Biography:
Dr Mona Ali Al Balushi, got a PhD in Gene Transformation from the University of Bristol in 2022, has been working in Agricultural Research Department at the Ministry of Municipality since 2006, where she has contributed to the implementation of research projects by employing the latest biological and molecular technologies in the study and analysis of plants. Her work includes supervising laboratory projects and developing genetic analysis methods. During career, she held several positions, most notably as a biotechnology expert. Deputy head of the scientific team of the Research and Food Security Committee, and the country's representative to the FAO for Microbiology and Biocontrol. She has contributed to highlighting biotechnology by initiating a Biotechnology Day at the Ministry. She has also gained extensive experience in gene isolation and identification.
Title : Identification of salt tolerance genes in native plants in Qatar to enhance crops production