Bassel Nazha
Mailing address: 1258, American University of Beirut, Bliss Street, Beirut, Lebanon
Cell: +961-70-680068 E-mail: bkn02@aub.edu.lb,basselnazha@gmail.com
LANGUAGES
Fluent in written and spoken: English, French and Arabic
EDUCATION
Doctor of Medicine Med-III
American University of Beirut, Lebanon
Bachelor of Science Major in Biology, Great Distinction
McGill University, Montreal, Canada
French baccalaureate in Life Sciences (TSV), Distinction
 International College, Beirut, Lebanon
LeMSIC EXPERIENCE
2009-2013 (expected)
2005-2008
2003-2005
Sept 2009-Present
 Assistant NORE for the 2010-2011 term
o Fulfilled enthusiastically all the responsibilities of an Assistant Officer
Co-Supervisor of Research Workshops III
 National General Assembly 2011 Organizing Committee member
 SCORE delegate to the August 2011 GA in Copenhagen, Denmark
o Co-developed and presented “How to Get Your Work Published” workshop.
o Actively participated in sessions, contracts signing and promoting the
Transnational Project.
o Attended training: Project Management and Team Building.
 LeMSIC Research Exchange Program 2011
o Helped the NORE and NEO with the lodging, logistics, social program and
assuring the satisfaction of the incoming students.
 Research Day 2011 Organizing Committee member
o Actively contributed to the event’s preparation, publicity and logistics.
 USJ “How to Set an Exchange Program” participant
o Assisted the SCORE/SCOPE team in the execution of the training.
 National General Assembly 2010 – SCORE sessions
o Attended training: Fundraising and Contacting Externals.
 SCORE delegate to the 2010 August Meeting in Montreal, Canada
o Presented the LeMSIC-SCORE Research Day.
o Attended training: Leadership Development
 Research Day 2010 Organizing Committee member
o Coordinated building the research database.
o Represented SCORE members in the award selection committee.
 Research Workshops II participant (2009-2010)
ABSTRACT PUBLICATION
Investigation of N-CoR Localization and Progostic Value in Human Retinoblastoma
Bassel Nazha , Emilia Antecka, Alexandre N. Odashiro, Shawn Maloney, Miguel N. Burnier, Jr.
Oral Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and
Ophthalmology (ARVO 2011) Fort Lauderdale, FL on May 2 nd , 2011
Program 2107, Session 227
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Research Student
May 2010-Present
Dr. Georges Nemer’s laboratory
Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, AUB
The role of GATA4 protein in human rhabdomyosarcoma
Status: IRB approved, laboratory work started.
Ocular Pathology Research Intern
July 2010-Sept 2010
Henry C. Witelson Ocular Pathology Laboratory, McGill University
The role of NCoR1 in human retinoblastoma
Status: completed, manuscript submitted to Cancer Science
Clinical Research Assistant (40 hr/week)
Dec 2008-June 2009
Department of Rheumatology, Montreal Children’s Hospital
 Obtained consent from patients and their families for their participations
in several national studies on arthritis.
 Collected data and managed databases, followed-up with participating patients
Research Assistant (10 hr/week)
Sept 2008-Dec 2008
Center for Circadian Rhythm Study and Treatment, Douglas Hospital
LaSalle, Canada
Monitored temperature and vital signs of subjects in a sleep study
Collected psychological data
Undergraduate Independent Research Project
Sept 2007-Apr 2008
Dr. Monique Zetka’s Laboratory, McGill University
 Raised antibodies against Rad50 and Rad51, two proteins involved in meiosis
 Became familiar with molecular and biomedical techniques
Biodiversity Assessment in Development Planning Research Assistant
May 2007
McGill University – Bellairs Research Institute, Holetown, St. James, Barbados
 Field study: A Biodiversity and Historical Assessment of Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary
 Provided the Government of Barbados with biodiversity impact assessment of insects and
fish at Graeme Hall Sanctuary; the preliminary stage in granting the sanctuary the national
park status.
AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS
AΩA Best Oral Presentation Award
2011
AΩA Honor Medical Society – AUB Chapter
Presented at LeMSIC-SCORE Fifth Annual Research Day
Investigation of N-CoR Localization and Progostic Value in Human Retinoblastoma
Bassel Nazha , Emilia Antecka, Alexandre N. Odashiro, Shawn Maloney, Miguel N. Burnier, Jr.
Drs. Ghaleb & Rima Daouk Science Award
2005
International College, Beirut, Lebanon
[…] for a project which enhances awareness in the experimental, theoretical, and computer
science. The project will highlight the critical role that science, and all its applications, plays in
the improvement of the human condition. This award will recognize the best original scientific
project with real or potential applications to the community’s welfare […].
MEMBERSHIP
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
Student member
Joined in November 2010
2010-Present
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Private Tutor
2003-Present
Beirut, Lebanon and Montréal, Canada
 Offered private tutoring sessions to students from all levels
Tutor
Sept 2007-June 2009
McGill Tutoring Service, McGill University
 Offered private tutoring sessions to high school and university students
Research and Teacher Assistant (10hr/week)
Sept 2007-Apr 2008
Department of History, McGill University
 Assisted Prof. Malek Abisaab in preparing lectures on Middle Eastern movements
 Searched for academic sources and wrote summaries on specific subjects
Translated articles from Arabic and French to English
EXTRACURRICAL ACTIVITIES
VP External
Sept 2007-May 20088
Arab Students Association, McGill University
Acted as spokesperson of the club
Communicated with organizations within and outside the university
Contributed to writing the association’s constitution
Organized a food festival with cuisines from different countries
Humor Program Volunteer (3hr/week)
Sept 2006-May 2008
Royal Victoria Hospital, Montréal, Canada
 Lended books and movies to patients upon their request
 Established personal contacts with long-stay patients
 Helped in elaborating entertainment projects for the patients
 Built a database of available movies in the program
Enhanced communication skills with patients and families with difficult conditions
VP Marketing
Jan 2006- Mar 2007
Mediterranean Students Association, McGill University
 Promoted the club’s events
 Encouraged members to participate vividly in events
 Contacted sponsors and looked for sources of funding
 Supervised volunteers for hosting Dr. Hamid Abdeljaber, a UN guest speaker with 25 years
of experience in the Middle East.
Step Up for the Cure Volunteer
Aug-Sept 2006/2007
Molson Stadium, McGill University
 Participated in event publicity and set-up
 Distributed food and drinks to the 24hr-stair climbers
 Collected donations for the Cancer Research Society
Buddy Volunteer
Aug-Sept 2006/2007
International Buddy Program, McGill University
 Provided guidance and information to three international students by email
 Introduced them to the university and Montreal upon their arrival
Nurse Shadow
June-July 2006
Clemenceau Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
 Followed nurses and observed their daily tasks
 Participated as an observer in surgical procedures and cardiac arrest resuscitation
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth: May 2nd, 1987
Place of Birth: Beirut, Lebanon
Nationality: Lebanon, Canada
ADDINITIONAL INTERESTS
Languages: completed Spanish Levels 1 and 2 at the YMCA of Greater Montreal
International Language School.
Reading: on a wide range of issues
Sports, music and travel
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST