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Education
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Certification
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Varisha Khan

Varisha Khan

Early-Career Scientist
Islamabad

Summary

Grounded in a solid foundation of biotechnology and health informatics, my journey through a Master's degree at COMSATS University has seamlessly transitioned into the professional realm. As a research assistant at COMSATS, my focus is on harnessing climate data to predict malaria trends, leveraging state-of-the-art CESM2 and UKESM1 models. This work culminates in a significant research paper, contributing to the scientific community's understanding of climate impacts on health. Concurrently, I am enhancing my organizational acumen as a Medical Admin (Off-site Team) at Healthcare Evolutions in Australia. Here, I apply my competencies for Telehealth in support services, communication, and problem-solving to facilitate operations to the Australian Practices. My dual roles reflect a commitment to advancing both scientific research and efficient administrative management in healthcare, driven by a passion for data analysis and a desire to effect positive change in public health.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Work History

Medical Admin

Healthcare Evolutions
03.2025 - Current
  • Company Overview: Healthcare Evolutions is a medical group in Australia providing healthcare services in different locations at different practices. I work with the off-site team. We work on-site in Pakistan and manage different practices of HCE providing services remotely.
  • Managed approximately 40 incoming calls, emails, and faxes per day from customers.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Website https://healthcareevolutions.com.au.

Research Assistant Level II

COMSATS University
09.2022 - 10.2024
  • Conducted quantitative data analysis on climate data. The topic highlight is "Projected malaria transmission risk under climate intervention in South Asia."
  • Created and presented PowerPoint presentations in meetings.
  • I delivered my scientific work independently at both the national and international levels.
  • I published my scientific research paper in an international journal of Environmental Research Communication recently (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1088/2515-7620/adbeb9).
  • Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
  • Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.

Administrative Coordinator

Enigma Software Solution
04.2024 - 10.2024
  • Created and edited presentations using Powerpoint and Canva
  • Managed and organized company's emails, data sheets, and performed administrative tasks
  • Scheduled meetings and interviews with shortlisted candidates
  • Kept the track of the performances of the employees and managed Employee Confidential Report (ECR)
  • Proficient at organizing, communicating, and scheduling skills
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for 20+ employees.

INTERNSHIP

PAKISTAN AGRICULTURE RESEARCH COUNCIL (PARC)
02.2020 - 03.2020
  • Company Overview: National Institute for Genomics & Advanced Biotechnology (NIGAB)
  • Assisted on the project titled 'Genetically Modified Plant of Chick-Pea' in which a gene was introduced to increase the yield and then detected the GMO sample through Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
  • Practiced Molecular Biology Techniques | Performed PCR, Loading the sample of DNA in Gel-Electrophoresis, Gel Documentation / Gel Imager under the Ultraviolet Light Trans Illuminator
  • Culture Media Preparation | LB-Media (Luria-Bertani Medium) and MS-Media (Murashige and Skoog Medium)

INTERNSHIP

DOW UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
07.2019 - 07.2019
  • Company Overview: Dow College of Biotechnology
  • Assisted on the project titled 'Furfural Production from Bagasse'
  • Learned Microscopic Analysis of Environmental Samples
  • Media Preparation
  • Micro-algae Pilot Scale Culturing
  • Cell Counting
  • Spectrometer Operate

INTERNSHIP

LIAQUAT NATIONAL HOSPITAL & MEDICAL COLLEGE
06.2019 - 06.2019
  • Company Overview: Department of Molecular Pathology
  • Performed Molecular Biology Technique | ANA (Antibody Against Nuclear Anti-gene) Blot / Western Blot Technique to detect Rheumatic Disease & Liver Disease
  • Analyzed HER-2 FISH (Fluorescent Insitu Hybridization) to detect Breast Cancer Cell Growth.
  • Practiced PCR (RT & Conventional)
  • Analyzed screening test 'NAT (Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing)' on an Automated Liquid Handler of Hamilton Robotics machine to detect the viral/bacterial nucleic acid in human cell
  • Observed MTB (Myco-Bacterium Tuberculosis) Testing performed in Bio-safety Cabinet Class-III
  • Practiced Sample Collection

INTERNSHIP

PCSIR LABORATORIES COMPLEX KARACHI
07.2018 - 07.2018
  • Company Overview: Pakistan Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (PCSIR)
  • In vitro Bioavailability Techniques
  • Analytical Techniques (HPLC, GC, TLC)
  • Molecular Biology Techniques (PCR, Blood Biochemistry, LAL Test and Gel-Electrophoresis)

Education

Master of Science - Healthcare Informatics

COMSATS University
Islamabad
05.2020 - 02.2024

Hands-on Workshop On Data Analysis | Statistics - Statistics

COMSATS University
Islamabad
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

INSTITUTE OF BIOTECHNOLOGY & GENETIC ENGINEERING
Jamshoro, Sindh
04.2016 - 12.2020

Prime Minister's Youth Development Program - Computerized Accounting and Book Keeping

National Vocational & Technical Commission (NAVTTC)
Hyderabad, Sindh
05.2016 - 11.2016

Intermediate - Pre Medical

Govt. Shah Latif Girls College, Latifabad
Hyderabad, Sindh
01.2013 - 12.2015

Secondary School Certificate - Science Group

The National Education Academy
Hyderabad, Sindh
01.2012 - 12.2013

Skills

PROFESSIONAL/DIGITAL SKILLS

Certification

Hosted and participated as a researcher at "Harvard CID GEM Incubation Fund Stakeholder Engagement Meeting on Solar Radiation Modification (SRM) Impacts Based Dash Board for Health Policy Makers in South Asia"

Awards

30/04/2018 Sindh University Sports Board, Badminton | 3rd - Position, Participated in Badminton | Girls Inter-Department Championship and won the match with 3rd-Position.

Publications

  • Projected malaria transmission risk under climate intervention in South Asia
  • Published to: Environmental Research Communications
  • Published: 20 March 2025
  • DOI: 10.1088/2515-7620/adbeb9

Interests

Boxing

Health and Fitness

Sketching

Reading

Timeline

Medical Admin

Healthcare Evolutions
03.2025 - Current

Hosted and participated as a researcher at "Harvard CID GEM Incubation Fund Stakeholder Engagement Meeting on Solar Radiation Modification (SRM) Impacts Based Dash Board for Health Policy Makers in South Asia"

12-2024

Administrative Coordinator

Enigma Software Solution
04.2024 - 10.2024

13Th GeoMIP Meeting | University of Exeter, United Kingdom | Presented a talk on "Impacts of SRM under the G6 Sulfur Scenario".

07-2023

DMF Research Planning Workshop in Istanbul, Turkiye | Presented an informative poster highlighting the "Trade-off-based Impacts of SRM on Malaria Distribution in South Asia, particularly Pakistan".

01-2023

Research Assistant Level II

COMSATS University
09.2022 - 10.2024

Course on Healthcare and Hospital Management held at COMSTECH Secretariat, Islamabad

06-2022

Master of Science - Healthcare Informatics

COMSATS University
05.2020 - 02.2024

INTERNSHIP

PAKISTAN AGRICULTURE RESEARCH COUNCIL (PARC)
02.2020 - 03.2020

INTERNSHIP

DOW UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
07.2019 - 07.2019

INTERNSHIP

LIAQUAT NATIONAL HOSPITAL & MEDICAL COLLEGE
06.2019 - 06.2019

INTERNSHIP

PCSIR LABORATORIES COMPLEX KARACHI
07.2018 - 07.2018

Prime Minister's Youth Development Program - Computerized Accounting and Book Keeping

National Vocational & Technical Commission (NAVTTC)
05.2016 - 11.2016

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

INSTITUTE OF BIOTECHNOLOGY & GENETIC ENGINEERING
04.2016 - 12.2020

Intermediate - Pre Medical

Govt. Shah Latif Girls College, Latifabad
01.2013 - 12.2015

Secondary School Certificate - Science Group

The National Education Academy
01.2012 - 12.2013

Hands-on Workshop On Data Analysis | Statistics - Statistics

COMSATS University
04.2001 -
Varisha KhanEarly-Career Scientist