Thahseena Pokker | disease | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Thahseena Pokker | disease | Women Researcher AwardĀ 

Dr at University of Pennsylvania United States

I am a doctor in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery, graduated from Govt. Ayurveda Medical College, University of Kerala, India. Currently pursuing a Postgraduate Certificate program in Clinical Research from the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.

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Education šŸŽ“šŸ“œ

University of Pennsylvania: Clinical Research Certificate Program – 2023. University of Kerala, India: Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery – 2009.

Skills šŸ’¬šŸ§ šŸ•°ļø

Active listening skills include giving the person speaking full attention, understanding the points made, asking questions for clarification when necessary, and providing feedback. Excellent critical thinking, judgment, and decision-making abilities. Have good observation skills. Fluently speak, read, and write English. Ability to be engaging, friendly, patient, and understanding. Ability to manage time appropriately.

Achievements šŸ†šŸŽ“

In 2018, I got an invitation from the Emergency Medicine and Acute Care Conference in Tokyo, Japan to present an abstract. Invited by the Xth Mediterranean Emergency Medicine Conference 2019 in Croatia for an abstract presentation. My article about anaphylactic treatment was published in the Journal of Science, Conferenceminds 2024. Due to my achievements, I was invited to join the Clinical Research Program by one of the most prestigious institutions of the Ivy League, the University of Pennsylvania, USA.

Experience šŸ‘©ā€āš•ļøšŸ”¬

Ayurvedic Physician: Worked as a junior doctor attending the Outpatient Department, and managing inpatient hospital units including the Emergency Medicine Department for two years. This opportunity allowed me to learn and explore many aspects of traditional medicine in various diseases, and I developed an interest in anaphylactic treatment measures. I started researching more and developed an effective and affordable method to treat anaphylactic attacks. Pursuing a Certificate program in Clinical Research covering topics like epidemiology, biostatistics, clinical trials, and database management. Practicing to record information about research studies and their statistical interpretation. Familiarized with statistical software Stata. Going through office procedures, patient interaction, and computer programs related to research studies. Acquired knowledge about planning, designing, and conducting research studies. Developed teams of patients to participate in specific research studies. Thorough knowledge of database management in RedCap, designing surveys, and clinical trial study groups.

Hobbies and Interests šŸ“–āœļø

I love to read and write. In my spare time, I enjoy reading various books including medical journals and publications. I am also a good observer which helps me to write. I have written many short stories.

Publications Top Notes šŸ“

  1. Title: Respiratory emergencies: An alternative method to treat Anaphylaxis šŸš‘šŸ«
    • Authors: Thahseena Pokker
    • Year: 2024 šŸ“…
    • Journal: Journal of Science šŸ“°
    • Publication Date: April 1, 2024 šŸ“†

 

Nadin Younes | Infectious disease | Young Scientist Award

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Mrs. ā€ŒNadin Younes |Infectious disease|Young Scientist AwardĀ 

Mrs at Qatar university, Qatar

Mrs. Nadin Younes is a dedicated biomedical scientist with a Ph.D. in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences from Qatar University. Her research focuses on developing low-cost lateral flow assays for rapid detection of foodborne viruses. With a strong academic background, including an M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Biomedical Sciences, she has significant experience as a Research Associate and Graduate Assistant at Qatar University. Mrs. Nadin Younes has received numerous awards, including the Lā€™OrĆ©al-UNESCO For Women in Science Middle East Regional Young Talents Award. Her expertise spans clinical laboratory methods, gene and protein expression analysis, and technical proficiency in various analytical instruments.

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Education šŸŽ“

June 2025 Qatar University – College of Health Sciences, PhD in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, GPA: 3.75/4.00, Dissertation Title: Development of Low-Cost Lateral Flow Assay Platform for Rapid Point-of-Care Detection of Foodborne Viruses in Qatar. June 2019 Qatar University – College of Health Sciences, M.Sc in Biomedical Sciences, GPA: 3.70/4.00, Dissertation Title: Genome Wide Association Study of Low Bone Mineral Density in The Qatari population. June 2017 Ā Qatar University – College of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science, Major in Biomedical Sciences, NAACLS Accreditation,Ā GPA: 3.22/4.00, Thesis: The Effect of Combined Iron Chelation Therapy on Iron Overloaded Zebrafish Embryos

šŸ’¼ Work Experiences

Sep 2019 ā€“ Present šŸ”¬ Research Associate in the Biomedical Research Center – Qatar University. Sep 2017 ā€“ Jun 2019
šŸ§Ŗ Graduate Assistant in Biomedical Science Department, College of Health Sciences, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.Ā  Jun 2017 ā€“ Sep 2017
šŸ”¬ Research Assistant in the Biomedical Research Center – Qatar University. April 2017 ā€“ Jun 2017 šŸ„ Internship in the Anti-Doping Lab (Aspire): Protein Engineering, Vascular Section, Imaging Section, Molecular Biology, Tissue Culture & Physiology Section. Sep 2016 ā€“ Jan 2017
šŸ„ Clinical Practice in Hamad Medical Corporation: Chemistry, Endocrinology, Special Chemistry, Medical Microbiology, Parasitology, Immunology, Virology, Hematology, Special Coagulation & Blood Bank

šŸ† Certifications & Awards

2023 Ā Graduate Research Award – Qatar University. Ā First Place in the 10th Annual Contest for Innovation and Entrepreneurship – Qatar University. Ā Lā€™OrĆ©al-UNESCO For Women in Science Middle East Regional Young Talents Award 2021Ā Graduate Sponsorship Research Award (QNRF) 2020. .CITI Program Certification, Working with Animals in Biomedical Research – Refresher Course, Animal Biosafety, Working with Fish in Research Settings, Working with Zebrafish (Danio Rerio) in Research Settings 2019 Ā Honor List of Postgraduate Students for Outstanding Research Ā Renewal of the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board for Registry – Medical Laboratory Scientist2018 Ā 1st Place Winner for Poster Presentation in the 3rd Annual Health Research Symposium2017 Ā MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist) ASCP Certification from University of South Florida2016 Ā Certificate of Attending Continuing Professional Development Workshop Ā Certificate of Completion/Basic Life Support/AED – European Resuscitation Council2014 & 2016 Ā Certificate of Academic Excellence in Recognition of Being on the Science Deanā€™s List

šŸ“Š Selected Poster Presentations & Conferences

2023 Ā Medlab Middle East | Medical Expo & Conference | Dubai Poster Presentation in 7th QU Health Annual Research Symposium. 2022 Poster Presentation in QU Annual Research Forum & Exhibition. 2018 Poster Presentation in QU Annual Research Forum & Exhibition Poster Presentation in 3rd Annual Health Research Symposium. 2017 Poster Presentation in the British Society for Hematology, 57th Annual Scientific Meeting 2017 (BSH 2017), Brighton Centre. 2016 Oral Presentation in the World Undergraduate Congress Research, (WUCR), Qatar University Poster Presentation in the First Annual Health Research Retreat, Qatar University.

šŸ§  Skills and Qualifications

Research Skills
šŸ”¬ Performing Laboratory Tests and Producing Reliable and Precise Data šŸ”¬ Analysis Instruments: Fluorescence Microscopy, Bio-Teck Citation 5, Viewpoint Zebrabox – High Throughput Screening, Zeiss SteREO Discovery V8 Microscope šŸ”¬ Gene and Protein Expression Analysis
šŸ”¬ Knowledge and Experience in Clinical Laboratory Methods in Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Chemistry, Blood Bank, Virology, Microbiology, and Immunology

šŸ’» Technical Skills

Ability to Produce Systematic Reviews Using Databases Such as PubMed, NCBI, and RCSB. Following and Ensuring Strict Safety Procedures and Safety Checks. Specimen Handling with Care and Minimizing Sample Retakes. Performing Clinical Laboratory Tests, Calculating Test Records, and Measuring Prescribed Quantities of Samples. Managing Clinical and Research Laboratory Resources

šŸ’» Computer Skills

Microsoft Office Tools, GraphPad Prism, SPSS Statistics Software, MATLAB, Image-J, Photoshop, Cerner

Publications Top Notes šŸ“

  • Potential adverse effects of resveratrol: A literature review:
    • Authors: A Shaito, AM Posadino, N Younes, H Hasan, S Halabi, D Alhababi, et al.
    • Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2020, 21(6), 2084.
  • Challenges in laboratory diagnosis of the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2:
    • Authors: N Younes, DW Al-Sadeq, H Al-Jighefee, S Younes, O Al-Jamal, HI Daas, et al.
    • Journal: Viruses, 2020, 12(6), 582.
  • Synthesis, bioapplications, and toxicity evaluation of chitosan-based nanoparticles:
    • Authors: BR Rizeq, NN Younes, K Rasool, GK Nasrallah.
    • Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2019, 20(22), 5776.
  • Using zebrafish for investigating the molecular mechanisms of drug-induced cardiotoxicity:
    • Authors: ZZ Zakaria, FM Benslimane, GK Nasrallah, S Shurbaji, NN Younes, et al.
    • Journal: BioMed Research International, 2018.
  • Immune modulatory effects of vitamin D on viral infections:
    • Authors: M Siddiqui, JS Manansala, HA Abdulrahman, GK Nasrallah, MK Smatti, et al.
    • Journal: Nutrients, 2020, 12(9), 2879.
  • ā€œGreenā€ ZnO-interlinked chitosan nanoparticles for the efficient inhibition of sulfate-reducing bacteria in inject seawater:
    • Authors: K Rasool, GK Nasrallah, N Younes, RP Pandey, P Abdul Rasheed, et al.
    • Journal: ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 2018, 6(3), 3896-3906.
  • Plasmonic MXene-based nanocomposites exhibiting photothermal therapeutic effects with lower acute toxicity than pure MXene:
    • Authors: EA Hussein, MM Zagho, BR Rizeq, NN Younes, G Pintus, KA Mahmoud, et al.
    • Journal: International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2019.
  • Dysregulation of signaling pathways due to differentially expressed genes from the B-cell transcriptomes of systemic lupus erythematosus patients ā€“ a bioinformatics approach:
    • Authors: S Udhaya Kumar, D Thirumal Kumar, R Siva, C George Priya Doss, et al.
    • Journal: Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2020, 8, 276.
  • Toxicity evaluation of selected ionic liquid compounds on embryonic development of Zebrafish:
    • Authors: N Younes, R Salem, M Al-Asmakh, T Altamash, G Pintus, M Khraisheh, et al.
    • Journal: Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 2018, 161, 17-24.
  • The current status of cytomegalovirus (CMV) prevalence in the MENA region: a systematic review:
    • Authors: H Al Mana, HM Yassine, NN Younes, A Al-Mohannadi, DW Al-Sadeq, et al.
    • Journal: Pathogens, 2019, 8(4), 213.