Mohamad Aasif Dar
Research Associate @Johns Hopkins Hospital
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WORK HISTORY
Research Associate @Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD, US
EDUCATION
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Postdoctoral degree, Structural Biology
SERB-DST India
National Postdoctoral Fellow, Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Bangalore University
Master's degree, Biochemistry
University of Kashmir
National Postdoctoral Fellow, Biochemistry and Biophysics
Jamia Millia Islamia
Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D., Biochemistry and Biophysics
Goverment Degree College Boys Anantnag
Bachelor of Science - BSc, Chemistry
ABOUT MOHAMAD AASIF DAR
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY• Structural Biologist with 5+ years of experience across the full single-particle cryo-EM pipeline, from independent grid preparation and screening to high-resolution data collection on Titan Krios and Glacios TEM instruments.• Strong foundation in biochemistry and molecular biology, enabling rational construct design, protein expression and purification, sample optimization, and mechanism focused structural studies.• Expertise in single particle cryo-EM image and data processing, with 2 deposited EMDB structures and extensive protein/DNA model building using Rosetta and AlphaFold 3.• Expertise in protein crystallization screening and condition optimization, including systematic variation of pH, precipitants, temperature, additives to obtain diffraction quality crystals and crystal screening, diffraction data processing, model building, and refinement.• Proven track record of collaborating in cross-functional teams to deliver structural insights for neurodegenerative diseases, drug discovery, and protein characterization, contributing to 18 peer-reviewed publications.
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