Hussein Y. Khdour

Forward-thinking biomedical research scientist with a strong background in molecular neurobiology, clinical neuroscience and electrophysiology research. A highly skilled collaborator, adept at fostering productive partnerships in various domains of fundamental and practical research, resulting in enduring research endeavors that have yielded 6 peer-reviewed scientific publications, secured 3 research grants and fellowships and presented findings at over 8 scientific conferences. A creative and self-driven person who seamlessly adapts to multicultural settings, possessing a distinctive blend of meticulousness, determination, analytical and critical skills, and a demonstrated capacity to excel under pressure, ultimately resulting in identifying targets in neurological disease research.

• Performing neuroscientific research and analysis in rodents trained on various behavioral tasks following established procedures
• Performing functional imaging, electrophysiological and behavioral experiments, surgical procedures, and behavioral training
• Ensuring complex, highly specialized, state-of-the-art instrumentation and associated components are properly and safely operated and maintained
• Maintaining proficiency in all policies, practices, and regulations, and keeping records following certified laboratory practices and per all relevant policies and regulations, including, but not limited to, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Lab Animal Care (AALAC), and Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW)
• This work led to 1 research paper under review and one scientific poster presentation.