MUTASSIM SALIH

Highly skilled and dedicated medical laboratory technologist with over nine years of expertise in medical microbiology. Throughout my career, I have honed my abilities in conducting various laboratory tests, including bacterial cultures, antimicrobial susceptibility testing and molecular diagnostic techniques. My experience in clinical settings has equipped me with the knowledge and proficiency to accurately analyze and interpret test results, contributing to the timely diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. In addition to my clinical work, I have actively engaged in education and research endeavors to advance the field of medical microbiology further. I have experience in training and mentoring laboratory staff, students, and healthcare professionals on best practices in microbiology testing and infection control protocols. Furthermore, my involvement in research projects has allowed me to explore cutting-edge technologies and methodologies, leading to publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific conferences. I am passionate about leveraging my expertise to deliver high-quality laboratory services that positively influence patient care and public health outcomes. My commitment to continuous learning and innovation drives me to stay abreast of the latest advancements in medical microbiology, ensuring that I provide the highest standard of care to every patient and contribute to advancements in the field.

• Wastewater-Based Epidemiology for Tracking Bacterial Diversity and Antibiotic Resistance in COVID-19 Isolation Hospitals in Qatar, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37634602/.
• Novel Theileria sp. as an Etiology of Cutaneous Theileriosis among the Vulnerable Arabian Oryx, https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/13/6/485.

• 01 – 2025 - Attended the 6th ISIRV Respiratory Viruses School: Qatar 2025 held from 19th – 23rd January 2025 at Biomedical Center, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.
• 11 – 2024 - Professional Course in Biorisk Management, Biosafety Training Institute (BTI), The University of Edinburgh.
• 11 – 2023 - Basic introduction to Biosafety (Biosafety and Biosecurity), CITI program Nov 2023.
• 11 – 2023 - Working with the IACUC, basic course (CITI program).
• 11 – 2023 - Precision medicine and functional genomics conference (PMFG 11 to 14 November 2023, Sidra Medicine), Awarded 27 hours.
• 03 – 2023 - Qatar Diabetes and Obesity Research Webinar Series: Epidemiology of Diabetes in Primary Health Care, March 2023, MOPH.
• 03 – 2021 - Animal Biosafety (CITI program).
• 03 – 2021 - Reducing Pain and Distress in Laboratory Mice and Rats (CITI program).
• 03 – 2021 - Working With Animals In Biomedical Research ((CITI program).
• 03 – 2021 - Working with Fish in Research Settings (CITI program).
• 03 – 2021 - Working With Zebrafish (Danio rerio) in Research Settings (CITI program).
• 08 – 2020 - DS2 system (2-plate ELISA Processing system).
• 03 – 2020 - COVID Tackling the novel coronavirus, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.
• 11 – 2016 - Basic molecular techniques.
• 10 – 2016 - Antibiotic susceptibility by the American Society for Microbiology.
• 09 – 2016 - Infection control in clinical laboratories.
• 09 – 2016 - Validation of ICT for malaria.
• 09 – 2016 - Overview of immunological techniques.
• 05 – 2016 - Stool examination and special techniques.
• 05 – 2016 - Serum protein capillary electrophoresis interpretations.
• 07 – 2021 - Certificate of Appreciation in Renewal requirement of IEC/ISO 2017- 17025 standard in the Laboratories of Biomedical Research Center, The research and graduate studies sector at Qatar University.
• 11 – 2020 - Training for DS2 Automated ELISA System.
• 04 – 2022 - Training in hazardous waste handling & spill response, Qatar University.

• Biosafety lecture for the newly joined members – frequently.
• Electrically activated water: The key for mitigation of airborne pathogens including SARS-COVID-2 presenting the model in Qatar University Annual Research Forum, 20th of October 2021.