Parvez Akhtar

About Parvez Akhtar

I’m seeking Principal Scientist / Senior Scientist roles at top pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and I am the perfect fit for these roles because I have the following skills: oncology, tumor biology, virology, in vivo pharmacology, oncolytic viral therapy, drug discovery, organoid development, clinical biomarker, experimental design, data analysis and data interpretation, project management, people management, cross-functional collaborator.I am a creative and self-motivated researcher with easy integration in a multicultural environment with a unique combination of detailed oriented mindset, driven personality, analytical skills and proven ability to beat tight deadlines by working in fast paced work environment leading to discovery of novel oncolytic virus / biologics for solid tumors. I’m also a growth-oriented researcher with knowledge of various software and statistical tools used in data analysis, data processing, and reporting in translational research, early drug discovery, and interpreting mechanisms of action leading to 7 oral presentations at the international and national symposia.In addition, I have the following qualifications: Mentorship expertise with experience managing projects focused on developing patient-derived glioblastoma stem cells for in vitro, organoid model, and PDX / CDX / humanized mouse models for oncolytic viral therapy of glioblastoma using Zika virus, as exemplified by 10 peer-reviewed publications including BMC Cancer, Nucleic Acids Research, and Molecular Therapy Oncology. Led a 4-person team that oversaw oncolytic viral therapy of solid tumors, resulting in the discovery of a biologic that has the potential to treat at least 3 different cancers: glioblastoma, breast cancer, and melanoma. Presented research focused on drug discovery, oncolytic viral therapy of solid tumors, identification of serum biomarkers and interaction of oncogenes of tumor viruses in over 25 international and national scientific conferences. I want to serve an organization that prizes innovation, collaboration and diversity among its employees. I’m excited to be on a team built around creativity, growth and humility. I know I will thrive at a company where responsibility is valued, as well as participation and enthusiasm. I want to be a part of an organization that infuses quality into their brand, culture and market and who I can help make a difference in the world.Please connect with me here: a••••••••@yahoo.com

Experience

1. Co-founder & Chief Scientific Officer

   UP Oncolytics, Inc

   Apr 2022 — Present · North Chicago, IL, US

   Developed oncolytic virus to treat refractory and poorly responsive cancersSubmitted US & International PatentAwarded NIH Fast-Track SBIR grant (Phase I & II) for IND-enabling studies Awarded Orphan Drug designation from FDA for ZIKA oncolytic virus to treat glioblastoma

Education

• Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University

  Master of Science (M.S.), Biochemistry

• Deen Dayal Upadhyaya (DDU) Gorakhpur University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry, Botany, Zoology

• Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Molecular Microbiology, Drug Discovery

  2001 — 2006

• University of Pittsburgh

  Postdoctoral Fellow, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics

  2006 — 2009

Skills

• Western Blotting
• Genetics
• Pcr
• Cell Culture
• Biochemistry
• Biotechnology
• Protein Purification
• Molecular Cloning
• Polymerase Chain Reaction (Pcr)
• In Vivo
• Molecular Biology
• Lifesciences
• Protein Expression
• Cell Biology
• Elisa
• Lc-Ms
• Life Sciences