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Wafaa Meteoukki
Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics
Dubai
Summary
I’m writing to express an interest in joining a challenging position in an organization where my academic Background, professional experience and interpersonal skills are well developed and utilized.
As you will note from enclosed resume, I have a Ph.D. in molecular genetics with excellent laboratory and research skills, as well as an in-depth knowledge of several techniques of molecular and cellular biology, scientific writing and statistical analyses
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Project manager - Doctorate in Molecular Genetics
University Of Sciences and Technology USTO
10.2016 - 1 2022
- Subject: Study of The Genetics Determinants of Eye Diseases in Western Algeria case of: KERATOCONUS
- Development of a questionnaire for the cases and for controls, based on in-depth bibliographic study on keratoconus
- Recruitment of cases and controls at hospitals and private clinics
- Association study between environmental factors and the risk of keratoconus development
- Effect of polymorphisms rs79433 16 (A> T) / CAT, rs1050450 (C> T) / GPX-1, rs2070874 (C> T) / IL-4, rs3761548 (T> G) / FoxP3 on the development of keratoconus.
Co-supervisor
Laboratory of molecular and cellular genetics (LGMC- USTO MB)
01.2019 - 07.2021
- Co-supervision of students in their final year of studies in order to obtain a Master's degree.
Scholarship
The Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA)
01.2020 - 04.2020
- 3-month international student study visit to the Department of Surgery, Ophthalmology and the Centre for Eye Research Australia
- University Guest (Academic) within Ophthalmology Eye and Ear Hospital
- Australia
- Member of Keratoconus International Consortium (KIC) /Participate with the mitochondrial diseases research team.
Assistant Teacher
University Of Sciences And Technology USTO.Oran
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Provide tutorial sessions for Master's students in the following modules : fundamental and developmental genetics, communication and cell signaling and application to genomics and proteomics.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Education
Ph.D. - Molecular Genetics
University Of Sciences And Technology USTO-MB
Oran,Algeria 04.2001 -
Master of Science - Molecular Biology
University Of Sciences And Technology USTO-MB
Oran,Algeria 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Cellular Biology And Genetics
University Of Sciences And Technology USTO-MB
Oran,Algeria 04.2001 -
Skills
Laboratory Techniques:
DNA and RNA extraction
PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
Gel electrophoresis
Sequencing techniques (Sanger, Next-generation sequencing)
CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing
Cloning and transformation
Cell culture techniques
Bioinformatics:
Sequence alignment and analysis
Genome assembly
Variant calling and annotation
Transcriptomics, genomics, and proteomics data analysis
Using bioinformatics tools and databases (BLAST, NCBI, Ensembl, etc)
Molecular Biology:
Gene expression analysis (qPCR, RNA-seq)
Protein analysis (Western blotting, ELISA)
Functional genomics
Epigenetics
Gene regulation mechanisms
Genetic Engineering:
Gene knockout and knockdown techniques
Gene targeting
Transgenic animal models
CRISPR-based gene editing
Project Management:
Planning and organizing research projects
Time management
Budgeting and resource allocation
Supervising and mentoring research assistants or students
Communication Skills:
Writing scientific papers, grant proposals, and research reports
Presenting research findings at conferences and seminars
Collaborating with colleagues and interdisciplinary teams
Communicating complex scientific concepts to non-experts
Problem-Solving Skills:
Identifying research questions and hypotheses
Addressing technical challenges in experiments
Analyzing and interpreting complex data sets
Adapting experimental protocols to optimize results
Ethical Conduct:
Adhering to research ethics guidelines and regulations
Maintaining integrity in data collection and analysis
Respecting confidentiality and intellectual property rights
Continuous Learning:
Staying updated with the latest advancements in molecular genetics
Attending workshops, seminars, and training programs
Pursuing further education or professional certifications as needed
Degree
Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: ALG
- Date of Birth: 12/31/92
- Nationality: Algerian
Accomplishments
International Publications
Meteoukki W, Fodil M, Adda Negaz N, Rahmoun N, Lardjam Hetraf S, Ouhaibi Djellouli H, Djelti Messal A, Abdi M, Samia Aberkane M, Chiali A, Derdour A, Idder A, Zemani-Fodil F. Association of IL4 rs2070874, FoxP3 rs3761548 Polymorphisms with Keratoconus in Algeria. JOVR [Internet]. 2021Oct.25 [cited 2021Nov.4];16(4):558–565
The American Journal of Human Genetics (AJHG).
Lopez Sanchez, M.I.G., Kearns, L.S., Staffieri, S.E., Clarke, L., McGuinness, M.B., Meteoukki, W., Samuel, S., Ruddle, J.B., Chen, C., Fraser, C.L., Harrison, J., Hewitt, A.W., Howell, N., Mackey, D.A., 2021. Establishing risk of vision loss in Leber hereditary optic neuropathy. Am. J. Hum. Genet. 108, 2159–2170. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajhg.2021.09.015
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The American Journal of Human Genetics (AJHG).
David A. Mackey, Jue-Sheng Ong, Stuart MacGregor, David C. Whiteman, Jamie E. Craig,
M. Isabel G. Lopez Sanchez, Lisa S. Kearns, Sandra E. Staffieri, Linda Clarke,Myra B. McGuinness, Wafaa Meteoukki, Sona Samuel, Jonathan B. Ruddle, Celia Chen,Clare L. Fraser, John Harrison, Neil Howell, and Alex W. Hewitt. Is the disease risk and penetrance in Leber hereditary optic neuropathy actually low? Am. J. Hum. Genet. 110, 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajhg.2022.11.014
BMC Ophthalmology.
Srujana Sahebjada, Elsie Chan1, Gerard Sutton, Chi Pui Calvin Pang, Srujana Sahebjada for KIC
Members, Yves Kerdraon, Sundaram Natarajan, Wafaa Meteoukki, Andrea Ang1, Mark Daniell,and Paul N. Baird. Keratoconus International Consortium (KIC)‑ advancing keratoconus research. BMC Ophthalmology (2023) 23:337. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-023-03087-w
Software
R
SPSS
Timeline
Scholarship
The Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA)
01.2020 - 04.2020
Co-supervisor
Laboratory of molecular and cellular genetics (LGMC- USTO MB)
01.2019 - 07.2021
Assistant Teacher
University Of Sciences And Technology USTO.Oran
02.2018 - 06.2019
Project manager - Doctorate in Molecular Genetics
University Of Sciences and Technology USTO
10.2016 - 1 2022
Ph.D. - Molecular Genetics
University Of Sciences And Technology USTO-MB
04.2001 -
Master of Science - Molecular Biology
University Of Sciences And Technology USTO-MB
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Cellular Biology And Genetics
University Of Sciences And Technology USTO-MB
04.2001 -