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COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, CIIT, Islamabad

Graduate Booklet

Department of Bio Sciences

CAREER Development Center, CIIT Islamabad.

Welcome from the Rector

Thank you for your interest in CIIT. I can say with great pride that you will be joining a world class institute that is held in high esteem for its excellence in research and for its distinguished erudite faculty. With a wide array of disciplines represented and high quality teaching, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT) is well poised to make its mark nationally and internationally as well.

Pursuing education at CIIT will be a life changing experience for students in quest of excellence.

Providing real world knowledge that is linked to current market trends and demands is our hallmark, and serving students with quality is our greatest passion.

Since its establishment in 2000, CIIT has been at the forefront of innovations and has played an active part in shaping higher education in Pakistan. CIIT is a leading higher education institution with an entrepreneurial ethos that promotes knowledge and technology, and also provides professional education of an international standard, which is relevant to the needs and aspirations of the Pakistani youth. I am positive that for academic and research pursuits, CIIT is the most preferred institution for the best and brightest students, teachers, researchers and scholars. Our motto, “in search of excellence”, is an invitation to all students to enlighten themselves and the world with the light of their knowledge and learning. Our students are encouraged to constantly think creatively about social responsibility, sustainability and entrepreneurship.

CIIT has around 29,500 full time students studying a wide range of undergraduate, graduate and research degree programs. The Institute has more than 2,300 academic and active research staff. Many of our faculty members are world renowned academicians and are conducting cutting edge research in their respective disciplines. Their expertise is reflected in their teaching and has made this institution a credible center of excellence both in quality teaching and research. They make concerted efforts for the holistic development of students to realize their full potential as responsible citizens of our country.

Our commitment to the advancement of knowledge and remarkable achievements in research is the backbone of our success, which has led to the ever increasing number of students joining CIIT every year, thus making it one of the largest and fastest growing research oriented institutions in Pakistan. Most recently, in 2014, Higher Education Commission (HEC) has certified the efforts of CIIT by ranking it at number four in General Universities Category (Large Scale). The rankings were based on QS (world level) ranking format. CIIT also earned an enviable first position in Computer Science and IT category in the year 2012. The contributions of CIIT in the promotion of research are quite laudable and have been recognized by HEC by placing the Institute at number three among universities in Pakistan for research productivity. Furthermore, CIIT has lately acquired the coveted 3 QS Star international ranking.

We constantly strive to raise the quality bar and measure our accomplishment-through student performance in the classroom, through our graduates and alumni in their field of study, by employers who commend the skills of our graduates and by alumni and donors who support our mission.

We aim at forming innovators and leaders who are intellectually competent, spiritually mature, morally upright, physically healthy and socially acceptable, who are open to growth and will champion the cause of justice, love, truth and peace. Here at CIIT, students are equipped with the necessary skills to face challenges that await them in various spheres with confidence. We therefore, focus not only on the acquisition of knowledge but also on the values that will help build a better society. As such, employers recognize the value of a degree from CIIT.

If you choose to study at the CIIT you will be joining one of the most forward looking institutions; a caring organization, which makes a difference in the lives of those we are fortunate to touch. We are committed to our reputation as a world class seat of learning for graduate, undergraduate studies and research. Our dedication to the provision of high quality teaching informed by research will help you make the right choice for the acquisition of advanced knowledge and greatly increase your job prospects.

I thank you again for your interest in CIIT and encourage you to explore our website, call an admissions representative, visit one of our campuses, or speak with our faculty members, students or alumni to learn more about us.

Dr. S. M. Junaid Zaidi

Sitara-i-Imtiaz, Hilal-i-Imtiaz,

Rector CIIT

THE BIO SCIENCES DEPARTMENT

The History

The Department of Biosciences was established a few years back at the COMSATS Institute of Information

Technology (CIIT), Islamabad Campus. The department started with the BS Bioinformatics program in 2003

and currently has more than 125 students. This program is becoming very popular in the country and will

fulfill the future needs of Pakistan in this very important field of study. In addition to the BS program the

department has started MS/PhD programs in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Immunology,

Molecular Genetics and Developmental Biology. For all these programs we have a highly qualified staff

consisting of more than 30 members of which 12 have PhD's and are actively involved in research in

different domains of Biosciences. Bio Sciences is a growing Department and soon it will be housed in its

own building in the new campus being constructed at Chak Shahzad, Islamabad.

Message from the HOD

Dear Students and Parents, On behalf of the Department of Biosciences,

CIIT, Islamabad, I warmly welcome you to our departmental home page. The

Department of Biosciences was started in early 2003 with an aim to establish

a School of Biological Sciences. Since its inception, the department has

grown exponentially in terms of number of offered programs, qualified faculty

members, BS, MS and PhD students and research publications. Currently, we

have over 50 faculty members; out of which 37 are PhDs, while the rest are

MS/MPhil qualified. Most of these faculty members are alumina of world's top

class universities. As of 2013, we have been offering two Undergraduate, six

Master and 4 PhD programs in different domains of biological sciences. The

total number of students is now exceeding 500.

we are committed to provide excellence and, therefore, we strive to equip our students with knowledge and

skills that meaningfully contribute to the socio-economic growth of the country, as well as for the welfare

and benefit of the society. We are proud that many of our graduates are contributing the society as

educators, researchers, entrepreneurs, administrators and consultants. This is a testimony to the quality of

training that we are delivering to them.

We welcome any suggestions for improvement, and collaboration for the benefit of the department and

students. I again like to thank you for visiting us. Warm wishes,

Best wishes,

Prof. Dr. RaheelQamar (T.I) Head, Department of Biosciences

COMSATS Institute of Information Technology Islamabad, Pakistan

About Us

The Department of Biosciences was started in early 2003 with an aim to establish a School of Biological

Sciences. Since its inception, the department has grown exponentially in terms of number of offered

programs, qualified faculty members, BS, MS and PhD students and research publications. Currently, we

have over 50 faculty members; out of which 37 are PhDs, while the rest are MS/MPhil qualified. Most of

these faculty members are alumina of world's top class universities.

As of 2013, we have been offering two Undergraduate, six Master and 4 PhD programs in different domains

of biological sciences. The total number of students are now exceeding 500.

We are committed to provide excellence and, therefore, we strive to equip our students with knowledge and

skills that meaningfully contribute to the socio-economic growth of the country, as well as for the welfare

and benefit of the society. We are proud that many of our graduates are contributing the society as

educators, researchers, entrepreneurs, administrators and consultants. This is a testimony to the quality of

training that we are delivering to them.

Vision

The Faculty of Bio sciences in CIIT is committed to be a world class center of excellence and a leader in

teaching and learning within the field of Electrical Engineering.

Objectives

To produce professionals who are very well-trained, skilled and efficient through the establishment of

excellent academic programs.

To create an excellent environment for research and development activities.

To actively achieve gender mainstreaming in our programs. Women are doing remarkable work in the

world today. There is an increased demand from the female students to enroll in the Bio Department.

CIIT encourages and welcomes female enrollment and increase in their ratio in its programs.

Academic Programs

Undergraduate Programs

Following is the list of Undergraduate Programs offered by our department

Bachelor of Science in Bio Informatics Bachelor of Science in Bio Sciences

Graduate Programs

Following is the list of Graduate Programs offered by our department

MS in Developmental Biology MS in Microbiology and Immunology MS in Molecular Biology/Biochemistry MS in Molecular Genetics MS in Plant Sciences

Pioneer PhD scholar from the Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology Lab, Department of Biosciences

Dr. Muhammad Abaid-Ullah is the pioneer scholar who recently

obtained the PhD in the research area of Microbial Biotechnology

from the Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology Lab,

Department of Biosciences under the supervision of renowned

microbiologist Prof. Dr. Fauzia Yusuf Hafeez (T.I).

CV’s

Amna Siddiqui

Career Objective Seeking for a challenging and research oriented position in a technical and scientific organization with preferable work in the area of neuroscience.

Development and Technical Skills

Tools:MS Office, NCBI Databases, UCSC Genome Browser Research Techniques: DNA extraction, PCR, Gel Electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE, RFLP, ELISA, Hemagluttination Assays, Microbiological laboratory techniques, Bradford Assay, Bacterial Isolation

Education 2011-2015 2009-2011 2007-2009

BS Biosciences

COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad

GCE A levels

Roots College International, DHA1 campus, Islamabad

GCSE O levels

EMS High School, Islamabad

Academic Project Association of ANRILSingle Nucleotide Polymorphism with Diabetic Retinopathy

Work Experience

June 2015-ongoing

July 2013-August 2013

August 2010

Intern position in Human Molecular Genetics Lab, COMSATS, Islamabad (Continuation of Bachelor’s project on genetic association studies) Intern position at NRLPD, NARC, Islamabad (Serological evaluation of avian viruses). Intern position at Artec Design (Research for upcoming design project, Artechome).

PAEC ECHS, Rawat, Islamabad Cell:0345-9747039 E-mail: [email protected]

Career Objective To develop a challenging and career oriented position in research institutes related to Biosciences felid and develop and progress my technical and analytical skills and to gain experience for future references.


Tools:MS Office, Windows Live movie Maker

Education 2011-2015 2009-2011 2007-2009

BS Biosciences COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad.

HSSC Global College of Sciences, Harley Street, Rawalpindi. SCCS Roots Montessori & High School, 04-Harley Street, Rawalpindi.

Academic Project “Effect of pH and Nutrients on Cell Density and Lipid Content of Fresh Water Microalgae”

Job Description Biotechnology

House # 16, Lane # 9, Gulistan Colony, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

Amnah Amjad

Cell:+923475777573 E-mail:[email protected]

Hafsa Ayub

Career Objective Have great passion for research & learning and a strong desire to actively contribute in a dynamic organization.


Phytochemical screenings (Qualitative and Quantitative analysis) from plants extract

Antifungal activity Antibacterial activity Antioxidants Articles Writing Skill Microscopic investigation SDS PAGE

Education 2012-2015 2010-2012 2008-2010

BS Biosciences COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad

HSSC Govt. Degree College for Women ZafarulHaq Road Rawalpindi

SSC Siddeeq Public High School Asghar Mall Road Rawalpindi

Academic Project

Antioxidant Potential, Phytochemical andAntimicrobial Screening of Medicinally

ImportantPlants from District Layyah (South Punjab)

Work Experience

August 2014-

September 2014

January 2015- Present

May 2015-Present

Intern position at NARC

Founder at Biology Decoded

Member at Speech of Pakistan

House No 2470 Street No 6 Mohalla Hukamdad Rawalpindi

Cell:03135252080 E-mail: [email protected]

Career Objective To get a challenging and career oriented position in research institutes related to the field of my interest in order to develop my technical and analytical skills and gain experience for future references.


Tools:MS Office, Adobe CS6, Light room 3.4, Windows Live movie Maker

Education 2011-2015 2009-2011 2007-2009


HSSC O.P.F Girls College, Islamabad O-levels (Cambridge) O.P.F Girls College, Islamabad

Academic Project Novel members of Thioredoxin superfamily regulates plant immune responses against Abiotic stress

House # 133, Street # 37, F-10/1 Islamabad

Maleeha H. Aziz

Cell:+923348558859 E-mail:[email protected]

Maria Wahid

Career Objective Seeking for a challenging and career oriented position as a biologist.To play a challenging and rewarding position which nurtures a professional environment for growth with a right mix of challenge, creativity, values and career development. I am willing to be associated with a progressive organization that gives me scope to develop and update my knowledge and skills and be part of the team that dynamically work towards growth of organization and gain satisfaction thereof.


Tools:MS Office, MS Word, Bioinformatics Tools Languages: C#,C,HTML,CSS,OOP OS Platforms: Microsoft Windows

Education 2011-2015 2008-2010 2005-2007

BS Bioinformatics COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad

HSSC Government Degree College for Women ,Dhoke Kala Khan Rawalpindi

SSC The City School, Capital Campus, Double Road, H-8/1, Islamabad

Academic Project Sequence Conservation Analysis of Antiporters/Transporters involved in Salt Stress Tolerance in PGPRs

Work Experience

none

Sector I-8/3 Islamabad Cell:03215200838 E-mail: [email protected]

Career Objective Seeking for a challenging and career oriented position in a dynamic and progressive Biology plus computer related work.

Development and Technical Skills and Interests

Tools:MS Office Languages: C++,HTML, Java, R language DBMS: MySQL OS Platforms: Microsoft Windows

Basic Interest: Genetics, Protein Docking, Drug Designing, Immunology

Job Interest: Genetics, Bioinformatics

Education 2011-2015 2009-2011 2007-2009


HSSC Sir Syed College, Wah Cantt

SSC Farooqi Public Ideal School, Wah Cantt

Academic Project Analysis on the Next Generation Sequencing Data using R-Language

Work Experience

June 2012-August 2012

Intern KRL Hospital, Islamabad.

House#17, Unit#4, Dewan Salman Fibre, Hattar Indutrial Estate, Haripur District, KPK

Cell: +923335576623 E-mail: [email protected]

Muzna Ikram

Career Objective Seeking for a challenging and career oriented position in Human Genetics.


Tools:MS Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel) Techniques Skill: DNA Isolation, Polymerase Chain Reaction and Agarose Gel

Electrophorsis.

Education 2011-2015 2009-2011 2007-2009


A-levels St. Marys Academy, Lalazar, Rawalpindi O-Levels Dr. A.Q Khan School/College of Science and Technology, Rawalpindi

Academic Project Screening of HPV16 in Breast Cancer Affected Patients of Pakistan

Work Experience None

House 3, Street 1, Safari Villas 1, Bahria Town, Rawalpindi

Sufyan Sohail Khan

Cell: 03065053388 E-mail: [email protected]

Career Objective Seeking a career in the field of immunology focusing on the study and research on different diseases and applying that knowledge in diagnostics and therapeutics.


Tools: MS Office Practical Skills:Isolation and purification of bacterial strains through streaking Research skills: Literature review, Report writing, Review writing

Education 2011-2015 2009-2011 2007-2009


A-Levels The City School,Lahore O-levels (Cambridge) The City School, Lahore

Academic Project

Assessment of minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of heavy metal for bacteria isolated from municipal sewage and industrially polluted water

Job Description

Immunology and Microbiology

Civil line near fauji foundation house no 27-A, Khanewal

Wishal Khan

Cell: +923017601500 E-mail: [email protected]

Zainab Zehra

Career Objective Seeking a career in the field of molecular genetics, focusing on the study and analysis of genetic disorders and using that knowledge in diagnostics and therapeutics.


Tools: MS Office Practical skills: DNA extraction, gel electrophoresis, PCR, Purification and streaking of bacterial and fungal cultures. Research skills: Literature review, Report writing, Review writing

Education 2011-2015 2008-2010 2006-2008


A-levels Saint Mary’s Academy, Lalazar Rawalpindi

O-levels Grammar School Rawalpindi

Academic Project Bioremediation Potential of Microbes Inhabiting the Industrial Effluents

Work Experience

June 2013 – January

2015

July 2009-August 2009

June 2009 - July 2009

Online teaching on Skype

Internship at NORI Hospital, Islamabad

Internship at Al-Shifa Eye Hospital

H.no. 311, St, no. 14, Chaklala Scheme 3, Rawalpindi


House no. 18-E Street no. 61 Sector G-6/4 Islamabad MASHAL NAWAZ

CAREER OBJECTIVES

I am interested to acquire a job in the field of Bioinformatics. I want a job, in order to serve and

gain experience. I feel that my strong dedication and desire to take on a busier workload make

me an ideal candidate.

EDUCATIONAL DETAILS

BS Bioinformatics (2011-2015) Comsats Institute of Information and Technology

HSSC (2009-2011) Federal Board Pre-Medical Group

SSC (2007-2009) Federal Board Science Group

ACADEMIC PROJECT Alu Repeats, cause or consequence of Breast and Colon Cancer (Java language).

COMPUTER LITERACY

I am proficient in Microsoft Word and have experience of using MS Office including

Excel and PowerPoint. I have knowledge of various data entry systems and I am

confident in the use of peripheral equipment such as scanners, digital

cameras,multimedia and video conferencing projectors.

I am able to use the Internet, e-mail and have basic Web Design and editing knowledge.

Tools:MS Office, Visual Studio Languages: C++,HTML, Java, CSS DBMS:MySQL OS Platforms: Microsoft Windows

SKILLS

I have organizational skills gained during my student life; these include highly effective

time management skills.

I work effectively as an individual or as part of a team making use of the skills

of negotiation, compromise and cheerful and friendly disposition.

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 0333-5490668

Block 1c,flat 3c,SBP colony G-7/1 Islamabad. Cell: 0333-5405266

Email: [email protected]

MAWARA NOOR

Career Objective


Education

Academic Project

Work Experience

To utilize my research skills by learning new technology areas, working in professional environment and giving a positive contribution to organization.

Tools: MS Office, Visual Studio Languages: C++, JAVA, OS Platforms: Microsoft Windows

Bs-Bioinformatics 2011-2015

COMSATS INSTITUTE OF INFORMAITION TECHNOLOGY

ISLAMABAD

FSC 2007-2009 (1st div)

PUNJAB COLLEGE OF COMMERCE ISLAMABAD

MATRICULATION 2005-2007 (1st div)

ISLAMABAD MODEL COLLEGE FOR GIRLS F-7/4

-Object oriented program using java -New product development

-Bioinformatics scripting using python -Website development

-3Dstructure prediction of a protien -Cancer diagnosis tool development

-Final project(Alu repeats are cause or consequence of cancer)

None

Shop no. 8 & 9 Taj Mahal Market Narankari Bazar, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, 46000

Bakhtawar Noor

Career Objective To secure a position as a Research Assistant/Programmer that could help me in putting my programming concepts into practice.


Tools: MS Office, MS Powerpoint, xPAD, aura, Chimera, Hex, Ligplot, Biomart Ensembl, mESAdb

Languages: C++, JAVA, Perl

OS Platforms: Microsoft Windows, MAC OS X

Education 2011-2015

2008-2010

2006-2008

BS Bioinformatics

COMSATS Intitute of Information Technology

A-Levels (GCE Advanced Level) The City School

O-Levels (GCE Ordinary Level) The City School

Academic Project 1) Do Alu Repeats Control Polyadenylation

2) Web based tool for Global alignment

3) Website development for Munir Brothers

4) Insulin Resistance

Work Experience July 2013-September 2013

Intern position at Programmer Technologies PVT Limited

Cell: 0343-5561353 E-mail: [email protected]

House# 592, Street#04, Shehzad Town , Islamabad

Mirza Jawad Ul Hasnain


Seeking for a challenging and career oriented position in a Teaching Field and Research.

Career Objective

Tools: MS Office, Cladish, Blast, David, Cytoscape, Galaxy, Languages: C++, HTML, Java Script, CSS, BioPython, BioPerl, Perl, Python, R. Web Development Software Development OS Platforms: Microsoft Windows



HSSC B.I.S.E. Lahore

SSC B.I.S.E. Lahore

Education 2011-2015

2009-2011

2007-2009

RNASeq Analysis of Prostate cancer in UK Patients. Protein prediction using homology techniques. Statistical analysis of Real Time data.

Academic Project

Teacher assistant in CS Department CIIT Islamabad. Science Teacher at Progressive Academy Shehzad Town Islamabad.

Active Citizen Of British Council for STEP N.G.O. Islamabad

Pioneer & President of BioCom Society, Department of Biosciences.

Owner of “COMSIANZ Science Academy” Rawalpindi.

Work Experience March 2013-December 2014

October 2013-April 2015

October 2013-Novmber 2014

Jun 2013 – December 2014

May 2015- Continue

Royal Avenue near Chatha Bakhtwar, Park Road, Islamabad

Quest to achieve brilliance in the field of bioinformatics and biosciences.

Career Objective

Tools: MS Office, Visual Studio, NetBeans, BluJ, dev-C++, Chimera Languages C++, JAVA, HTML, Perl, Python DBMS: SQL OS Platforms: Microsoft Windows



Advanced Level (A-Levels) Board: Edexcel (GCE)

Ordinary Level (O-Levels)

Board: Edexcel (GCE)

Education

2011-2015

2009-2011

2007-2009

Assessment Of Genetic Diversity Associated With Banana Bunchy Top Virus Population

Academic Project

Intern in department of Molecular Cell Biology at Samsung Biomedical Research

Institute, Sungkyunkwan University school of medicine, South Korea.

Work Experience

July 2014 - Sept 2014

Sayada Reemsha Kazmi

Cell: +92-331-5109354 E-mail: [email protected]

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