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Warisha Tahir is currently pursuing a PhD in chemical engineering at Northeastern University. With a focus on positive human impact, Tahir will use her skills and experience to develop new innovations in the public health realm.
She graduated with her bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Lahore University of Management Services in 2022 in Pakistan, where she gained a wide variety of research experience like fabricating piezoelectric polymers for cardiovascular sensing, nanoparticle synthesis for microplastic removal, and chemical testing to identify milk adulteration.
At Northeastern’s Dennis Lab, Tahir is developing a biosensing platform for environmental and health monitoring purposes. She studies how proteins recognize and bind to DNA—like understanding how a lock recognizes its key. By creating large libraries of DNA variants, Tahir maps out how to control binding strength between proteins and their DNA targets. The goal is to fine-tune biological sensors that detect molecules important for health or environmental monitoring—essentially adjusting their sensitivity similar to dialing up or down a radio signal. Her work combines experimental design with computational analysis to help create better tools for detecting diseases and environmental contaminants.
Read the whole story here! → https://coe.northeastern.edu/news/becoming-intentional-at-dennis-lab-with-warisha-tahir/
Learn more about her program here → https://che.northeastern.edu/
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