Jumana Fathima
About Jumana Fathima
Jumana Fathima is a Computational Biologist at Dyno Therapeutics, with a background in data science and bioengineering.
Current Role at Dyno Therapeutics
Jumana Fathima works as a Computational Biologist at Dyno Therapeutics. In her role, she is responsible for leading the quality control and analysis of high-throughput in-vivo and in-vitro NGS datasets. Her efforts are aimed at testing the efficacy of designed AAV vectors. Additionally, she has implemented strategies to automate routine computational analyses, accommodating the company's growth from 50 to 150 employees. She also orchestrates collaborations between computational scientists, software engineers, and lab scientists to create scalable automated data ingestion and processing pipelines.
Past Experience in Data Science
Jumana Fathima has previously held internships in the Data Science field. In 2021, she interned at Just - Evotec Biologics for two months in the Greater Seattle Area, and for five months at Dyno Therapeutics. These roles provided her with valuable experience in handling and processing large datasets, contributing to her expertise in computational biology and data science.
Background in Academic Research
Before her current role, Jumana Fathima gained experience in academic research. She was an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the UW Department of Genome Sciences' Beliveau Lab in 2020. From 2019 to 2021, she worked as an Undergraduate Student Researcher at the University of Washington Bioengineering's Kueh Lab. She also served as a Laboratory Assistant at University of Washington Biochemistry's Davis Lab in 2018. These positions enabled her to contribute to various research projects while developing her skills in bioinformatics and lab work.
Educational Background
Jumana Fathima has an extensive educational background. She earned her Associate of Science (A.S.) in General Biology from Bellevue College. Later, she completed her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering with a focus on Data Science from the University of Washington College of Engineering. Her educational foundation provided her with the necessary knowledge and skills for her career in computational biology and data science.
Hackathon Participation
Jumana Fathima has actively participated in hackathons, showcasing her enthusiasm for collaborative problem-solving and innovation. She was a participant in DubHacks 2019 and 2020, demonstrating her commitment to developing new skills and collaborating with peers in fast-paced, team-oriented environments.