Experience

        Research Experience at the Institute for Immunology and Informatics (iCube) at the University of

        Rhode Island, 01.23.2015 to present

• Performed isolation of mononuclear cells from human peripheral blood and cell counting.
• Performed RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, RT-PCR, PCR, and agarose gel electrophoresis.
• Observed proper handling of human specimen and safe disposal biohazard waste.
• Writing an SOP notebook for new interns under principal investigator supervision.

   

  Teaching experience as a Laboratory Assistant in the King Abdulaziz University, 10.11.2012-05.06.2013

• Participated in teaching and preparing 5 courses for Genomic and Biotechnology graduate students.
  1. Forensic Biotechnology
  2. Introduction to Biotechnology
  3. Genetic Engineering
  4. Animal and Marine Biotechnology
  5. General Biology Laboratory Book

     Bachelor Internship in the Center of Excellence in Genomic Medicine Research, 07.23.2011-08.23.2011

• Performed DNA extraction from Blood, fresh tissue and paraffin-embedded tissue.
• Isolated RNA from fresh tissue.
• Performed PCR and RT- PCR.
• Performed Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis and Agarose Gel Electrophoresis.
• Applied restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) technique in purpose of diagnosing thrombophilia that is caused by factor V Leiden mutation.

Education

University of Rhode Island 9/9/2015 to current

Master of science Degree in Medical Laboratory Science- Biotechnology Track

Intensive English program 10/30/2013 to 5/29/2015

Indiana University- Bloomington

Granted a certificate of the program, 2015

King Abdulaziz University Jeddah, KSA 9/8/2007 to 5/29/2012

Bachelor Degree in Genome and Biotechnology

Skills

Language: Arabic, English

Computer: Microsoft Office, Mega Stat, Mega7, R studio, Image J

Biotechnology-Related Training

1. Attended the “Genome and Cloning” lecture, Art-Rabigh and college of science-King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah, KSA (March 4^th, 2013).
2. Attended the “Genetic Analysis” workshop for 18 training hours, the Center of Creativity and Talent-King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah, KSA (March 5^th-April 8^th, 2012).
3. Attended a workshop titled “Application of Polymerase Chain Reaction in Diagnostic Molecular Genetics”, the Center of Excellence in Genomic Medicine Research (CEGMR) Jeddah, KSA (June 4^th- 08^th, 2011).
4. Attended the “Genetics” workshop, Princess Al-Jawhara Center of Excellence in Research of Hereditary Disorders-King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah, KSA (May 2^nd -3^rd 2011).

Educational courses and Workshops

1. Attended the “Statistical Methods Using Mega Stat“ workshop in Teaching & Learning Development Center- King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah, KSA (February 4^th- 6^th, 2013).

Scientific seminars and conferences

1. Attended the “2015 World Stem Cell” Summit, Atlanta Georgia, USA (December 10^th to12^th, 2015).
2. Attended a Conference titled “KAU International Oncology”, King Faisal Conference Center, Jeddah, KSA (January 15^th-17^th, 2013).
3. 3.Attended the “Cancer Treatment by Nanotechnology” Seminar, King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah, KSA (December 26^th, 2012).

Honors and awards

1. Awarded from King Abdulaziz university a Certificate of Excellence for the bachelor degree (2008- 2012).
2. First honors recipient with BS, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, KSA (2012)
3. Granted a fully paid scholarship to pursue graduate education in United States of America (2013-ongoing)