Maria Abboodas

As a Cancer Drug Discovery Graduate from the Institute of Cancer Therapeutics (ICT), I have a passion for developing novel and effective therapies for cancer patients. I have gained skills in mammalian cell culture, molecular docking, and gene editing, and applied them to various projects and courses during my degree. Before joining ICT, I worked as a Process Executive in clinical data management at Cognizant, where I managed data from multiple registries using Jedi and Star software. I also have a BPharm degree from JSS University, with first-class distinction, and an advanced certificate in Pharmacovigilance from Global Pharmacovigilance School, Mohali. Additionally, I was a Junior Summer Research Fellow at the National Center for Cell Science, Pune, where I worked on small molecule inhibitors targeting the EGFR-TKD to combat NSCLC. My goal is to contribute to the advancement of cancer research and treatment, by
applying my knowledge, experience, and competencies in various domains of drug discovery and development. I am eager to learn from and collaborate with other researchers, clinicians, and stakeholders in the field, and to make a positive impact on the lives of cancer patients and their families. Currently, I work for the NHS, in England as a medical record summariser.