Asifa Akhtar (born February 19, 1971) is a molecular biologist from Karachi, Pakistan, known for her significant contributions to chromatin regulation. She is a senior group leader and director at the Max Planck Institute for Immunbiology and Epigenetics in Freiburg, Germany. Akhtar's research focuses on chromatin and epigenetic mechanisms, particularly in Drosophila melanogaster, studying aspects such as dosage compensation and nuclear RNA helicase function. She was elected as the first international female vice president of the Biology and Medicine section of the Max Planck Society in July 2020.
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Your next birthday is 226 days away.
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Time Zone - Asia/Karachi (5:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Asifa
protector, defender
Read Full Asifa Name AnalysisFebruary 19, 1971 Facts
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Asifa Akhtar belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Karachi
Educated At: University College London
Occupation: scientist
Employers: Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics
Awards Received: Feldberg Foundation | EMBO Membership
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for February 19, 1971
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 19, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 19, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29 Aquarius 58 | 0 Pisces 38 | 24 Aries 40 |
| Moon | 9 Sagittarius 5 | 22 Pisces 50 | 15 Sagittarius 12 |
| Mercury | 17 Aquarius 57 | 18 Pisces 43 | 2 Taurus 12 |
| Venus | 15 Capricorn 16 | 11 Pisces 6 | 19 Pisces 57 |
| Mars | 17 Sagittarius 1 | 21 Aquarius 5 | 19 Capricorn 54 |
| Jupiter | 4 Sagittarius 44 | 15 Cancer 44 | 5 Sagittarius 29 |
| Saturn | 16 Taurus 56 | 0 Aries 30 | 22 Taurus 6 |
| Uranus | 13 Libra 9 | 27 Taurus 34 | 11 Libra 0 |
| Neptune | 3 Sagittarius 0 | 0 Aries 42 | 2 Sagittarius 38 |
| Pluto | 29 Virgo 5 | 4 Aquarius 15 | 27 Virgo 39 |
| Rahu | 23 Aquarius 20 | 9 Pisces 33 | 20 Aquarius 26 |
| Ketu | 23 Leo 20 | 9 Virgo 33 | 20 Leo 26 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Asifa Akhtar's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Sun
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 27 November, 2026 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 07 December, 2026
