Profile of Tomalika Rahmat Ullah (on study leave)
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Name | Tomalika Rahmat Ullah (on study leave) |
| Designation | Lecturer | |
| Last Degree | MSc and Diploma of the Imperial College London (DIC) in Human Molecular Genetics; MSc and BSc in Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology | |
- MS (Thesis) and DIC, 2016, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, United Kingdom.
- MS (Thesis), 2015, Dept. of Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology, University of Dhaka.
- BS (Honors), 2014, Dept. of Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology, University of Dhaka.
Research experience:
1. Research associate in Bangladesh Biobank project organized by the Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Dhaka and BIRDEM general hospital from November 2016- February 2018
2. MSc thesis: Dynamics of Ccq1 in telomerase activation and negative regulation.
Techniques used: Yeast genetics, Southern Blot*, Western Blot, co-immunoprecipitation, site-directed mutagenesis, cloning and sub-cloning.
* completed radioactive sources-handling course
3. MSc thesis: Impact of hypoxia inducible factor 1 alpha (HIF1A) gene polymorphism on pathogenesis linking type 2 diabetes and hypertension in Bangladeshi population
Techniques used: literature mining, genomic DNA isolation and purification, primer designing and PCR optimizing, sequencing, using bioinformatics tools and resources for ab initio 3D modeling of protein and understanding polymorphism effects
3. BSc project: Project title-‘in-silico structural analysis of beta bungarotoxin from kraits’
Techniques used: literature mining, using bioinformatics tools and resources for structural and functional analysis of snake venom protein
Other academic experience:
1. Training on the application and maintenance of StepOne Plus Real-time PCR machine, EVOS FL fluorescent microscope and 310 Genetic Analyzer; University of Dhaka, Bangladesh from 11-13th September, 2017
2. Seminar on ‘an overview and safe use of laboratory ventilation equipment, Laminar air flow, biosafety cabinets and fume hood’; organized by ESCO biological safety institute, Bangladesh-2017
3. The UCL Cancer Institute 8th Annual Conference and 6th Annual Cancer Research UK-UCL Centre Conference, Mary Ward House, Tavistock Place, London, UK-2016
4. Course on 'Safe use and handling of unsealed radioactive sources' from the research department of cancer biology organized by University College London safety services-2016
5. Workshop on ‘National Integrity Strategy, Service Delivery and Good Governance’ organized by National Academy for Planning and Development Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh-2014
6. Workshop on ‘Developing Sustainable Biosafety and Biosecurity Programme’ as part of the conference on biosafety and biosecurity in developing countries organized by icddr,b; BSMMU and University of Dhaka, Bangladesh-2012
Non-Academic experience:
1. Completed Quantum Method Course for mind development and self improvement in Yoga foundation-2017
2. Participation as a trainer for self defence workshops as a member of Dhaka University Judo and Karate Centre-2016, 2017
3. Participated in workshop on ‘National Integrity Strategy, Service Delivery and Good Governance’ organized by National Academy for Planning and Development Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh-2014
4. Street Law and Human Rights organized by Empowerment Through Law of The Common People (ELCOP), Dhaka, Bangladesh-2005
5. Participated in Life Skill Training organized by Guide house from Girls' guide, Bangladesh-2004
6. A former student in C-Zone art school and Chayanat Music School, Dhaka, Bangladesh
1. Christine A Armstrong 1, Vera Moiseeva 1, Laura Collopy 1, Sian R Pearson 1, Tomalika R Ullah 1,2, Shidong T Xi 1,3, Jennifer Martin 1,2, Shaan Subramaniam 1,3, Sara Marelli 1, Hanna Amelina 1 and Kazunori Tomita 1. Fission yeast Ccq1 is a modulator of telomerase activity. Nucleic Acid Research. 2018 Jan 25; 46(2): 704–716
Department of Genetic Engineering and Bio-technology, University of Dhaka
- Commonwealth Scholarship from the Government of UK, 2015-2016
- Deans Award from the Faculty of Biological science, University of Dhaka for outstanding BSc result; 2015
- National Institute of Science and Technology (NST) fellowship from the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of Bangladesh for Masters of Science thesis research; 2014-2015
- Ruqayyah Memorial Foundation Gold Medal, Ruqayyah hall, University of Dhaka for academic results and extracurricular activities; 2014
- Ruqayyah Memorial Foundation Merit Scholarship, Ruqayyah hall, University of Dhaka for academic results and extracurricular activities; 2013
- National Education Board Scholarship (General) for Higher Secondary Certificate (H.S.C.) examination result; 2009
- National Education Board Scholarship (Merit) for Secondary School Certificate(S.S.C.) examination result; 2007
- Ruqayyah Hall Cultural Competition award in different song categories; 2011 and 2013
Molecular biology, cell cycle and signaling, DNA repair, disease mechanism and medical genetics, aging, cancer biology
Department of Genetic Engineering and Bio-technology, University of Dhaka
Tomalika Rahmat Ullah
Lecturer,
Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology,
University of Dhaka.
Email: tomalika91@du.ac.bd; tomalika91@gmail.com
EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
Academic Qualification:
MSc (Thesis) and DIC in Human Molecular Genetics with Merit, School of Public Health, Imperial College London. 2015-2016
MSc (Thesis), 2015, Dept. of Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology, University of Dhaka. 2014-2015
BSc (Honors), 2014, Dept. of Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology, University of Dhaka. 2010-2014
Research experience:
1. RA in Bangladesh Biobank project organized by the Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Dhaka and BIRDEM general hospital,
2. MSc thesis: Dynamics of Ccq1 in telomerase activation and negative regulation.
Techniques used: Yeast genetics, Southern Blot*, Western Blot, co-immunoprecipitation, site-directed mutagenesis, cloning and sub-cloning.
* completed radioactive sources-handling course
3. MSc thesis: Impact of hypoxia inducible factor 1 alpha (HIF1A) gene polymorphism on pathogenesis linking type 2 diabetes and hypertension in Bangladeshi population
Techniques used: literature mining, genomic DNA isolation and purification, primer designing and PCR optimizing, sequencing, using bioinformatics tools and resources for ab initio 3D modeling of protein and understanding polymorphism effects
3. BSc project: Project title-‘in-silico structural analysis of beta bungarotoxin from kraits’
Techniques used: literature mining, using bioinformatics tools and resources for structural and functional analysis of snake venom protein
Research interests:
Molecular biology, cell cycle and signaling, DNA repair, disease mechanism and medical genetics, metabolism, aging, cancer biology
WORK EXPERIENCE
Lecturer, Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Dhaka, Dhaka-1000. (Since 23rd October, 2016-till date)
Research associate in Bangladesh Biobank project organized by the Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Dhaka and BIRDEM general hospital from November 2016- February 2018
WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES
1. Training on the application and maintenance of StepOne Plus Real-time PCR machine, EVOS FL fluorescent microscope and 310 Genetic Analyzer; University of Dhaka, Bangladesh from 11-13th September, 2017
2. Seminar on ‘an overview and safe use of laboratory ventilation equipment, Laminar air flow, biosafety cabinets and fume hood’; organized by ESCO biological safety institute, Bangladesh-2017
3. The UCL Cancer Institute 8th Annual Conference and 6th Annual Cancer Research UK-UCL Centre Conference, Mary Ward House, Tavistock Place, London, UK-2016
4. Course on 'Safe use and handling of unsealed radioactive sources' from the research department of cancer biology organized by University College London safety services-2016
5. Workshop on ‘National Integrity Strategy, Service Delivery and Good Governance’ organized by National Academy for Planning and Development Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh-2014
6. Workshop on ‘Developing Sustainable Biosafety and Biosecurity Programme’ as part of the conference on biosafety and biosecurity in developing countries organized by icddr,b; BSMMU and University of Dhaka, Bangladesh-2012
7. English Language Courses, Department of English, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh-2007
8. Street Law and Human Rights organized by Empowerment Through Law of The Common People (ELCOP), Dhaka, Bangladesh-2005
9. Life Skill Training organized by Guide house from Girls' guide, Bangladesh-2004
CERTIFICATES AND AWARDS (Academic)
- Commonwealth Scholarship from the Government of UK for masters program-2015
- Deans Award from the Faculty of Biological science, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh-2015 for outstanding BSc result
- National Institute of Science and Technology (NST) fellowship by the government of Bangladesh for master’s research-2015
- Ruqayyah Memorial Foundation Gold Medal, Ruqayyah hall, University of Dhaka- 2014, for academic results and extracurricular activities
- Ruqayyah Memorial Foundation General Scholarship, Ruqayyah hall, University of Dhaka-2013, for academic results and extracurricular activities
- National Education Board Scholarship (General) for Higher Secondary School Certificate (H.S.C.) examination result-2009
- National Education Board Scholarship (Merit) for Secondary School Certificate (S.S.C.) examination result-2007
- English Language course, University of Dhaka-2007
CERTIFICATES AND AWARDS (Extracurricular activities)
Inter Department Volleyball Competition-2012.
All Media Best Award(C-Zone annual art exhibition)-2011.
BERGER young artist’s competition-2011
Ruqayyah Hall, University of Dhaka music competition, awarded in several music categories-2011,2014
Street Law Training Programme-2005
Pre-Eid Cultural competition, University of Dhaka, awarded in Tagore and folk song- 2005
Life Skill Training Certificate-2004
Nestle- NIDO national story writing competition, Best award-2001
PUBLICATIONS
Original Research Article:
1. Christine A Armstrong 1, Vera Moiseeva 1, Laura Collopy 1, Sian R Pearson 1, Tomalika R Ullah 1,2, Shidong T Xi 1,3, Jennifer Martin 1,2, Shaan Subramaniam 1,3, Sara Marelli 1, Hanna Amelina 1 and Kazunori Tomita 1. Fission yeast Ccq1 is a modulator of telomerase activity. Nucleic Acid Research. 2018 Jan 25; 46(2): 704–716
Abstract/Conference Proceedings:
The following abstracts has been published-
- Abstracts of the Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2016, Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, Glasgow, 2-4 March 2016 (Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2016) under category ''Basic and clinical science posters: Genetics''.
Title: Impact of hypoxia inducible factor 1 alpha (HIF1A) gene C1772T polymorphism on type 2 diabetes and cancers
Diabetic Medicine; Volume 33, Issue Supplement S1, page 54, March 2016.
Online link: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/dme.9_13048/abstract
- MZ Hasan, A Ishika, TR Ullah, MF Rabbi and Jesmin (October 2016); Association between HIF1A rs11549465 C/T polymorphism and elite athlete; In: Abstracts for the 34th FIMS world sports medicine congress, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITES
Painting, singing, literacy, Judo and Karate, swimming, life skill training program from girls’ guide, volunteering, group management
Art Exhibitions:
Youth society of Art (Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy)-2010, 2012
C-Zone Annual Art Exhibition (Drik Gallery)-2011, 2012, 2013
Jainul Gallery, Charukala-2011
Hobbies:
Painting, Photography, Reading, martial art, watching movies, collecting stamp and coins, singing and traveling
COUNTRIES VISITED
United Kingdom, Spain, France, Belgium, Singapore, Malaysia, Azerbaijan, Russia, Ukraine, India and Nepal
