Rawnak Hoque
Vancouver,Canada
Summary
PhD-level researcher in genetics and bioinformatics with a Bachelor’s in Pharmacy, experienced in analyzing complex biological data using Python, R, and advanced statistical methods. Passionate about translating genetic insights into actionable solutions that enhance product efficacy and safety. Eager to contribute to innovative, data-driven research in a collaborative environment focused on scientific discovery and health improvement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
PhD Student
The University of British Columbia
07.2016 - 03.2017
Department Of Physics And Astronomy
Supervisor: Dr. Steven S. Plotkin
Project: Computational prediction of misfolding specific epitopes in cancer related proteins.
Experienced on: Gromacs, Charmm, Amber, Matlab, Python, Bash.
Researcher
University of Tampere
12.2014 - 08.2015
Tissue Biology group, School of Medicine, BioMediTech
Supervisor: Dr. Seppo Parkkila and Dr. Martti Tolvanen
Project: Comparing gene sequences based on conserved position and determination of structure-function relationship of alpha Carbonic Anhydrases.
Experienced on: Chimera, Pymol, R, Biopython, NCBI-Blast, Clustal Omega
Research Assistant
Tampere University of Technology
04.2013 - 11.2013
Molecular Signaling Lab, Computational System Biology
Supervisor: Dr. Meenakshisundaram Kandhavelu
Project1: Molecular docking and conformational analysis of RNAP, Mg2+, and NTPs at the active site of transcription open complex.
Experienced on: Chimera, Pymol, Molegro Virtual Docker and Autodock.
Project2: Cell cycle depended in vivo transcriptional dynamics of E. coli.
Experienced on: PCR, Gel electrophoresis, Cell culture, Molecular cloning, Confocal microscopy, Spectroscopy etc.
Project Worker
Stamford University Bangladesh
01.2009 - 08.2009
Supervisor: Ms. Sadia Afreen
Rational use of antibiotics at the primary healthcare level of Bangladesh.
Education
Ph.D. - Genome Science And Technology
The University of British Columbia
Vancouver, CA04-2026
Master of Science - Bioinformatics
Tampere University
Tampere, Finland12-2014
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Stamford University
Dhaka, Bangladesh08-2009
Skills
Programming & Statistical Analysis: R (advanced), Python/Biopython (intermediate), Bash (intermediate), Matlab (intermediate); well-versed in statistical techniques for genetic and bioinformatics data (eg, regression, logistic regression, mixed models, ANOVA)
Genomic & GWAS Tools: Plink, Golden Helix, Eigensoft, SNPweights, KING, Admixture, Impute2, Eagle, SNPsift, Bcftools
Molecular Dynamics & Simulation: Gromacs, Charmm, Amber
Bioinformatics & Structural Tools: Homer, Chimera, PyMOL, Molegro Virtual Docker, Bioconductor
Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, Mac, Ubuntu
MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Databases: UCSC Genome Browser, Ensembl, UniProt/Swiss-Prot, PDB, dbSNP, STRING, FUMA, Magma
Other Tools & Skills: Git/GitHub, LaTeX
LANGUAGE SKILLS
English
Full Professional
Bengali
Native or Bilingual
Finnish
Limited Working
Timeline
PhD Student
The University of British Columbia
07.2016 - 03.2017
Researcher
University of Tampere
12.2014 - 08.2015
Research Assistant
Tampere University of Technology
04.2013 - 11.2013
Project Worker
Stamford University Bangladesh
01.2009 - 08.2009
Ph.D. - Genome Science And Technology
The University of British Columbia
Master of Science - Bioinformatics
Tampere University
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Stamford University
Publications
Yu, Y., Chen, S., Jones, S. J., Hoque, R., Vishnyakova, O., Brooks-Wilson, A., & McNeney, B. (2022). Penalized logistic regression analysis for genetic association studies of binary phenotypes. Human Heredity. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1159/000525650 (PMID: 35767963)
Sala, A., Shoaib, M., Anufrieva, O., Mutharasu, G., Hoque, R., Yli-Harja, O., & Kandhavelu, M. (2015). Transcription closed and open complex dynamics studies reveal balance between genetic determinants and co-factors. Physical Biology, 12(3), 036003. https://doi.org/10.1088/1478-3975/12/3/036003 (PMID: 25988584)
Training and Professional Development
- Genetic Association Course with Application to Genotype and Sequence Data
Max Delbrück Center (MDC), Berlin, Germany — June 24–28, 2019 - Biology TA Professional Development (BIOTAP) Program
University of British Columbia — September 2018–April 2019 - Instructional Skills Workshop
UBC Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology — November 2018 - Internship, Keskustorin Apteekki (Retail Pharmacy)
Tampere, Finland — July 2011 - In-Plant Training, Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Dhaka, Bangladesh — February 2009
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant, Department of Zoology
University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, BC
2017–2019
Courses Supported:
- BIOL 234 – Fundamentals of Genetics (Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019)
- BIOL 336 – Fundamentals of Evolutionary Biology (Fall 2017)
- BIOL 233 – Genetics for Life (Fall 2018)
Key Responsibilities:
- Supported classroom instruction, tutorials, and student work review.
- Assisted in grading assignments and exams and provided constructive feedback.
- Provided additional support and accommodations for students with special needs.
- Collaborated with other teaching assistants to maintain a consistent, supportive learning environment.
- Partnered with course instructors to implement lessons aligned with departmental goals and curriculum.
Conference presentations
Hoque, R., Leach, S., Jones, S., & Brooks-Wilson, A. (2020). Genome-wide association study of healthy aging in “Super Seniors”. Presented at the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) Annual Meeting, Virtual Conference(COVID-19).
Hoque, R., Leach, S., & Brooks-Wilson, A. (2023). Candidate and genome-wide pathway analysis of Super Seniors.Presented at the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., USA.
Hoque, R., Leach, S., Vishnyakova, O., & Brooks-Wilson, A. (2024). Comprehensive genomic analysis of healthy aging in Super Seniors. Presented at the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado, USA.
Awards
- John Bosdet Memorial Fund GSC Trainee Travel Award, BC Cancer (2019, 2023, 2024)
- Research Exchange/Workshop Competition Winner, UBC Genome Science & Technology (2019, 2023, 2024)
Hobbies and Interests
Music, Reading, Baking, Movie, Traveling.
Reference
References available upon request