Leena M. Sait

Assistant Professor - King Abdulaziz University

Education

George Mason University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
GPA is 3.71 out of four 		Fairfax, VA, USA
Fall 2016-Spring 2022
George Mason University
Master of Science, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
GPA is 3.82 out of four 		Fairfax, VA, USA
Fall 2014- Spring 2016
Umm Al-Qura University
Bachelor’s Degree in Biology
GPA is 3.75 out of four and overall grade Excellent with first honors 		Makkah, Saudi Arabia
2004 – 2008

Areas of Research Interests

I am interested in studying genomic data which are extremely useful medically and scientifically and can be used to great benefit, especially in sequencing and annotating genomes and their observed mutations, which means personalized medicine. What role regulatory variation and mutations play in disease (and other) phenotypes? What is it about the 3D structure, interaction partner, and dimerization potential of the protein that is changed by mutation? Additional interests include applying of machine learning tools to analyze the human phenotypes and answer evolutionary questions.

Experience

King Abdulaziz University
Assistant Professor
Rabigh, Saudi Arabia
Sep 2022 – Present
King Abdulaziz University
Teacher Assistant
Rabigh, Saudi Arabia
2011 – 2022
George Mason University
  • Thesis involved the computational analysis of biomarkers related to autism spectrum disorders by utilizing large dataset from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database.
  • Performed a Phylogenetic Analysis and Comparison of Mutations from Seven Human Adenovirus Genomes (type14) Using a Novel Software Tool and Other Bioinformatics Tools.
  • Performed analysis and computational method for gene expression-based colon cancer classification using R. Language and presented the research findings.
  • Preformed computational analysis of Autism Spectrum Disorder Biomarkers.
 Fairfax, VA, USA
2019 - 2022
2015 - 2016
Spring 2016
2018 - 2022
ELS Language Center, as partner with Marquette University
Wrote a research paper on “Beneficial Uses of Bioinformatics”- 10 pages 		Milwaukee, WI, USA
2013
Bangor University
Wrote an article on “Aspect of Animal Intelligence: Chimpanzees”-Word count 1003 		Bangor, UK 2010
Umm Al-Qura University
Worked on a project and research on medicinal plants and their traditional as well as medical uses (i.e. Aloe Vera, Calotropis procera, and Rhazya Stricta Decne). 		Makkah, Saudi Arabia 2008

Additional Education & Professional Development

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
English Academic Course
Develop reading, writing, and research skills necessary to use English effectively in both academic and professional fields; strengthen listening, conversation, note-taking and presentation skills, and use of presentation software. 		Milwaukee, WI, USA
2013
Marquette University
GRE Course
Milwaukee, WI, USA
2014
ELS Language Center, as partner with Marquette University
English for Academic purposes, Master Level 		Milwaukee, WI, USA
September 2012 – 2013
King Abdulaziz University
Biology Courses/Master level – Biological Science Department 		Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2011 - 2012
Saudi Ladies Institute
A course of “Computer Use at the Business Office 		Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 2011
University of Dublin Trinity
English Course 		Bangor, UK 2010
Bangor University
Pre-Sessional English Course from ELCOS , A course in “Effective Management Skills of the International Human Rebalance Academy 		Wales, UK 2009 - 2010

Honors & Awards

2019 SSB Bioinformatics Summer Fellowship
George Mason University – School of Systems Biology 		Fairfax, VA, USA
June 2019
2021 Recognition of Excellence Outstanding Poster Presentation
George Mason University – School of Systems Biology 		Fairfax, VA, USA
April 2021
2022 Dissertation Completion Grant
George Mason University – Office of the Provost 		Fairfax, VA, USA
March 2022

Professional Memberships

  • International Society for Computational Biology (iSCB)
  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
  • Data Visualization Society Membership

Activities

Conference Attended
•The fifth scientific forum “Scientific Research Development and Building”, King Abdulaziz University
•Pacific Symposium on Biocomputing (PSB) 2020, Big Island of Hawaii
2012
January 2020
Workshop Attended
  • Pathway Studio: Bridging Research, George Mason University
  • Python for Data Science and AI
  • Creativity in Completing Tasks
  • Mason’s Innovations in Teaching & Learning (ITL)
  • Mason Leadership Summit 2022, The Leadership Education and Development Office (LEAD) and Graduate Student Life, George Mason University
  • Virtual Classes with Blackboard Collaborate Ultra
 September 2019
February 2020
July 2020
September 2020
March 2022
September 2022
Seminars
  • “10 Criteria for Extraordinary Bioinformatics”
  • “How Do You Know If It Is Time to Change Your Bioinformatics Software?”
  • “Gene Therapy for Rare Diseases: Strategies to Drive Operations”

2020
2020
2021

Skills

Languages: Arabic (native); English (proficient); Hindi (basic)

Software:

  • Matlab
  • R Programming Language
  • Python
  • Perl Programming Language
  • CGI Programming
  • MySQL
  • Microsoft Excel

 

Additional Bioinformatics Skills: Genomics, DNA and Protein Sequence/structure Analysis using computer software, Machine Learning, and editing software such as Jalview and Sequencher.

General:

  • Get the highest grades.
  • The strong desire to develop in correct way.
  • The ability to withstand the pressures of work.
  • Love the participation and cooperation.
  • PC Skills.