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Phamous [Last Name]

Los Angeles

Summary

Biology researcher and educator with over 15 years of combined experience in molecular biology, bioinformatics, and applied research. Skilled in translating complex biological concepts into accessible insights, mentoring students, and driving independent projects. Recently focused on the intersection of life sciences and artificial intelligence, with a passion for improving AI systems' ability to understand, evaluate, and explain key biological principles. Seeking to contribute biological expertise to cutting-edge AI research while continuing to explore innovative approaches at the crossroads of science and technology.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Research Scientist - Molecular Biology & Bioinformatics

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles
01.2018 - Current
  • Led independent research on gene expression regulation and RNA-based mechanisms.
  • Collaborated with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate machine learning approaches into genomics projects.
  • Supervised graduate students and postdocs, fostering critical thinking and research independence.
  • Published findings in peer-reviewed journals, contributing to translational research in cancer biology.

Adjunct Faculty - Biology

California State University, Northridge
Northridge
08.2014 - 12.2017
  • Designed and taught undergraduate and graduate courses in cellular biology and genetics.
  • Implemented interactive teaching strategies to improve conceptual understanding.
  • Guided students in laboratory projects, emphasizing data analysis and interpretation.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Molecular Genetics

City of Hope National Medical Center
Duarte
07.2012 - 07.2014
  • Conducted research on chromatin remodeling in disease progression.
  • Applied computational tools for biological data analysis, introducing automated methods for large datasets.
  • Co-authored multiple high-impact research papers.

Education

Ph.D. - Molecular Biology

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Los Angeles, CA
06.2012

M.Sc. - Biochemistry

University of California, Davis
Davis, CA
06.2006

B.Sc. - Biology

California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
06.2004

Skills

  • Molecular Biology & Genetics
  • Bioinformatics & Data Analysis
  • Scientific Writing & Peer Review
  • Curriculum Development & Teaching
  • AI in Biological Data Applications
  • Research Design & Project Management
  • Statistical Analysis (R, Python, SPSS)
  • Laboratory Management

Affiliations

  • American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)
  • International Society for Computational Biology (ISCB)
  • Society for Experimental Biology (SEB)

Certification

  • Machine Learning for Biology, Coursera/Stanford Online, 2022
  • Advanced Python for Data Science, UC Berkeley Extension, 2021
  • Teaching in Higher Education, University of California Certificate, 2016

Selected Publications

  • RNA regulatory pathways in cancer biology, Smith, J., Phamous, [Last Name], et al., 2020, Journal of Molecular Medicine
  • Chromatin dynamics in disease progression, Phamous, [Last Name], et al., 2017, Epigenetics & Chromatin

Timeline

Senior Research Scientist - Molecular Biology & Bioinformatics

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
01.2018 - Current

Adjunct Faculty - Biology

California State University, Northridge
08.2014 - 12.2017

Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Molecular Genetics

City of Hope National Medical Center
07.2012 - 07.2014

Ph.D. - Molecular Biology

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

M.Sc. - Biochemistry

University of California, Davis

B.Sc. - Biology

California State University, Sacramento

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