Dr. Altaf Ali

Altaf is application Scientist and Clinical Geneticist with over 10 years of experience spanning molecular diagnostics, ELISA development, assay optimization, scientific customer support, and technical training. He has strong expertise in PCR, RFLP, ARMS-PCR, Sanger sequencing, SNP and variant analysis, protein modelling, molecular docking, bioinformatics, and biomarker data curation. His professional experience includes IVD product development and troubleshooting, diagnostic assay standardization in CAP/NABL-accredited laboratories, and work within GMP/GLP environments. He has also developed SOPs, application notes, laboratory workflows, and customer-focused technical guidance. As an Assistant Professor and Scientific Trainer, Altaf delivered hands-on training in Molecular Genetics, Bioinformatics, Applied Genetics, and Computer-Aided Drug Design, while mentoring students and early-career researchers. He has authored 23 peer-reviewed publications with a cumulative impact factor of 48.8 and an h-index of 7. Altaf is a CSIR-UGC NET qualifier with All India Rank 42 and a recipient of the Maulana Azad National Fellowship.