Nawel Zouggari
Geneva
Summary
Dynamic Postdoctoral Researcher with 9+ years experience in human cancer translational research. Collaborated with clinicians and nurses to develop an ovarian cancer biobank and conducted researches with strong implication for patient. Tested potential novel anticancer drugs which led to a patent application. Highly organized, detail-driven with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Postdoctoral Researcher
Department of medicine, Department of molecular biology
Geneva
11.2020 - 12.2024
- Designed and determined new therapeutical strategies to overcome Olaparib treatment resistance in high-grade ovarian cancer human cells using high-throughput siRNA screening and drug testing.
- In charge of the ovarian cancer biobank of patient-derived organoids under informed consent for preclinical drug testing and personalised therapies. Contacts: Doctor Intidhar Labidi-galy, Medical Oncologist; Professor Thanos Halazonetis.
- Collected and analyzed data to maintain computer database of research statistics.
- Presented findings using graphics and statistical software at research conferences.
- Mentored and supervised laboratory personnel and delegated tasks.
- Designed research protocols to perform instrumentation relative to research procedures.
CRTOH Member
Center of Translational Research in Oncohematology
Geneva
11.2020 - 12.2024
- This center promotes translational cancer research that has the potential to quickly benefit patients thanks to close collaborations between clinicians and researchers.
- Presented research projects and finding at seminars.
ITEAMS Program Participant
Translational Accelerator: University of Geneva Medical Center
Geneva
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Market approach investigation for commercializing new innovations. Project: Eco-friendly kitchen and delivery service to customize daily meals for clients with nutrition goals and disease.
- Followed courses of Swiss legislation and regulation of industrial sector to be prepared to join a start-up.
- Enrolled in weekly workshops to enhance entrepreneurial skills and build business model canevas.
Postdoctoral Researcher
Department of Pathology and immunology. Department of biochemistry
Geneva
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Conducted clinical data compilation (disease recurrence, additional treatments, side effect monitoring) from HUG cohort patients follow-up involved in my PhD thesis under ethics committee approval and Doctor Jean Christophe Tille supervision. Contact: Jean-Christophe.Tille@hcuge.ch
- Wrote scientific articles, review and grants.
- Assisted in developing project budget including hard and soft costs.
Intership in Fertility Medical Assistance
Feriel clinic
Bab Ezzouar
01.2013 - 03.2013
- Assisted with diagnostic testing.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
Education
Ph.D (Honors) -
UNIGE, Pathology - Biochemistry
Geneva, Switzerland07.2020
Research Stint (Ph.D) -
Szeged University, Genetic Engineering
Szeged, Hungary07.2015
Research Stint (Master) -
LRZA Laboratory, Endocrinology And Immunology
Algiers, Algeria07.2014
Master (Honors) - Biotechnology of The Reproduction
U.S.T.H.B University
Algiers07.2014
Bachelor (Honors) - Animal And Human Integrative Physiology
U.S.T.H.B University
Algiers07.2012
Skills
- Specialized in disease mechanisms and therapies
- Multitask, and strong organization skills with the ability to identify and manage priorities while conducting multiple projects and assignments with upcoming deadlines
- Data base compilation, report writing and public speaking in meetings and seminars ie Swiss Cancer Center Leman
- Friendly, positive attitude, teamwork, leadership
- Excellent computer skills: MS office and GraphPad Prism
- Experience creating standards and procedures
Languages
French
First Language
English
Advanced
C1
Arabic
Upper Intermediate
B2
Timeline
Postdoctoral Researcher
Department of medicine, Department of molecular biology
11.2020 - 12.2024
CRTOH Member
Center of Translational Research in Oncohematology
11.2020 - 12.2024
ITEAMS Program Participant
Translational Accelerator: University of Geneva Medical Center
09.2020 - 02.2021
Postdoctoral Researcher
Department of Pathology and immunology. Department of biochemistry
07.2020 - 11.2020
Intership in Fertility Medical Assistance
Feriel clinic
01.2013 - 03.2013
Ph.D (Honors) -
UNIGE, Pathology - Biochemistry
Research Stint (Ph.D) -
Szeged University, Genetic Engineering
Research Stint (Master) -
LRZA Laboratory, Endocrinology And Immunology
Master (Honors) - Biotechnology of The Reproduction
U.S.T.H.B University
Bachelor (Honors) - Animal And Human Integrative Physiology
U.S.T.H.B University
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