Zeina Abdul Rahim El Hajj Chehade

• Contributed to multidisciplinary research projects in molecular biology, cell biology,
cancer biology, and microbiology.
• Performed Western blotting for the analysis of inflammatory and cancer-related protein
markers.
• Conducted genomic DNA and total RNA extraction and supported downstream
molecular analyses.
• Assisted in antimicrobial biology experiments, including microbial culture handling
and antimicrobial testing.
• Supported ongoing research through literature review, experimental troubleshooting,
data collection, and preliminary data analysis.
• Collaborated closely with senior researchers and graduate students in a laboratory
based academic research environment.

• Provided structured academic mentoring for undergraduate and graduate students
working on research projects.
• Reviewed and edited academic manuscripts, proposals, and reports to improve clarity,
structure, and scientific rigor.
• Guided students in research methodology, literature review, and scientific writing.

• Delivered online tutoring in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and English.
• Adapted teaching strategies to individual learning styles and monitored academic
progress.
• Supported students in exam preparation and concept mastery.

• Investigated mechanisms underlying microbial biofilm formation and antibiotic
resistance using advanced microbiological and molecular approaches.
• Performed PCR amplification, genomic DNA and total RNA extraction, and
antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
• Designed and conducted in vivo animal model studies for disease induction, therapeutic
assessment, and toxicological evaluation.
• Developed, optimized, and standardized bioactive plant extract preparations to improve
experimental reproducibility and assess therapeutic potential.
• Analyzed experimental data and prepared thesis-level scientific reports and
presentations.