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Merna Morkos

Göttingen

Summary

A very enthusiastic and energetic person with strong skills in innovation, concept implementation, and trying ideas together. Person welcoming challenges with strong analytical and fast learning abilities through "out of the box" thinking

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

RESEARCH INTERN

Immune-cardiology Department
08.2023 - 03.2024

"The role of FAM129B and its influence on immune-metabolism of monocytes/macrophages”

  • RNA isolation, cDNA synthesis, qPCR, BCA assay, Western blotting, Mouse's organs and Bone marrow cell isolation, cell culture (cell line, primary culture, and siRNA transfection), FACS, IF staining and Fluorescent imaging, and Metabolic Assays include (Glucose uptake and Lactate production)
  • FlowJO, ImageJ, QuPath, and GraphPad prism.

Tutor

Universitätmedizin Göttingen
10.2021 - 07.2022
  • Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.

RESEARCH INTERN

Pharmacology & Toxicology Department
04.2022 - 07.2022

Cardiac tissue Engineering

  • Tissue culture (seeding and coating of cells, cell passaging/splitting), 3D bio-printing, Generation of 3D cardiac tissues (ECT-Bones, ECT-rings), and Imaging (CELLAVISTA, IncuCyte, and CQ1 microscope)

RESEARCH INTERN

Cardiology & Pneumology Department
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Establishing models for studying cardiac fibrosis and cardiac remodeling
  • Protein isolation, BCA assay, Lämmeli preparation, Western Blotting, RNA isolation, cDNA synthesis, and Real-time quantitative PCR, Histological analysis and staining (WG (collagen) staining, Picrous red (Fibrosis) staining, H&E staining, and Immune-fluorescence staining)

RESEARCH INTERN

Cell Biochemistry Department
04.2021 - 06.2021
  • Elucidating the molecular phenotype in mouse heart and liver of COA6 conditional knockout models
  • CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing, Mouse's liver and heart mitochondrial Isolation, RNA isolation, cDNA synthesis, Real-time quantitative PCR, Western blotting, SDS-PAGE, Blue native Page, and complex I, complex II & complex IV Activity assay and Imaging (CELLAVISTA, IncuCyte, and CQ1 microscope)

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Graduation Project Committee
08.2018 - 10.2020
  • Investigating the effect of using Glibenclamide in combination with herbal extracts in controlling type II diabetes mellitus in an animal model
  • Neuro-protective effect of PDF III inhibitor in Alzheimer's disease in a mouse model

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Pharmacology & Toxicology Department
08.2018 - 10.2020
  • In vitro qualitative and quantitative studies, In vivo qualitative studies for determining the effect of unknown drugs, Toxicology & forensic analysis, First aid instructor, and Designing clinical trials
  • Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

57357 Children Cancer Hospital
08.2017 - 08.2018

"Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Cyclophosphamide in Rhabdomyosarcoma patients"

  • DNA extraction/ purification, Agarose gel electrophoresis, qPCR/ realtime quantitative PCR, High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and Genotyping

Education

Master of Science - Cardiovascular

Georg-August-University
Göttingen, Germany
03.2024

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

MSA University
Cairo, Egypt
07.2018

Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences

Greenwich University
London, UK
07.2018

High School Diploma -

El Nasr Girls' College
Cairo, Egypt
07.2013

Skills

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Fast learner
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Microsoft Office
  • GraphPad Prism
  • Image J
  • FlowJO

HONORS & AWARDS

First-class Honors, Greenwich University, UK

Certificate of Excellence in recognition of exceptional academic achievement in the Bachelor's degree.


Top achiever, Faculty of Pharmacy, 6th of October city

certificates of excellence in the following academic courses:

Pharmacology, Organic chemistry, Physiology, Pharmacognosy, Anatomy and Histology

Industrial Experience

Pharmaceutical Industrial Trainee

European Egyptian Pharmaceutical Industry, 2015, Egypt

SEDICO Pharmaceutical Company, 2016, Egypt

Global NAPI for Pharmaceuticals,2017, Egypt

  • As a trainee in the drug industry, I gained hands-on experience in Research and Development, Pharmacovigilance, Production, cGMP, Quality Control, and Quality Assurance. I ensured product safety, efficacy, and compliance with industry standards throughout the drug development and manufacturing process.


Drug Marketer

AstraZeneca pharmaceutical company,2017, Egypt

  • promoted and sold pharmaceutical products to healthcare professionals and organizations, achieving sales targets by building and maintaining relationships and providing detailed product information. I also ensured compliance with regulatory standards and gathered market feedback.

Extracurricular Activities

coach at Corporate Business Services Division Leadership Boot Camp, 6th of October city

July 2018 — September 2018

The role is to lead a group of youth to be great leaders and entrepreneurs

Head of Unicef committee at Model for World Health Organization MSA University [MSA MHWO], 6th of October city

July 2017 — July 2018

The role is to build a team and arrange health awareness campaigns that target non-educational people in Egypt and increase their awareness about health crises and how to protect themselves and the surrounds

HR Member at Model for World Health Organization MSA University [MSA MHWO], 6th of October city

July 2017 — July 2018

Interviewing new participants and Evaluating the organization's overall performance to find out the weak points and find solutions for the general development of the organization.

Delegate at Model for World Health Organization MSA University [MSA MHWO], 6th of October city

July 2016 — July 2017

Represent a certain country in a conference including a different representative from different countries discussing a health problem

Member at Egyptian Pharmaceutical Students' Federation, 6th of October city

July 2015 — July 2016

working with the Egyptian government in arranging blood donation campaigns,and health awareness campaigns

Languages

Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
German
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

RESEARCH INTERN

Immune-cardiology Department
08.2023 - 03.2024

RESEARCH INTERN

Pharmacology & Toxicology Department
04.2022 - 07.2022

Tutor

Universitätmedizin Göttingen
10.2021 - 07.2022

RESEARCH INTERN

Cardiology & Pneumology Department
05.2021 - 08.2021

RESEARCH INTERN

Cell Biochemistry Department
04.2021 - 06.2021

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Graduation Project Committee
08.2018 - 10.2020

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Pharmacology & Toxicology Department
08.2018 - 10.2020

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

57357 Children Cancer Hospital
08.2017 - 08.2018

Master of Science - Cardiovascular

Georg-August-University

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

MSA University

Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences

Greenwich University

High School Diploma -

El Nasr Girls' College
Merna Morkos