Nancy Zaarour
Research Fellow in Cancer Translational Immunology
Bicester
Summary
Innovative professional with talent for conducting and analysing complex research projects, driven by commitment to advancing scientific knowledge in the field of cancer translational immunology. Proficient in data analysis and academic writing, combined with strong collaboration and communication skills. Poised to contribute significantly to research initiatives and foster impactful developments in field.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Research fellow
University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kigdom
2024.01 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive literature reviews for improved conceptual models.
- Coordinated collaborative research efforts with external institutions, enhancing cross-disciplinary exchanges and innovation potential.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals.
- Developed unique and innovative immunoassays into evaluating the immunogenicity of patient derived peptides.
- Presented research findings at international conferences, boosting professional network.
- Taught undergraduate courses related to immunology area.
- Sought funding opportunities via grant applications, securing resources for projects.
Post-doctoral scientist
University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
2021.08 - 2023.12
Enhancing T-cell immune response to ovarian cancer using patient-derived samples.•
Designing and performing ex vivo co-culture assays.
- Developing novel experimental techniques and generation of patient-derived organoids.
- Capturing and reporting scientific data in accordance with the SOP.
- Presenting data at internal meetings and writing reports.
- Communicating and liaising with global collaborators to achieve scietific goals
- Supported grant applications to improve research funding opportunities.
Postdoctoral scientist
University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
2017.04 - 2020.09
Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), Collaborative partnership with ULTRA-DD and SGC, Oxford, UK Translational Immunology-Drug Discovery and development.
- Project topic: Identification and validation of epigenetic targets in Spondylarthritis using patient-derived samples.
- Designing and performing in vitro screening of novel compounds.
- Capturing and reporting data in accordance with the company procedures.
- Communicating and liaising with global collaborators to achieve company goals.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Biochemistry
University of Paris 6
Paris, France 12/2007 - 12/2010
Skills
Teaching and mentoring
Publication experience
Grant writing
Research network building
Conference presentations
Experimental designing
Research design
Experiment designing
Grant proposal writing
Languages
Arabic
Native
French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Accomplishments
- Winner of the Dr. Elman Poole's Award for outstanding project focusing on enhancing T cell response to ovarian cancer.
- Received funding from Cancer Research UK (CRUK) to develop a preventive vaccine, an initiative that has garnered widespread media attention, including TV interviews and coverage by the BBC, The Times, and Sky News.
Affiliations
Lincoln College, University of Oxford
Main publications (last 5 years)
- Moustakim M , Felce SL , Zaarour N , Farnie G , McCann F, Brennan P. Target Identification Using Chemical Probes .Methods Enzymol .2018 ;610:27-58 .
- Zaarour N., Li Yan, Shi Hui, Bowness P., Chen L. From the Genetics of Ankylosing Spondylitis to New Biology and Drug Target Discovery. Front. Immunol. 2021 Feb 17;12:624632. 11.
- Hui Shi, Liye Chen, Anna Ridley, Nancy Zaarour, India Brough, Cherilyn Caucci, Julia E Smith, Paul Bowness. GM-CSF Primes Proinflammatory Monocyte Responses in Ankylosing Spondylitis. Front. Immunol. 2020, Jul 16;11:1520.
Supervision
- Oversaw daily research activities ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Leading a team of 4 scientists including postdocs and DPhil students, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
- Implemented and designing innovative immunoassays
- Conducted regular training sessions for staff to enhance skill levels and promote growth.
Timeline
Research fellow
University of Oxford
2024.01 - Current
Post-doctoral scientist
University of Oxford
2021.08 - 2023.12
Postdoctoral scientist
University of Oxford
2017.04 - 2020.09
Doctor of Philosophy - Biochemistry
University of Paris 6
12/2007 - 12/2010