Imen Bassoumi Jamoussi

General Info

What will be your most valuable contribution to your TechWomen mentorship?

I bring over 17 years of experience in biomedical research in Tunisia, where I've navigated resource-limited settings with creativity and resilience. My background in laboratory animal science, infectious disease research, and capacity-building allows me to share technical insights while also promoting soft skills through mentorship. I look forward to sharing North African values, traditions, and stories to foster mutual learning, bridge cultural gaps, and contribute to a collaborative and inspiring exchange.

The Top Three Things I Would Like to Learn or Experience During my Mentorship

1. Analyze high-throughput imaging data and techniques
2. Apply innovation strategies and technology transfer models
3. Develop leadership and mentoring skills

Mentorship Characteristic

• Visit an office or attend a site-visit
• Focus on leadership skills building
• Expand on a project that I’m working on in my current role at home
• Exposes me to new tools and platforms
• Gets me involved in day-to-day activities of the mentor and partnering company.

Ideal Company Type

As a scientific researcher from Tunisia, where access to high-technology platforms is limited, I would greatly like to benefit from being matched with a mentor in a well-established biotechnology company that provides hands-on experience with high-throughput technologies. I'm particularly interested in companies focused on therapeutic development (drugs, vaccines,..), advanced imaging, and translational scientific research. An ideal environment would be one that fosters scientific innovation, encourages mentorship, and supports knowledge exchange. This opportunity would allow me to gain practical experience, deepen my technical expertise, and bring valuable insights back to my home institution to support scientific progress and capacity-building.

What are three adjectives that best describe you in the work place?

1. Serious
2. Collaborative
3. Confident

What impact will your mentorship have on your career and professional path?

The mentorship program will provide a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with advanced biotechnologies, especially high-throughput imaging and drug discovery platforms. Working closely with a U.S.-based mentor will help me develop technical and leadership skills and explore innovation strategies. Importantly, building a professional network through this experience will open doors to future collaborations and increase my access to grants and financial support. Thus, it will accelerate my growth as a researcher, enhance my capacity to lead collaborative projects, equip me to mentor others and enabling me to contribute to scientific innovation and public health impact in my home country.

After participating in the TechWomen program, how will you leverage your mentorship experience to make an impact in your home country?

After the TechWomen program, I will share what I've learned by organizing workshops focused on both technical and soft skills. I aim to mentor a core group of early-career women scientists through hands-on activities and career guidance. I will collaborate with alumnae and local partners to ensure sustainability, secure funding, and amplify impact. I also plan to launch a mentorship program in partnership with local associations to support both scientific and personal development.

Work History

Years of Full-time Work Experience

17

Primary Professional Focus

• Bio or medical technology
• Scientist and researcher in technical science and/or engineering discipline

Education History