Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Publications
Volunteer Experience
Languages
Extracurricular Activities
Hobbies and Interests
Timeline
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Raheema Khan

Hamilton,ON

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

Khalifa University
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Focused on the development of a novel technique to decellularize blood vessels and ultimately develop viable bio-artificial organs.
  • Worked both independently and collaboratively in laboratory environment to perform tests on vessels and gather relevant data.
  • Mentored new lab members.
  • Reviewed manuscripts for publication.
  • Published paper in the Frontiers journal in Bioengineering and Biotechnology entitled "A scalable corneal xenograft platform: simultaneous opportunities for tissue engineering and circular economic sustainability by repurposing slaughterhouse waste"

Research Interviewer

The University Of British Columbia
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • The Scoliosis Success Project
  • Performed structured interviews with individuals diagnosed with scoliosis on a weekly basis.
  • Contributed as a remote volunteer to collect qualitative data for a study on scoliosis, focusing on patients' perspectives on successful treatment outcomes.

Research Volunteer

Khalifa University
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Published perspective paper in the Frontiers journal in Bioengineering and Biotechnology entitled "From waste to wealth: Repurposing slaughterhouse waste for xenotransplantation"
  • Supported in the development of bio-artificial tissues/organs through laboratory work.
  • Assisted in reviewing manuscripts, conducting experiments, analyzing data, and preparing scientific publications.


Youtube Content Creator

Self Employed
  • Website: https://www.youtube.com/c/RaheemaKhan_
  • Producing educational content to assist those pursuing CAPE Pure Mathematics through filming, editing and uploading videos

Sales Assistant

Az-Zahara Garden Centre
  • Operated cash register and other front counter tasks to facilitate daily operations.
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance with requirements.
  • Tended to seedlings and maintained plants for sale.

Pharmacy Assistant

KB's Pharmacy
  • Operated cash register and other over-the-counter tasks to facilitate daily operations.
  • Greeted and assisted customers in retrieving over-the-counter medicine.
  • Stocked shelves and retrieved invoices.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Life Sciences

McMaster University
Hamilton, ON
09.2026

High School Diploma -

Hillview College
Trinidad And Tobago
06.2021

High School Diploma -

St. Joseph's Convent St. Joseph
Trinidad And Tobago
06.2019

Oberoi International School
Mumbai, India
12.2017

Skills

  • Leadership and Teamwork
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Wet and Dry Lab Research
  • Working in high-pressure environments
  • Data Entry and Analysis
  • Inventory Management
  • Mentoring and Tutoring
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Microsoft Office

Publications

From waste to wealth: Repurposing slaughterhouse waste for xenotransplantation

Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology · Feb 3, 2023


A scalable corneal xenograft platform: simultaneous opportunities for tissue engineering and circular economic sustainability by repurposing slaughterhouse waste

Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, section Biomaterials · Apr 25, 2023



Volunteer Experience

  • Research Volunteer, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 01/2022 - 06/2022. Support in the development of bioartificial tissues/organs through laboratory work. Assisting in reviewing manuscripts.
  • Volunteer, Desire Society, Mumbai, India, 01/2016 - 04/2016. Volunteered with Desire Society to provide supplements and care to orphaned children living with HIV/AIDS.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Extracurricular Activities

  • Dragon Boat, McMaster University, 09/2022 - Present
  • Dragon Boat, Desert Dragons Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 06/2023 - 08/2023
  • Kobudo, Oriental Karate Club, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 01/2022 - 07/2022
  • Karate, Oriental Karate Club, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 01/2022 - 07/2022
  • World Shotokan Karate-Do Federation, Trinidad, 08/2017 - 01/2020
  • Dragon Boat, Hillview College's Dragon Boating team, 07/2019 - 01/2020
  • Photography Club, Hillview College's Photography Club, 07/2019 - 01/2020
  • Astronomy Club, 12/2017 - 12/2018
  • Football, Oberoi International School's football team, 01/2014 - 12/2016
  • Swimming, Forest Club, Mumbai, India, 09/2013 - 12/2016

Hobbies and Interests

  • Travelling, I had the privilege of travelling the world and being able to live in many places, exploring different cultures and lifestyles.
  • Health and Fitness, from the gym to the dinner table, I am very conscious of my health and every aspect of my wellbeing.
  • Knowledge, I am always interested in learning new skills and finding new ways to approach problems.
  • Teaching, I thoroughly enjoy imparting knowledge to my younger peers about my life experiences as well as academics. I have tutored my peers in my free time as well as published educational videos on YouTube.
  • Reading and Writing, I often read and reflect on literature, through my own writing, to gain more knowledge on a variety of topics.

Timeline

Research Assistant

Khalifa University
06.2023 - 07.2023

Research Interviewer

The University Of British Columbia
09.2022 - 12.2022

Research Volunteer

Khalifa University
01.2022 - 06.2022

Youtube Content Creator

Self Employed

Sales Assistant

Az-Zahara Garden Centre

Pharmacy Assistant

KB's Pharmacy

Bachelor of Science - Life Sciences

McMaster University

High School Diploma -

Hillview College

High School Diploma -

St. Joseph's Convent St. Joseph

Oberoi International School

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