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Muhammad has over 15 years of experience in finance and business management across healthcare, energy, manufacturing, and education. His leadership experience has encompassed large-scale operations in clinical research as well as core lab and biobank management, while successfully commercializing clinical services and spearheading initiatives to advance research and biotech innovation.
He holds a Master of Business Administration from York University and a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Windsor and is a Chartered Professional Accountant, Professional Engineer, Project Management Professional, and Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
The Clinical Genomics Lab, Omics, Genomic Data Science, and Zebrafish Core Facilities deliver genomics, molecular biology, and informatics services to researchers across Qatar. The Facilities aim to provide high-quality service and data i) by ensuring adherence to validated standard procedures, ii) by ensuring sample integrity and traceability iii) in a timely fashion with iv) excellent communication throughout a project’s lifecycle.
The unique combination of laboratory and analysis services allows IGS to deliver complex scientific projects from the initial screening of large cohorts to follow-up validations using targeted assays to data analysis and experimental follow-up in model systems. The routine offering of medium- and high-throughput sequencing services are enhanced by 3rd generation genome and transcriptome analysis methods and single-cell services in close collaboration with our Deep Phenotyping Core. Beyond the routine services, all groups are experienced in method development and always excited to work with our users to deliver novel and innovative approaches to genomics in research and healthcare.
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The core facilities do not accept responsibility for any samples that fail due to inadequate concentration or quality. QC on failed samples is payable even if a sample is rejected. Rejected samples can be processed at risk but will be payable in full, regardless of the outcome. Samples that pass QC are eligible for one repeat free of charge should the processing fail.
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The core facilities front-charge for any planned work at the point of sample submission, unless an exemption is granted by the Research Administration Office and the Chief Research Officer. Samples will not be processed before funding has been made available. At the end of a submission after data delivery, the facilities will calculate an adjustment charge to capture any variation due to failed or repeated samples.
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CGL/OC will not accept samples that contain any identifiable personal information. All information needs to be removed from containers and sample manifests before a sample will be accepted. The following data is considered as identifier:
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Name
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Address (all geographic subdivisions smaller than state)
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All elements of dates (except years) related to an individual (including DOB, date of admission, discharge date, date of death, exact age if over 89)
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Telephone, fax numbers and email addresses
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Any numbers such as medical record numbers, driver license numbers, social security numbers, healthcare numbers
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Biometric identifiers such as photographs, fingerprints or voice recordings
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Team Members
Abbirami Sathappan
Research Specialist IV
Abdul Rahman Salhab
Technical Manager - Genomic Data Science Core
Ahmad Mohamed
Laboratory Assistant • Zebrafish Core Facility
Alia Al Massih
Research Specialist – Omics Core Facility
Ashraf Saifullah
Research Specialist III • Genomic Data Science Core
Doua Abdelrahman
Research Specialist II • Zebrafish Core Facility
Farhia Abdullahi Ali
Laboratory Assistant • Immunology
Fazulur Rehaman Vempalli
Research Specialist IV - Bioinformatics • Genomic Data Science Core
Giusy Gentilcore
Staff Scientist - Associate Level
Guishuang Wang
Research Specialist lll • Clinical Genomics Laboratory
Iman Khalid Azzan Al-Azwani
Research Specialist - Omics Core Facility
Jodelyn Asinas
Research Specialist ll • Clinical Genomics Laboratory
Kun Wang
Research Specialist IV - Lead - Sequencing • Clinical Genomics Laboratory
Li Liu
Research Specialist ll • Clinical Genomics Laboratory
Li Wang
Research Specialist III • Clinical Genomics Laboratory
Lisa Sara Mathew
Research Specialist lV - Library Preparation Lead • Clinical Genomics Laboratory
Mohammed Abuhaliqa
Research Specialist l • Genomic Data Science Core
Muna Al-Hashmi
Research Specialist – Omics Core Facility
Oleksandr Soloviov
Manager - Core Genomics Laboratory
Rebecca Mathew
Research Specialist – Omics Core Facility
Sahar Da’as
Manager - Zebrafish Core Facility
Santhi Raveendran
Research Specialist – Omics
Saroja Kotegar Balayya
Research Specialist IV
Tala Khaled Faris Abu Arja
Research Specialist I - Phenotyping Unit Lab Tech • Zebrafish Core Facility
Waseem Hasan
Research Specialist III • Zebrafish Core Facility