Ilvira Mardanova Khan

2300 Old Spanish Trail #1082 • Houston, TX 77054

832-466-5985 •

Education

Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TX

PhD, Translational Biology and Molecular MedicineMarch 2014

Lafayette CollegeEaston, PA

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry May 2009

University of St Andrews St Andrews, Scotland

Study Abroad Program May 2008

Awards/Honors

  • Invited speaker at the American Diabetes Association international conference in June 2012 (Philadelphia, PA) and June 2013 (Chicago, IL)
  • Recipient of National Institute of Health T32 training grants GM88129 (June 2011) and HL007812 (Nov 2012)
  • Summa Cum Laude, Lafayette College, Easton, PA, May 2009
  • Member of Phi Beta Kappa Honorary Society, May 2009
  • Recipient of Department of Chemistry 2009 Merck Index Award in recognition for scholastic achievement in chemistry and promise of future excellence, Lafayette College, Easton, PA, February 2009

teaching Experience

Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TX

Science Education Leadership FellowAug 2010 – May 2013

  • Collaborated with teachers to develop science lesson plans for elementary and middle school students
  • Taught science lessons once a week for one hour using web cam technology
  • Designed and supervised laboratory activities to enhance student interest and performance in science

Duke University Durham, NC

Duke Talent Identification Program (TIP) InstructorJul 2011 – Aug 2011

  • Designed Human Physiology course curriculum for 16 gifted middle and high school students
  • Prepared and taught over 20 Human Physiology lessons and laboratory activities
  • Initiated and moderated classroom discussions

Lafayette CollegeEaston, PA

General Chemistry Teaching AssistantAug 2007 – Dec 2008

  • Taught introductory laboratory chemistry course to 40 students
  • Demonstrated the use of laboratory equipment and enforced laboratory safety rules
  • Evaluated and graded examinations and assignments

Research Experience

Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TX

Graduate student/Research assistant to Dr. Christie BallantyneAug 2009 – present

  • Evaluated the effect of T cellsonthe developmentof skeletal muscle insulin resistance and inflammation in mice with diet-induced obesity
  • Designed and conducteda clinical research project aimed to investigate postprandial immune cell activation in 24 individuals with metabolic syndrome
  • Prepared and delivered oral and poster presentations at over 15 local seminars/symposiums and three international conferences

University of Rochester Medical CenterRochester, NY

Graduate Education in the Biomedical Sciences (GEBS) Summer ScholarMay 2008 – Aug 2008

  • Conducted independent research project to study the effect of IL-6 on insulin receptor signaling in the liver

Mayo ClinicRochester, MN

Summer Undergraduate Research FellowMay 2007 – Aug 2007

  • Evaluated the efficacy of small molecule cell cycle checkpoint inhibitor in survival of chemotherapy treated tumors

Lafayette CollegeEaston, PA

EXCEL Scholar Faculty Research AssistantMay 2006-Dec 2006

  • Examined potential mechanisms of hexamer formation and dissociationin phycocyanin protein

Environmental Engineers and Scientists Club Volunteer Aug 2006-May 2007

  • Characterized and optimized the bioanalytical method of estrogenic compound detection in wastewater

conferencepresentations

  • Khan, I., Perrard X., Perrard J., Lui, H., Smith, C., Wu, H., Ballantyne, C.(2013) TH1-induced STAT1 Phosphorylation Contributes to Skeletal Muscle Inflammation and Insulin Resistance in Obesity. American Diabetes Association 73rd Scientific Sessions. Chicago, IL, USA. Oral Presentation
  • Khan, I., Perrard X., Perrard J., Mansoori, A., Smith, C., Wu, H., Ballantyne, C. (2012) Activated αβ T Cells Affect Adipose Tissue and Skeletal Muscle Functions in Obesity. American Diabetes Association 72nd Scientific Sessions. Philadelphia, PA, USA. Oral Presentation
  • Khan, I., Perrard X., Perrard J., Smith, C., Wu, H., Ballantyne, C. (2011) Depletion of αβ T cells Attenuates Obesity-Associated Inflammation and Metabolic abnormalities. American Diabetes Association 71st Scientific Sessions. San Diego, CA, USA. Poster Presentation
  • Mardanova, I. (Khan, I.), Tjioe, M., Kney, A. (2007). Quantification of Estrogenic Compounds in Wastewater using Recombinant Yeast Assay. World Environment and Water Resources Congress. Tampa, FL, USA. Poster Presentation

publications

  • Khan IM, Perrard XY, Perrard JL, Mansoori A, Wayne Smith C, Wu H, Ballantyne CM. Attenuated adipose tissue and skeletal muscle inflammation in obese mice with combined CD4+ and CD8+ T cell deficiency.Atherosclerosis 233, 419-428 (2014)
  • Khan IM, Perrard XY, Brunner G, Lui H, Sparks LM, Smith SR, Wang X, Shi ZZ, Lewis DE, Wu H, Ballantyne CM. Intermuscular and perimuscular fat expansion in obesity correlates with skeletal muscle T cell and macrophage infiltration and insulin resistance. Submitted to Diabetes (2014)
  • Jiang E, Perrard XD, Yang D, Khan IM, Perrard JL, Smith CW, Ballantyne CM, Wu H. Essential role of CD11a in CD8+ T-cell accumulation and activation in adipose tissue. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 34, 34-43 (2014).