SASarah Al-shirian
@sarahal-shirian
Physician-scientist specializing in genomic medicine and clinical research in cardiovascular disease.
Saudi ArabiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a physician-scientist with medical training from King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences and advanced degrees in genomic medicine and novel therapies from Queen Mary University of London and Imperial College. I combine clinical experience as a licensed General Practitioner with research fellowships and publications in translational and clinical medicine.
My work spans clinical posts in Riyadh and primary care in Kuwait, MSc and PhD-level research in genomics and cardiovascular disease, and peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations on topics including autism, MERS awareness, and disease transcriptomics. I have completed internships with excellence and held research roles at Imperial College's National Heart and Lung Institute.
I bring hands-on clinical skills, genomic and sequencing knowledge, and a strong record in research dissemination and community health initiatives; I seek to contribute to translational research that improves patient outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
ILPhD Fellow Clinical Research
Imperial College London
Conducting clinical medicine research at the National Heart and Lung Institute, leading translational projects in cardiovascular genomics and supervising experimental studies.
Primary Care Physician
Mishref Primary Care Clinic
Jan 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 11 months)
Delivered primary care services at Mishref Primary Care Clinic from 2021–2023, managing outpatient cases, preventive care, and follow-up treatment plans.
General Practitioner
National Guard Health Affairs
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 11 months)
Provided general medical care at National Guard Hospital in Riyadh during 2018–2019, managing acute and chronic conditions and coordinating patient care across departments.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ILImperial College London
Master of Science, Genes, Drugs, and Stem Cells
Activities and societies: Three-week neonatal ICU rotation at Imperial College (Aug–Sep 2016); research publications and presentations.
Completed an MSc in Genes, Drugs, and Stem Cells — Novel Therapies at Imperial College, graduating November 1, 2022.
QLQueen Mary University of London
Master of Science, Genomic Medicine
Completed an MSc in Genomic Medicine at Queen Mary University of London, graduating in January 2020.
KSKing Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Medicine
Grade: 3.91
Activities and societies: Internship completed 2018 with Excellence; clinical electives and multiple research dissertations and presentations.
Graduated from the College of Medicine with high honors (GPA 3.91) in 2017 and completed internship in 2018 with excellence.
Advanced Learning Schools, Riyadh
High School Diploma, General Secondary Education
Completed High School diploma at Advanced Learning Schools in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, graduating in 2011.
Availability
Location
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