Rana El Hajj
Assistant Professor of Microbiology
Dr. Rana El Hajj is currently an Assistant Professor of Microbiology in the Department of Biological Sciences at Beirut Arab University. Dr. El Hajj completed her Master of Science in Genomics and Health at Lebanese University in 2015, followed by a Doctorate Degree in Microbiology at Montpellier University, France in 2018. Subsequently, Dr. El Hajj undertook a two-year Postdoctoral Fellowship at the American University of Beirut, focusing on cancer and parasitology research.
Dr. El Hajj’s research interests encompass the fields of Microbiology and Oncology. Within Microbiology, she investigates critical questions in Bacteriology, focusing on developing effective antibacterial treatment strategies utilizing herbal extracts, and Parasitology, by addressing two significant parasitic infections through re-evaluating current treatment modalities for Cutaneous Leishmaniasis and Toxoplasmosis. In Oncology, Dr. El Hajj explores novel therapeutic strategies for Acute Myeloid Leukemia and Adult T-cell Leukemia, as well as the pathogenesis of sebaceous neoplasms.
In her fields of interest, Dr. El Hajj has published over 30 papers in peer-reviewed journals, in addition to supervising approximately 21 graduate students at the Master’s and PhD levels.
In addition, Dr. El Hajj teaches a variety of courses for undergraduate and postgraduate students using innovative teaching modalities. Committed to enhancing student learning, Dr. El Hajj promotes collaboration and active engagement in her teaching, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future careers.
Courses:
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Spring 2024-2025
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- General Biology
- Virology
- Plant Physiology
- Advanced Topics in Molecular Biology
- Ecology
- Individual Studies
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Fall 2024-2025
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- General Biology
- Biology 1
- Biology 2
- Microbiology
- Advanced Microbiology
- Research Techniques
- Seminar in Biology/Biochemistry
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Fall 2023-2024
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- General Biology
- Biodiversity and Pollution
- Advanced Microbiology
- Research Techniques
- Biology 1
- Microbiology
- Global Warming
- Seminar in Biology
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Spring 2022-2023
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- Ecology
- Food Microbiology
- General Biology
- Introduction to Biology
- Environmental Issues of Lebanon
- Global Warming
- Individual studies
- Advanced Topics in Molecular Biology
- Plant Biology
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Fall 2022-2023
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- General Biology
- Microbiology
- Seminar in Biology
- Introduction to Biology
- Biochemical Principles of Nutrition
- Biodiversity and Pollution
- Advanced Microbiology
- Research Techniques
- Plant Biology
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Spring 2021-2022
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- Ecology
- Virology
- General Biology
- Introduction to Biology
- Individual studies
- Advanced Topics in Molecular Biology
- Plant Biology
- Special Topics in Microbiology
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Fall 2021-2022
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- Molecular Biology, Immunology, and Microbiology
- General Biology
- Microbiology
- Seminar in Biology
- Introduction to Biology
- Biochemical Principles of Nutrition
- Biodiversity and Pollution
- Advanced Microbiology
- Research Techniques
- Plant Biology
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Spring 2020-2021
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- Ecology
- Food Microbiology
- General Biology
- Introduction to Biology
- Individual studies
- Advanced Topics in Molecular Biology
- Plant Biology
- Special Topics in Microbiology
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Fall 2020-2021
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- General Biology
- Biodiversity and Pollution
- Advanced Microbiology
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