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
