Ayesha Shabbir
About Ayesha Shabbir
Ayesha Shabbir is a Research Associate II at RAPT Therapeutics, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in pharmacology and data analysis, having held various research and academic positions in institutions across the United States.
Work at RAPT Therapeutics
Ayesha Shabbir has been employed at RAPT Therapeutics as a Research Associate II since 2022. In this role, she engages in various research activities, contributing to the company's projects and objectives. Her responsibilities include conducting experiments and optimizing assays, which are critical for advancing the company's research initiatives.
Previous Experience in Research
Prior to her current position, Ayesha worked at Ambys Medicines as a Research Associate II from 2022 to 2023. She also held the position of Research Associate at Ambys Medicines from 2021 to 2022. Her experience includes working as an In Vivo Technologist at The Jackson Laboratory from 2020 to 2021, where she focused on in vivo studies. Additionally, she has served as an Undergraduate Student Researcher and Teaching Assistant at California State University-Sacramento, enhancing her research skills.
Education and Expertise
Ayesha Shabbir studied at California State University-Sacramento, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology from 2018 to 2020. She also attended City College of San Francisco, achieving a Transfer in Biology from 2015 to 2018. Her academic background is complemented by her expertise in both in vivo and in vitro pharmacology, with a focus on bacterial and mammalian cell culture, as well as proficiency in DNA and protein analysis techniques.
Leadership and Involvement
During her time at City College of San Francisco, Ayesha served as Vice-President of the Pre-Medical, Dental and Pharmacy Club from 2017 to 2018 and as Vice President of the Inter-Club Council from 2017 to 2019. These roles allowed her to develop leadership skills and engage with the student community. Additionally, she worked as a Student Ambassador at City College of San Francisco for one month in 2016.
Skills and Work Ethic
Ayesha possesses strong skills in assay optimization and data analysis, which contribute to the successful completion of her experiments and projects. Her work ethic is characterized by a commitment to achieving experimental goals and a dedication to her research responsibilities. This focus on quality and results has been evident throughout her academic and professional career.