About Me

Plant Scientist
&
Bioinformatician

Dr. Mariam Amouzoune in the field

Dr. Mariam Amouzoune

I am a plant scientist and bioinformatician with a PhD in Plant Breeding and Molecular Biology from Ibn Tofail University (Kenitra, Morocco), conducted in partnership with ICARDA (International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas).

My doctoral research focused on unraveling the genetic architecture of disease resistance in barley through genome-wide association studies (GWAS), combining field phenotyping with high-throughput genotyping data.

GWAS NGS Plant Pathology Bioinformatics Cereal Diseases
Laboratory genomic analysis

Research Focus

My research bridges the gap between classical plant pathology and cutting-edge bioinformatics. I specialize in:

  • Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) for cereal disease resistance
  • Next-generation sequencing (NGS) data analysis
  • Quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping
  • Marker-assisted selection for crop improvement
  • Statistical genomics using R, Python, PLINK, and TASSEL

I have published in high-impact journals including Scientific Reports, Agriculture, Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution, and Crop Science.

Academic training

Education & Training

PhD in Plant Breeding & Molecular Biology
Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco
In partnership with ICARDA

During my doctoral training I gained extensive experience in both controlled-environment and field-based phenotyping of cereal diseases, along with advanced computational skills for processing and interpreting large-scale genomic datasets.

I have received specialized training in bioinformatics pipelines, statistical genetics, and high-performance computing applied to plant breeding programs.

International collaboration at ICARDA

Collaboration & Vision

I am deeply committed to international scientific collaboration. My partnership with ICARDA has allowed me to work with diverse germplasm collections and contribute to global food security initiatives targeting dryland agriculture.

Looking ahead, I aim to continue integrating multi-omics approaches — genomics, transcriptomics, and phenomics — to accelerate the development of disease-resistant cereal varieties adapted to the challenges of climate change.

I am always open to collaborative research opportunities and eager to connect with fellow scientists working at the intersection of plant science and data-driven biology.