Ishtiaq Khaliq
About Ishtiaq Khaliq
Ishtiaq Khaliq is an MSAT Analytical Development Scientist at MeiraGTx, where he has worked since 2019. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Plant Breeding and Genetics, an MSc in Plant Biotechnology for Emerging Economies, and a PhD in Molecular Genetics, with extensive experience in genetic transformation and molecular techniques.
Work at MeiraGTx
Ishtiaq Khaliq has been employed at MeiraGTx as an MSAT Analytical Development Scientist since 2019. In this role, he contributes to the analytical development processes within the organization. His responsibilities include ensuring compliance with quality standards and implementing analytical methodologies that support the company's objectives in gene therapy.
Education and Expertise
Ishtiaq Khaliq holds a BSc (Hons) in Plant Breeding and Genetics from the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, completed between 1997 and 2001. He furthered his education at the University of Sussex, earning an MSc in Plant Biotechnology for Emerging Economies in 2003, followed by a PhD in Molecular Genetics, which he completed in 2010. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in genetic transformation, tissue and cell culture, and molecular markers.
Background in Academia
Prior to his current role, Ishtiaq Khaliq served as a Lecturer of Science at City College Brighton and Hove from 2011 to 2013. He also worked as an Associate Tutor in the Department of Biology and Environmental Sciences at the University of Sussex from 2003 to 2009. These positions allowed him to develop his teaching skills and engage with students in the field of biological sciences.
Professional Experience and Compliance Knowledge
Ishtiaq Khaliq has extensive experience working in environments compliant with ISO-9001 and ISO-17025 standards. He possesses thorough knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), as well as internal and external quality procedures and protocols. His expertise includes advanced techniques such as Sanger Sequencing, Next Generation Sequencing, qPCR, and Digital PCR.
Contributions to Scientific Journals
Ishtiaq Khaliq serves as a reviewer for the Plant Molecular Biology Reporter and the Journal of Rubber Research. His involvement in these journals reflects his commitment to the scientific community and his expertise in plant molecular biology and related fields.