Draft:Zeina Daher

Zeina Daher is a Lebanese biochemist and molecular biologist, currently serving as an Associate Professor and Researcher at the Lebanese University. Her work primarily focuses on the intersections of molecular biology, environmental science, and public health. Daher has published extensively on topics related to genetic polymorphisms, environmental carcinogens, and metabolic syndromes. She is also known for her leadership roles within academic and research settings.

Scientist Name: Zeina Daher
Occupation: Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Cell Biology at Lebanese University Country of Citizenship: Lebanon Gender: Female Date of Birth: August 25

Early Life and Education
Zeina Daher completed her Master's degree in Cell and Molecular Biochemistry at the Université de Bordeaux in 2004. She then pursued and completed her PhD in Biochemistry & Cell and Molecular Biology at Université de Bourgogne, earning her degree in 2009. During her PhD, she received the L'Oréal-UNESCO Fellowship for Women in Science in 2006, acknowledging her promising contributions to the field.

Career
Daher began her academic career at the Lebanese University in October 2010, where she has been an Associate Professor and Researcher ever since. She also held a part-time instructor position at the University of Balamand from October 2010 until July 2014.

Leadership Positions
Delegate of the Faculty of Public Health Professors, Lebanese University (November 2019 - January 2023) Head of Department, Occupational Therapy, Lebanese University, Faculty of Public Health (November 2015 - November 2017) Research and Publications Daher's research has been published in a variety of scientific journals. Her publications can be categorized based on her role as first author, last author, and collaborator.

As First Author
2019: "Genetic polymorphisms of PPAR genes and human cancers: evidence for gene-environment interactions." Published in the Journal of Environmental Science Health C Environmental Carcinogen Ecotoxicology Reviews.

As Last Author
2021: "Serum Cadmium Levels and Risk of Metabolic Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study." Published in Biological Trace Element Research. 2020: "Diagnostic accuracy of the Finnish Diabetes Risk Score for the prediction of undiagnosed type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, and metabolic syndrome in the Lebanese University." Published in Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome. 2017: "Impact of ion-pairs for the determination of multiclass antimicrobials residues in honey by LC-MS/MS." Published in Food Additives & Contaminants: Part A. 2017: "Innovative SPE-LC-MS/MS technique for the assessment of 63 pharmaceuticals and the detection of antibiotic-resistant-bacteria: A case study natural water sources in Lebanon." Published in Science of the Total Environment.

As Collaborator
2017, 2012, 2010: Contributions to studies on proteomic analyses and nutrient starvation signatures in plants, showcasing her role in supporting significant research projects. Honors and Awards 2006: L'Oréal-UNESCO fellowship for Women in Science