Ghazal Pourbeiragh

Skills

Molecular Biology & Laboratory Techniques

DNA/RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, qPCR

Gel electrophoresis, molecular cloning, recombinant DNA techniques

CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing

Cell culture (theoretical and practical), viral assays, cytokine profiling

Blood typing, CRP, ASO, ESR, and other clinical diagnostics

Microbiology & Immunology

Bacterial culture, media preparation, antibiogram testing

Host–virus interaction analysis and immune response profiling

Viral pathogenesis studies, microbiological diagnostics

Bioinformatics & Data Analysis

RNA-Seq and Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) data analysis

Phylogenetic reconstruction and metagenomic analysis

Python, BioPython, R, GraphPad Prism, EndNote

Data visualization and statistical analysis for biological research

Research & Academic Skills

Scientific writing and publication (peer-reviewed journals, books)

Experimental design, research methodology, and hypothesis testing

Teaching assistant experience in microbiology and bioinformatics

Presentation skills for seminars and international conferences

Professional Development & Technical Skills

Genome editing and molecular cloning (advanced)

Protein expression, purification, and molecular docking

Applied R programming for biological datasets

Continuous learning through online courses in molecular biology and bioinformatics

About

I am a highly motivated molecular microbiologist with a strong background in microbiology, virology, and immunology, currently holding an M.Sc. in Microbiology from Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran. My research experience focuses on viral pathogenesis, host–virus interactions, and immune response modulation, with practical expertise in molecular techniques such as DNA/RNA extraction, qPCR, molecular cloning, CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing, and cell culture.

During my master’s thesis, I investigated Human Herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) gene expression in multiple sclerosis patients, gaining hands-on experience in gene expression profiling and contributing to the understanding of viral involvement in MS pathogenesis. I have published peer-reviewed journal articles and a book on virology and immunology, demonstrating strong scientific communication skills.

I am proficient in bioinformatics and data analysis, including RNA-Seq, next-generation sequencing (NGS) analysis, Python, R, and visualization tools such as GraphPad Prism. I have practical experience in microbiological diagnostics, teaching, and assisting in bioinformatics research projects.

My career objective is to pursue a Ph.D. position where I can integrate advanced molecular microbiology and evolutionary genomics techniques to study microbial diversity, adaptation, and evolution in environmental and host-associated systems. I am eager to collaborate with interdisciplinary international research teams and contribute to high-impact publications and translational research in microbiology and virology.