Rawad Abdayem has 5 years of experience in dermatology and cosmetic research. He holds a PhD in Skin Biology from 2013-2016 and is seeking a new challenging opportunity in dermo-cosmetic research. He has strong skills in microscopy, skin barrier studies, product formulation, cell culture, and biochemistry. He is a member of several professional societies and has experience in industry collaborations and managing complex projects.

1. Rawad Abdayem
PhD in Skin biology
A very ambitious, determined and self-motivated professional with 5 years’
experience in dermatology and cosmetic research
Email: rawadabdayem@hotmail.com
Phone: +33 6 29 17 85 97
Adresse: 61 Rue Daguerre
75014 – Paris, France
Languages: English, French, arabic
Currently looking for a new and challenging opportunity in dermo-cosmetic research and
innovation field, bringing added value with existing skills and gaining experience while
enabling further personal and professional development.
Experience
Education
2013- February 2016
PhD in skin biology
2011 – 2012
Masters in skin physiology
and drug delivery
2006 – 2010
Bachelor in biochemistry
Skills
Computer
Word, Excel, ImageJ,
Pubmed
Microscopy
transmission and scanning
electron microscopy,
confocal microscopy,
atomic force microscopy.
Skin barrier studies
TEWL, TEER, permeation
tests.
Topic product formulation
Laser granulometry,
rheology.
Cell culture
Tissue engineering, toxicity
tests.
Biochemistry
Western blotting, PCR,
FACS, Chromatography
(liquid/gas), UV
spectroscopy.
Interests
Board member of the Society for Cutaneous Ultrastructure Research since 2015.
Member of the European society of dermatological reaserch since 2012.
Member of the ‘’Société de Recherche Dermatologique’’since 2012.
Professional memberships
2013 - till now
2011 - 2013
August 2010
Intern
Project: Modulation of the skin barrier using excipients.
(At the laboratory of Dr. Marek Haftek)
 1st
collaboration with an industrial partner (GatteFossé SAS)
 Development of organization and time management skills
 Scientific data analysis
 Writing reviews, book chapter and scientific paper
Success: 2 published scientific papers.
Intern
Project: Skin cancer research.
(At the laboratory of Dr. Cedric Blanpain)
Research engineer
Project: Study of the glycobiology of normal, aged and pathologic
epidermis.
(At the laboratory of Dr. Marek Haftek)
 Development of team work, collaboration and interaction
skills
 Management of complex and multidisciplinary projects
• Elaboration of new protocols and combination of different
techniques as well as participation in two clinical studies
 Teaching experience: lectures on skin physiology
 Supervising the internship of 3 masters students
 Development of scientific communication skills: 15 poster
and oral presentation in national and international meetings
Success:
- Translation of fundamental scientific research into
industrial applications
- 1 submitted and 4 published scientific papers
Travelling
Photography
Painting
Member in the association
‘’Ray of Hope’’ for
Children with a mental
disability