Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills. Meticulous proofreading and editing skills. Exceptional research
investigation and analytical skills. Experience in scientific research
medical biotechnology and knowledge of clinical trials processes. Regulatory Knowledge of GCP and ICH Guidelines. Proficiency in research report writing and medical terminology. High proficiency in data interpretation and management and preparing Literature Reviews. High quality presentations of various scientific data and research. Proficiency in utilizing EndNote as a citation management tool. Extensive experience in utilizing MS Office Suite. Ability to display high attention to detail. Successful time management and organizational skills. Effective collaboration with other team members. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE January 2022 – Current: Teaching Associate/Marker for Scientific Communication Units Monash University
Faculty of Science. Duties include: Providing students with specific skills to research and gather information from primary high-end sources. Facilitating the critical analysis and communication of complex scientific ideas and information. Assessing a wide range of written scientific communication produced by graduate students and providing adequate feedback. Guiding students to improve their written and verbal scientific communication to a range of audiences including scientists
managers
the general public and scientifically literate generalists by providing constructive methodology and feedback. March 2012 – June 2023: Casual Academic/Facilitator/Practical demonstrator (Microbiology and Physiology) (in a non-continuing position) La Trobe University
Department of Physiology
Anatomy and Microbiology
Melbourne
Australia Duties include: Preparing a variety of learning modules and delivering relevant scientific teaching material to the students
through blended teaching methods. Facilitating training practical sessions. Researching
analysing and interpreting relevant literature to ensure the adequate update of teaching content quality. Coordinating effectively with unit coordinator and fellow staff members to refine course content
ensuring alignment with current scientific research and educational best practices. Providing direction to other practical demonstrators to ensure effective delivery of practical material. Assisting students in utilizing scientific databases to to enhance students' ability to extract critical information from high-end scientific sources. Translating technical terms and complex scientific information into accessible language for a variety of audiences. Assessing written examinations and assignments
providing timely and constructive feedback. Providing constructive
fair and timely feedback on learning to students. Involvement in professional development activities to enhance teaching skills. January 2020 – December 2021: Sessional Teaching Associate (Neurobiology
Medical Biophysics) Monash University
Department of Physiology
Clayton
Australia Duties include: Preparing and delivering interactive tutorials
workshops and practical sessions
promoting a supportive learning environment and improving student understanding of complex medical concepts. Utilising the University’s online learning system (MOODLE) and Zoom application to support subject delivery and engage students effectively. Preparing practical training modules and providing students with relevant specific technical skills to enhance their practical knowledge. Communicating effectively with undergraduate students to help them navigate their workload and consolidate their learning of the material presented. Designing high-quality and innovative assessments to ensure outstanding learning experiences. Providing constructive
fair and timely feedback on learning to students Recruiting and interviewing survey participants to evaluate their feedback regarding the learning material delivered. Demonstrating adaptability and flexibility to modify performance based on university
colleagues and student feedback or needs. EDUCATION 2019: PhD in Medical Microbiology La Trobe University
La Trobe Department of Physiology
Anatomy and Microbiology
Melbourne
Australia I investigated the tumour suppressor protein LKB1 in a biomedical model organism
Dictyostelium discoideum. The effects of genetically enhancing or inhibiting the activity of LKB1 were analysed to gain a better understanding of the functions of LKB1 both in cancer and diseases of the mitochondria. 2010: Honours in Biochemistry La Trobe University
La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science (LIMS)
Melbourne
Australia 2007-2009: Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Biochemistry La Trobe University
La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science (LIMS)
Melbourne
Australia 2023 (to be completed in 2024): Certificate in Data Science Fundamentals La Trobe University
La Trobe Department of Computer Science and Information AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Chosen in September 2012 to present my PhD work on The Science Show hosted by Robyn Williams on ABC radio station. Awarded in March 2011 a 3-year scholarship grant from ARC Biomarkers to fund my PhD research project at La Trobe University
Australia Awarded in March 2010 a HEXIMA (A prestigious ag-biotech company) scholarship of $5
000 for the completion of an Honours research degree at La Trobe University
Australia. Awarded in 2008 by the faculty of Biochemistry
a recognition letter for an outstanding Biochemistry student maintaining one of the highest academic records in Biochemistry for 2008. PUBLICATIONS Kairouz
C. F. The role of LKB1-AMPK signalling pathway in Dictyostelium discoideum. Thesis (Ph.D.) - La Trobe University
2019. Annesley
S. J.
Chen
S.
Francione
L. M.
Sanislav
O.
Chavan
A.J.
Farah
C.*
De Piazza
S. W.
Storey
C.L.
Ilievska
J.
Fernando
S. G.
Smith
P. K.
Lay
S. T.
Fisher P. R. (2013) Dictyostelium
a microbial model for brain disease
Biochimica et Biophysica Acta
1840
1413-1432. Conference abstract publications Farah
C.*
Annesley
S. J. & Fisher P. R (2014) LKB1-mediated signalling in the Dictyostelium mitochondrial disease model. Dicty2014. Annual International Dictyostelium Conference. Aug 3rd – Aug 7th
Potsdam
Germany. Abstract p. 69. Ilievska
J.
Annesley
S. J.
Farah
C.*
Bishop
N. E. & Fisher P. R (2012) Roles of ESCRT proteins in Dictyostelium discoideum. Dicty2012. Annual International Dictyostelium Conference. July 29th – Aug 2nd
Madrid
Spain. Abstract p. 98. Farah
C.* (2012) The role of AMPK-LKB1 Pathway in mitochondrial disease in Dictyostelium discoideum. AussieMit conference
Melbourne University. *Farah is my maiden name. REFERENCES Upon Request