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Aziz Al'Khafaji

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Director, Molecular R&D - Genomics Platform at Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
📍 United States

Aziz AlKhafaji is the Director of Molecular R&D and Leader of the Methods Development Lab within the Genomics Platform at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. His work focuses on developing novel genomic technologies, particularly in single-cell and spatial sequencing. He earned his PhD from The University of Texas at Austin.

Outside of his direct research, Aziz appears to value scientific communication and collaboration, having recently traveled to Australia to share his labs latest work with international consortiums. He is actively involved in building his interdisciplinary team through recruitment.

He recently led a comprehensive study evaluating and optimizing single-cell RNA isoform sequencing across multiple platforms.

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Experience
6 Years
Current Role
Director, Molecular R&D - Genomics Platform
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United States
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Genomic Technologies
Leads a lab dedicated to creating and implementing novel molecular technologies to better understand disease and advance genomics research.
Single-Cell Sequencing
His team recently published a preprint on the multi-platform evaluation and optimization of single-cell RNA isoform sequencing.
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Career

Work history

7-2024
Director, Molecular R&D - Genomics Platform
Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
7-2022 - 7-2024
Associate Director, Technology Development - Genomics Platform
Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
3-2022 - 7-2022
Group Leader, Methods Development Lab
Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
9-2019 - 4-2022
Postdoctoral Associate
Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
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#WhyIScience Q&A: A molecular biologist boosts experimental science with innovative new methods. Featured in Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
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Education
5-2014 - 8-2019
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
The University of Texas at Austin
2008 - 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
University of Central Florida
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