CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Details
Address:
University of Jordan
Faculty of sciences
Department of Biological Sciences and Medical Analysis
Jordan-Amman
Tel: 0796546933 (mobile)
Email: S.mattar@ju.edu.jo.
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Profile
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Post Graduate microbiologist with experience in various disciplines
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Completion PhD research in the characterization of Staphylococcal epidermidis phenotypic variants, Small Colony Variants (SCVs), in biomaterial-related infections
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Self motivated, hardworking and punctual individual
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A proven ability to lecture Undergraduates and impart vague concepts and knowledge
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Ability to work effectively and efficiently as part of a team as well as individually
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Excellent communication skills and able to work under pressure
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Responsible and mature individual willing to learn and adapt
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Capable of dealing with responsibility and showing professionalism at all times.
Education
June 1994
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University of Jordan
Bsc. From biological department as medical technician
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Amman
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Feb 1997
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University of Jordan
Graduated with MSc. In biology/animal physiology
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Amman
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April 1997
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University of Jordan
Course for Internet web site searching and retaining information
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Amman
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December 2004
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University of Nottingham
Graduate with PhD in medical and diagnostic microbiology and immunology
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Nottingham
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Other courses and training
Jan-Dec 1994
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Private Laboratory
Trained in private laboratory in medical analysis and documentation of patients’ data in the computer system
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Amman
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Jan 1999 – Dec 2000
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University of Nottingham
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Developing the skills of negotiation and team work.
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Finishing my thesis and preparing for viva.
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An introduction to creating and publishing web pages.
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An introduction to image and photo editing.
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Skills of spoken and written communication.
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Introduction to SPSS.
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Nottingham
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Autumn 2000/2001
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University of Nottingham
Course in using Microsoft packages for documenting professional scientific theses. Packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SPSS.
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Nottingham
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Industry Experience
Feb2005/until now
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University of Jordan
Working as full time University Lecturer
General Biology 101
General Biology 102
General Biology Laboratory 111
Applied Microbiology
Medical Microbiology and Immunology
Microbiology for Nursing
Diagnostic Microbiology Laboratory
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Amman
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Jul 2005/Sep2005
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القسم المايكروبيولوجي/شركة السختيان
عملت كمستشارة لتطوير وتحسين إجراءات مراقبة النوعيـة وطرق التشخيص ورفع مستوى الكـوادر العاملة في القسم المايكروبيولوجي
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سحاب/ المدينة الصناعية
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Jan2004/Dec 2004
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Queen’s Medical Centre
Trained and worked in Diagnostic Laboratories
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Nottingham
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Sept 1998-Mar 1999
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University of Jordan
Working as full-time University Lecturer
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Amman
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1994-1997
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University of Jordan
Working as teaching and researching assistant in animal physiology, general biology, invertebrate and parasite, laboratory animals’ lab.
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Amman
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1993-1994
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City Hospital
Trained and worked in clinical laboratories.
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Amman
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Scientific Publications
Suzan Matar, Roger Bayston (2001). The Pathogenic Role of Staphylococcus epidermidis small colony variants in biomaterial related infection. 101 ASM Meeting Florida, USA
Suzan Matar, Shtaywy Abdalla (1997). Effects of Selected Chemical Ingredients Extracted from Inula (Dittrichia) viscose on Smooth Muscle and Perfused Heart, and on Inflammation in the Rat. 8th Arab Conference of Biological Sciences & the 4th Jordanian Conference of Biological Sciences.
University of Jordan. Amman.
Conference attendance and participations
13th -14th Aug/ 2009
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Conference attendance
The 17th King Hussein Cancer Center Conference:
"Infections in the Immunocompromised Cancer Patients"
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Le Meridien Hotel, Amman, Jordan
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5th-8th Nov/2008
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Conference attendance
3rd JSP international conference, 2008
2nd Hellenic-Jordanian Pathology Congress
Amman-Jordan
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Radisson SAS,
Amman-Jordan
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18-20 Oct/ 2007
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Abstract and Presentation
Characterisation of Staphylococcal Small Colony Variants in biomaterial-related infections with Special References to Staphylococcus epidermidis
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The 5th Arab conference for antimicrobial Agents.
Faculty of Medicine, University of Jordan
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31 Aug-3 Sep/ 2006
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Conference Attendance
2nd JSP international Conference 2006 Amman
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Le Royal Hotel,
Amman-Jordan
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April 25-27/2006
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Conference attendance
Bioinformatics Conference and Launch of Library of Life Project Bridging the Rift Foundation
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Dead Sea
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Sep 2005
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Abstract
تطوير وتحسين إجراءات مراقبة النوعيـة وطرق التشخيص ورفع مستوى الكـوادر العاملة في القسم المايكروبيولوجي/شركة السختيان
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The National Program Faculty-For-Factory
Third cycle
University of Jordan
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19-25 May 2001
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Poster
The Pathogenic Role of Staphylococcus epidermidis small colony variants in biomaterial related infection.
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101 ASM Meeting Florida,
USA
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26 Jan 2001
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Conference Attendance
Topics in Infection
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Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre/ London
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30th Nov 2000
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Abstract and presentation
Selection and Characterisation of Staphylococcal Small Colony Variants in biomaterial-related infections with Special References to Staphylococcus epidermidis.
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Postgraduate conference
School of Clinical Laboratory Sciences,
University of Nottingham
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8-11Aug/ 1997
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Abstract
Effects of Selected Chemical Ingredients Extracted from Inula (Dittrichia) viscose on Smooth Muscle and Perfused Heart, and on Inflammation in the Rat.
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8th Arab Conference of Biological Sciences & the 4th Jordanian Conference of Biological Sciences.
University of Jordan.
Amman
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Research Interests:
1. Biomaterial Related Infections –
- Genotypic and phenotypic characterization of biomaterial related infections caused by Staphylococcal
strains
- The mechanisms of producing phenotypic variants such as small colony variants
- Biofilm: Chronicity and failure to be treated
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2. Testing Potential Antimicrobial Agents Against Anaerobic Bacteria
- Antibiotic susceptibility test, MIC, MBC, etc …
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3. Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of Community-associated MRSA.
- Production of a commercial kit to differentiate between CO-MRSA and Hospital associated MRSA HA-MRSA.
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4. Prevention and Treatment of Staphylococcal infections
- Projects in Vaccine production, cytokine therapy and Phage therapy.
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Grants:
Phase Variations of Staphylococcal Biofilm Proteins Induced by Antibiotic Combination Therapy: A Possible Cause for Antibiotic Treatment Failure. Grant awarded by Deanship of academic Research (December 2009). The University Of Jordan.
Languages
English, Arabic and Bosnian - Proficiency: Excellent, both written and verbal in all
Referees
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Prof. Dlawer Ala'Aldeen PhD, MRCPath
Professor of Clinical Microbiology
Head, Molecular Bacteriology and Immunology Group
Division of Microbiology
University Hospital, Nottingham NG7 2UH
Tel. 0115 849 3321, Fax. 0115 970 9233
Secretary: 0115 970 9162
Website: www.nottingham.ac.uk/mbig
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Dr. Sarah Gander
City Hospital, Clinical Sciences Building,
Infectious Diseases and Microbiology,
Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG5 1PB
Tel: 0115 8404746
Email: mrzsg@nottingham.ac.uk
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