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Intissar Ch

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Biomedical data scientist at Fraunhofer ITMP who evaluated DNA methylation age-prediction models and built reproducible cheminformatics workflows.

Germany
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At Fraunhofer ITMP, I built Python workflows for biomedical data analysis and machine learning, and evaluated and extended a DNA methylation age-prediction workflow by comparing LASSO, Elastic Net, and SVR models.

I also developed data-preprocessing and molecular-feature-generation workflows, including a Streamlit Fingerprint Feature Generator for the Fraunhofer Data Science Toolkit. I used RDKit, scikit-learn, Git, and GitHub in reproducible workflows for biomedical and target-related datasets.

At the Institute of Immunology, UKE, I developed nanobody-based therapeutic and diagnostic strategies targeting the CDT binary toxin and TcdB of Clostridioides difficile. I generated and characterized a nanobody library for toxin detection and evaluated lead candidates for diagnostic applications and neutralizing therapeutic potential.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Career Break | Full-Time Parent

Career Break

Apr 2022 - Jan 2026 (3 years 9 months)

Took a planned career break to provide full-time care for two children through early childhood and their transition into nursery and school.

ZMNH (Center for Molecular Neurobiology Hamburg) logoZH

Graduate Program

ZMNH (Center for Molecular Neurobiology Hamburg)

Oct 2015 - Oct 2018 (3 years)

Participated in an advanced study program focused on molecular biology and its applications in neurobiology, including weekly courses and hands-on lab training.

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Master of Science (M.Sc./MSc)

IRA (Arid Regions Institute)

Jan 2010 - Dec 2013 (3 years 11 months)

Created a diverse synthetic Nanobody (VHH) library using random mutagenesis to enhance antibody binding. Developed and validated molecular libraries for discovery of therapeutic or diagnostic VHH candidates.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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CQ Beratung+Bildung GmbH

Weiterbildung, Applied Bioinformatics and Biostatistics

2026 - 2026

Training in applied bioinformatics and biostatistics, covering Python, Shell, databases, sequence analysis, and statistical methods using R and Bioconductor.

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Medical University Hamburg UKE

PhD, Human Biology

2016 - 2022

Grade: Very Good (Magna Cum Laude)

PhD in Human Biology with a grade of Very Good (Magna Cum Laude).

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ZMNH Hamburg (Center for Molecular Neurobiology Hamburg)

Graduate Studies, Molecular Biology

2016 - 2018

Graduate studies in Molecular Biology under the PhD program.

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ZMNH (Center for Molecular Neurobiology Hamburg)

Graduate Program, Molecular Biology

2015 - 2018

Advanced study program in molecular biology with applications in neurobiology, including weekly courses and hands-on lab training.

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INAT University

Master of Science (M.Sc.), Genetics and Animal Reproduction

2010 - 2013

Grade: Very Good (Magna Cum Laude)

Master's degree in Genetics and Animal Reproduction with a grade of Very Good (Magna Cum Laude).

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IRA (Arid Regions Institute)

Master of Science (M.Sc.), Genetics and Animal Reproduction

2010 - 2013

Master of Science degree involving the creation of a synthetic Nanobody library and development of molecular libraries for therapeutic or diagnostic candidates.

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