Syeda Maryam Azeem

As a final-year Ph.D. candidate at CUNY, I have developed expertise in Riluzole-induced apoptosis in osteosarcoma, honing my skills in cell-based assays, high-throughput screening, fluorescence microscopy, and ChIP-qPCR. My research experience includes optimizing over 200 protein crystals for fragment screening, hands-on training in X-ray crystallography at the Diamond Light Source, and collaboration with Atomwise on AI-driven drug discovery, culminating in a publication in Nature Scientific Reports. Additionally, my computational work predicting resistance mutations in HIV reverse transcriptase demonstrates my ability to seamlessly integrate experimental and computational approaches to solve complex biological problems.

I am a dedicated researcher with over 8 years of experience in academic laboratories, specializing in high-throughput drug and fragment screening for various diseases. My proficiency spans cellular, molecular, protein, and structural biology techniques, making me adept at advancing the drug discovery process. With strong lab management skills, including setup, maintenance, and daily operations, I thrive in collaborative and fast-paced environments. My versatility and comprehensive skill set position me to contribute effectively to groundbreaking scientific advancements.