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Dalal Baljoon

Jeddah,KSA

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in high-resolution mass spectrometry platforms, including method development and optimization for both discovery and targeted proteomic studies. Proficient in advanced data analysis using Proteome Discoverer, PEAKS, and MaxQuant. Skilled in cell culture, immunoblotting techniques such as Western blot, and immunohistochemistry (IHC). Experienced in comprehensive sample preparation workflows, including in-gel digestion, tissue processing, and peptide cleanup. Strongly committed to advancing scientific research through innovative analytical methodologies and rigorous experimental design.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4038
4038
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Ph.D. Thesis Research

George Mason University, Center for Applied Proteomics and Molecular Medicine (CAPMM)
, USA
01.2020 - 01.2024
  • Developed a novel biomaterial for protein collection and releasing for immunotherapy drug delivery for breast cancer patients.
  • Conducted complete proteomic analysis, including plasma, tissue, cell lysate and extracellular vesicles (EVs) sample preparation for mass spectrometry (MS), and biomarker discovery.
  • Designed a downstream proteomic profiling of tumor interstitial fluid EVs of TNBC model to identify immune and metabolic pathway alterations.
  • Applied targeted proteomic methods (PRM/SRM) to quantify released peptides, validating biological functionality and immune activation analysis.
  • Analyzed MS data using PEAKS, MaxQuant, and Proteome Discoverer software.

Researcher

Center for Applied Proteomics and Molecular Medicine (CAPMM)
, USA
01.2019 - 01.2024
  • Specialized in high-resolution mass spectrometry, focusing on Breast cancer immunotherapy applications
  • Optimized sample preparation techniques for extracellular vesicles (EVs), tissue samples, and in-solution/in-gel digestion.
  • Led data interpretation and contributed to publications on MS applications in oncology.

Medical research technologist

King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC)
Jeddah
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • Led and contributed to multiple research projects in biochemistry and cancer biology
  • Played a central role in the establishment of the proteomics and mass spectrometry laboratory at KAIMRC.
  • Specialized in high-resolution mass spectrometry and protein biomarker discovery.
  • Collaborated across multidisciplinary teams and contributed to national and international publications.

Education

PhD - Biosciences, Cell and Molecular Biology

George Mason University
Virginia, USA

Master of Biomedical Sciences - BMS

Barry University
Miami, Florida

Bachelor's Degree - Clinical Laboratory Science

King Saud University
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Skills

  • High-resolution mass spectrometry (Orbitrap Fusion, Exploris 480 – ThermoFisher)
  • MS method development and optimization (discovery vs targeted studies)
  • Advanced data analysis using Proteome Discoverer, PEAKS, and MaxQuant
  • Expertise in cell culture, immunoblotting techniques (Western blot), and immunohistochemistry (IHC)
  • Sample preparation techniques: in-gel digestion, EV isolation, tissue processing

Accomplishments

  • Patent Filed: Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment: Innovative Drug-Delivering Sutures for Enhanced Tumor Therapy for BC patients
  • Poster Presentation: Novel Technology for In-Situ Controlled Drug Release for Cancer Immunotherapy, Mason Graduate Conference
  • Poster Presentation: MS Proteomics of Tumor Interstitial Fluid Extracellular Vesicles: A New Class of Biomarkers for Immunotherapy Monitoring, US-HUPO
  • Publication (In Progress): Mass Spectrometry Applications in Cancer Immunotherapy

PUBLICATIONS

  • Borai, A., Bahijri, S., Baljoon, D., Alsofyani, A., Anwar, F., Saleh, A., Alrowaili, D., Ferns, G. (2016). Changes in metabolic indices in response to whole blood donation in male subjects with normal glucose tolerance.
  • Borai, A., Bahijri, S., Baljoon, D., Alsofyani, A., Anwar, F., Saleh, A., Alrowaili, D., Ferns, G. (2016). Study of Biochemical Changes after Plateletpheresis in Healthy Male Donors.

Timeline

Ph.D. Thesis Research

George Mason University, Center for Applied Proteomics and Molecular Medicine (CAPMM)
01.2020 - 01.2024

Researcher

Center for Applied Proteomics and Molecular Medicine (CAPMM)
01.2019 - 01.2024

Medical research technologist

King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC)
01.2014 - 01.2019

Bachelor's Degree - Clinical Laboratory Science

King Saud University

PhD - Biosciences, Cell and Molecular Biology

George Mason University

Master of Biomedical Sciences - BMS

Barry University
Dalal Baljoon