Lama Ashraf

Biotechnologist – Golden Visa holder

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Profile summary

Dedicated Biotechnologist with 3 years of experience across 5 organizations, bringing specialized GCC expertise in laboratory operations and healthcare administration. Confident in ability to manage daily clinic workflows, process biological samples, and maintain regulatory compliance. Committed to supporting clinical efficiency and delivering structured data reports for internal reviews and audits.

Career highlights

Genomic Data Operations: Supported genomic data collection and sample processing operations within a laboratory environment at G42 Healthcare during the 2022-05 to 2022-08 period.

Key skills

TechnicalGenetics and Next Generation Sequencing for Bioinformatics
ProfessionalDNA Extraction NGS (Illumina, ONT, MGI) Hematology Techniques Microsoft Office Suite Bioinformatics Data Interpretation Instrument Calibration Sample Management Lab Protocol Compliance Quality Control Instrument Troubleshooting Inventory Coordination Johns Hopkins University (Coursera) Data Analysis Documentation & Reporting Regulatory Compliance Patient & Client Relations Administrative Support

Professional experience

AdministratorNov 2023 - Present
Maudsley HealthAbu Dhabi, UAE

Coordinates daily clinic operations in Abu Dhabi, directing administrative workflows, scheduling systems, and compliance procedures across medical departments. Manages record reconciliation and patient communication channels to support internal clinical teams.

  • Monitors clinic inventory levels to prevent supply shortages and maintain operational continuity.
  • Coordinates communication between healthcare teams and patients to support clinical workflows.
  • Analyzes administrative workflows and implements process improvements for staff productivity.
  • Prepares structured data reports to support internal reviews and healthcare audits.
InternMay 2022 - Aug 2022
G42 HealthcareAbu Dhabi, UAE

Executed laboratory procedures, supporting genomic operations within a structured research facility. Maintained operational documentation to uphold strict regulatory compliance standards.

  • Processed biological samples following established protocols and sequencing procedures.
  • Maintained laboratory documentation and compliance routines to support data accuracy.
Volunteer
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Volunteer
PrecisionMed Exhibition and Summit, Dubai

Education

Bachelor of ScienceJul 2022
University of Sharjah, UAE

Biotechnology

  • Coursework: Molecular Biology, Human Genetics, Tissue Culture, Bioinformatics, Immunology, Hematology, Environmental and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology.
  • Achievement: First place in Elective Report - CRISPR/Cas9-Mediated Engineering of E. coli for N-Butanol Production, Biotechnology Exhibition, Nov 2021.
Postgraduate awardJan 2026
University of Warwick, Medical school

AI in Healthcare

  • Evaluated and applied AI tools in clinical contexts, including diagnosis, risk prediction, personalized treatment, and patient monitoring.
  • Assessed the broader impact of AI on patient outcomes, clinician–patient relationships, public health, and healthcare sustainability.
  • Analyzed the effects of AI integration on patient trust, clinician–patient relationships, compassion, and care quality.

Certifications

Introduction to the Biology of CancerJohns Hopkins University (Coursera)
Genetics and Next Generation Sequencing for BioinformaticsUdemy
IElTSBritish Council2026-05-01T00:00:00.000Z

Languages

English · Fluent

Arabic · Native