Shirin Khushnood

Biotechnology graduate with 9 months of training as a Patent Analyst, including 6 months of coursework and 3 months of practical experience. Proficient in prior art searches, patentability analysis, claim interpretation, and documentation using global patent databases. Holds an MSc in Biotechnology and a Bachelor of Education, with a strong foundation in Life Sciences. Aiming to leverage analytical and technical skills in an entry-level Patent Analyst or IP Analyst role to contribute to patent research and evaluation.

• Attended numerous workshops and seminars on topics including Protein Structure and Function, Molecular Biology Techniques, and Advanced Biophysical Methods.
• Actively participated in hands-on training sessions focusing on techniques such as Electrophoresis, PCR, and Spectrophotometry.
• Attended International Conference on Medicinal, Aromatic and Neutraceutical Plants from Mountainous: 9th Annual conference of American Council for Medicinally Active Plants (ACMAP), organized by Graphic Era Deemed to be University and ACMAP at Graphic Era (February 14-16, 2019).
• UCOST Sponsored National Conference on Science, Yoga and Meditation: Changing Lifestyles organized by Deptt. of Life Sciences & Biotechnology, Graphic Era Deemed to be University (July 26-27, 2019).
• Attended the webinar on “High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography – Principle and Applications in pharmacology, phytochemistry and environmental sciences” jointly organized by Anchrom Enterprises (I) Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai and Save the Environment, Gurugram (June 15, 2020).
• Participated and qualified (score >75%) the online quiz on “Corona ान” organized by Deptt. of Zoology, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College (University of Delhi) under the aegis of Science Foundation (July 2-3, 2020).