Biologist
Sumayah Ben Nakhi
Personal Info
Phone:
(720)326-9037
Email:
sumayahbennakhi@gmail.com
Address:
475 Baird St Apt 508,
Morgantown WV 26505
Skills
Can critically assess genomic,
medical and social science
literature.
Able to write concise,
understandable clinical and
scientific information for
audiences of varying
backgrounds.
Able to perform
electrophoresis, PCR, and
complementation tests.
Can generate and decipher
Western, Southern, and
Northern Blots.
Software
§ PyMOL
§ Serial Cloner, ApE
§ Adobe Illustrator
§ Microsoft Office (Word,
Excel, Outlook)
Professional Statement
A detail-oriented, meticulous biologist with a thorough
background in performing a multitude of lab procedures. Well-
rounded degree in a variety of complex biochemical and
biological classes, as well as a focus on genetic and
microbiological processes. Adept researcher with the ability to
learn and implement new techniques easily.
Education
West Virginia University (2015-present)
§ B.S. Biology
§ Emphasis on Molecular Biology
§ Minor in Psychology
§ President’s List or Dean’s List every semester
Experience
Honor’s Research (Spring 2018-Spring 2019)
§ Worked under Dr. Ashok Bidwai with two
undergraduate and one graduate student.
§ Experimented with one amino acid changes in
creatine kinase (CK) in d. melanogaster, homo
sapiens, and s. cerevisiae.
§ Explored the relationship of the enzyme in foreign
organisms, its functionality, and its side effects.
§ Conducted multiple PCR, cloning, inoculation, and
Western blots throughout the research.
§ Published a thoroughly-detailed thesis on the research
conducted upon graduation.
NASA Fellowship (Summer 2018)
§ Earned NASA fellowship with proposal of CK2-µ
research.
§ Coordinated expenditures required for research with
proper justification.
§ Attended conference to present the results of the
research.
§ Assisted in the development of a new medical
diagnostic procedure to detect developmental delays
caused by kinase inactivity.