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State:
VIC
University:
Victoria University
Status:
International Student
Discipline:
Medical, Biological and other Sciences
Research Specialty:
Biotechnology, Food Science, Immunology, Mathematics, Nanotechnology, Programming

Mr. Majid Davidson is a PhD student and a medical researcher. His research is focused on the gut-brain axis, methamphetamine-induced depression, and nano-vaccine development. Majid demonstrates excellence in both written and scientific communication. He demonstrates an exceptional ability to analyze research publications and interpret and integrate scientific information. He has demonstrated creativity, initiative, and persistence. He is highly organized and always meets the deadlines well in advance.

Application of Research to Industry

Having served in medical research roles for several years with continued success in publications and research goal achievements, I can make a valuable contribution to your internship program. I have an excellent work experience in biology/biochemical techniques and their applications in pharmaceutical and life sciences projects. I have been instrumental in different projects including designing and testing a vaccine for methamphetamine addiction and novel neuroprotective anti-cancer drugs against colorectal cancer at Western Center for Health, Research and Education (WCHRE). I bring to this position a combination of interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills, laboratory skills, and advanced computer skills that I have leveraged to meet and exceed expectations.

Key Skills

Computer and programing skills.

  • Proficient in mathematical modeling and computational simulation
  • Experienced in coding and simulation: MATLAB, COMSOL
  • Extensive experience with statistic software: Mini-tab, imageJ, GraphPad, SPSS
  • Extensive experience with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Microsoft Project

Immunology and biomedical science labratory skills:

  • Excellent knowledge and extensive experience in cell culture techniques
  • Extensive experience with amperometric recordings of serotonin oxidation currents in intestinal ex vivo ex-plants (electro-chemistry)
  • Validation assay for quality control of biological products
  • Hands-on experience in advance analyze quality control test in biotechnology laboratory
  • Extensive experience in using centrifuges, balances, microscopes, cryostat, microtome etc.
  • Antibody optimisation and immunochistochemical procedures
  • Extensive experience with collection of blood and various organs (brain, gastrointestinal organs etc), fresh tissue fixation and cryostat sectioning
  • Hands-on experience in synthesis and characterization of nano-particles.
  • Extensive experience in microscopy (Scanning electron microscope and Transmission electron microscopy
  • Extensive experience in microscopy (fluorescent, confocal)
  • Extensive experience with high performance chromatography (HPLC), Mass Spectrometry, Liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LCMS), Gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS), Gas chromatography (GC), Induc- tively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP)

Soft skills:

  • Willingness to learn and follow instructions,
  • Experience with documentation and reporting of protocols and results,
  • Complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner,
  • Excellent record-keeping skills,
  • Cross-Functional team collaboration,
  • Experienced in problem-solving,
  • Work as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision,
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach,
  • High-quality written and oral communication skills,
  • Flexibility and ability to develop new skills,
  • Accurate analysis and interpretation of experiment results

 

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