Mona Damaj

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About Mona Damaj

A Molecular and Cellular Biologist with an extensive experience in Biotechnology and Research in Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic systems. Expertise in molecular and cellular biology, laboratory and greenhouse management and automation skills. Knowledgeable at setting up and designing labs, running and managing complex processes, programs and facilities. Highly motivated, flexible professional known for working productively as an individual or in a team setting. Excellent analytical, interpersonal, presentation and writing skills. Contribution of strong research skills in molecular genetics, functional genomics, biochemistry and biotechnology for studying plant stress physiology and adaptation, plant-microbe interaction, transcriptional regulation during embryogenesis and seed development, and environmental microbiology. Specialties: Plant biotechnology, molecular genetics, functional genomics, development of novel gene expression systems for high-level production of recombinant high-value proteins in plants, establishment of efficient transformation systems for monocots, isolation and functional characterization of tissue-regulated and inducible promoters in monocots, engineering monocots for enhanced tolerance to abiotic stress and increased biomass, cross-talk between hormonal, biotic and abiotic stresses.