Muayad AL HAFEZ

PhD candidate in translational cardiology and neuroendocrine oncology – preclinical model of carcinoid heart disease

Muayad AL HAFEZ

Muayad AL HAFEZ

PhD candidate in translational cardiology and neuroendocrine oncology – preclinical model of carcinoid heart disease

PhD student at Paris Cité (LVTS INSERM U1148), developing a lentiviral mouse model of carcinoid heart disease.

Core business

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Skill development
Core business

Skill development

An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
Formal certification in pedagogical animation ("Animation pédagogique - Les techniques pour bien animer une formation") and targeted competency valorisation (DocPro ABG).
I believe I have reached the PHASE 1 of development of this skill.
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  • Sets his professional goals to be ambitious yet realistic.
  • Identifies and develops means to enhance his employability throughout his career; manages his professional development.
  • Broadens and upgrades his skillset, personal qualities and achievements.
  • Uses his networks to expand his scope of competence.
  • Knows how to transfer his expertise to other fields of activity.
  • Realizes the necessarily international dimension of his career path.
  • Accepts input from a mentor or coach to benefit his professional development.
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Expertise and methods
Core business

Expertise and methods

An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
In vivo functional imaging: Acquisition and analysis of murine transthoracic echocardiography, specifically quantifying right ventricular systolic function via Tricuspid Annular Plane Systolic Excursion (TAPSE). In vivo delivery & handling: Hydrodynamic tail-vein injections and rodent handling protocols. Molecular biology & microscopy: PCR optimization and validation of fluorescence imaging protocols for mKate.
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  • Masters the basic knowledge and key concepts of his field and knows their history and their significance.

  • Is familiar with recent progress in his field.

  • Can view his research activities within an international context.

  • Is familiar with the investigative methods and techniques of his field (including mathematics and statistics) and can explain why they are appropriate for a given purpose.

  • Is able to consider alternative methods and techniques.

  • Is able to formulate problems and hypotheses according to needs.

  • Defends his research findings in a constructive manner; provides evidence to support his ideas and proposals.

  • Organizes his presentations in a clear, informative and concise manner.

Personal and relational qualities

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Communication
Personal and relational qualities

Communication

An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
Techniques acquired in group animation, interactive teaching, and transmitting technical knowledge to non-specialist or student audiences.
I believe I have reached the PHASE 1 of development of this skill.
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  • Knows how to put together a persuasive presentation and communicate about his project or his activity.

  • Understands, interprets and communicates appropriately in a register suited to his aims and his audience.

  • Masters a range of communication tools.

  • Masters his online identity.

  • Contributes to the dissemination of knowledge within the company, and demonstrates effective teaching skills.

  • Is proficient in at least English and one other world language.

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Open-mindedness and creativity
Personal and relational qualities

Open-mindedness and creativity

An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
Interdisciplinary breadth acquired through cross-domain university seminars ("Séminaire de psychanalyse et psychiatrie: histoire et enjeux actuels").
I believe I have reached the PHASE 1 of development of this skill.
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  • Demonstrates an ability to acquire knowledge; shows flexibility and open-mindedness. Engages in interdisciplinary activities.

  • Possesses a constructive style of questioning and scientific doubt.

  • Develops, takes ownership of and tests new ideas; is clever; seizes opportunities.

  • Interacts with and seeks the collaboration of professionals of different cultures; knows how to accommodate cultural differences.

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Integrity
Personal and relational qualities

Integrity

An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
FUN MOOC certification: "Intégrité scientifique dans les métiers de la recherche" (Université de Bordeaux, 2026). Focuses on rigorous experimental traceability, reproducibility, and ethical conduct in research.
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  • Respects the standards and practices of his entity.

  • Demonstrates integrity in the processing and dissemination of data.

  • Demonstrates integrity with respect to his partners’ or competitors' contributions in accordance with intellectual property rules.

  • Upholds the confidentiality and anonymity of subjects taking part in studies and research.

  • Honors his commitments and ensures the congruence between actions and words.

  • Declares any conflict of interest.

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Listening and empathy
Personal and relational qualities

Listening and empathy

An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
Tailoring technical explanations to different academic levels: translating scientific concepts simply for a high-school student while providing detailed protocol guidance for an M1 trainee.
I believe I have reached the PHASE 1 of development of this skill.
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  • Has the ability to listen in various situations.

  • Understands the needs and way of thinking of the people he deals with, including those with a different field of expertise, occupation and/or culture.

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Communication
Personal and relational qualities

Communication

An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
Techniques acquired in group animation, interactive teaching, and transmitting technical knowledge to non-specialist or student audiences.
I believe I have reached the PHASE 1 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
  • Knows how to put together a persuasive presentation and communicate about his project or his activity.

  • Understands, interprets and communicates appropriately in a register suited to his aims and his audience.

  • Masters a range of communication tools.

  • Masters his online identity.

  • Contributes to the dissemination of knowledge within the company, and demonstrates effective teaching skills.

  • Is proficient in at least English and one other world language.

1
Open-mindedness and creativity
Personal and relational qualities

Open-mindedness and creativity

An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
Interdisciplinary breadth acquired through cross-domain university seminars ("Séminaire de psychanalyse et psychiatrie: histoire et enjeux actuels").
I believe I have reached the PHASE 1 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
  • Demonstrates an ability to acquire knowledge; shows flexibility and open-mindedness. Engages in interdisciplinary activities.

  • Possesses a constructive style of questioning and scientific doubt.

  • Develops, takes ownership of and tests new ideas; is clever; seizes opportunities.

  • Interacts with and seeks the collaboration of professionals of different cultures; knows how to accommodate cultural differences.

1
Integrity
Personal and relational qualities

Integrity

An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
FUN MOOC certification: "Intégrité scientifique dans les métiers de la recherche" (Université de Bordeaux, 2026). Focuses on rigorous experimental traceability, reproducibility, and ethical conduct in research.
I believe I have reached the PHASE 1 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
  • Respects the standards and practices of his entity.

  • Demonstrates integrity in the processing and dissemination of data.

  • Demonstrates integrity with respect to his partners’ or competitors' contributions in accordance with intellectual property rules.

  • Upholds the confidentiality and anonymity of subjects taking part in studies and research.

  • Honors his commitments and ensures the congruence between actions and words.

  • Declares any conflict of interest.

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Listening and empathy
Personal and relational qualities

Listening and empathy

An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
Tailoring technical explanations to different academic levels: translating scientific concepts simply for a high-school student while providing detailed protocol guidance for an M1 trainee.
I believe I have reached the PHASE 1 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
  • Has the ability to listen in various situations.

  • Understands the needs and way of thinking of the people he deals with, including those with a different field of expertise, occupation and/or culture.

Muayad AL HAFEZ

Muayad AL HAFEZ

PhD candidate in translational cardiology and neuroendocrine oncology – preclinical model of carcinoid heart disease

PhD student at Paris Cité (LVTS INSERM U1148), developing a lentiviral mouse model of carcinoid heart disease.

Business management and value creation

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Project management
Business management and value creation

Project management

An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
Iterative planning and method development: progressing from construct design to protocol troubleshooting, assay validation, and imaging quality control.
I believe I have reached the PHASE 1 of development of this skill.
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  • Plans projects to meet goals in accordance with strategy and priorities, and taking quality, deadline and budget constraints into account.
  • Knows how to write specifications.
  • Is accountable for resources used and for meeting the deadlines and quality requirements of the deliverable.
  • Reacts efficiently and appropriately to change and unforeseen events.
  • Conducts his project within a framework of auditing and evaluation, deploying the appropriate systems.
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Managing risks
Business management and value creation

Managing risks

An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
Minimizing biological variability and animal loss during complex hydrodynamic delivery by adhering to physiological fluid limits and injection pressure timing.
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  • Can determine the risks related to his project and the means for controlling them.
  • Is aware that technological and financial risks increase during the innovation process.
  • Understands the concept of corporate social responsibility.
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People management
Business management and value creation

People management

An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
Direct supervision and mentoring: Structured onboarding and daily supervision of a high-school intern and an academic research project for a Master 1 student. Task delegation, progress monitoring, and guidance on laboratory notebooks and basic experimental execution.
I believe I have reached the PHASE 1 of development of this skill.
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  • Has experience with teamwork; knows how to encourage, support and recognize the contributions of each player.

  • Knows how to be a team player.

  • Is able to win the trust of his peers and his line management.

  • Can report on his activities.

  • Supports his peers when needed and can provide assistance.

  • Understands human resources policies and management tools such as recruitment, evaluation, remuneration and strategic workforce planning.

  • Takes safety, social responsibility and labor law requirements into account.

  • Upholds rules on non-discrimination and equal opportunity among employees.

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Producing results
Business management and value creation

Producing results

An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
Delivering functional, reproducible Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for both fluorophore (mKate) imaging and target-specific gene amplification.
I believe I have reached the PHASE 1 of development of this skill.
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  • Knows how to transform ideas into innovations.

  • Quickly deploys prototype and test phases; involves internal and external customers in these phases.

  • Learns the lessons of the initial tests.

  • Understands the policies and processes involved in publishing and exploiting research outcomes in his entity.

  • Is able to determine the most appropriate means of exploiting his results (e.g., patent, publication).

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Project management
Business management and value creation

Project management

An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
Iterative planning and method development: progressing from construct design to protocol troubleshooting, assay validation, and imaging quality control.
I believe I have reached the PHASE 1 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
  • Plans projects to meet goals in accordance with strategy and priorities, and taking quality, deadline and budget constraints into account.
  • Knows how to write specifications.
  • Is accountable for resources used and for meeting the deadlines and quality requirements of the deliverable.
  • Reacts efficiently and appropriately to change and unforeseen events.
  • Conducts his project within a framework of auditing and evaluation, deploying the appropriate systems.
1
Managing risks
Business management and value creation

Managing risks

An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
Minimizing biological variability and animal loss during complex hydrodynamic delivery by adhering to physiological fluid limits and injection pressure timing.
I believe I have reached the PHASE 1 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
  • Can determine the risks related to his project and the means for controlling them.
  • Is aware that technological and financial risks increase during the innovation process.
  • Understands the concept of corporate social responsibility.
1
People management
Business management and value creation

People management

An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
Direct supervision and mentoring: Structured onboarding and daily supervision of a high-school intern and an academic research project for a Master 1 student. Task delegation, progress monitoring, and guidance on laboratory notebooks and basic experimental execution.
I believe I have reached the PHASE 1 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
  • Has experience with teamwork; knows how to encourage, support and recognize the contributions of each player.

  • Knows how to be a team player.

  • Is able to win the trust of his peers and his line management.

  • Can report on his activities.

  • Supports his peers when needed and can provide assistance.

  • Understands human resources policies and management tools such as recruitment, evaluation, remuneration and strategic workforce planning.

  • Takes safety, social responsibility and labor law requirements into account.

  • Upholds rules on non-discrimination and equal opportunity among employees.

1
Producing results
Business management and value creation

Producing results

An aspect of your own experience that demonstrates this skill :
Delivering functional, reproducible Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for both fluorophore (mKate) imaging and target-specific gene amplification.
I believe I have reached the PHASE 1 of development of this skill.
View this phase detail
  • Knows how to transform ideas into innovations.

  • Quickly deploys prototype and test phases; involves internal and external customers in these phases.

  • Learns the lessons of the initial tests.

  • Understands the policies and processes involved in publishing and exploiting research outcomes in his entity.

  • Is able to determine the most appropriate means of exploiting his results (e.g., patent, publication).

Strategy and Leadership