Faris Abughalia
Research Scientist (Microbiology / Infectious Diseases)
Birmingham
Summary
MSc Microbiology & Infection (Merit), BSc Biomedical Sciences; experience in metabolic profiling, antimicrobial resistance research, transconjugation assays, and clinical shadowing; skilled in data analysis (MetaboAnalyst, Prism, OCRs), bioinformatics, and scientific reporting.
Healthcare volunteer assisting 100+ patients, strong lab safety and collaboration experience, proficient in Excel/Word/PowerPoint, literature review, and fluent in English & Arabic; based in Birmingham with research strengths in microbiology, host-pathogen interactions, and public health applications.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Healthcare Volunteer
Healthwatch
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Aided 100+ patients in need of our services to gain the medical assistance needed
- Gaining advanced knowledge of the local healthcare system and management in and outside the area
- Filing several reports on issues raised by users of our services to the relevant personnel to ensure optimal improvements to our aid
- Managing multiple cases at a time with varied issues from a diverse clientele using Excel sheets and other software to keep track of several issues and flag them.
Shadowing
Kings College Hospital Dubai
06.2019 - 08.2019
- In-person experience with several surgical procedures and patient care
- Several weeks of studying and understanding hospital and patient management from various medical professionals.
- Performing practice sample testing and procedures as well as detailed daily medical reports
Education
MSc - Microbiology & Infection
University of Birmingham
01.2024
BSc - Biomedical Sciences
University of Surrey
01.2023
Skills
- Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Trained in using multiple data analysis and bioinformatics software Prism, NCBI, BLAST, PDB etc As well as reviewing literature through appropriate channels
- Languages: English and Arabic
Reading and Swimming
TBA
Timeline
Healthcare Volunteer
Healthwatch
09.2023 - 05.2024
Shadowing
Kings College Hospital Dubai
06.2019 - 08.2019
BSc - Biomedical Sciences
University of Surrey
MSc - Microbiology & Infection
University of Birmingham