Asma al-murtadhA 

About me  

I am a final year PhD candidate at the Welcome Trust Centre for Cell Biology (WTCCB) – Edinburgh, UK. I work in a structural biology lab where we try to characterize structures of proteins and protein complexes using biochemical and biophysical techniques. I did my master’s in molecular biology and my bachelor’s degree in dentistry.

 I try to develop my skills and gain more experience in different fields. In my free time, I like website and graphic designing and blogging. 

During my studies, I accumulated a solid knowledge in medical subjects such as anatomy, pathology, physiology, and pharmacology as well as in molecular and structural biology. This inspires me to engage in creative work where I can come up with a unique perspective or idea for my research.

I am a very adaptable individual, As you can see from my resume, I’ve had the opportunity to work in various environments and I’ve managed to thrive in every single one.  

I am hardworking, dependable and pay attention to details. I have the drive, confidence, resilience to get things done and the flexibility to work in a team.

Experience

The University of Edinburgh – School of Biological Sciences

Demonstrator 

Molecular biology Diversity of life courses.

2018-2020

The University of Edinburgh

Market research analysis 

Competitor analysis for a new online Paediatric Dentistry programme.

2018

Sabancı University – School of Engineering and Natural Sciences

Teaching assistant

Molecular and cellular biology Plant molecular biology and genetics.

2014-2016

Freelancer

Blogger, Website designer 

WordPress and Opencart website design. I also offer 1-1 WordPress training. 

2014 – Now

Sana’a University – Faculty of Dentistry

Teaching assistant

Oral surgery.

Operative dentistry.

 

2011-2013

Dentist

AL-AMAL DENTAL CENTRE, Sana’a-Yemen

I worked in a private dental clinic.

2010 – 2013

Education

PhD 

University of Edinburgh, Welcome Centre for Cell Biology, Edinburgh – UK

PhD candidate at the institute of cell biology

2016-2021

MSc

School of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Sabancı University, Istanbul-Turkey

Masters Degree in Biological Sciences and Bioengineering. GPA 4/4

2014-2016

DDS

SANA’A UNIVERSITY, Faculty of Dentistry, Sana’a-Yemen

Bachelor of Dentistry (with honours).

 Ranked 1st in graduating class.

2005-2010

Skills

  • Creativity
  • Adobe illustrator
  • Adobe photoshop
  • Adobe Indesign
  • cinema 4d
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork
  • Website design
  • Search engine optimisation (SEO)
  • Online marketing

Languages

  • Arabic
  • English
  • Turkish
  • Spanish

Other activities

2018

Glass art for science

 I participated in the Glass Lab workshop at the Wellcome Centre for Cell Biology to make glass work that represent my research. The picture on the left shows some of my designs.

 

2018-2019

Public engagement

I participated in several public engagement events at the Welcome Trust Centre for Cell Biology. The pictures on the right represent a participation in Nepalese straw art to make Christmas cards to raise money for science public engagement events in Nepal. 

Get in touch!

asma.almurtadha@gmail.com

asma.almurtadha@ed.ac.uk

 

24 West Relugas Road

EH9 2PL

Edinburgh – UK