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Lebanon

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Freelance Scientific Writer and Editor

Profile Summary

I hold a PhD in Biochemistry and have published multiple articles in peer-reviewed journals. My academic and research expertise spans cancer biology, virology, and biochemistry. Over the years, I have also developed a strong foundation in scientific communication through teaching and mentoring students at various levels. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of complex scientific concepts, I offer high-quality writing and editing services tailored to researchers, educators, and professionals in the life sciences. My work is informed by current best practices and supported by certifications in GMP, GCP, and Six Sigma (Green Belt), ensuring both scientific accuracy and process excellence.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Microbiology
• ☆ Virology
• ☆ Coronaviruses
• ☆ Molecular Virology
• ☆ Biochemistry
• ☆ Immunoassay
• ☆ Biochemical Assays
• ☆ Apoptosis
• ☆ Enzyme Activity Assays
• ☆ Molecular Biology
• ☆ Cell Biology
• ☆ Cell Signaling Pathways
• ☆ Membrane Biology
• ☆ Microscopy
• ☆ Light Microscopy
• ☆ Fluorescence Microscopy
• ☆ Cell Culture
• ☆ Blotting
• ☆ Cancer Research
• ☆ Cancer Biology

Services

• Writing
• Research

Writing Technical Writing, Creative Writing, Audio Transcription, General Proofreading & Editing, Translation

Research Scientific and Technical Research

Work Experience

Freelance Scientific Writer and Editor

Self employed

April 2025 - Present

Lab Instructor

University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover

October 2021 - March 2022

Lab Instructor and Coordinator

Lebanese American University

January 2020 - May 2020

Lab Instructor

Lebanese American University

September 2019 - December 2019

Education

PhD, Biochemistry

University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover

October 2020 - April 2024

Certifications

• Six Sigma Green Belt

  The Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC)

  March 2025 - Present

• GCP for Clinical Trials with Investigational Drugs and Medical Devices (U.S. FDA Focus)

  The Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program)

  March 2025 - Present

• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

  The Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program)

  October 2024 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

El Khoury M, Dalanda Wanes, Maura Lynch-Miller, Hoter A, Hassan Y. Naim (2024). Glycosylation Modulation Dictates Trafficking and Interaction of SARS-CoV-2 S1 Subunit and ACE2 in Intestinal Epithelial Caco-2 Cells . Biomolecules.

El Khoury M, Naim HY (2024). Lipid rafts disruption by statins negatively impacts the interaction between SARS-CoV-2 S1 subunit and ACE2 in intestinal epithelial cells . Frontiers in microbiology.

Marianne El Khoury, Mona El Samarji, Maria Younes, Tony Haykal, Nazira Elias, Natalia Gasilova, Laure Menin, Ahmad Houri, Nisrine Machaka-Houri, Sandra Rizk(2023). The Antioxidant and Proapoptotic Effects of Sternbergia clusiana Bulb Ethanolic Extract on Triple-Negative and Estrogen-Dependent Breast Cancer Cells In Vitro . Plants. 12. (3). p. 529. {MDPI} {AG}

Marianne El Khoury, Tony Haykal, Maria Younes, Carl Ammoury, Stephanie Tannous, Mohammad H. Hodroj, Rita Sarkis, Natalia Gasilova, Laure Menin, Sandra Rizk(2021). The pro-apoptotic properties of a phytonutrient rich infusion of A. cherimola leaf extract on AML cells . Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy. 140. p. 111592. Elsevier {BV}

Marianne El Khoury, Tony Haykal, Mohammad Hassan Hodroj, Sonia Abou Najem, Rita Sarkis, Robin I. Taleb, Sandra Rizk(2020). Malva pseudolavatera Leaf Extract Promotes ROS Induction Leading to Apoptosis in Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cells In Vitro . Cancers. 12. (2). p. 435. {MDPI} {AG}

Marianne El Khoury, Carl Ammoury, Maria Younes, Mohammad H. Hodroj, Tony Haykal, Peter Nasr, Marilyne Sily, Robin I. Taleb, Rita Sarkis, Rana Khalife, et al.(2019). The pro-apoptotic effect of a Terpene-rich Annona cherimola leaf extract on leukemic cell lines . BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 19. (1). Springer Science and Business Media {LLC}