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Curriculum Vitae of Maha Al-Sulaimani

Personal information:

Date of Birth: 1972           E-mail: msalsulaimani@ksu.edu.sa   

Sex: Female                        

Marital status: married          

No. of kids: 3                        P.O. box 10152, Riyadh 11433, KSA

Education:

King Saud University               1991-2004                     

Bachelor of Science                1995                                     

GPA: 4.87 (First Honour Degree) College of Science

• Master of Biochemistry            2004   
• Queen Mary, University of London 2007-2011
• PhD in Biological Sciences       2011        

Experience:

• 10 years experience in practical work in biochemical labs in King Saud University.
• 4 years teaching experience.
• Supervising Research Project Students.

2011-Present

• Teaching undergraduates.

2007-2011

• On a scholarship to study PhD at the University of London.
• Obtained skills in Human DNA genotyping for SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms) using Taqman assay.
• Familiarized myself with DNA sequencing and using software for the visualization of the obtained traces using software like sequencher and sequence aligner.
• Attended various seminars related to molecualr biology.

2005-2007 

• Teaching undergraduate students at different levels.

2004-2005

• Member of the university`s safety and security committee. 
• Gave presentations about general safety and safety in the lab.
• Attended and held meetings with members of staff of the different departments about how to evacuate the building.
• Member of the department`s evacuation committee.
• Had an active role in the security and safety in our daily life workshop (gave presentations and a live demonstration).
• Participated in the workshop named: the University and society.

2000-2004

• Attended meetings with representatives of international companies for choosing the best provider of DNA primers. Eg: Metabion, Germany.
• Responsible for ordering the chemicals and glassware needed for the department.
• Corresponded with various local and international companies for the purchase of equipment and also for the follow up and maintenance.
• Aided students with using the instruments and devices used in the

     lab eg: spectrophotometers, Ph meters, waterbaths, centrifuges and

    electrophoresis equipment.

• Familiarized students with how to perform PCR of DNA, manually

     extracted from human blood, and how to use this amplified human    

    DNA in other studies. Eg: DNA polyacrylamide electrophoresis.

• Taught students how to correctly digest DNA at certain locations to yield the fragments needed for the identification of any mutations or polymorphisms in certain genes.

1997-1998

• Helped with other activities from explaining the meaning of words

to helping with research projects.

• Assisted students with performing presentations as well as tutoring

     them how to perform research and retrieve information from the internet.

1995-1996

• Teaching the basics of practical biochemistry to students in the lab.
• Working together with students to prepare them for their further studies in the Biochemistry department by building a strong fundamental knowledge of biochemistry.

Computer skills/Languages:

• Fluent in Arabic, English and German both written and spoken.
• Familiar with translation from one of the above mentioned languages to the other.
• Attended computer courses to enhance computer skills.
• Skills include: spss, excel, windows 98, windows xp, powerpoint.
• Fast and easy learner, catch up very fast.
• Knowledge of how to use Population Genetic Software like DnaSP, Arlequin and GenePop.

Hobbies: 

• Very fond of collecting stamps and coins of different countries.
• Love to travel to other countries to familiarize myself with other cultures.
• Adore sports eg: swimming, aerobics and biking.
• Reading.

Ambitions: 

• To enhance my research skills in a challenging work environment.
• Implement the practical and computational skills obtained during postgraduate studies in order to invent adiagnostic tool for various diseases, like for breast cancer.
• To elaborate more on my research on Leptin receptor polymorphism and it`s relation to obesity in the Saudi population.
• Making a discovery that would be beneficiary for both me and the place I work at.
• To be a part of a research group or a participant in a leading study.
• To grow both professionally and personally in a potentially satisfactory work atmosphere.
• To further develop my skills of handling and working with DNA.
• To develop more knowledge of genetic engineering.

Publications (still in progress):

• Leptin levels in the Saudi population. 
• Leptin receptor gene pentanucleotide polymorphism in Saudis.
• Correlation studies between leptin, anthropometric data, insulin and plasma lipids.
• Anthropometric data, leptin, insulin and plasma lipids in Saudi individuals with different leptin receptor genotypes.
• Review: The Leptin receptor gene and obesity.

References:

Can be provided on request.

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