research project, which involved conducting and analyzing experiments for my thesis.
- Additionally, I worked on sequencing the core protein gene of Hepatitis C virus genotype 3a and submitted the sequence to NCBI (Accession numbers: KX000410, KX000411, KX000412, KX000413, KX022951, KX022952, KX022953, and KX022954).
Education
Ph.D. - Ophthalmic Genetics
Institute of Molecular And Clinical Ophthalmology
Basel, Switzerland10.2024
Master of Science - Molecular Biology And Forensic Science
University of The Punjab
Lahore, Pakistan08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Kohat University of Sciences And Technology
Kohat, Pakistan09.2015
Skills
- SOFTWARE 2
- Organizational Skills
- Research
- Recordkeeping
- Multitasking
- Social Perceptiveness
- Calm Under Pressure
- Microsoft Office
- Customer Service
- Excellent Communication
- [Equipment] Operation
- Computer Skills
- Task Prioritization
- Dependable and Responsible
- Troubleshooting
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Organization
- Basic Math
- Multitasking Abilities
- Public Speaking
- Team Building
Conferences And Presentations
- Homozygous missense mutation in SLC6A6 gene causes Leber congenital amaurosis and heart defects in consanguineous family, Swiss Eye Research Meeting (SERM), Neuchâtel, Switzerland, 01/26/23-01/27/23, Oral talk
- Genetic causes of congenital cataract in consanguineous pedigrees from Pakistan, Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), Denver, Colorado, USA, 05/01/22-05/27/22, Poster
- Genetic causes of congenital cataract in consanguineous pedigrees from Pakistan, Swiss Eye Research Meeting (SERM), Morat/Murten, Switzerland, 01/20/22-01/21/22, Oral talk
- Cambridge Biotechnology Ecosystem Conference, City University of Hong Kong, 06/20/18, The conference focused on new technologies and building companies to treat rare diseases and featured a keynote address by Professor Harvey Lodish from MIT.
- Genetic characterization of Pakistani goats and sheep breeds by cytochrome b gene and D-loop region of mitochondrial DNA, International Conference on Livestock Genomics, University of Veterinary and Animal Health Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan, 05/30/16-05/31/16, Poster, Third place
Honors And Awards
- TWAS president fellowship 2017, jointly awarded by Chinese Academy of Science and world Academy for advancement of science (decline due to a job offer from CityU Hong Kong).
- 3rd Position in Poster Presentation in International Conference on livestock Genomics at University of Veterinary and Animal Science, Lahore, Pakistan.
- Distinction Certificate from Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, Pakistan.
Tel
+41-762554875
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/24/94
- Nationality: Pakistan
Publications
A novel intronic deletion in PDE6B causes autosomal recessive retinitis pigmentosa by interfering with RNA splicing, Ophthalmic Research, 66(1), 866-872, Ullah, M., Rehman, A.U., Folcher, M., Ullah, A., Usman, F., Rashid, A., Khan, B., Quinodoz, M., Ansar, M., and Rivolta, C., 2023 A new nonsense mutation in HMX1 in two siblings with oculoauricular syndrome, Ophthalmic Genetics, 43(5), 720-723, Ansar, M., Javed, S., Baig, H.M.A., Quinodoz, M., Ullah, M., Han, J.H., Rahim, M.U., Kausar, H., Calzetti, G., and Rivolta, C., 2022 Genetic causes of congenital cataract in consanguineous pedigrees from Pakistan, Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 63(7), 486-A0063, Ullah, M., Irshad, S., Baig, H.M.A., Saba, N., Gulzar, S., Parveen, S., Han, J.H., Quinodoz, M., Muhammad, A., and Rivolta, C., 2022 Mutational analysis of exons 5-9 of TP53 gene in breast cancer patients of Punjabi ethnicity, Advancements in Life Sciences, 9(1), 18-23, Sadia, H., Ullah, M., Irshad, A., Malik, K., Ahmad, W., Ahmed, R., Khan, M.U., Ashiq, S., Akbar, A., ur Rehman, A., and Raza, S., 2022 Chromatin Remodeling and Cardiac Differentiation of Stem Cells, Stem cells: From Potential to Promise, 251-272, Ullah, M., Iqbal, H., Haneef, K., Khan, I., and Salim, A., 2021
References
Prof. Carlo Rivolta, Professor and Head of Ophthalmic Genetics Group, Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology Basel (IOB), University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland, carlo.rivolta@iob.ch Prof. Asmat Salim, Professor and Head of Stem Cell Group, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan, asmat.salim@iccs.edu
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
PhD Candidate
Institute Of Molecular And Clinical Ophthalmology Basel (IOB)
01.2021 - Current
Junior research fellow
University of Karachi
08.2019 - 06.2020
University research assistant
City University Hong Kong
09.2017 - 10.2018
Graduate research assistant
University of the Punjab
10.2015 - 07.2017
Ph.D. - Ophthalmic Genetics
Institute of Molecular And Clinical Ophthalmology
Master of Science - Molecular Biology And Forensic Science
University of The Punjab
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Kohat University of Sciences And Technology
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