Detail view of profiles

1. Resume

Short summary of skills, experience and career objective

As an accomplished infectious diseases clinical pharmacist, Johns Hopkins scholar, and Fulbright scholar with a profound dedication to improving global health, I bring a robust background in immunology, molecular microbiology, and public health. I hold a Master's in Health Science and have continually expanded my knowledge through ongoing professional development and research initiatives. With 3 years of hands-on experience in research and analytical skills like maintaining and differentiating pluripotent stem cell culture, DNA extraction, HPLC, PCR, gel-electrophoresis, incubator, centrifuge, light microscope, and use of a laminar flow hood, In addition to my 9 years of hands-on experience in infectious diseases, surgical ICU, neurosurgery, hematology, and being a member of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, I have conducted groundbreaking research into the control of infectious diseases, resulting in the implementation of hospital guidelines and protocols. I am deeply committed to addressing the world's most pressing health challenges, and my work reflects a relentless pursuit of innovative solutions. As a team-oriented scientist, I thrive in collaborative research environments and excel in project leadership, molecular microbiology, and effective communication.

Gender

Female

Birthdate

29-09-1986

Nationality/ies

Egyptian

Residence

Cairo

Residence country

Egypt

2. Professional experience

Career level

Career level other

Infectious Disease Clinical Pharmacist supervisor

Medical speciality / field of interest

Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Microbiology

Research profile

1- PhD candidate in Global Public Health 2025-
2- Research Assistant on the project of cloning Laccase into Saccharomyces 2022-2023
3- Developed guidelines for pre-and post-operative antimicrobial neurosurgery pediatric patients at 57357 Children’s Cancer Hospital (2021)
4- Assisted in the implementation of guidelines for Meningitis/VP-Shunt infections in pediatric cancer patients recently operated on, presenting in the ER at 57357 Children’s Cancer Hospital (2020)

3. Current (last) position held

Current employer company

The American University in Cairo

Current employer city

Cairo

Current employer country

Egypt

Job title

Research Assistant and PhD Candidate

Duration start

02-01-2025

Work experience

Further work experience

1- Research Assistant at the Center for Genomics, Zewail City of Science and Technology.
2- Infectious Disease Clinical Pharmacist
3- Operating Room and Surgical ICU Clinical Pharmacist
4- Round Clinical Pharmacist, Hematology Ward In-Patient

4. Education

Education and qualifications

1- PhD candidate in Global Public Health, Feb 2025 at The American University in Cairo.
2- Master's of Health Science, 2023 at The Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health
3- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and Biotechnology, 2003 at The German University in Cairo

5. Language skills, special skills, IT-knowledge

First language

Arabic

Skills first language

Native

Second language

English

Skills second language

Native

Third language

French

Skills third language

Basic

Fourth language

German

Skills fourth language

Basic

Special skills

Maintaining and differentiating pluripotent stem cell culture, DNA extraction, HPLC, PCR, gel-electrophoresis, incubator, centrifuge, light microscope, and use of a laminar flow hood, in addition to hands-on experience in infectious diseases, surgical ICU, neurosurgery, hematology, and being a member of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program.

6. Desired position and location of employment

Type of position

Research position, Clinical position, Laboratory position, ESCMID observership

Medical speciality

Clinical Microbiology, InfectiousDiseases, Public Health, Microbiology

Desired job title

Infectious Disease/ Public Health Researcher

Type of contract

Permanent, Temporary/contract/project, Short visit

Job status

Full-time, Part-time

Years of relevant work

15

Geographical preference

Europe, Middle East

Desired job profile

I am looking for a research position in public health or infectious diseases, where I can contribute to microbiology techniques and analysis, assist in research projects related to bacterial infections and precision health, and support ongoing studies. I’m especially interested in working with teams focused on disease prevention and community health improvement.