Joana Khatib

Joana Khatib has a diverse work experience in research, teaching, and community development. In 2022, they began working as a Research Associate at Tectonic Therapeutic, Inc. In 2021, they were a Research Associate II at Sanofi Genzyme, where they investigated the potency and toxicity of selective estrogen degrader molecules (SERD) and optimized immunoprecipitation assay to assess lysosomal trapping. Joana also acquired technical knowledge in running high throughput assays using BRAVO, Sally Sue capillary western blot, MSD, and qPCR. In 2020, they were a Teacher Assistant at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, where they integrated the use of jmol to help students understand molecules’ structure, polarity, and interactions. Joana also reinforced material through leading weekly interactive recitations or SI sessions. In the same year, they were an Undergraduate Student Researcher at Carnegie Mellon University, where they examined the crosstalk between the CRC tumor cells and surrounding fibroblasts by looking into pro inflammatory markers and TGF-B signaling pathway. Joana also compared the morphologies of CRC tissue and colon tissue using different immunostaining markers, and leveraged databases and virtual labs for computational biology analysis. In 2019, they were a Community Development Advisor (CDA) at Qatar Foundation, where they facilitated and developed social, cultural and academic life of the student residents living in the Education City, Qatar housing. Joana also managed administrative tasks and was responsible for the immediate safety of all residents during emergency situations. In 2018, they were a Synthetic Biology Researcher and Team Co-leader at the iGEM Competition, and a Course Assistant at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar. Joana was also a Shadow at a Pediatric Clinic, and a Sales Associate at Marshalls Distribution Ctr. In 2016, they were a Teacher Assistant and Speech Pathologist Intern at Concord Area Special Education Collaborative, where they interacted closely with 4 special education elementary students in their learning journey, designed interactive projects for the children to informally assess their development, and researched and showcased an exhibit about the U. S. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Joana Khatib attended Bedford High School from 2013 to 2017, where they obtained their High School Diploma. Joana then attended Carnegie Mellon University from 2017 to 2021, where they earned a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences. In April 2021, they obtained the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) from the Association for Project Management.