Shandana Qasim

I’m a Master’s student at RMIT with a passion for learning and growing. I’m eager to take on a role where I can bring my enthusiasm, dedication, and knack for connecting with people!

Conducted research for a thesis on the impact of HCB and DDT exposure on female reproductive health in agricultural areas of Pakistan. Authored a systematic review exploring the link between DDT exposure and reproductive tract conditions, fertility, and cancer in women. The review article, titled Effects of Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane on the Female Reproductive Tract Leading to Infertility and Cancer, was published in Toxics 2023 on August 24, 2023. The article examined in-vitro and epidemiological studies on DDT exposure in women across various ethnicities, highlighting global reproductive health concerns.

RMIT University
Master of Biotechnology
Melbourne, Australia | July 2024 – Present

Current Courses:

• Computational Biology
• Biotechnology and Business
• Proteomics and Designer Proteins
• Biostatistics

COMSATS University Islamabad
Bachelor of Science in Biosciences
Islamabad, Pakistan | September 2019 – November 2023

CGPA: 3.86
Consistently ranked in the top three positions each semester, earning both Campus-wide and Institute-wide Gold Medals.