Fatma Elzahraa Eid
About Fatma Elzahraa Eid
Fatma Elzahraa Eid serves as the Machine Learning and Computational Biology Lead at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, specializing in capsid and protein engineering since 2020. She has a strong background in machine learning and computational biology, with multiple patents pending and recognition for her innovative contributions to the field.
Work at Broad Institute
Fatma Elzahraa Eid has been serving as the Machine Learning and Computational Biology Lead in Capsid and Protein Engineering at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard since 2020. In this role, she oversees the application of machine learning techniques to advance research in computational biology. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Shark Tank Principal Investigator from 2019 to 2021, where she contributed to innovative projects in the Greater Boston Area. Additionally, she served as a Biomedical Machine Learning Scientist from 2017 to 2020, focusing on integrating machine learning with biological research.
Education and Expertise
Fatma Elzahraa Eid earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science - Bioinformatics from Virginia Tech, completing her studies from 2012 to 2017. Her academic background laid the foundation for her expertise in machine learning and computational biology. During her time at Virginia Tech, she also worked as a Graduate Instructor for four months in 2017 and as a Researcher, where she developed her skills in research and data analysis.
Background in Research and Innovation
Throughout her career, Fatma Elzahraa Eid has been involved in significant research initiatives. She has been named inventor on multiple pending patent applications related to machine learning and computational biology. Her work includes leading the development of Fit4Function and MultiFunction technologies, which are designed for function screening and systematic multi-trait AAV capsid engineering. She has also assembled and led a team of computational scientists to deliver advanced AAV engineering technology projects.
Achievements in Machine Learning
Fatma Elzahraa Eid has been recognized for her exceptional analytical skills, earning titles such as 'Computational Shark' and 'Data Detective.' These accolades reflect her ability to uncover valuable insights and biases within complex datasets. She has successfully overseen the execution of over 10 high-impact strategic machine learning AAV engineering projects, collaborating closely with molecular biology experts to drive innovation in the field.