Siham Elhamoumi
About Siham Elhamoumi
Siham Elhamoumi is a Program and Alliance Manager at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where she leads the Sentinel Program. She has extensive experience in research and development, having held various roles at prestigious institutions including Harvard University and Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc.
Current Role at Broad Institute
Siham Elhamoumi serves as the Program and Alliance Manager and Sentinel Program Lead at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the institute's mission of advancing biomedical research. Her role involves managing programs and fostering alliances that support the institute's initiatives in genomics and health.
Previous Experience at Harvard University
Elhamoumi has extensive experience at Harvard University, where she worked in various capacities. From 2016 to 2018, she was the Manager of Research and Development at the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School. Prior to that, she served as the Research and Grants Manager in the Department of Global Health and Population at the Harvard Chan School from 2012 to 2016.
Professional Background in Development
Before her tenure at Harvard, Elhamoumi worked at Management Sciences for Health as a Development Associate in the New Business Development Unit from 2009 to 2011. She also held a consulting role in Program and New Business Development at the same organization from 2018 to 2020. Her experience in these roles contributed to her expertise in program development and management.
Education and Qualifications
Elhamoumi holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics from Saint Michael's College. She furthered her education at Harvard Medical School, where she earned a Master of Bioethics (MBE). Her academic background supports her professional roles in health policy and program management.
Career Progression and Current Role at Ginkgo Bioworks
In addition to her role at the Broad Institute, Elhamoumi is currently the Director of Biosecurity Technical Platforms at Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc., a position she has held since 2022. Her combined experiences in program management and biosecurity reflect her commitment to advancing public health initiatives.