1. SA QLA IN SU LEMAN
EDUCATION
BRUNEL UNIVERSITY Sep 2013 – Jun 2016
 Achieved 2:1 in BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences degree consisting of: Gene Therapy & Related Technologies,
Cellular Pathologies, Biology, Genetics and Treatment of Cancer, Genetics and Development and Genomic
Medicine
 Best short group scientific presentation on Ebola and colony collapse disorder
PARK HIGH SCHOOL Sep 2008 – Jun 2013
A Levels: History (A), Religious Studies (A), Biology (B)
GCSEs: 1 A*,3 As,1 B,1 C including Science (AA), Mathematics (A) and English Language (B)
 Deputy head boy of Park High School
 Winner of the Jack Petchey Achievement award
WORK EXPERIENCE
BRUNEL UNIVERSITY Jun 2015 – Aug 2015
 Worked as a research assistant for Dr Michael Themis
 Analysed of clinical data obtained from murine tumours subsequent to EIAV lentiviral gene therapy including gene
insertions sites and microarray data
 Developed use of a number of bioinformatics software such as: PANTHER, STRING & KEGG
 Gained further experience this year in academic writing, by contributing towards the presentation of results
SKILLS PROFILE
LABORATORY
 Confident manual dexterity indicated pipetting aliquots of reagents, for example to perform a β-galactosidase assay
 Effectively performed cell culture of HEK293T, HepG2 and HeLa cells as part of my final year dissertation
TEAMWORK
 Developed creative thinking and presentation skills as a team, for example when working in a group to create a
scientific poster on IDH1R132H
mutations in human gliomas (1st class achieved)
 Demonstrated leadership skills by coordinating a peers when writing a group scientific essay (2:1 achieved)
RESEARCH
 Analysis of research and data through database searches especially in conducting literature reviews
 Advanced research skills by skimming through large quantities of data to find useful pieces of information
 Enhanced problem solving skills, such as molar calculations and concentrations
TECHNOLOGY
 Regular use of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel through presentations and technical work
VOLUNTARY WORK
THE KSI MUSLIM COMMUNITY OF LONDON (REG’D CHARITY 288356) Jun 2013 – Jul 2016
 I regularly volunteered at a daily program, responsible for the personal development of 16 children aged 5-12
 Duties including leading group sessions, organising presentations, facilitating workshops and developing programs
BRUNEL UNIVERSITY Sep 2014 - Dec 2016
 During the start of university I mentored a Brunel Buddy, mentoring a first year student to help settle into university
life
Email: saqlain2@hotmail.co.uk Telephone: 07587042742/02088661349 Nationality: British

2. INTERESTS AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
 Associate member of the Royal Society of Biology
 Physician Associate Student Programme Developer
 Facilitator of the Brunel Scavenger Hunt and the Great Biomedical Science Quiz
 Active member of university extracurricular activities such as the debating society and art classes
 Runner up in the Royal Society of Biology essay competition on Animals in Research