ZAINAB G. SULEIMAN
Abuja,FCT
Summary
Dedicated biomedical engineer offering 5 years of experience in biomedical research and medical device design. Excellent in working in cross-functional teams, fast-paced environments, problem-solving, and innovation with multi-disciplinary science and engineering skills. Functional knowledge of regenerative medicine principles and tissue interactions with implants and foreign substances.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Professional Certificate
Work history
Principal Biomedical Engineer
National Institute for Cancer Research & Treatment
Abuja, FCT
2024.09 - Current
- Facilitate training workshops for radiotherapy Biomedical Engineers and Medical Physicists on maintenance of radiotherapy equipment (e.g. Linear Accelerators).
- Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctioning radiotherapy equipment; arrange further support for corrective action.
- Collaborate with clinicians and researchers on developing and implementing cancer treatment techniques in cancer treatment centers.
- Develop and implement guidelines for good equipment maintenance practices in cancer treatment centers.
- Regulate practices involving medical device procurement, maintenance, and repair.
Biomedical Engineering Intern
Blackhole Projects Limited
Abuja
2023.10 - 2024.09
- Selected suppliers and managed relationships with them.
- Negotiated purchase agreements and managed contracts.
- Ensured that purchased products and materials met company standards.
- Contributed significantly to team goals through proactive collaboration.
- Assisted executives in strategic planning and ensuring company's goals are met.
Pharmacovigilance Officer (NYSC)
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control
Abuja
2022.11 - 2023.10
- Analyzed Periodic Safety Update Reports and Periodic Benefit Risk Evaluation Reports
- Analyzed case reports on adverse reactions to drugs and vaccines
- Conducted causality assessments of adverse reactions to drugs and vaccines.
Research Engineer
BioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc.
Hoover
2021.11 - 2022.07
- Coordinated research studies (involving dental implant design and tissue engineering) with dentists, engineers, and scientists.
- Managed over 35 projects/studies at a time.
- Assisted in the development, review, and compliance of research protocols
- Interfaced and collaborated with various departments and outside vendors
- Collaborated in the design and implementation of new methodologies, materials, and/or processes
- Assisted in meeting requirements of the European Medical Device Regulations and the US Food and Drug Administration
- Established and maintained relationships with key customers, Universities, Government facilities, and private practices completing company-funded research
- Frequently used software, such as SOLIDWORKS, MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, BarTender Designer, etc., to complete tasks.
Graduate Assistant
UAB School of Medicine
2019.08 - 2021.02
- Investigated epitranscriptomic effects on cardiac fibrosis
- Statistical and image analyses of data
- Collaborated with post-docs on solving issues related to their projects
- Participated in three research projects simultaneously
- Experience using laboratory and aseptic techniques, GCP, and GLP.
Biomedical Intern
Nisa Premier Hospital
Abuja
2017.05 - 2017.08
- Facilitated the work of embryologists and geneticists in in-vitro fertilization
- Facilitated the preparation and maintenance of embryos pre-surgery and for storage
- Collaborated with fertility scientists in identifying solutions to fertility-related problems.
Student Design Engineer
UAB Biomedical Engineering Department
2016.08 - 2017.04
- Designed and developed an optimized knee brace for total knee reconstruction post-surgery physical rehabilitation
- Conducted research and analyses on current market devices
- Translated needs from orthopedic clinicians and patients into design input and product specifications
- Improved on current market devices while meeting FDA Regulations.
Research Scientist
UAB School of Health Professions
2016.01 - 2017.04
- Investigated potential drug therapies for Parkinson's disease and breast cancer
- Researched the effectiveness of a specific drug therapy and combination therapy on triple negative breast cancer using a human cell model.
International Mentor
UAB Student Affairs
2014.03 - 2017.04
- Mentored over 15 international students and aided with their adjustment into a new culture
- Identified and provided appropriate and necessary campus resources to mentees
- Organized and coordinated various team building exercises for mentees and other mentors.
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Effective oral and written communication
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Project Management
- Managing client/customer relationships
- SOLIDWORKS
- Protocol development
- Training and mentoring
- Research and data analysis
- Interpersonal skills
- Technical report writing
- Creo Parametric
- Cell cultures
- Programming (MATLAB, Python)
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- BSL-2
Education
Master of Science - Biomedical Engineering
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL, USA 2019.01 - 2020.12
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL, USA 2013.08 - 2017.04
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL, USA 2013.08 - 2017.04
Research Publications
- Kumari R, Dutta R, Ranjan P, Suleiman ZG, Goswami SK, Li J, Pal HC, Verma SK. ALKBH5 Regulates SPHK1-Dependent Endothelial Cell Angiogenesis Following Ischemic Stress. Front Cardiovasc Med. 2022 Jan 20;8:817304. doi: 10.3389/fcvm.2021.817304.
- Kumari R, Ranjan P, Suleiman ZG, Goswami SK, Li J, Prasad R, Verma SK. mRNA modifications in cardiovascular biology and disease: with a focus on m6A modification. Cardiovasc Res. 2021 May 6:cvab160. doi: 10.1093/cvr /cvab160.
- Harrelson A, Xavier N, Patel KV, Huang YE, Garner J, Nugent K, Unlap MT, Suleiman Z, Yates T, Avery D. (2018) Two Glycoconjugates of Dopamine, IPX-750 and IPX-760, Attenuate αSynuclein Oligomerization. J Nanomed Nanosci: JNAN-153. DOI: 10.29011/2577-1477. 100053.
Timeline
Principal Biomedical Engineer
National Institute for Cancer Research & Treatment
2024.09 - Current
Biomedical Engineering Intern
Blackhole Projects Limited
2023.10 - 2024.09
Pharmacovigilance Officer (NYSC)
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control
2022.11 - 2023.10
Research Engineer
BioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc.
2021.11 - 2022.07
Graduate Assistant
UAB School of Medicine
2019.08 - 2021.02
Master of Science - Biomedical Engineering
University of Alabama At Birmingham
2019.01 - 2020.12
Biomedical Intern
Nisa Premier Hospital
2017.05 - 2017.08
Student Design Engineer
UAB Biomedical Engineering Department
2016.08 - 2017.04
Research Scientist
UAB School of Health Professions
2016.01 - 2017.04
International Mentor
UAB Student Affairs
2014.03 - 2017.04
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
University of Alabama at Birmingham
2013.08 - 2017.04
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Alabama at Birmingham
2013.08 - 2017.04
Certification
- Biomedical Engineering Society Certificate (member since 09/2023)
- Professional Scrum Master I Certificate (certified in 11/2023)
- National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment Training Certificate (awarded in 10/2024)
- Udemy Introduction to Medical Imaging Certificate (awarded in 09/2024)
- Udemy Good Manufacturing Practices Certificate (awarded in 04/2021)
Accomplishments
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
- UAB BWOMEN Excellence Award
- Order of the Engineer Society
- UAB Honors Research Award
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Hausa
Intermediate
Arabic
Intermediate
Affiliations
- Biomedical Engineering Society
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Additional Experience
- Certified Professional Scrum Master, 11/2023: well-versed in the principles of Scrum and Agile methodologies, with a certificate of Professional Scrum Master I from the official Scrum website (scrum.org).
- Volunteer student in embedded systems lab in Electrical and Computer Engineering, 11/2019-04/2020: worked on projects that involved simulating traffic lights at intersections, using an ultrasonic device to detect and avoid obstacles for autonomous vehicles, and data analysis with Python programming.
- Participant at World Bank Youth Summit on Education, 11/2016: Wrote a proposal on improving the education curriculum and delivery, especially in rural areas, in Nigeria.
- Volunteer at Workshops, Inc., 01/2014-01/2015: taught basic computer skills to people with disabilities to help them achieve their vocational potential.
- Executive of National Society of Collegiate Scholars and Nigerian Student Association, 12/2013-04/2017: coordinated various activities including student recruitment, peer-mentoring, mentoring middle school students, event organization, event documentation, and writing and presenting various reports.
Hobbies and Interests
- Interior Design
- Traveling
- Reading
- History
Media Mentions
- Zainab G. Suleiman: Leading the charge in biomedical engineering. https://guardian.ng/news/zainab-g-suleiman-leading-the-charge-in-biomedical-engineering/
- Championing Change: Zainab G. Suleiman’s Impact on Biomedical Research - Bridge Africa Tech News. https://bridgeafricatech.com/news/zainab-g-suleiman-impact-on-biomedical-research/