Mohamed Allam
Research Assistant At Aswan Heart Centre
Cairo
Summary
A dynamic researcher committed to pushing the boundaries of knowledge and fostering breakthroughs that shape the future, dedicated to lifelong learning and filled with the strong desire to discover and impact all around me.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Research Assistant
Aswan Heart Centre
04.2022 - Current
- Performed Next Generation Targeted Sequencing.
- Performed Next Generation Whole Exome Sequencing.
- Performed sequencing analysis.
- Worked on various data processing and analysis tasks.
- Helped with various miscellaneous tasks.
Internship
Aswan Heart Centre
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Introduced to various Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) techniques and their respective platforms.
- Performed Next Generation Targeted Sequencing.
- Performed Next Generation Whole Exome Sequencing.
Internship
SANOFI Egypt
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Introduced to various microbial testing methods for quality assurance.
- Introduced to basic SOPs for quality assurance.
- Performed MaConkey agar tests.
- Assisted in tracking and filling data sheets
Internship
Nour El Haya Fertility Clinic
08.2021 - 08.2021
- Shadowed IVF methods
- Shadowed steps taken in order to determine viability of sperm samples
- Observed IVF insemination
Research Thesis
The American University In Cairo
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Worked on 3 potential Anti-Microbial Peptides (AMP) as Anti-Cancer Peptides (ACP).
- Generated 3D models for the AMP structure.
- Identified which of the 3 AMP showed most promise based on in vitro and in silico data.
- Examined the potential ability of an AMP to act as a ACP.
Internship
Generations Genetics Labs
08.2020 - 08.2020
- Introduced to various clinical biological techniques (Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), Preimplantation Genetic Screening (PGS), Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD).
- Introduced to Genetic Counseling.
- Shadowed the various clinical techniques mentioned above in a dry/ wet lab setting
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology With A Minor in Chemistry
The American University in Cairo
Cairo, Egypt05.2021
High School Diploma -
British Colombian Canadian International School
Cairo, Egypt2017
Skills
Moderate knowledge in Data Analysis
Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office
Moderate knowledge in R
Beginner knowledge in 3ds Max
Beginner knowledge in AutoCAD
Publications
- Abdou, Y. T., Saleeb, S. M., Abdel-Raouf, K. M. A., Allam, M., Adel, M., & Amleh, A. (2023). Characterization of a novel peptide mined from the Red Sea brine pools and modified to enhance its anticancer activity. BMC cancer, 23(1), 699. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-023-11045-4
Timeline
Research Assistant
Aswan Heart Centre
04.2022 - Current
Internship
Aswan Heart Centre
10.2021 - 03.2022
Internship
SANOFI Egypt
08.2021 - 10.2021
Internship
Nour El Haya Fertility Clinic
08.2021 - 08.2021
Research Thesis
The American University In Cairo
09.2020 - 05.2021
Internship
Generations Genetics Labs
08.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology With A Minor in Chemistry
The American University in Cairo
High School Diploma -
British Colombian Canadian International School