Raneem Hirayban

Visiting Researcher

Location:

4204-WS24

Biography

Raneem is a licensed Biomedical Technology Specialist. She completed her MSc in Biological and Environmental Sciences and Engineering at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), joining the Infectious Diseases and Epidemiology Laboratory in 2023 as a graduate student.

During her MSc, her research focused on utilizing high-throughput automation platforms to investigate bacterial evolution and adaptation under antimicrobial pressure and physical stress conditions. Alongside her research, she worked as a lab technician, supporting MSc and PhD students in experimental workflows, robotics, and everyday lab work.

Following the completion of her degree, Raneem rejoined the IDE lab as a visiting researcher and consultant. Her current work aims to apply her expertise in high-throughput automation, omics, and antimicrobial resistance to design experiments and research projects in functional genomics and infectious diseases epidemiology.

Before joining KAUST, Raneem spent two years as a research lab assistant volunteer at the King Fahd Medical Research Centre, working at the Center of Excellence in Genomics Diagnostic and Research Laboratory, where she received training in molecular techniques, genomics workflows, and diagnostic assays.

Research Interests

  • Microbial resistance
  • Automation and robotics
  • Evolution and adaptation of bacterial pathogens
  • Molecular biology
  • Genetics

Education

MSc. In Cell and Molecular Biology, KAUST, Saudi Arabia, 2025

BSc. in Microbiology, King Abdul-Aziz University, Saudi Arabia, 2021

Professional Profile

2025: Professional SCFHS Classification in Biomedical technology

2022 – 2023: SCHS Intern at King Fahd Air Forces Hospital

2021 – 2023: Research lab assistant volunteer at King Fahd Medical Research Centre

2021: Jeddah’s Forensic Sciences and Criminal Evidence lab trainee

2020: Medical Microbiology and Molecular lab Intern at King Abdul-Aziz University Hospital 

KAUST Affiliations

Bioscience Biological and Environmental Sciences and Engineering (BESE)