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Sara Badawi

Sara Badawi

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Summary

  • Hardworking Postdoctoral Research Fellow with demonstrated record of research success in. Self-directed and motivated professional with highly-ethical, meticulous and thorough approach.
  • Member of the ESI committee, worked on an innovative idea for COPD Average 16/20 –August 2018, Geneva, Switzerland.
  • Member of the Ph.D. Committee to direct Master students in the Institute for Advanced Biosciences 2020-2023.
  • Member of the Baby-langues Center, assistant in child development and social behavior for 6 months in 2023.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Postdoctoral Researcher

Danish Cancer Institute
12.2023 - 11.2024
  • Designed and managed experiments dissecting mechanism leading to ribosomal DNA (rDNA) instability in Bloom Syndrome (BS). Work is puplished in Nature Communication. Gál, Z., Boukoura, S., Oxe, K.C. et al. Hyper-recombination in ribosomal DNA is driven by long-range resection-independent RAD51 accumulation. Nat Commun 15, 7797 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-52189-6
  • Managing experiments to explore new therapeutic options for Bloom Syndrome patients.
  • Managing experiments to investigate role of nuclear Lamins and nuclear actins in nucleolar response to induced rDNA damage.

Internship Trainer

TIMC-IMAG Laboratory
02.2019 - 07.2019
  • Evaluation of antibacterial activity of new bis-indolic and bis-pyrrolic compounds.
  • Increased intern satisfaction with regular feedback sessions and tailored guidance for individual growth
  • Evaluated and assessed intern progress through performance reviews, ensuring continuous improvement throughout the program duration
  • Analyzed team performance and identified opportunities for additional training

Trainee Pharmacist

Al-Salam Pharmacy
05.2016 - 07.2016
  • Understanding pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drugs.
  • Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency
  • Increased pharmacy efficiency by assisting in the management of inventory and maintaining proper stock levels

Private Tutoring

Home Tutoring
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Biology Courses for undergraduate students.
  • Planned and facilitated tutoring workshops for student groups on subjects of interest
  • Established rapport with students by demonstrating genuine interest in their academic success and providing individualized attention throughout the tutoring process

Education

Ph.D. - Developmental Biology And Oncogenesis

University Grenoble Alpes
Grenoble
03.2023

Master of Science - Bio-Health Engineering

University Grenoble Alpes
Grenoble
08.2019

Master of Science - General Animal Biology

Lebanese University
Beirut
08.2018

Skills

  • Microscopy Observation/Utilization and Image Analysis
  • Utilization of Image J, Photoshop and Cell Profiler
  • Cytogenetic Tests as preparation of Metaphase spreads, Ultrafine Bridges
  • Drug and Survival Assays
  • Western Blotting and Immunofluorescence
  • Cell culture and Mycoplasma test
  • Whole genome sequencing of bacteria by Next Generation Sequencing technologies
  • Utilization in-vitro devices to apply external forces
  • DNA Extraction and PCR (Standard and Real-time) and Allelic replacement (plasmids integration …)
  • MIC (Minimal Inhibitor Concentration) and Killing Curve Assays
  • Dissection of Vertebrates and Invertebrates
  • Food Microbiology Laboratory Skills
  • Working autonomously
  • Effective communication skills Computer Skills (Word, Excel) Data Entry, Bioinformatics Data Base, Genious Database

Languages

Arabic
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
French
Beginner
A1

Accomplishments

Scientific contributions:

  • Member of the research project entitled by: Zita Gál, Stavroula Boukoura ,Kezia Catharina Oxe , Sara Badawi et al. Hyper-recombination in ribosomal DNA is driven by long-range resection-independent RAD51 accumulation. Nat Commun 15, 7797 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-52189-6
  • Member of the research project entitled by: Blonski, Slawomir, Julien Aureille, Sara Badawi, Damian Zaremba, Lydia Pernet, Alexei Grichine, Sandrine Fraboulet, et al. 2021. “Direction of Epithelial Folding Defines Impact of Mechanical Forces on Epithelial State.” Developmental Cell 56 (23): 3222-3234.e6. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.devcel.2021.11.008.
  • Ph.D thesis (in progress):Studying the impact of compressive forces on nucleolar structure and function. Development Biology. Université Grenoble Alpes [2020-..], 2023. English. ⟨NNT : 2023GRALV024⟩. ⟨tel-04362633⟩
  • Prize of the best poster among 85 presenters in EMBO Workshop "Ribosome Synthesis", 17-21 August 2022, Engelberg, Switzerland.
  • Earnings Scholarships: IDX scholarship guaranteed for the Master Study in 2018, and scholarship by National League Against Cancer (Ligue contre le cancer) in 2020 for thesis study.

Hobbies


  • Sports, Painting, Decoration.
  • Great visual aesthetics, creativity and ability to attention to details with the ability to transform spaces.

Timeline

Postdoctoral Researcher

Danish Cancer Institute
12.2023 - 11.2024

Internship Trainer

TIMC-IMAG Laboratory
02.2019 - 07.2019

Trainee Pharmacist

Al-Salam Pharmacy
05.2016 - 07.2016

Private Tutoring

Home Tutoring
01.2014 - 01.2016

Ph.D. - Developmental Biology And Oncogenesis

University Grenoble Alpes

Master of Science - Bio-Health Engineering

University Grenoble Alpes

Master of Science - General Animal Biology

Lebanese University
Sara Badawi