Dr. Saima Mohsin

Dr. Saima Mohsin holds a Ph.D. from the Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, University of Karachi. Her academic and research background spans Molecular Biology and Microbiology, with expertise in cell-based assays and animal model studies. She previously worked as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology at Baqai Medical University, where she contributed ten years to teaching and research. She has earned all seven IFBA Professional Certifications,

1. Biorisk Management, and Professional Recertification on Jan, 2023
   1. Biological Waste Management, and Professional Recertification on Feb, 2024,
   2. Biosafety Cabinet Selection, Installation and Safe use,
   3. Biosecurity
   4. Biological Risk Assessment
   5. Biocontainment Facility Design, Operations & Maintenance
   6. Cyberbiosecurity

She has served in mentorship roles with the IFBA Global Mentorship Program and the Next Generation Global Health Security Network (NextGen), providing guidance and support to professionals in the field of biosafety and biosecurity. She was recognized as a Young Scientist and Emerging Leader of Pakistan at the United Nations Biosecurity Diplomacy Workshop. Currently, she works as a Senior Master Trainer at the Association for Biorisk Management, actively contributing to biosafety and biosecurity initiatives with several manuscripts published in the field.