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Dr. Samina Noorali Assanie-Shivji is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Claflin University's School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics. She holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of Karachi, Pakistan, and a diploma in Medical Technology from Michigan State University.
- Ph.D. in Microbiology, University of Karachi
- M.Phil. in Microbiology, University of Karachi
- M.Sc. in Microbiology, University of Karachi
- B.Sc. in Biological Sciences, University of Karachi
- Diploma: Medical Technologist (MT), Michigan State University
Her research focuses on elucidating how microRNAs regulate Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), Influenza A Virus (Flu), and Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infections using in vitro tissue culture models. She has received the James E. Hunter Award for Excellence in Teaching and Career Development at Claflin University.
Dr. Assanie-Shivji has published extensively on viral interactions, including studies on HIV-1, HCV, HBV, HHV-8, and HTLV-I/II. She established the Molecular Virology Laboratory at Claflin and works on identifying potential microRNA-based therapeutics for viral diseases.
- Post-Doctoral grants from Genome British Columbia and Health Canada
- Leukaemia Research Fund (UK) grant for Ph.D. research
- Aga Khan University Scholarship
- Talat-u-Sabah Science and Technology Scholarship
She mentors undergraduate and graduate students, serving as thesis advisor and committee member, and has presented her research at national conferences including the American Society for Microbiology General Meeting and the James E. Clyburn Health Disparities Lecture.
