Mahmad-Ismail Housni
Research Associate In R&D
Mainz
Summary
Skilled Researcher enthusiastic about supporting advancements in global health. Passionate about increasing knowledge to drive growth and needed career improvements. Ready to apply knowledge and 7 years of experience in research.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Research Associate-Immuno-receptor Therapy (CAR T cells)
BioNTech
08.2023 - Current
- Working in a promising preclinical research project about Claudin 6+ CAR T cells that is already tested in Phase 1 & 2 ongoing clinical trials in various solid-tumor patients
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to drive project success and achieve objectives.
- Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
- Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols.
- Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
Research Assistant -Cancer Immunotherapy
Bavarian Nordic GmbH
11.2019 - 02.2023
- Working on pre-clinical tumor models on mice for developing and testing novel virus vaccines for various cancer types with many documentation responsibilities.
- In acknowledgment in this paper and as co-author in a new paper will be published soon: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33579736/
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Managed laboratory equipment and resources, ensuring proper maintenance and optimal functionality.
- Utilized statistical software for data analysis, generating accurate insights into complex datasets.
- Implemented rigorous quality control measures, elevating standard of research outputs.
Research Associate (immunology lab)
Universitätsklinikum
10.2016 - 09.2019
- Investigated fibrosis and ILCs in Systemic Sclerosis, Arthritis & cGvHD diseases in patients
- Performed research studies on fibrotic mouse models, mammalian, and Murine cell cultures/immunohistochemistry with various imaging techniques and FACS
- Co-author: https://doi.org/10.4049/jimmunol.1700596
Education
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield In UK 04.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Arab International University (AIU)
Damascus, Syria 05.2006 - 03.2011
MBA - General Sales
Quantic School of Business And Technology
Washington DC, Remote 04.2001 -
Skills
In vitro/ in vivo experiments
Mammalian Cell cultures
Car T cells/mRNA vaccines technology
Microsoft Office/PC skills
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Communication skills
Management Skills
High adaptability & flexibility
Fast Learner
Good time management
Creative Problem Solving
IF image acquisition
Documentation skills
Research planning
Project management
Lab operations
Technical writing
Lab safety
Quantitative research
Scientific writing
Clinical research
Experimental design
Specimen processing
Data analysis
Effective multitasking
Quality assurance standards
Cell cultures
FlowJo
imageJ
GCP/GLP/GMP Knowledge
Prism & GraphPad
DNA/RNA isolation
qPCR
ELISA
Excellegence
FACS
pharmacetical Sales/business
References
Dr. Anne Senz from BioNTech in Mainz
annemarie.senzgiusti@biontech.de +49 6131 9084-0
Dr. Maria Hinterberger from Bavarian Nordic GmbH in Munich
mahi@bavarian-nordic.com +49 89 255446 406
Timeline
Research Associate-Immuno-receptor Therapy (CAR T cells)
BioNTech
08.2023 - Current
Research Assistant -Cancer Immunotherapy
Bavarian Nordic GmbH
11.2019 - 02.2023
Research Associate (immunology lab)
Universitätsklinikum
10.2016 - 09.2019
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Sheffield Hallam University
04.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Arab International University (AIU)
05.2006 - 03.2011
MBA - General Sales
Quantic School of Business And Technology
04.2001 -