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PhD Researcher in Cancer Biology | Scientific Writer & Editor | 5+ Years in Academic & Medical Writing

Profile Summary

I am a PhD researcher in systems medicine specializing in cancer biology, with a focus on molecular mechanisms of tumor suppression, transcriptomics, and functional cell biology. My work is based at a leading European research institute in Milan, Italy. With over five years of experience in scientific writing and editing, I offer support across the full spectrum of academic content: manuscript preparation and revision, literature reviews, thesis writing and editing, grant applications, research proposals, and scientific reports. I have hands-on expertise in experimental design, data interpretation, and translating complex findings into clear, publication-ready text. My subject expertise spans cancer biology, molecular and cell biology, genetics, RNA biology, immunology, and general biomedical sciences. I also have strong experience in business and management subjects, including accounting, finance, marketing, and supply chain management. I work in English, Italian, and Arabic, and I am experienced in adapting manuscripts to meet the formatting and language standards of high-impact journals. Whether you need a full manuscript drafted, a thesis polished, or a grant proposal reviewed, I deliver rigorous, well-structured, and clearly written work on deadline.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Catalysis
• ☆ Trace Elements
• ☆ Biocatalysis
• ☆ Natural Product Chemistry
• ☆ Electrochemistry
• ☆ Biostatistics
• ☆ Zoology
• ☆ Animal Science
• ☆ Biochemistry
• ☆ Immunoassay
• ☆ Biochemical Assays
• ☆ Structural Biology
• ☆ Apoptosis
• ☆ Oxidative Stress & Mitochondrial Function
• ☆ Antioxidants
• ☆ Enzyme Activity Assays
• ☆ Binding Assays
• ☆ Molecular Biology
• ☆ Biomarkers
• ☆ Genetics
• ☆ Microarrays
• ☆ Molecular Evolution
• ☆ Chromatin
• ☆ Epigenetics
• ☆ PCR
• ☆ Molecular Cloning
• ☆ Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
• ☆ ATAC-Seq
• ☆ DNA Sequencing
• ☆ Synthetic Genomics
• ☆ Protein Sequencing
• ☆ Gene Expression Analysis
• ☆ Genome Sequencing
• ☆ Microinjection
• ☆ Mutagenesis
• ☆ Exome Sequencing
• ☆ Recombinant DNA
• ☆ RNA Synthesis
• ☆ RNA Sequencing
• ☆ DNA/Gene Synthesis
• ☆ Oligonucleotide Synthesis
• ☆ Plasmid DNA
• ☆ DNA Damage & Repair
• ☆ ChIP-Seq
• ☆ Kinases
• ☆ Monoclonal Antibody Production
• ☆ Molecular Ecology
• ☆ Cell Biology
• ☆ Cell-Based Assays
• ☆ Cytogenetics
• ☆ Cell Signaling Pathways
• ☆ Membrane Biology
• ☆ Gene Regulation
• ☆ Stem Cell Research
• ☆ Biotechnology & Bioengineering
• ☆ Recombinant Protein Expression
• ☆ Biomarker Discovery
• ☆ Cell Culture
• ☆ Primary Cells
• ☆ Cell Banking
• ☆ Cell Line Engineering
• ☆ Large Scale Cell Culture
• ☆ Cell Surface Receptors
• ☆ 3D Cell Culture
• ☆ Chemical Biology
• ☆ Blotting
• ☆ Immunohistochemistry
• ☆ Cytometry
• ☆ Pharmacy
• ☆ Pharmacy Education
• ☆ Drug Discovery
• ☆ Drug Design
• ☆ Human Biology
• ☆ Precision Medicine
• ☆ Pharmaceutical Management

Services

• Writing

Writing Medical Writing, Non-Medical Regulatory Writing, Technical Writing, Copywriting

Work Experience

PhD in Simona Polo Lab

IFOM

November 2024 - November 2028

Research Assistance

Lebanese American University

August 2024 - October 2024

Education

PhD in Systems Medicine

University of Milan

November 2024 - November 2028

MS in Biological Sciences (Arts and Sciences)

Lebanese American University

September 2022 - May 2024

BS in Biology (Arts and Sciences)

Lebanese American University

September 2019 - May 2022

Certifications

• Professional Development for Young Scientists

  European School of Molecular Medicine | SEMM

  March 2026 - Present

• Responsible research methods: From hypothesis to publication

  European School of Molecular Medicine | SEMM

  January 2026 - Present

• Scientific Writing

  European School of Molecular Medicine | SEMM

  October 2025 - Present

• Art of Scientific communication: from ideas to impactful delivery

  European School of Molecular Medicine | SEMM

  April 2025 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Amjad Slika, Rouba Al Sayegh, Aleen Khoury, Maria George Elias, Najwa Mansour, Stephanie Mehanna, Costantine F. Daher, Janice R. Aldrich-Wright, Robin I. Taleb (2025). The anti-neoplastic potency of epoxy-substituted polyaromatic platinum(II) and platinum(IV) complexes against A549 lung cancer cells . European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry.

Amjad Slika, Christina Haydar, Joelle Bou Chacra, Seba Al Alam, Stephanie Mehanna, Anthony Lteif, Maria George Elias, Krishant M. Deo, Robin I. Taleb, Janice R. Aldrich-Wright, et al. (2024). Unveiling the chemotherapeutic potential of two platinum(IV) complexes in skin cancer: in vitro and in vivo Insights . Current Research in Pharmacology and Drug Discovery.