Abdul Tariq Tariq has extensive experience as a molecular biologist and laboratory supervisor. He worked as a visiting scientist at the University of Rochester from 2015-2015 where he conducted research on viruses such as VSV and LCMV. Tariq was also the laboratory supervisor and assistant manager at the French Medical Institute for Children in Kabul, Afghanistan from 2010-2012 and 2014-2015 where he oversaw diagnostic testing, trained staff, and ensured quality control. Tariq received his Master's in Biology from the University of Missouri with a specialization in cell and molecular biology.

1. CURRICULUM VITAE
ABDUL TARIQ TARIQ
Professional Experience:
 Visiting Scientist, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA. (June
2015- December 2015)
 Worked at Dr. Luis Martinez-Sobrido’s lab on the following
projects.
1. Generated stocks of the VSV ∆ GP GFP-expressing virus to be used
to pseudo type with any viral glycoprotein.
2. Generation of BHK-21 cells and 293 T cells expressing the RNA
polymerase T7 codon optimized.
3. Generated a new version of the VSV∆GP virus that express a fusion
of GFP and Firefly luciferase (Fluc) that can be tracked under a fluorescent
microscope (GFP expression) and quantified using plate readers (Firefly luc
iferase).
4. Although able to express CCHFV GP in BHK-21, Huh7, 293 T
and Vero cells but they were not able to complement VSV∆GP/GFP.
5. Testing of antiviral activity of 53 drugs (previously shown to be
effective against EBOV) against LCMV.
 Molecular Biologist, Laboratory Supervisor, and assistant manager,
French Medical Institute for Children, Kabul, Afghanistan. (July 2010-August
2012)& (May 2014- June 2015)
 Diagnostics and Research Laboratory work (PCR, ELISA,
DNA/RNA extraction & purification, Immuno-blotting and Microscopy)
 Training junior laboratory staff and Undergraduates from
universities.
 Making and maintaining of Quality Manual, policies and
Procedures and Working Manuals.
 Perform and record quality assurance procedures (College of
American Pathologist, EQAS Bio-Rad, and External and Internal quality
assurance).
 Computer system (ILMS, HIS and PeopleSoft) for online reporting,
purchasing and internet searching.
 Handling departmental matters and to ensure Laboratory and
institutional policies implementation.
 Supervise the work of laboratory personnel engaged in performing
routine and specialized technical procedures, including planning laboratory work,
Address:
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Contact:
MobilePhone:
001 585 363 2776
E-mail (preferred):
peacefultariq@gmail.com
Skype:
peacefultariq
Date of Birth:
February 22nd
, 1987
Languages:
Pashto (Native)
English (Excellent)
Persian (Excellent)
Urdu (Excellent)
Arabic (Good)

2. evaluating work performed and handling procedural and technical laboratory problems.
 Develop and implement quality control (CAP & EQAS) programs to ensure reliability of testing
procedures, proper function of laboratory equipment and compliance with federal regulations;
prepare and maintain applicable records.
 Coordinate student rotations to include instruction in laboratory methods and procedures.
 Design appropriate work schedules for subordinate employees and plans daily work assignments in
order to maintain an adequate personnel complement for laboratory efficiency.
 Supervise various personnel functions including, but not limited to interviewing, hiring
performance appraisals, promotions, transfers and vacation schedules.
 Monitor Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Safety and Inspection Control practices to assure
compliance with internal and external regulations.
 Maintain sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for performance of duties; clean
and maintain standard laboratory equipment with budgetary guidelines.
 Communicate in a professional and courteous manner with patients, family and other medical
personnel as necessary to obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, clarify
orders and communicate status.
 Interact courteously with doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers when answering questions
or providing other information.
 Responsibility for the oversight of the ancillary testing program including quality control, quality
assurance, and development of policies and procedures.
 Interprets accrediting agencies standards or guidelines for ancillary testing program and translates
requirement into policies and procedures; initiates corrective action as soon as deficiency is
identified; completes checklist and other information sheets required and coordinates on-site
inspection of sections for which responsible.
 Provide advanced problem solving, troubleshooting, interpretation/consultation, verification of
specimen quality and test results.
 Stay abreast of and execute latest technical and management developments including new lab
procedures.
 Demonstrate decision-making abilities in all aspects of performance.
 On Job training in Agha Khan University Hospital Karachi, Pakistan (November 2010-January2011).

3. Education:
 Master’s in Biology(August2012-May2014)
Universityof Missouri, SaintLouis, Missouri, USA
Specialization: Cell and Molecular Biology
Major Courses:
Advance Molecular Genetics of Bacteria, Advance Nucleic Acid Structure
and Function, Advance Molecular Biology, Advance Biotechnology
Laboratory, Applied Bioinformatics, Advance Plant Biology and
Biotechnology, Advance Cellular Basis of Diseases,Proteins as Polymers,
Human Pathology.
 GraduateCertificate(August2012-May2014)
Universityof Missouri, SaintLouis, Missouri, USA
Specialization: Biotechnology
 One year Diplomain Businessadministration, Kabul, 2015.
 Bachelors in Biology(September2006-July2010)
Universityof Peshawar, PeshawarPakistan
Specialization:Biotechnology
Major Courses:
Molecular Biology, Recombinant DNA Technology, Cell Biology,
Fundamentals Of Genetics, Medical Biotechnology, Bio-Statistics, Animal
Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Cellular Signaling, Stem Cells And
Therapeutic Cloning, Medical Genetics, Nucleic Acid, Techniques In
Biotechnology, Genomics, Proteomics, Oncology, Research Methodology,
Philosophy Of Science.
IT skills:
MS Word, MS Excel,
MS Power point,
ILMS, PeopleSoft
Interests:
Cricket
Football
Watching movies
Reading books
Other Technical
Skills:
PCR, Gel
Electrophoresis,
Sequencing, FISH,
Karyotyping, ChIP,
Blotting, cell
Culture, Microscopy,
Preparation of
plasmid and viral
vectors

4. Professional MembershipsandConferencesattended:
 ISO 9001-2008 Lead auditor.
 Member of American Society for Clinical Pathology
 Member of American Society for Microbiology
 Member of American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
 Member of American Society for Mass Spectrometry
 Participated in Annual Molecular Pathology meeting, Texas, Nov, 2015.
 Participated in Annual conference on Mass Spectrometry, CA, 2015.
 Participated in Lab to Market Fulbright Enrichment Seminar NC, 2013.
 Participated in ‘Social Entrepreneurship Seminar’ OH, 2012
 Participated in First and Fifth annual French Medical Institute for Children conferences, Kabul,
2011 and 2015.
 Participated in annual meeting of University of Rochester, Medical Center Department of
Microbiology and Immunology, 2015.
Other Distinctions:
 Graduate Research in Biology.Dr. Wendy Olivas lab “Control of mRNA lifespans by regulating the
rates of mRNA decay by Puf proteins”.
 Fulbright Scholar (Post Graduate school)
 Received DAFI scholarship (Under Graduate).
 “Increased detection of Hepatitis B Virus DNA in Afghan Children”, Article published in local
Afghan journal.
 Participated in Science Fair Project at Centre of Biotechnology and Microbiology, University of
Peshawar and got first position.
 Completed ISO 9001-2008 Lead auditor course successfully.
 Got second position in Quality project competition in Laboratory Quality Projects, Kabul, 2012.