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Freelance Medical Writer | 7+ Years in Neuroscience, Aging, and Immunology

Profile Summary

I am a research scientist with over 7 years of experience specializing in neuroscience, ageing, and immunology. Holding a PhD in Neuroscience and trauma from Queen Mary University of London, I have led and contributed to many research projects, and my main focus is on the effects of traumatic brain injury, neuroinflammation, and peripheral immunity on pathological ageing (senescence). My work at Blizard Institute involved managing and running a multi-year project, developing new standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality control (QC) protocols, and designing testing panels based on the latest scientific literature. I authored and co-authored several research papers, some were published in reputable journals and others are currently under peer review. I presented my findings at various local, national, and international conferences. I am experienced in cell-based assays, protein and gene analysis, and data interpretation. In addition to my research expertise, I have experience in clinical settings, having worked as a Biomedical Scientist at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital and The Royal Hospital in Oman. Here, I managed and analyzed clinical samples, performed advanced diagnostic tests, and contributed to clinical research projects. My background also includes extensive training and mentoring of undergraduate and master's students, ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations and good laboratory practices (GLP). Currently, I am leveraging my scientific background as a freelance medical writer and data analyst, focusing on creating high-quality scientific content and providing data-driven insights. I am passionate about translating complex scientific concepts into clear, engaging content for diverse audiences. I am eager to contribute to innovative medical communications and research projects that make a meaningful impact on healthcare and scientific advancement.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Cell Biology
• ★ Neuroscience
• ★ Cell Aging
• ☆ Biochemistry
• ☆ Immunoassay
• ☆ Biochemical Assays
• ☆ Apoptosis
• ☆ Oxidative Stress & Mitochondrial Function
• ☆ Molecular Biology
• ☆ Microarrays
• ☆ PCR
• ☆ Gene Expression Analysis
• ☆ DNA Damage & Repair
• ☆ Cell-Based Assays
• ☆ Molecular Neuroscience
• ☆ Histology
• ☆ Microscopy
• ☆ Light Microscopy
• ☆ Fluorescence Microscopy
• ☆ Data Collection
• ☆ Immunohistochemistry
• ☆ Python
• ☆ R
• ☆ Non-Alzheimer's Dementia
• ☆ Parkinson's Disease
• ☆ Alzheimer's Disease
• ☆ Clinical Laboratory Science
• ☆ Clinical Biochemistry
• ☆ Cytopathology
• ☆ Spinal Cord Injury

Services

• Writing

Writing Medical Writing, Technical Writing, Creative Writing, General Proofreading & Editing

Work Experience

Freelance - Medical writer

Various Companies

April 2024 - Present

Research Associate

Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London

December 2018 - January 2024

Research Assistant

Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London

May 2018 - August 2018

Biomedical scientist

Sultan Qaboos University Hospital and The Royal Hospital

February 2016 - August 2016

Research Assistant

Sultan Qaboos University

October 2015 - August 2016

Education

Doctor of Philosophy | Neuroscience and trauma

Queen Mary University of London

December 2018 - January 2024

Master of Science | Regenerative Medicine

Queen Mary University of London

September 2017 - October 2018

Bachelor of Science | Biomedical Sciences

Sultan Qaboos University

September 2011 - August 2016

Certifications

• Diploma of Researcher Development

  Queen Mary University of London

  January 2024 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Zahra F. Al-Khateeb, Hasna Boumenar, Joycee Adebimpe, Shenel Shekerzade, Siân M. Henson, Jordi L. Tremoleda, Adina T. Michael-Titus, Zahra F. Al-Khateeb, Zahra F. Al-Khateeb, Zahra F. Al-Khateeb, et al. (2024). The cellular senescence response and neuroinflammation in juvenile mice following controlled cortical impact and repetitive mild traumatic brain injury . Experimental Neurology.

Lucas Teoh, Achintha Ihalage, Srooley Harp, Zahra F. Al-Khateeb, Adina T. Michael-Titus, jordi lopez tremoleda, Yang Hao, Zahra F. Al-Khateeb, Zahra F. Al-Khateeb (2022). Deep learning for behaviour classification in a preclinical brain injury model . PLOS ONE.

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Aarti Singh, Manuel Rigon, Marta Gramaça Caldeira, Danilo Faccenda, Dong Xia, Jordi Lopez-Tremoleda, Zahra Falah Hassan Al-Khateeb, Tong Guo, Rosella Abeti, Paola Giunti, et al. (2024). Mitochondria drive microglial NRLP3 inflammasome activation via TSPO .