Ritu Islam

Pharmacist, analyst, and Researcher

Pharmacy Graduate , East West University, Bangladesh
Former Officer, R&D Analytical, Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant | Hospital Pharmacy Trainee
Coursework: Primer Designing, Computer-Aided Drug Design (CADD)
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Welcome to my space!

With a passion for science, research, and meaningful impact, Iโ€™m on a journey to grow, contribute, and connect. Letโ€™s explore the possibilities together.

๐Ÿ’ผ Hands-On Experience:

  • Officer, R&D Analytical, Incepta Pharmaceutical Ltd.
    (Oct' 2022 - May' 2024)
  • In-Plant Training, Eskayef Pharmaceutical Ltd.
    (Jul' 2022 - Aug'2022)
  • Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, East West University
    (Jan' 2021 - Jun'2021)

๐Ÿ”ฌ Research Focus:

  • Undergraduate Thesis:
    โ€œA Study on Home Remedy Practices among Stay-Home COVID-19 Patientsโ€
    Explored the effectiveness and trends in traditional and home-based remedies during the pandemic.
  • PCR Skill Development Program, Rufaida Research Foundation
    A three-month lab training in molecular biology and diagnostic techniques, especially PCR.

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Skills That Empower Me:

  • Lab Techniques: HPLC (Shimadzu, Agilent, Waters), dissolution, friability, chromatographic analysis
  • Molecular Biology: Primer design, PCR setup, mutagenesis
  • Software: SPSS, Microsoft Office (Certified, A+ Grade)
  • Language Proficiency: IELTS - Band 7

๐Ÿค Giving Back & Leading Forward:

Campus Ambassador, Aim Initiative Foundation - Advocating for underprivileged children

Volunteering & Events:

  • WHO World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (2021)
  • Pharma Olympiad (2019)
  • Debate Competitions โ€“ Best Speaker, Milestone College (2012, 2014)
  • EWU Certified Volunteer (2018-2019)
  • Education
    • B.Pharm: East West University (CGPA-3.89/4.00)
    • HSC (Science): Milestone College (GPA-5.00/5.00)
    • SSC (Science): Milestone College (GPA-5.00/5.00)