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Kuwait

Kuwait

• Grant submission (KFAS, MOH) and article writing• Studying the effect of patented drugs on different players in diabetic wound healing • Studying the role of caveolin-1 expression in the etiology of metabolic syndrome• Statistical data analysis • PhD students and technical staff supervision and guidance• Representing the team for the International Scientific Advisory Board• Serving on the institute’s Fast Responders Team

-Coordinating translational research announcements, findings, and invitations for public participation in studies -Content development to attract international collaborations and funding -Institutional Research Newsletter editor

Kuwait

• Inspected research Laboratories for the prevention of biological and chemical risk• Met regularly with building engineers to meet the guidelines required for the commissioning of new teaching labs• Commissioned new laboratories and ensured compliance with all requirements for security, training, transfer, use, storage, and disposal of select agents• Edited UofT Biosafety Manual• Ensured that research protocols are conducted in compliance with federal and provincial laws… Show more • Inspected research Laboratories for the prevention of biological and chemical risk• Met regularly with building engineers to meet the guidelines required for the commissioning of new teaching labs• Commissioned new laboratories and ensured compliance with all requirements for security, training, transfer, use, storage, and disposal of select agents• Edited UofT Biosafety Manual• Ensured that research protocols are conducted in compliance with federal and provincial laws, permits, regulations, policies, and guidelines• Maintained inspection reports and appropriate safety documentation to present it to designated officials for auditing matters• Served on the Institutional Biosafety Committee Show less

Departement Of Immunology

Worked on understanding the mechanisms underlying DNA repair mechanisms in particular the relationship between DNAPK activity and ubiquitination. Mentors:Alberto MartinSachdev SidhuJason Moffat

•Prepared and delivered lectures of 9 different courses and 2 laboratory sessions (ex: Biochemistry of Metabolism, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics)•Lectured small (15 students) to large auditoriums (180 students) with over 600 students in total•Advised students on course and academic matters and career decisions (many moved into industry or are graduate students now)•Introduced the teaching of Clinical Biochemistry while being a part of the faculty… Show more •Prepared and delivered lectures of 9 different courses and 2 laboratory sessions (ex: Biochemistry of Metabolism, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics)•Lectured small (15 students) to large auditoriums (180 students) with over 600 students in total•Advised students on course and academic matters and career decisions (many moved into industry or are graduate students now)•Introduced the teaching of Clinical Biochemistry while being a part of the faculty committee dealing with curriculum planning Show less

Delivered Biology 101 as an elective course for the school of engineering students.

- Was responsible for setting entrance exams for the Faculty of Health- Coordinated Biotechnology courses between the different university branches - Designed and delivered Biotechnology courses- Was responsible for curriculum advancement of the appointed courses

Pharmaceutical Company

•Built a high level of product knowledge and explained it to physicians•Developed and utilized effective territory plans•Built and maintained relationships with 30 new KOLs (GPs, Oncologists, Gynecologists, General Surgeons)•Coordinated 6 CMEs and training sessions that gathered over 100 HCPs in total•Co-organized the launching of a new Prenatal Vitamins product for which I was also awarded top performer

Tripoli, Lebanon

•Part time paramedic, emergency response coordinator, first aid and CPR trainer. Provided immediate response to 200+ emergency medical calls. •Saved over 30 people lives including newborns•Finished first at every medical information and emergency preparedness test•Youngest First aid and CPR trainer in Lebanon (at the time)•Involved in Fundraising

Certificate In Occupational Health And Safety

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Cancerology (Immunogenetics)

Studied transcriptional regulation in the IgH locus of B cells

Master'S Degree, Genetics

Screened candidate genes for Autism

Teaching Diploma In Sciences, Biochemistry