Dr. Fatimah Aljedaani | Research Excellence | Women Researcher Award
King Abdullah university for science and technology (KAUST) | Saudi Arabia
Fatimah Rajeh Aljedaani is a highly accomplished bioscientist and postdoctoral researcher at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), specializing in genome engineering, synthetic biology, plant developmental biology, and cyanobacterial biotechnology. Her research integrates molecular and cell biology with advanced genetic tools to engineer metabolic pathways for the sustainable production of high-value bioactive compounds. She has extensive expertise in CRISPR-based technologies, confocal microscopy, and HPLC, alongside strong lab management and mentorship skills. Fatimah has authored and co-authored influential publications in leading journals, contributing significantly to plant science, microbial biotechnology, and genome editing. She actively serves the scientific community as a reviewer and mentor while collaborating in diverse international research environments. Driven by a vision to become a leader in bioscience research, she is committed to advancing innovation, sustainability, and capacity building in biotechnology, while contributing meaningfully to scientific progress and national development initiatives.
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Featured Publications
Engineering resistance against Tomato yellow leaf curl virus via the CRISPR/Cas9 system in tomato
– Plant Signaling & Behavior