Sadia Monzur

Selected for SDCN Academy – Unlock Sweden, a professional development program designed to support international talent in navigating the Swedish job market, building professional networks, and understanding Swedish workplace culture. Engaged with expert speakers, career coaches, and cross-sector professionals on topics including recruitment, networking, career strategy, and professional integration in Sweden.

At Karolinska Institutet, I contributed to translational oncology projects combining patient-derived materials, preclinical models, and proteomics-based approaches to investigate clinically relevant biomarkers and disease mechanisms. I worked in cross-functional collaborations with clinical and scientific stakeholders, supporting experimental strategy, data interpretation, and clear communication of complex results. My work reflects a strong interest in applying science to clinically meaningful questions wi

Selected for a faculty-level leadership program promoting gender-equal merit opportunities through mentorship, seminars, and academic networking. Engaged in structured discussions on leadership, career development, and institutional governance within Swedish academia.

Toxicology Master's Program Lecture Topic: Organoid Technology & iPS-Based Cancer Stem Cell System in Alternative to Animal Testing

ATMPs and Regenerative Medicine Master course Lecture Topic: Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products: A Focus on Cancer Stem Cells

Stem Cells and Organoids Models with Focus on Regenerative Medicine doctoral program Lecture Topic: Stem Cells, Cell Cycle, and Cancer

Conducted translational cancer research using preclinical in vitro and in vivo disease models to investigate cancer stem cell biology and tumor microenvironment interactions. Developed induced pluripotent stem cell-derived cancer models to study tumor plasticity, secretion profiles, drug response, metastasis, and differentiation across cellular and animal systems. Applied a broad range of molecular and cellular biology techniques to generate reproducible data, develop mechanistic insights, and communicate f

Investigated regulation of cancer stem cell niches within the tumor microenvironment, with particular focus on plasticity, stemness, and metastatic potential. Developed and characterized induced pluripotent stem cell-derived cancer stem cell models for mechanistic and therapeutic studies. Studied redox regulation and NADPH oxidase-related pathways in cancer stem cell biology, with emphasis on their roles in cell-state regulation and therapeutic vulnerability. Integrated molecular assays with functional anal

Supported laboratory operations and student training in a research environment, with responsibilities including onboarding students to laboratory workflows, equipment handling, cleaning procedures, biosafety practices, and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP). Contributed to maintaining a safe, compliant, and well-organized lab environment through operational support, process guidance, and oversight of routine laboratory standards.

As a Teaching Assistant at Okayama University, I was primarily responsible for teaching Molecular Biology to undergraduate students. My role involved preparing and delivering lecture materials, assisting in the instruction of laboratory sessions, and providing supplemental academic support to enhance students' understanding of key concepts in molecular biology. I conducted one-on-one and group tutoring sessions, helping students grasp complex topics and develop their practical laboratory skills. Additional

Conducted research focused on the development and screening of small molecule NOX inhibitors, contributing to ongoing projects in Ischemic stroke.

PhD in Cancer biology, Supervised by Professor Masaharu Seno, Faculty of Engineering, Okayama University

Master’s project Title- “Effect of Nox2/Nox4 inhibitors in T98G cells during a mimicked Ischemic stroke” in affiliation with Glucox Biotech AB. Supervisor- Ferenc Szekeres, Associate Professor, Biomedicine, School of Health and Education, University of Skövde.

Master’s project Title- “Isolation and characterization of Fusarium wilt pathogen from the leaf of the strawberry plant in Bangladesh” in affiliation with Akafuji Agrotechnologies. Supervised by Dr. Asadul Islam, Professor, Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Rajshahi University, B