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Internship & Training
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Rahma Ismail

Cairo, Egypt

Summary

Biotechnology graduate with a strong academic and research background in molecular biology, omics data analysis, and R programming. Highly motivated with a passion for scientific research, collaborative work, and continuous skill development.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Graduation Project

Department of Biotechnology, Ain Shams University
10.2024 - Current
  • Title: "Genome-Wide Identification and Analysis of the AP2/ERF Transcription Factor Family in Vicia faba." performed genome-wide identification of AP2/ERF genes, classified gene families, constructed phylogenetic trees, detected conserved motifs, and analyzed differential gene expression using RNA-Seq data.

RNA-Seq Project

Remote/Online Participation
10.2024 - Current
  • Performed end-to-end RNA-Seq analysis including data preprocessing, transcript quantification, differential expression analysis, and functional enrichment to identify biologically significant gene expression changes.

Member – “Researcher Project” Initiative

Arab Impact Factor Initiative – Online-Participation
02.2025 - 06.2025
  • Member of a regional scientific initiative focused on research development and academic writing, supervised by Dr. Heba M. Fahmy, Faculty of Science, Cairo University.

Education

Bachelor's - Department of Biotechnology

FaFaculty of Agriculture, Ain Shams University
06-2025

Skills

  • Statistical analysis with R
  • Bash scripting on Linux
  • Techniques in molecular biology
  • Canva for graphic design
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Analytical thinking
  • Effective problem resolution
  • Collaborative research

Internship & Training

57357 Hospital – Children’s Cancer Hospital

  • Comprehensive R Programming....................................................................................(Dec 2024–Feb 2025)

Developed strong skills in writing clean and efficient R code, manipulating and structuring data, implementing control flow and functions, performing statistical analysis, and generating informative visualizations.

  • Multi-Omics Data Integration Workshop ...........................................................................(12–14 Aug 2024)

Integrated high-throughput biological datasets using dimensionality reduction methods (MOFA, DIABLO), gaining practical skills in multi-omics analysis, visualization, and both supervised and unsupervised integration using R.

  • Bioinformatics Training..........................................................................................(13 Aug.–25 Sep. 2023) Gained hands-on experience in pairwise and multiple sequence alignment (Needleman-Wunsch, Smith-Waterman, Clustal Omega, MUSCLE) and performed phylogenetic analysis using MEGA, PhyML, and RAxML.

Nanofab Technology Company, 6th October City

  • Cloning Techniques Trained in molecular cloning, PCR optimization, plasmid isolation, transformation, and sequence analysis.

CEB, Mohandessin

  • Molecular Biology Techniques

performed DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, molecular marker analysis (SSR, SNP, AFLP), genetic map construction, and gene expression analysis using qPCR

Conferences & Workshops

  • Egyptian bioinformatics workshop, Nile University

Focused on biological databases, genomics tools, and data analysis

  • Scientific Research Workshop, Cairo University

Covered research ethics, writing, biostatistics, and figure design

  • German-Arab Symposium on Bioinformatics, GUC

Attended sessions on genomics and computational biology

  • 57357 Youth Researchers Forum

Engaged in discussions on academic paths and researcher development

  • Biomedical Research Conference, 57357 Hospital

Attended talks on cancer research and biomedical innovations

Extracurricular Activities

  • Organizer – Youth Researchers Forum, 57357 Hospital

Coordinated scientific sessions and collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to ensure event success.

  • Volunteer—57357 Children’s Cancer Hospital

Supported pediatric patients through recreational activities and emotional assistance during hospital visits.

Competitions

  • SOLE 2024 Competition, Helwan University

Participated in scientific sessions and poster presentations as part of a national research competition.

  • Biotechnology Innovation Competition

Selected among 97 participants from multiple universities; presented a biotechnology-based solution for plastic waste management.

Timeline

Member – “Researcher Project” Initiative

Arab Impact Factor Initiative – Online-Participation
02.2025 - 06.2025

Graduation Project

Department of Biotechnology, Ain Shams University
10.2024 - Current

RNA-Seq Project

Remote/Online Participation
10.2024 - Current

Bachelor's - Department of Biotechnology

FaFaculty of Agriculture, Ain Shams University
Rahma Ismail