Hind Abdulrazak Yassin Abdulmajed
Saudi Arabian
PO. Box 3608, Jeddah, 21481, Saudi Arabia Tel: +966-505824604
E-mail: [email protected]
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
CONFERENCES &
SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS
2004- 2008 University of Leicester, School of Medicine, Leicester, UK.
PhD Molecular Tumour Immunology
Title: Identification of tumour associated antigens as potential targets for the immunotherapy of B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (B-CLL).
Supervisor: Dr. M.J. Browning, senior clinical lecturer in immunology
Project: There is a number of tumour antigens which have been tested for the immunotherapy of different types of cancers. The differential expression of survivin in tumour cells compared to most normal tissues and direct involvement in the oncogenic process make it a candidate for a molecular marker of cancer and an attractive target for the cancer immunotherapy. Therefore, the goal of this research was to investigate the potential of survivin as a target for immunotherapy in B-CLL and to identify other tumour-associated antigens expressed in B-CLL that may be also used as targets for the immunotherapy of this disease (Appendix 1).
2002- 2003 University of Manchester, School of Medicine and Biological Sciences, Manchester, UK.
MSc Immunology and Immunogenetics
Dissertation: Gene Polymorphism in Breast Cancer.
1997- 2002 King Abdulaziz University, School of Science, Jeddah, KSA.
BSc Biology, Microbiology
2004-2007 University of Leicester, UK Postgraduate Demonstrator
I had constantly been involved in the supervision of undergraduates in their microbiology practical classes. This required guiding them through their experiments, explaining to them the aim of doing them and analysing the results with them, working in groups, being ready to help at any time during the class, taking the responsibility of up to 60 students for six hours continuously, looking after their safety while working and marking their reports at the end of the course.
2005-2006 Leicester Saudi School, Leicester, UK
Teacher of biology, chemistry, physics and mathmatics for the intermediate and secondary grades.
2009 AstraZenca Regional Oncology Conference, Amman, Jordan.
2009 The 2nd KHIBC Mena Cancer Rsearch Conference, Amman, Jordan.
2008 Saudi International Innovation conference, University of Leeds, UK.
The Career Symposium, University of Leicester, UK.
Saudi International Innovation conference, Univeristy of Newcastle, UK.
2007 Festival of Postgraduate Research, University of Leicester, UK.
COURSES &
WORKSHOPS
SCIENTIFIC SKILLS
GENERAL SKILLS
AWARDS/ HONORS/
FELLOWSHIPS
2005 Professor Robert Baldwin Symposium, 50 Years of Tumour Immunology, Nottingham, UK.
2004 Blood and its disorders conference, King AbdulAziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
2002 and 2004 The Annual Immunology Conference, Harrogate, UK.
2004- present Successfully completed various courses, seminars and workshops listed in the attached table.
Western Blotting, Flow Cytometry (FACS), Intracellular and extracellular staining for FACs analysis, Tissue culture, Cellular Proliferation (3H thymidine incorporation), Reverse Transcriptase PCR and electrohporesis, DNA and RNA preparations, PBMC isolation, B and T cells separation, monocytes separation, Dendritic cells culture, ELISpot, 51Cr release assay, Activation assays.
Communication: Good communication skills were gained from giving presentations, teaching, supervising undergraduates and technichians and attending seminars and conferences. Also, I have learned to seek and accept criticism, using this in a positive manner to further build on my skills. I understand that good communication is vital to a successful organization and that within training, listening can be more important than verbal skills.
Team Work: Successful course work was dependent upon particiation and motivation of syndicated project groups. Working towards one goal with people from other departments and from different backgrounds and cultures was of my pleasure and added a lot to my experience.
Problem solving and analytical thinking: Having problems in establishing and using the right techniques in my PhD research taught me to be creative and find different ways to solve them out.
Computing: Good knowledge of using office management programs and working on getting the international computer driving lisence (ICDL) which requires learning the
concepts of information technology (IT)
,using the computer and managing files, word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation, information and communication.
Languages: Fluent in Arabic and English and a beginner in French.
2006-2008 Awarded a scholarship from the ministry of higher education in Saudi Arabia to get my PhD.
2007 A finalist in the Postgraduate Research Festival. University of Leicester, UK.
2006 Awarded a commended certificate for my second year presentation of my PhD research as one of the best presentations among 43 PhD students’ presenters.
2006 Awarded a commended certificate from Leicester Saudi School as the best teacher for the year 2006.
2004- 2005 Awarded a scholarship from Yamani Cultural and Charitable
PUBLICATIONS &
PRESENTATIONS
AFFILIATIONS
REFERENCES
2008 Abstract accepted and published in the Saudi Innovation conference, University of Leeds, UK.
2007 Poster presentation in the Saudi Innovation conference, University of Newcastle, UK.
2007 Poster presentation in the festival of postgraduate research, University of Leicester, UK.
2007, 2006, 2005 annual project presentations, University of Leicester, UK.
Walewska R., Teobald I., Dunnion D., Abdulmajed H., Aldred M., Sadler J., Chapman C., Browning M. (2006). Preclinical development of hybrid cell vaccines for multiple myeloma. European Journal of Haematology 78 (1): 11-20, (Appendix 4).
2004- present The British Society of Immunolgy (BSI) (Member).
2005- 2008 The postgraduate students committee, University of Leicester, UK (Member).
Dr. Michael Browning Dr. Cordula Stover University of Leicester University of Leicester Maurice Shock Building Maurice Shock Building 3 I Department 3I Department
University Road University Road LE1 9HN LE1 9HN
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# Topic Date Comment Research Skills Workshops
1. Bibliographic Software :
Endnotes for scientists 06.10.2004
It is aimed specifically at scientists, as referencing styles differ between subject disciplines.
How to download EndNote and the Word toolbar on to your CFS account.
How to input references manually, from a bibliographic database, from the library catalogue, and how to import a website reference.
How to create a bibliography
automatically in Word, using the Cite While You Write toolbar.
How to create an independent bibliography.
2.
Laboratory safety 1; Risk Assessment; Biological and Chemical Hazards; Faculty safety Management
08.10.2004 Laboratory safety
3.
Laboratory safety 2;
Radiation Safety; Genetic Modification
08.10.2004 Laboratory safety 4. Safety induction program 13.10.2004
5. Basic e-library skills 14.10.2004 6.
Presenting your research I
14.10.2004 7. Bibliographic IT skills 19.10.2004 Accessing data-base and e-journals
Using bibliographic software and keeping up to date.
8.
Presenting your research II
28.10.2004 9. Use of Radio-chemicals inlife science 01.11.2004
10.
Specialist skills:
Protein Bioinformatics:
databases and programmes 03.12.2004
I. Introduction
II. Hands-on computing exercise 11.
DNA bioinformatics
04.02.200512.
Scientific writing and
publishing
07.02.200513.
Pubmed upgrade
23.02.2005 14.DNA sequencing; science and
services at PNACL
06.12.200515.
Experimental Design &
Practical Statistics
16.01.2006 19.01.2006 23.01.2006 26.01.2006 30.01.2006
This is a six session course that progressively develops over the six sessions; each session comprises a 1hr lecture followed by a 1-1.5hr practical exercise.
17.
2D electrophoresis techniques, applications and
troubleshooting.
16.10.2006 By GE Healthcare
18.
ProImmune’s Pentamer Day
17.10.2006 A one day workshop on the use and practical applications of Pro5 MHC Pentamers19.
IT Workshop: Microsoft Excel – Level 2
02.11.2006
This workshop covered the following aspects:
How to create a RefWorks account and download the Word toolbar, for use on and off campus.
How to input references manually, from a bibliographic database, from the library catalogue, and how to import a website reference.
How to create a bibliography in Word.
How to create an independent bibliography.
20.
Presenting Data Effectively 16.11.2006
The primary objective of the course is to broaden the user’s knowledge of features of Microsoft Word 2003 that will assist when working with longer documents e.g. thesis writing.
Views
Document manipulation
Styles
Table of Contents
Referencing
Collaborative Editing
Master Documents
Other features
21.
Improving your
Power Point presentations
31.11.2006
This wokshop:
Explains the advantages and disadvantages of using PowerPoint
Finds out how to get the basics right - design and layout
Explains how to make the most of text and images
Describes how to use animation appropriately
22.
Avoiding plagiarism (science students)
13.04.2007
Defining plagiarism
Using sources: paraphrasing vs. quotation
Ways to use sources
Selecting sources: printed vs. website
23. The Creative Researcher 05.02.2008
This workshop helps participants to identify issues within their research where creative thinking would be useful and introduces them to the theories of creativity. Through the use of art, participants develop their creativity and become more flexible and inventive in their thinking.
General skills workshops
24.
Teaching skills 1:
Demonstration
12.10.200425.
Starting your PhD
20.10.2004This course is designed to give participants some inside knowledge on how to be successful as a PhD student.
26.
Essay writing
22.10.2004 The characteristics of good scientific writing
A good practice approach to essay writing
Techniques to help you write more efficiently
Recognise some common grammatical mistakes and understand how to avoid them
A range of reviewing techniques to improve your final work
27.
Demonstrating to the
undergraduate students
25.10.2004 28.Teaching skills 2: Working
with small groups
25.10.200429.
Writing your dissertation
29.10.2004 How to frame a research question
How to produce a proposal outlining the scope and focus of your research project
How to identify tasks that need to be completed to undertake your dissertation
How to develop a project plan for your research and writing
30.
Presenting your data
effectively
05.11.2004 How to convey numerical information in written and spoken communication.31.
Managing your supervisor
10.11.2004 University guidelines for supervision
The factors that affect effective supervisor-student relationships
An action plan that can apply to your own supervisions
Simple assertiveness techniques
32.
Personal effectiveness
skills: Time management
11.11.2004 identifying your own obstacles to effective time management
understanding the principles of effective time management
setting some personal targets for improving your own time management 33.
Personal effectiveness
skills: Team-working
22.11.2004 34.Presenting Research to the
Media
27.04.200635.
Building a Career Skills
15.05. 200636.
Completing your PhD
thesis & writing the thesis
25.05. 2006 how to identify major personal and practical obstacles that stand between you and completion;
how to formulate an action plan and realistic timescale for completion
project management strategies designed to help you complete on time;
University of Leicester's academic and administrative requirements for your PhD
37.
Finishing your PhD;
preparing for the viva
22.06. 2006Two experienced examiners will discuss the PhD/MD viva examination, how it works, and what they look for when assessing students.
38.
General writing skills
05.02.2007 39.Using word for long
documents
06.02.200740.
PowerPoint for posters
21.02.2007To learn how to use Microsoft PowerPoint to design academic posters. It will be a hands-on session in an IT lab, so there will be plenty of opportunity to try things out and ask questions.
41.
Improving your
powerpoint presentation
05.03.2007 This is an IT-lab based workshop and will involve hands-on practice with the application.42.
Writing for science
20.03.2007 43. Festival of Post-graduateResearch workshop 29.06.2007 44. Team building and group
dynamics 15.11.2007
