Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Oral Presentations
Poster Presentations
Published Abstracts
Qualifications And Skills
Research
Awards
Publications
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Laurraine-Marcelle Gereige

Ajman

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated Research Scientist and Biology Teacher with over a decade of experience in molecular biology and developmental biology research, coupled with extensive teaching expertise at the secondary and higher education levels. Proven track record of conducting groundbreaking research, contributing to high-impact publications, and presenting findings at prestigious international conferences. Adept at developing innovative and interactive curricula that engage students and enhance their learning experiences. Demonstrated success in fostering a collaborative learning environment, mentoring students, and promoting scientific curiosity. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with fluency in multiple languages, and a strong commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and education.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Secondary Biology, Primary Science, and Primary Math Teacher

ISC-Ajman, SABIS, UAE
  • Taught secondary level Biology, primary Science, and Math
  • Engaged and motivated students through dynamic teaching methods and personalized attention, contributing to significantly improved academic performances and heightened interest in scientific fields
  • Collaborated with colleagues and administrators to enhance educational offerings, including leading various science clubs where students competed in SABIS STEAM and SABIS Stars
  • Developed a cutting-edge Biology lab proposal designed to elevate the quality of experimental and lab-based education
  • This proposal is currently poised for submission
  • It includes advanced experiments and educational practices, positioning any adopting school to exceed international standards, and positioning graduates for success in prestigious university programs and career paths globally.

Commissioned Portrait Painter and Poet

Montreal, Canada
12.2012

CEO

A.J.I. Sarl, Lebanon
12.2020 - 10.2021
  • Led the "Recycling with the Lebanese Army" project by decree of its Commander in Chief, General Joseph Aoun
  • Designed sorting and collection protocols, conducted trainings, and performed data analysis on collections, recycling efficiency, and project feasibility.

Owner and CEO

UNHU Enterprise Inc., Montreal, Canada
03.2015 - 02.2021
  • Researched, tested, and developed high-frequency natural and wellness products branded as "The Elixirs of Life." Provided coaching on and implemented home and health improvement strategies
  • Marketed and created platforms for branding and distribution of sustainable agricultural products, artisan crafts, and artwork for artists globally, including personal work.

Stakeholder and Manager

APEX Martial Arts Schools, Montreal, Canada
05.2013 - 06.2016
  • Managed online marketing, content creation, and branding
  • Developed an online platform for member acquisition
  • Collaborated with NGOs to support underprivileged children, scouting students and organizing various events
  • Taught Yoga, prepared health awareness campaigns, allocated resources, and distributed grants
  • Designed and implemented events such as fundraisers, summer camps, and fight nights.

Tutor

California, USA
01.2002 - 12.2012
  • Tutored high school and college students in various subjects from sciences to arts.

Mentor of Undergraduate Students

UCLA, California, USA
01.2010 - 07.2010

Assistant for the PI

UCLA, California, USA
03.2007 - 07.2010
  • Assisted in writing grants and progress reports.

Teacher’s Assistant

Stem Cell Biology at UCLA, California, USA
01.2010 - 06.2010

Teacher’s Assistant

Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology at UCLA, California, USA
09.2009 - 12.2009

Team Leader for the Intercultural Leadership Award

Santa Barbara, California, USA
09.2004 - 06.2005
  • Prepared and conducted seminars, organized events and campaigns for cross-cultural diversity and awareness.

Intern at Community Development Center

Gisborne, New Zealand
05.2004 - 05.2004
  • Conducted surveys to improve the integration of Maori and Pakeha communities, focusing on sustainable development and national environmental conservation efforts.

Assistant to Peace Corps

Savaii and Upolu, Western Samoa
03.2004 - 03.2004
  • Educated fishermen on sustainable practices to avoid coral reef destruction.

Volunteer on Potter’s Clay Medical/Dental Team

Ensenada, Mexico
03.2003 - 03.2003
  • Assisted medical professionals in providing free healthcare and medicine.

Education

PhD Student - Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology

University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
02.2012

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

Westmont College
Santa Barbara, California
05.2005

Skills

  • Extensive Research Experience: Over a decade of research experience in molecular biology, cell biology, and developmental biology, including PhD thesis research and multiple assistant roles
  • Academic Excellence: PhD candidate in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from Westmont College with honors (Summa Cum Laude)
  • Teaching Proficiency: Experienced in teaching secondary-level Biology, as well as primary Science and Math, and served as a Teaching Assistant for university-level courses in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, and Stem Cell Biology at UCLA
  • Curriculum Development: Developed a cutting-edge Biology lab proposal aimed at elevating experimental and lab-based education to exceed international standards
  • Publication and Presentation: Authored and co-authored multiple high-impact scientific publications in prestigious journals and presented at international conferences, including those organized by the ISSCR and American Society of Hematology
  • Awards and Fellowships: Recipient of numerous awards and fellowships, including the UCLA Dissertation Year Fellowship Award, several travel awards from esteemed scientific societies, and the Shapiro Graduate Student Fellowship Award
  • Project Management and Leadership: Led various projects, including the Recycling with the Lebanese Army initiative, and managed businesses such as UNHU Enterprise Inc and APEX Martial Arts Schools
  • Language Proficiency: Fluent in English, French, Arabic, and Spanish
  • Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Cluster Analysis/TreeView, grant writing, and large-scale data acquisition and analysis
  • Interpersonal and Collaborative Skills: Excellent interpersonal and collaborative abilities, demonstrated through mentoring, team leadership, and organizing events and campaigns
  • Global Perspective: Experience working and volunteering in diverse international settings, including research and development projects in Western Samoa, New Zealand, and Mexico

Oral Presentations

  • UCLA Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology Department Meeting, 11/15/2009
  • UCLA Stem Cell Club Meeting, 10/23/2009
  • Society for Hematology and Stem Cells 38th Annual Meeting, Athens, Greece, 09/10/2009
  • UCLA Stem Cell Club Meeting, 08/28/2009
  • International Society for Stem Cell Research 7th Annual Meeting, Barcelona, Spain, 07/10/2009
  • UCLA Gene Regulation Meeting, 06/02/2009

Poster Presentations

  • UCLA 6th Annual Stem Cell Conference, 02/12/2010
  • American Society of Hematology 51st Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, 12/05/2009 - 12/08/2009
  • UCLA 6th Annual Stem Cell Conference, 02/27/2009
  • UCLA Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology Department Meeting, 11/2007
  • Spring Undergraduate Research Symposium, Westmont College, Santa Barbara, 04/2005

Published Abstracts

  • Establishment and Maintenance of the Transcriptional Program Essential For Blood Formation, American Society of Hematology 51st Annual Meeting, 2009
  • Specification and Maintenance of the Scl-induced Hematopoietic Stem Cell Fate, Society for Hematology and Stem Cells 38th Annual Meeting, 2009
  • Specification and Maintenance of the Scl-induced Hematopoietic Stem Cell Fate, International Society for Stem Cell Research 7th Annual Meeting, 2009

Qualifications And Skills

English, French, Arabic, Spanish, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Cluster Analysis/TreeView, Grant writing and evaluation, Large-scale data acquisition, quantitative, cross-sectional, and time-series analysis, Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills, project management, and goal execution in fast-paced environments

Research

  • Graduate Student Researcher, Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, 09/2006, 06/2007, Classes and Laboratory Rotations, Dr. Hanna K.A. Mikkola
  • Graduate Student Researcher, Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, 07/2007, 02/2012, PhD Thesis Research, Dr. Hanna K.A. Mikkola
  • Research Assistant, Jules Stein Eye Institute, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, 2005, 2006, Dr. Debora Farber
  • Undergraduate Researcher, Westmont College, Santa Barbara, California, 2005, 2005, Dr. Eileen Joan McMahon

Awards

  • UCLA Dissertation Year Fellowship Award, 2010-2011
  • American Society of Hematology Travel Award, 51st Annual Meeting, New Orleans, USA, December 5-8, 2009
  • Society for Hematology and Stem Cells Travel Award, 38th Annual Meeting, Athens, Greece, September 9-12, 2009
  • International Society for Stem Cell Research Travel Award, 7th Annual Meeting, Barcelona, Spain, July 8-11, 2009
  • Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research Travel Award, April 16, 2009
  • Shapiro Graduate Student Fellowship Award, October 2006
  • Summa Cum Laude, 2005
  • Intercultural Leadership Award, 2004-2005
  • Dean’s Honor List, 2002-2005
  • Westmont College Provost’s Scholarship, 2002-2005
  • Westmont College Academic Merit Scholarship, 2002-2005
  • Westmont College Diversity Scholarship, 2002-2005

Publications

  • Scl/Tal1 controls diverse mesodermal transcriptional networks to establish and maintain the hematopoietic stem cell fate, Cell Stem Cell, 2010, Gereige, L.M., Montel-Hagen, A., Ferrari, R., VanHandel, B., Pellegrini, M., Li, X., Kurdistani, S.K.K., Mikkola, H.K.A.
  • DNA methylation is a guardian of stem cell self-renewal and multipotency, Nat Genet, 2009, Gereige, L.M., & Mikkola, H.K.A., Invited News and Views
  • Mef2C is a lineage-restricted target gene of Scl/Tal1 and regulates megakaryopoiesis and B cell homeostasis, Blood, 2009, Gekas, C., Rhodes, K.E., Gereige, L.M., Helgadottir, H., Ferrari, R., Kurdistani, S.H., Montecino-Rodriguez, E., Bassel-Duby, R., Olson, E., Orkin, S.H., Pellegrini, M., Mikkola, H.K.A.

Timeline

CEO

A.J.I. Sarl, Lebanon
12.2020 - 10.2021

Owner and CEO

UNHU Enterprise Inc., Montreal, Canada
03.2015 - 02.2021

Stakeholder and Manager

APEX Martial Arts Schools, Montreal, Canada
05.2013 - 06.2016

Commissioned Portrait Painter and Poet

Montreal, Canada
12.2012

Mentor of Undergraduate Students

UCLA, California, USA
01.2010 - 07.2010

Teacher’s Assistant

Stem Cell Biology at UCLA, California, USA
01.2010 - 06.2010

Teacher’s Assistant

Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology at UCLA, California, USA
09.2009 - 12.2009

Assistant for the PI

UCLA, California, USA
03.2007 - 07.2010

Team Leader for the Intercultural Leadership Award

Santa Barbara, California, USA
09.2004 - 06.2005

Intern at Community Development Center

Gisborne, New Zealand
05.2004 - 05.2004

Assistant to Peace Corps

Savaii and Upolu, Western Samoa
03.2004 - 03.2004

Volunteer on Potter’s Clay Medical/Dental Team

Ensenada, Mexico
03.2003 - 03.2003

Tutor

California, USA
01.2002 - 12.2012

Secondary Biology, Primary Science, and Primary Math Teacher

ISC-Ajman, SABIS, UAE

PhD Student - Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology

University of California, Los Angeles

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

Westmont College
Laurraine-Marcelle Gereige