Ainur Kakpenova
Researcher
Leipzig
Summary
Experienced biology researcher (12 years) that worked in modern laboratories, performed experiments and designed research methods with expertise in blood cells and inflammation, immunology research, as well as cell motility, cytoskeleton research and cancer research with numerous publications. Currently working on the doctoral dissertation. Adept at scientific writing, literature review, data synthesis and analysis.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Language
Work History
Research Assistant
Leipzig University
Leipzig
01.2018 - 06.2022
- Worked with principal investigators to coordinate qualitative research in independent project
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Collected research data through experimentations and performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.
- Scheduled appointments with test subjects over phone and through email.
Researcher
Nazarbayev University
Astana
10.2015 - 12.2017
- Applied theories and methods of life sciences to interpret and perform analyses of experimental results.
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Learned new laboratory techniques and applied expertise in carrying out enhanced experiments under supervision of senior lab members.
- Performed accurate quantitative analysis of targeted data research, collection and report preparation.
- Wrote research papers, reports and summaries regarding cell biology and cancer research.
- Assisted in preparation of new research proposals and submitting funding applications.
- Requested or acquired equipment or supplies necessary for projects.
Research Assistant
Immunobiology Lab, Nazarbayev University
Astana
09.2010 - 09.2014
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Wrote reviews for Infection and Immunology journal, case studies and summaries about oncological patients.
- Conferred with scientists, engineers or doctors to plan or review projects or to provide technical assistance.
- Worked as member of integrated project team in highly collaborative work environment focused on developing anti-toxin drugs.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Performed accurate quantitative analysis of targeted data research, collection and report preparation.
- Learned new laboratory techniques and applied expertise in carrying out enhanced experiments under supervision of senior lab members.
- Requested or acquired equipment or supplies necessary for projects.
- Sorted data into well-organized formats and transformed into figures, prepared research proposals.
Teaching Assistant
Nazarbayev University
Astana
09.2010 - 08.2012
- Relieved scheduling burden from professors and expanded teaching abilities by leading undergraduate classes.
- Supported professors with preparing laboratory layout and assisting in experiments to struggling students during execution of labwork.
- Taught small groups of students focused on specific parts of coursework.
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Studied and implemented latest information on specific subjects and learning strategies.
Education
Doctorate -pending - Immunology
Leipzig University
Leipzig, Germany 04.2018 - Current
Master of Science - Medical Sciences
The University of Warwick
Coventry, United Kingdom 10.2014 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University College London
London, United Kingdom 09.2008 - 08.2010
No Degree -
School of Science And Technology, UPCSE
London, UK 04.2001 -
Skills
Expert in Hematology, blood cells, immunology
Proficient in mammalian cell culture, transfection
Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
Proficient in ELISA, protein research
Proficient in confocal microscopy
Proficient in genetic analysis, PCR, expression
Experiment Design
Data analysis
Adobe, ImageJ, Zen (Carl Zeiss), R
Scientific Writing
Literature reviews
Specimen and sample preparation
Certification
FELASA B - Laboratory Animal Science
Timeline
FELASA B - Laboratory Animal Science
05-2018
Doctorate -pending - Immunology
Leipzig University
04.2018 - Current
Research Assistant
Leipzig University
01.2018 - 06.2022
Researcher
Nazarbayev University
10.2015 - 12.2017
Master of Science - Medical Sciences
The University of Warwick
10.2014 - 09.2015
Research Assistant
Immunobiology Lab, Nazarbayev University
09.2010 - 09.2014
Teaching Assistant
Nazarbayev University
09.2010 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University College London
09.2008 - 08.2010
No Degree -
School of Science And Technology, UPCSE
04.2001 -