Rasha Msallam, PhD

Advancing Immunology, Health Innovation & Deep-Tech Collaboration | Managing Director | TEDx Speaker

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About

I am a scientist and an entrepreneur. During my over 15 years of experience in the clinical and biomedical research ecosystem, I have learned to identify and proactively collaborate to address medical unmet needs. I established NextGen of Immunology (NGIg), a biomedical and scientific communication consultancy that provides expert services to researchers, clinicians, and companies in the field of immunology. In addition to my contributing to science and cutting-edge technologies, I advocate for inclusivity, modernization, and continuous learning in STEM. # Skilled in Flow Cytometry, Clinical Research, Mouse Models, Dentistry, and Confocal Microscopy. # Strong Research Professional Focused on Experimental Design of Preclinical and Translational Research in Allergies and Cancer biology. # Enthusiastic to Bridge Between Bench and Bedside in Medical Research. # Advocate for Diversity and inclusivity in STEM.

Experience

  • Co-Founder at Zaman Bio Healthcare
    Feb 2026 - Present · 5 mos

  • Adjunct Faculty at University of Liberia College of Health Sciences
    Aug 2025 - Present · 11 mos

  • Faculty at Fakih IVF Fertility Center
    Feb 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Founder at Next Gen of Immunology (NGIG) Consultancy
    Apr 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 3 mos

  • Senior Postdoctoral Fellow at Duke-NUS Medical School
    Apr 2020 - Apr 2022 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    - Leader of preclinical mouse models team. - In vivo Validation of novel prognostic and non-invasive imaging biomarkers. - Develop preclinical tools for translation applications. - Working in a multidisciplinary and international environment to deliver cutting-edge strategies in immuno-oncology (IO).