REHAM AL FASHTAKI
Uxbridge,United Kingdom
Summary
- As a dedicated final-year PhD researcher, I have a comprehensive background in cancer biology, molecular genetics, and biochemistry.
- I have gained experience in both theoretical and laboratory research, and I have a proven track record of conducting independent studies that yield significant results in the fields of biosciences and immune-tumour interactions.
- I was honoured with the First Prize at the 2024 Brunel University Life Sciences Conference for my exceptional research presentation skills.
- I provided training to undergraduates in biomedical research methodologies, which equipped them with skills in bioinformatics, cell culture, and gene expression studies.
- One final-year project student achieved an 82% oral presentation score following structured instruction.
- Executed and optimised complex cell-based experiments and analysed large-scale transcriptomic datasets (50000+ genes), leading to precise findings presented at the ECTS Conference (2024) and BCSR meeting (2025).
- Maintained 100% experimental reproducibility while meeting strict deadlines for research publications and conference presentations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Brunel University London
01.2022 - 06.2025
- Provided hands-on training in biomedical science, molecular biology, and biochemistry labs.
- Mentored 2 master, 8+ final-year biosciences, 3 medical, and 3 placement students on research projects, assisting with experimental design, data analysis, and bioinformatics interpretation, contributing to successful project completion and enhanced student understanding.
Private Science Tutor (Biochemistry, Molecular Biology)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Riyadh
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Taught biochemistry, molecular biology, and clinical chemistry to diverse international students, ensuring exceptional academic outcomes. One master's student achieved distinction at King Faisal University.
- Tutored over 100 Arabic-speaking students in biochemistry and metabolic pathways through in-person sessions and an educational YouTube channel, leading to a 70% exam pass rate for students from KSA, Jordan, Syria, the Philippines, and the UK who previously struggled with the subject.
Lecturer
Damascus University
Damascus
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Taught 100+ students in animal physiology, biochemistry, enzymology, and molecular biology, focusing on experimental design techniques.
- Facilitated academic success, supporting two students who completed master's degrees at Damascus University.
Teacher Assistant
Jordan University of Science and Technology
Irbid
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Conducted research on metabolic markers in diabetic patients, contributing to published studies on natural interventions for insulin resistance.
- Trained 90+ students in clinical diagnostic techniques, including ELISA and spectrophotometry.
Education
PhD - Biosciences
Brunel University London
01.2022 - 09.2025
MSc - Disease Mechanisms and Therapeutics
Brunel University London
09.2020 - 12.2021
MSc - Medical Laboratory Science (MLS)
Jordan University of Science and Technology
09.2009 - 07.2013
BSc - Biological Sciences
Damascus University
09.2003 - 07.2007
Skills
- SiRNA knockdown
- Protein purification
- Western blotting
- RT-qPCR
- Immunostaining
- Co-culture assays
- Proliferation
- Migration
- Gene expression analysis
- Bioinformatics
- Data analysis
- Microarray analysis
- RNA-seq analysis
- Unipro
- Panther
- KEGG pathways
- STRING
- Cytoscape
- Kaplan-Meier tools
- Excel
- GraphPad Prism
Custom
- ECTS PhD Training Course, Dubrovnik, 2024, Delivered research findings through oral and poster presentations.
- Brunel University Life Sciences Conference, 04/2024, Showcased in vitro and in silico research, winning First Prize for outstanding poster presentation.
- Brunel University Life Sciences Conference, 2023, Introduced novel insights on gene expression and tumour cell migration.
- Bloomsbury Centre for Skeletal Research Meetings, 2022-2025, Presented and attended, engaging in collaborative discussions on skeletal biology and cancer research.
Timeline
PhD - Biosciences
Brunel University London
01.2022 - 09.2025
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Brunel University London
01.2022 - 06.2025
MSc - Disease Mechanisms and Therapeutics
Brunel University London
09.2020 - 12.2021
Private Science Tutor (Biochemistry, Molecular Biology)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2015 - 01.2020
Lecturer
Damascus University
01.2013 - 01.2015
Teacher Assistant
Jordan University of Science and Technology
01.2010 - 01.2013
MSc - Medical Laboratory Science (MLS)
Jordan University of Science and Technology
09.2009 - 07.2013
BSc - Biological Sciences
Damascus University
09.2003 - 07.2007
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