Overview
Dr. Joel Malek received a B.S. in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics from UCLA, M.S. in Biotechnology from the Johns Hopkins University and Ph.D. in Cell and Molecular Biology from the University of Paris XI with a focus in ovarian cancer genomics. Prior to joining WCM-Q, he held positions at the Institute for Genomic Research, Agencourt Bioscience, and Applied Biosystems (Thermo Fisher). He was involved in the Human Genome Project and the development of Next Generation DNA sequencing technologies. His research focuses on the development, application, and data analysis of genomic technologies.
Highlights
- 1Frontiers in cell and developmental biology · 2021
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Publications
101 publications
Funding
3 grants
Active
1 grant- PIARG02-0428-240366Introgression in Arabian Gulf date palms as a source of genetic material for adaptation to climate changeQatar National Research Fund · 2025–2027
Completed grants (2)
- PINPRP8-1913-3-396Design and Implementation of the First Qatari Population-Centric High-throughput Custom-genotyping Microarray, with an Accompanying Private Qatari Genome BrowserQatar National Research Fund · 2016–2020
- MPINPRP8-1913-3-396Design and Implementation of the First Qatari Population-Centric High-Throughput Custom-Genotyping Microarray, With an Accompanying Private Qatari Genome BrowserQatar National Research Fund · 2016–2020 · via Weill Cornell Medical College/Qatar
Mentoring
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