Mohammed Asker
Ph.D.
Gothenburg
Summary
Accomplished research scientist with expertise in molecular/cell biology, advanced imaging, and disease modeling. Skilled in genetic manipulation, cell culture, immunofluorescence, Western blotting, and omics approaches. Proven success in international collaborations (USA: Syracuse, Pennsylvania universities) and Gothenburg University, delivering high-impact results.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
PhD Graduate
Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Gothenburg University
06.2019 - 12.2024
- Thesis title: Endocrine and neural mechanisms in metabolic control
- 9 published peer-reviewed articles.
Product Specialist
Nestlé Health Science
10.2015 - 07.2017
- Spearheaded successful launches of Peptamen and Resource junior product lines, generating widespread brand awareness between healthcare professionals.
Medical Representative
Danone Nutricia
02.2015 - 10.2015
- Analyzed market to identify new opportunities and established strong relationships with hospitals, medical centers and primary provider physicians.
Hospital Pharmacist
National Cancer Institute
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Dispensed and procured medicinal products and supplies used in hospital.
- Provided accurate drug information to healthcare providers on the safe use of medications within the hospital setting.
Education
Ph.D. - Medical Science
University of Gothenburg
Gothenburg, Sweden 05.2019 - 12.2024
Master of Science - Systems Biology
University of Skövde
Skövde, Sweden 08.2017 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Tanta
Egypt 05.2007 - 07.2012
Skills
Cell culture
Protein/RNA/DNA quantification
Cell viability measurement
Immunofluorescence, Western blotting
RNA interference (shRNA)
Virally delivered reporters (GFP, mcherry)
Transcriptomics
RNAscope
RNA extraction, PCR, qPCR
International presentations
- Society for the study of the ingestive behavior, Chicago, 2024
- Society for the study of the ingestive behavior, Porto, 2022
- The obesity week 2022, San Diego, 2022
Professional memberships
- 2022 - present, The obesity society (TOS)
- 2022 - present, Society for the study of ingestive behavior (SSIB)
Awards
- The Swedish Institute Study Scholarship (SISS), 2017, A prestigious and highly competitive scholarship awarded to top international students.
- Travel grant from Adlerbertska Scholarship Foundation, 2019, Sweden
- Adlerbertska Hospitiestiftelsen, 2020, Sweden
- Travel grant from Adlerbertska Scholarship Foundation, 2022, Sweden
Timeline
PhD Graduate
Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Gothenburg University
06.2019 - 12.2024
Ph.D. - Medical Science
University of Gothenburg
05.2019 - 12.2024
Master of Science - Systems Biology
University of Skövde
08.2017 - 06.2019
Product Specialist
Nestlé Health Science
10.2015 - 07.2017
Medical Representative
Danone Nutricia
02.2015 - 10.2015
Hospital Pharmacist
National Cancer Institute
01.2014 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Tanta
05.2007 - 07.2012