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Fahar Ibtisham

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Reproductive Biologist

University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK
10.2018 - Current
  • Developed an organ culture model to produce FERTILE SPERM in the lab.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in tissue culture, cell isolation and culture, data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Developed and optimized the culture media to induce the differentiation of stem cells
  • Gained training in ICSI, ROSI and IVF.
  • Received 11 awards in recognition of my hard work.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring summer students.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Cell and Developmental Biologist

Guangdong Ocean University
Zhanjiang, Guangdong, China
08.2015 - 07.2018
  • Developed a two dimensional cell conditions to induce the differentiation of spermatogonial stem cells to sperm.
  • Received Excellent graduate award and Guangdong province outstanding international student award.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Oversaw field and laboratory projects from concept through completion for team of 8 staff members.
  • Developed excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Lecturer (Part-time)

Sadiq Public School
Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
01.2011 - 03.2015
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
  • Utilized distance learning technology to instruct students remotely.
  • Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
  • Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
  • Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.

Education

Ph.D. - Veterinary Biomedical Sciences (Reproductive Bio)

University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK
10.2018 - Current

Master of Science - Reproductive Biology

Guangdong Ocean University
Guangdong, China
08.2015 - 07.2018

Skills

    Cell Culture

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Awards and Scholarships

17 . Podium Presentation Award (3rd Place) 2022

- Graduate student symposium organized by the department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, University of Saskatchewan

16 . Best Abstract Award 2022

- Graduate student symposium organized by the department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, University of Saskatchewan

15 . Department of Veterinary Biomedical (Devolved) Graduate Scholarship 2021-2023

- Awarded to top-ranked students of the department, $20,000/yr for four years, Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, University of Saskatchewan

14 . Best Abstract Award 2021

- Graduate student symposium organized by the department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, University of Saskatchewan

13 . Poster Presentation Award (2nd Place), graduate students' poster competition 2021

- Graduate student symposium put on by the department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, University of Saskatchewan

12 . Saskatchewan Innovation & Opportunity Scholarship 2021

-Awarded ($20,000) by the Government of Saskatchewan, Canada, for being the top-ranked graduate student in the department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences University of Saskatchewan

11 . Poster Presentation Award (3rd Place), graduate students' poster competition 2020

- Graduate student symposium put on by the department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, University of Saskatchewan

10 . International Dean's Scholarship 2018-2020

- Awarded ($20,000/year) to top-ranked international students at the University of Saskatchewan

9 . Podium Presentation Award (2nd Place) 2019

- Awarded at the American Association of Veterinary Anatomists annual conference at the University of Calgary, Canada

8 . American Association of Veterinary Anatomists Travel Award 2019 - Awarded at the American Association of Veterinary Anatomists annual conference at the University of Calgary, Canada

7 . Saskatchewan Innovation & Opportunity Scholarship 2019

-Awarded ($20,000) by the Government of Saskatchewan, Canada, for being the top-ranked graduate student in the department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences University of Saskatchewan

6. Excellent Graduate Award 2018

- Awarded for being the top-ranked graduate student at the university, Guangdong Ocean University, China

5. Guangdong (China) Province Outstanding International Student 2017

- Awarded for being the top-ranked international graduate student in the province, Government of Guangdong, China

4 . Podium Presentation Award (3rd Place) 2016

- Graduate student symposium organized by the department of Animal Sciences, Guangdong Ocean University, China

3 . Chinese Government Scholarship 2015-2018

- Awarded to the top-ranked international students to pursue studies in China, 20,000/yr for 3 years, Government of China

2 . Extracurricular Activities Award (1st Place) 2014

-Extracurricular activities organized by the PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Pakistan

1 . Extracurricular Activities Award (3rd Place) 2013

-Extracurricular activities organized by the PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Pakistan

Publications

22 . Ibtisham F, Tat-Chuan C, Mohommad AF, Honaramooz A. 2022 “Long-term in vitro maintenance of piglet testicular tissues: Effects of tissue fragment size, preparation method, and serum source” Animals, 13:128.

21. Mohammad AF, Ibtisham F , Tat-Chuan C and Honaramooz A. 2022 . “Culture supplementation of bFGF, GDNF, and LIF alters in vitro proliferation, colony formation, and pluripotency of neonatal porcine germ cells” Cell and Tissue Research 388: 1-16

20 . Tat-Chuan C, Ibtisham F , Mohammad AF and Honaramooz A. 2021 . “Generation of a highly biomimetic organoid, including vasculature, resembling the native immature testis tissue” Cells 10:1696

19 . Ibtisham F, Zhao Y, Nawab A, Wu J, Mei X, Honaramooz A, et al. 2021 . “In vitro production of haploid germ cells from murine spermatogonial stem cells using a two-dimensional cell culture system.” Theriogenology 162:84–94

18. Ibtisham F, Honaramooz, A. 2020 . “Spermatogonial stem cells for in vitro spermatogenesis and in vivo restoration of fertility.” Cells. 9:745

17 . Ibtisham F, Awang, J., Honaramooz, A. 2020 . “The study and manipulation of spermatogonial stem cells using animal models.” Cell and Tissue Research Journal. 380:393–414

16. Ibtisham F, Yi Zhao, Jiang Wu, Nawab A, Xiao Mei, GuangHui Li, and An Lilong. 2019 . “The optimized condition for the isolation and in vitro propagation of mouse spermatogonial stem cells.” Biologica Futura 7:79-87

15. Nawab A, Wu Liu, Guang Li, Ibtisham F, D. P. Fox, Yi Zhao, Wu Jiang, Xiao Mei, and An lilong. 2019 . “The potential role of probiotics (nutraceuticals) in gut health of domestic animals; an alternative to antibiotic growth promoters.” Journal of Hellenic Veterinary Medical Society 69: 1169-1188

14 . Ibtisham, F, Aamir Nawab, Yanfeng Niu, Zhi Wang, Jiang Wu, Mei Xiao, and Lilong An. 2019 . “The effect of ginger powder and Chinese herbal medicine on production performance, serum metabolites and antioxidant status of laying hens under heat-stress condition.” Journal of Thermal Biology 81: 20–24

13 . Wu, Jiang, Ibtisam, F, Yan Feng Niu, Zhi Wang, Guang Hui Li, Yi Zhao, Aamir Nawab, Mei Xiao, and Lilong An. 2019 . “Curcumin inhibits heat-induced oxidative stress by activating the mapk-nrf2 / are signalling pathway in chicken fibroblasts cells.” Journal of Thermal Biology 79:112–19

12 . Ibtisham, F, Y Zhao, A Nawab, H Liguang, J Wu, M Xiao, Z Zhao, and L An. 2018 . “The effect of high temperature on viability, proliferation, apoptosis and antioxidant status of chicken embryonic fibroblast cells.” Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science 20: 463–70

11 . Nawab, Aamir, Ibtisam, F, Guanghui Li, Barbara Kieser, Jiang Wu, Wenchao Liu, Yi Zhao, et al. 2018 . “Heat stress in poultry production: mitigation strategies to overcome the future challenges facing the global poultry industry.” Journal of Thermal Biology 78:131–39

10. Nawab, Aamir, Yi Zhao, Ibtisam, F, Guanghui Li, Mei Xiao, Jiang Wu, Wenchao Liu, Shuyan Tang, and Lilong An. 2018 . “The potential effect of zinc deficiency on the reproductive profile of male rat and its possible consequences.” Animal Review 5: 12–21

9 . Ibtisham, F, Aamir Nawab, Guanghui Li, M E I Xiao, Lilong An, and Ghazanfar Naseer. 2018 . “Effect of nutrition on reproductive efficiency of dairy animals.” Medycyna Weterynaryjna 74: 1–6

8 . Ibtisham, F, Jiang Wu, Mei Xiao, Lilong An, Zachary Banker, Aamir Nawab, Yi Zhao, and Guanghui Li. 2017 . “Progress and future prospect of in vitro spermatogenesis.” Oncotarget 8: 66709–27

7 . Cui, Hongyan, Ibtisham, F , Chong Xu, Hanguang Huang, and Ying Su. 2017 . “DNA barcoding of Chinese native chicken breeds through COI gene.” Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine 47: 123–29

6 . Ibtisham, F, A. Lilong, Li Ting, Yangfeng Niu, Mei Xiao, Li Zhang, and Jia Rumin. 2017 . “Growth patterns of two Chinese native goose breeds.” Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science 19: 203–10

5 . Ibtisham, F, M.M. Fahd Qadir, M. Xiao, and L. An. 2017 . “Animal cloning applications and issues.” Russian Journal of Genetics 53:9

4 . Ibtisham, F, L. Zhang, M. Xiao, L. An, M.B. Ramzan. 2017 . “Genomic selection and its application in animal breeding.” Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine 47:3

3. Ibtisham, F, Jinjun Chen, Yanfeng Niu, Zhi Wang, Jiang Wu, Mei Xiao, and Lilong An. 2016 . “Effect of aspirin on the reproductive profile of male rat an-overview.” International Journal of Research and Development in Pharmacy and Life Sciences 5: 5–12.

2 . Ibtisham, F, Aamir Nawab, Yi Zhao, Guanghui Li, Mei Xiao, and Lilong An. 2016 . “Effect of antimicrobial triclosan on the reproductive system of the male rat.” Pharmaceutica Analytica Acta 7: 1–5.

1 . Ibtisham, F, Niu Yanfeng, Zhi Wang, Jiang Wu, Mei Xiao, and Lilong An. 2016 . “Animal cloning drawbacks an-overview.” Journal of Dairy Veterinary Animal Research 3: 1–6

Timeline

Reproductive Biologist

University of Saskatchewan
10.2018 - Current

Ph.D. - Veterinary Biomedical Sciences (Reproductive Bio)

University of Saskatchewan
10.2018 - Current

Cell and Developmental Biologist

Guangdong Ocean University
08.2015 - 07.2018

Master of Science - Reproductive Biology

Guangdong Ocean University
08.2015 - 07.2018

Lecturer (Part-time)

Sadiq Public School
01.2011 - 03.2015
Fahar Ibtisham