After KAUST Academy
As of October 2026, Afnan is studying biology at the University of Jeddah, with a listed study period of 2024 to 2026.
Summer project
Bioinformatics Specialization · Cohort 2025
Gene Expression Dynamics Reveal Developmental Processes
Embryogenesis in C. elegans is driven by stage-specific changes in gene expression over time. This project aims to explore how transcriptional programs shift during development using time-course bulk RNA-seq. Through differential expression testing and clustering, we identified over 8,000 genes with dynamic expression patterns. Gene Ontology analysis showed that each gene cluster is enriched in distinct biological processes—such as cell division, differentiation, and tissue development—highlighting how coordinated gene programs drive the embryo through successive developmental stages.
Mentor: Hugo Tavares
With KAUST Academy
- Cohort 2025
University of Cambridge · Bioinformatics Summer Program
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