DrMaisa Kamkar

Research Scientist | PhD in Medical Microbiology & Molecular Virology | Academic Researcher & Strategist | Founder, Research Solutions Center | Expert in Bridging Bench Science to High-Impact Publications.

Kuwait City, Al Asimah, Kuwait

About

PhD in Medical Microbiology and Molecular Virology. I bridge the gap between bench-level scientific rigor and high-level institutional operations. The Operational & Strategic Lens My career is defined by the intersection of discovery and infrastructure. I led a laboratory accreditation group for six years, navigating complex international standards and biosafety protocols. With an Associate Degree in Project Management (GWU), I apply formal frameworks to research workflows, ensuring that scientific ambition is supported by structural excellence. Thought Leadership I am the author of Research Beyond the Buzz, a newsletter deconstructing the structural realities of biomedical research. My focus is on transforming lab output into scholarly influence through operational discipline: [https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/myth-perfect-workflow-why-your-labs-biggest-obstacle-isnt-kamkar-duawf]. What I Bring Core Expertise: Medical Microbiology, Molecular Virology, NGS Design, Grant-Ready Strategy. Lab Leadership: 6 years of experience in accreditation, quality management, and safety compliance. Management: Project Management (GWU) methodologies applied to resource allocation and team leadership. Institutional Effectiveness: Focused on leveraging data-driven workflows to support university-wide research growth and accreditation goals. Currently open to discussions regarding Assistant Professor roles and institutional consulting partnerships. Let’s connect to advance the future of biomedical research through strategic, high-impact architecture.

Experience

  • Founder at Research Solutions Training & Consultation Center, Kuwait
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

    Established and lead a specialized training and consultation center dedicated to advancing research capabilities and methodologies across healthcare and academic institutions.

  • Ministry of Health Kuwait (On-site)
    • Virology Laboratory Specialist
      Aug 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

      Manage molecular diagnostic operations, including case decision-making and comprehensive patient history revision.

    • Virology Laboratory Specialist
      Aug 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

      Application of Next Generation Sequencing using ion-Torrent platform technology from ThermoFisher for Detection of Drug Resistance Mutations in Patients Infected with Chronic Viral Hepatitis B & C Diseases. As well as standardizing the methodology for HIV Whole Genome Sequencing.

    • Virology Laboratory Senior Specialist
      Aug 2024 - Jun 2026 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Dasman Diabetes Institute (On-site)
    • Research Operations Manager
      Jun 2017 - Jun 2020 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      In this strategic leadership role, I directed the operational framework for all research activities, ensuring alignment with institutional objectives through comprehensive project management, financial oversight, and performance monitoring.

    • Research Operations Manager
      Jun 2016 - Jun 2020 · 4 yrs 1 mo

      • Head of Research Operations and Project Management Department. • Monitor research projects KPIs. • Provide research annual reports to KFAS management. • Research Inventory Management. • Supervise Research Coordinators. • Review research projects with CSO. • Research Strategy & Planning. • Research Risk Management.

    • Research Scientist
      Jun 2016 - Jun 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Conducted genetic studies on Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy and Multiple Sclerosis.