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oalawa/README.md

Omar Alawa

Research Technician II – High Throughput Drug Screening

Weill Cornell Medicine
The Caryl and Israel Englander Institute for Precision Medicine

About Me

I am a Research Technician II specializing in High Throughput Drug Screening at Weill Cornell Medicine. With a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, I am passionate about precision medicine and drug discovery. My journey began when I escaped the civil war in Syria at 18, pursued a better life and education, and now aim to enroll in an MD/PhD program in the 2026 cycle.

Current Projects

  • HTDS-InventoryTracker: An inventory management tool for tracking high throughput drug screening data and reagents.
  • HTDS-RawData: A repository for managing and analyzing raw data from high throughput drug screenings.
  • Combinatorial-Drug-Screening-Data-Analysis: Tools and scripts for analyzing data from combinatorial drug screenings.

Skills and Expertise

  • Programming Languages: Python, R, SQL
  • Data Analysis: High throughput drug screening data, statistical analysis, data visualization
  • Bioinformatics: Genomic data analysis, precision medicine applications
  • Software Tools: Git, Jupyter, MATLAB, EPIC, eMR systems
  • Laboratory Techniques: Cell culture, microscopy, assay development

Professional Goals

I am committed to advancing the field of precision medicine through innovative research and technology. My goal is to leverage my skills and experience to contribute to significant scientific discoveries and improve patient outcomes.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, collaboration opportunities, or would like to discuss any aspect of my work, feel free to reach out to me:

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