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Ahmed Alkanaq

@ahmedalkanaq

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Experienced Medical Writer and Geneticist with a strong publication record.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that allows me to leverage my expertise in genetics and medical writing, with opportunities for collaboration and professional growth.

I am an experienced Medical Writer and Geneticist with a strong academic background, holding an MD, MS, and PhD in relevant fields. With over 10 years of experience in clinical research and scientific communication, I excel in transforming complex clinical and scientific data into engaging and compliant content. My work has been published in prestigious journals such as Nature Genetics and Nature Communications, showcasing my expertise in genomics and medical writing.

Throughout my career, I have collaborated with key opinion leaders and contributed to various therapeutic areas, including oncology and rare diseases. My role as a Medical Science Writer has allowed me to create high-quality manuscripts, clinical summaries, and presentations under tight deadlines. I am currently a Clinical Fellow at UNC Healthcare, where I interpret genetic data and contribute to assay development, further enhancing my skills in clinical genetics and genomics.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Medical Science Writer & Geneticist

Current

Independent / Contract Roles

Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 6 months)

Created, edited, and peer-reviewed manuscripts, clinical summaries, slide decks, and abstracts in oncology, metabolic diseases, and neurogenetics. Supported key opinion leaders in content development and scientific presentation, delivering publication-ready content under tight deadlines with high editorial standards.

Medical Writing Oncology Neurogenetics Content Development Peer Review Microsoft Office EndNote

Current

Clinical Fellow – Clinical Laboratory Genetics and Genomics

Current

UNC Healthcare

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Interpreted WGS, WES, CMA, and FISH data in a CLIA/CAP setting, producing structured reports and case documentation integrating literature and clinical findings. Contributed to assay development and variant annotation pipelines.

Clinical Laboratory Genetics Genomics FISH

Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Bioinformatics & Genomics

Broad Institute / Harvard Medical School

Jan 2021 - Jan 2023 (2 years)

Wrote and published research on rare disease genetics, diabetes, and genome sequencing. Contributed to NIH-funded publications, applying advanced genomics and data interpretation.

Bioinformatics Genomics Rare Disease Genetics Diabetes PubMed Google Scholar

Research Fellow – Genomic Diagnostics

Yokohama City University Hospital

Jan 2017 - Jan 2021 (4 years)

Developed written reports and presentations for clinical genetics and molecular diagnostics. Collaborated with physicians and lab teams to summarize sequencing results for clinical use.

Collaboration

Medical Science Liaison

Natera

Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 year)

Delivered scientific presentations to providers and oncology stakeholders. Created technical documentation and supported marketing and educational materials.

Medical Science Liaison Oncology Technical Documentation Marketing Support Educational Materials Client Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Yokohama City University

PhD, Medical Molecular Genetics

Conducted advanced research in Medical Molecular Genetics. Focused on understanding the molecular basis of genetic diseases.

Sarah Lawrence College

MS, Human Genetics

Pursued a Master of Science degree in Human Genetics. Developed expertise in genetic principles and their application to human health.

Al-Nahrain University

MD, Medicine & Surgery

Completed a comprehensive medical degree focusing on medicine and surgery. Gained foundational knowledge and practical skills essential for medical practice.