NA'EEM A.

ABDULLAH, MD, PhD, MSM

160 South Portage Path, Apt. #1 * Akron, Ohio 44302
330.285.2904 * nafbc126@westpost.net
ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE ~
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF BIOMARKERS, SCIENTIST BIOMARKERS
Hands-on, detail oriented professional with extensive background and education s
panning a full range of medical, biotechnical, and biopharmaceutical research, a
nalytical tools, and experimental design strategies. Well-equipped with MD, PhD
in Immunology & Medical Microbiology, MSM, and 17+ years of advanced molecular b
iology training and experience. High energy self-starter and fast learner; capab
le of leveraging scientific information, research opportunities, and company res
ources to discover innovative detection/treatment/prognostic solutions; design c
linical biomarker strategies; and drive strategic product direction.
* Uniquely qualified to initiate and execute translational research, from precli
nical drug discovery to practical phase III/IV clinical trials.
* Proven ability to compile, analyze, interpret, and effectively communicate hig
hly complex scientific data for key stakeholders.
* Decisive and articulate strategic planner with highly developed verbal and wri
tten communication skills; able to build rapport with individuals on all levels.
* Highly analytical thought leader with proven talent for bridging science, busi
ness, and medicine to achieve organizational and research objectives.
* Strong project management background, able to drive forward progress and achie
ve objectives within time and budget parameters.

Translational Research & Medicine * Project Management * Quantitative/Qualitativ

e Research Diagnosis & Prognosis * Excellent Oral & Written Communication Skills
* Biostatistics* Immunology
Clinical Development & Operations * Laboratory Experimentation * Preclinical Res
earch * Pathology Data Management * Team Leadership & Motivation * Molecular Gen
etics * Microbiology* Biomarker

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
VOLUNTEER WORK / CONTINUING EDUCATION * 2009-2010
Served as hospital physician volunteer and attended numerous national board stud
ies, medical courses and conferences to facilitate career transition into biopha
rmaceutical industry. Written articles on biopharmaceutical industry topics and
book reviews on career transition.
AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, Akron, Ohio * 2008-2009
HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, Washington, DC * 2004-2008
Fellow in Pediatric Pathology / Resident in Pathology
Planned and executed research projects and analyses focused on human health and
synthesizing and analyzing the effects of novel biopharmaceutical products in di
sease treatments. Conducted in-depth analysis and quantitative/qualitative resea
rch of critical subject matter data and processes. Analyzed patient tissues for
diseases including cancers, infections, chronic illnesses, abnormal metabolic di
seases or toxins. Confirmed, documented, and reported diagnoses. Supervised and
motivated 5-7 team members for pathology diagnosis and molecular biology project
s.
Highlights:
* Hand-picked to serve as Co-Chairman of Tumor Boards weekly conference and Comm
ittee Member of Morbidity and Mortality monthly conference, Fetal Mortality Conf
erence, and Blood Bank Committee monthly hospital meetings.
* Mentored, trained, and coached pathology and medical residents, graduate, medi
cal and nursing students and technicians.

AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL / HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL Continued:

* Credited with completing analysis and reports on 5,000+ specimens including he
matology, oncology, cytology; as well as 250+ frozen sections and 75+ autopsies
including adult and pediatric cases. Researched, prepared and delivered high-imp
act presentations on analysis of biopharmaceutical, healthcare, medical devices
and other industries with respect to strategy formulation, competitive advantage
s and strategic alignments.
* Earned reputation as top performer, consistently delivering correct diagnosis
and prognosis.
FULL-TIME STUDENT, Howard University College of Medicine * 1999-2003
Pursued and obtained Doctorate of Medicine.
BUSINESS SCHOOL GRADUATE STUDENT, Hult International Business School, Cambridge,
Massachusetts * 1995-1996
Gained invaluable knowledge and expertise in the areas of business management, g
overnmental regulations, and strategy. Performed in-depth analyses in metrics of
finance, managerial accounting, market strategy, cash flows, competitor analysi
s, project management, strategy formulation, policy implementation, and outcomes
measurements. Achieved MSM from one of the top 25 business schools in the world
.
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania * 1992-1995
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Planned and executed ground-breaking research projects focused on developing nov
el HIV vaccines utilizing molecular genetics cloning. Conceived, tested and cons
tructed anti-HIV live viral vector which worked only in the presence of HIV gene
s.
EDUCATION / CREDENTIALS
MD, Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, DC
PhD, Immunology & Medical Microbiology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Flor
ida
MSM, Hult International Business School, Cambridge, Massachusetts
AFFILIATIONS
College of American Pathologists
Association for Molecular Pathology
American Society of Clinical Pathologists

*Extensive List of Publications, Articles, & Presentations Available Upon Reques

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*No Geographical Preference*