Biotechnology Graduate

Aryana Taherdoust

MSc Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnologies Candidate

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Professional Profile

Graduate biotechnology student specialising in medical and pharmaceutical biotechnologies with hands-on experience in oncology-focused research and clinical laboratory workflows.

Skilled in coordinating research studies, analysing experimental data, and translating findings into actionable insights for therapeutic development.

Committed to collaborative science, continuous learning, and delivering high-quality results in multidisciplinary research environments.

Based in Pavia, Italy

Experience

Professional roles and internships in biotechnology and research

Principal Researcher (Internship)

Cellular & Molecular Biology Lab, Islamic Azad University of Babol

Babol, Iran

2022 – 2023

Conducted academic internship focused on oncology therapeutics and enzymatic biomarkers in metabolic disorders.

  • Led experimental design and data interpretation for anti-cancer drug efficacy assessments.
  • Investigated antioxidant enzyme levels in type 2 diabetic patients, contributing to metabolic disease research insights.

Cell and Molecular Lab Technician

Simia Parto Vista Zist Laboratory

Tehran, Iran

2021 – 2022

Supported molecular diagnostics and research operations within a multidisciplinary laboratory environment.

  • Prepared reagents, maintained cell cultures, and executed assays to support clinical research programmes.
  • Collaborated with research staff to document results and comply with laboratory quality standards.

Key Projects

Research projects and academic work in biotechnology

Anti-Cancer Drug Mechanism Research

2022

Bachelor’s thesis project evaluating targeted therapies including Retinoic Acid, Herceptin, Sorafenib, and Erlotinib.

  • Comparative analysis of molecular pathways and therapeutic efficacy indicators.
  • Documentation of experimental outcomes for academic dissemination.

Antioxidant Biomarker Study in Type 2 Diabetes

2022

Explored superoxide dismutase activity to understand oxidative stress contributions to diabetic pathophysiology.

  • Sample preparation and enzymatic assays performed under academic supervision.
  • Interpreted biomarker readings to support clinical insight development.

Education

Academic qualifications and degrees in biotechnology

MSc in Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnologies

University of Pavia

Pavia, Italy

2024 – Present
  • Graduate coursework spanning advanced pharmacology, molecular diagnostics, and translational medicine.
  • Research focus on targeted therapies and precision biotechnology solutions.

BSc in Biotechnology

Islamic Azad University of Babol

Babol, Iran

2019 – 2022
  • Graduated first in class with top GPA across all semesters.
  • Led capstone research project investigating anti-cancer drug mechanisms.