Gaelle Farah
About Gaelle Farah
Gaelle Farah is an intern at TAGC in Marseille, France, with a background in biology and biochemistry. She has previous experience as an embryologist and andrologist, and has worked in various roles related to life sciences and research.
Current Internship at Aix-Marseille University
Gaelle Farah is currently an intern at Aix-Marseille University, where she has been involved since 2022. Her internship focuses on the identification and characterization of functional regulatory variants associated with COVID-19. This role allows her to apply her academic knowledge in a practical setting, contributing to ongoing research efforts in the field of genomics.
Previous Experience in Fertility and Microbiology
Prior to her current role, Gaelle Farah worked at the Saint Joseph Fertility Center as an Embryologist and Andrologist for three months in 2021. Additionally, she served as a Microbiology intern at Saint Joseph University of Beirut for one month in 2019. These positions provided her with hands-on experience in clinical and laboratory settings.
Educational Background in Life Sciences
Gaelle Farah has a comprehensive educational background in life sciences. She studied at Ecole des trois docteurs from 2011 to 2017, where she achieved the Lebanese baccalaureate. She then pursued a Bachelor's degree in Biology and Biochemistry at Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth from 2018 to 2020. Currently, she is studying Functional Genomics and Proteomics at Saint Joseph University of Beirut, working towards her Master's degree.
Involvement with Hult Prize Lebanon
Gaelle Farah was actively involved with Hult Prize Lebanon, serving as Team Coordinator from 2020 to 2021 for four months. She also participated as a Team Leader in the Hult Prize Foundation in 2020 for two months. Her roles in these initiatives reflect her commitment to social entrepreneurship and community engagement.
Career Aspirations in Human Genetics Research
Gaelle Farah aims to pursue a career in human genetics research, with specific interests in immuno-oncology, rare diseases, and autoimmune diseases. Her academic and internship experiences have equipped her with a solid foundation to explore these areas further.