Dr. Bakhita Meqbel

Dr. Bakhita Meqbel

Research Fellow

Office location

B2-1322

Dr. Bakhita Meqbel

Research Fellow

Educational Qualifications

PhD in Biological and Biomedical Sciences

MSc in Biomedical Sciences

Entity

Qatar Biomedical Research Institute

Division

Translational Oncology Research Center

Biography

Dr. Bakhita Rashid Meqbel is a biomedical scientist with over 20 years of experience in clinical diagnostics and biomedical research. She holds a PhD in Biological and Biomedical Sciences from Hamad Bin Khalifa University, as well as MSc and BSc degrees in Biomedical Sciences from Qatar University. She currently serves as a Research Fellow at Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI), where her work focuses on immunology, molecular biology, cellular analysis, and translational biomedical research. She has broad expertise in biomedical research, laboratory techniques, scientific communication, and research project support. Her work has contributed to peer-reviewed publications across different areas of biomedical science, reflecting her experience in multidisciplinary research and collaborative scientific projects. In addition to her research activities, she is actively involved in student training, scientific outreach, research programs, and national educational initiatives that promote biomedical science and research development in Qatar.

PhD in Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Hamad Bin Khalifa University

2022

MSc in Biomedical Sciences

Qatar University

2014

BSc in Biomedical Sciences

Qatar University

2004

  • Obesity-related mechanisms in breast cancer and other obesity-associated cancers.
  • Cancer immunology, inflammation, and immune regulation within the tumor microenvironment.
  • Molecular biology of disease progression, biomarker discovery, and therapeutic response.
  • Translational biomedical research aimed at improving disease understanding and clinical impact.

Research Fellow

Qatar Biomedical Research Institute, Hamad Bin Khalifa University

2024 - Present

Senior Research Associate

Qatar Biomedical Research Institute, Hamad Bin Khalifa University

2022 - 2024

Research Associate

College of Health and Life Sciences, Hamad Bin Khalifa University

2016 - 2021

Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist

Department of Laboratory of Medicine & Pathology (DLMP), Hamad Medical Corporation

2014 - 2016

Medical Laboratory Technologist

Department of Laboratory of Medicine & Pathology (DLMP), Hamad Medical Corporation

2006 - 2013

Trainee

Department of Laboratory of Medicine & Pathology (DLMP), Hamad Medical Corporation

2004 - 2005

  • 2015; Recognition of academic performance, Qatar National Research Fund - Talent development team, Qatar
  • 2016; Recognition of academic performance, Qatar National Research Fund - Talent development team, Qatar