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Sabah AlMomin

Research Scientist - Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Shuwaikh, Kuwait

Biography

Dr. Sabah AlMomin is a research scientist at Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR). She holds a PhD in genetic engineering from University of Surrey, United Kingdom and an MSc in library and information sciences from Clarion University of Pennsylvania, USA. She is one of the pioneers in the field of genetic engineering and biotechnology in Kuwait and has introduced and worked on several advanced technologies, such as the development of diagnostic DNA probes, recombinant vaccines, embryo transfer and cloning in sheep, biotyping, transgenic plants and investigating algae as a potential feed. In addition, she established a field of research on fish population assessment using molecular techniques and published the first genome sequence of silver pomfret, a fish of high economic value in Kuwait and the region. Through much of her collaborative efforts, the Biotechnology Department at KISR was established with high standards of laboratories. Currently, Dr. AlMomin is leading an ambitious government initiative to establish a National Centre of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology. Dr. AlMomin is an elected fellow of the prestigious organization, The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) in Italy, as well as represents the State of Kuwait as a liaison officer at the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB). She is a certified professional in biorisk management from the International Federation of Biosafety Associations (IFBA), USA. Dr. AlMomin has been involved in establishing regional biosafety and biosecurity, joining a regional effort for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) along with the International Council of Life Sciences (ICLS) in Washington. Dr. AlMomin is a member of the Organization of Women in Science in the Developing Countries (OWSD) and a co-chair of the Gender Advisory Panel (GAP) in association with TWAS where she is very active in promoting science, especially women scientist, of the developing world. She is a member of several national and international committees.