Dr. Tariq Daouda
Dr. Tariq Daouda specializes in research at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Fundamental Biology.
His research focuses on developing new Artificial Intelligence methods to improve our understanding of biology and accelerate the development of clinical applications.
Prior to joining Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) to become the head of AI for biomedical applications at the Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Daouda pursued his postdoctoral training at the Broad Institute, Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital.
He holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics and computer science from the University of Lorraine, a master's degree in Computer Science from the Universite de Montreal (DIRO), and a PhD in Bioinformatics from the Universite de Montreal at the Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer (IRIC).
Dr. Bouchra Chaouni
Dr. Bouchra Chaouni specializes in the integration of microbiomics, metagenomics, and artificial intelligence to investigate marine and human gut microbiomes.
She holds a PhD and postdoctoral research experience in microbial bioinformatics. Her research focuses on understanding microbial diversity and functional potential, discovering novel antimicrobial peptides, and exploring microbiome–host interactions with potential biomedical applications. By combining computational approaches with biological insights, she bridges environmental microbiology and human health, contributing to the discovery of innovative therapeutic strategies.
Team members
Salim El Mejjad, MD
PhD Student
Salwa Enezari
PhD Student
Fatima Zahra El Hajji (Tima)
PhD Student
Kaoutar Hannouch
PhD Student
Ali Coulibaly
PhD Student
Hajar Nehari
PhD Student
Alumni
Anas Bedraoui, PhD
PhD Student
Oubaida Sonde
Msc Intern
Rabab El Jarjini
Msc Intern