Rania Mohamed

Motivated professional skilled in providing support in high-pressure environments. Adaptable to rapid changes and recognized for delivering quality results efficiently, with a passion for assisting those in need.

• First Aid
• Basic Life Support
• Bloodborne Pathogen
• Student Athletic Trainer

• Neuronal Activation c-Fos in MC3R Neurons, Georgia State University, Master's Capstone Project (Mice Models), 08/01/24, 08/31/25, Atlanta, Georgia, Investigated VTA MC3R-expressing neuron activation using c-Fos as a marker under fasting and refeeding conditions. Performed immunohistochemistry on brain slices from MC3RxEYFP mice to assess neuronal activity patterns.
• Anatomical Distribution of MC3R in the VTA, Georgia State University, Molecular Basis of Disease Fellowship (Mice Models), 05/01/24, 08/31/24, Atlanta, Georgia, Mapped melanocortin-3 receptor (MC3R) expression in the ventral tegmental area (VTA) using EYFP fluorescence in MC3RxEYFP mice. Analyzed coronal brain sections to identify spatial distribution of MC3R-expressing neurons.
• Abusive Head Trauma, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Neuropsychology Internship, 07/01/23, 05/31/24, Atlanta, Georgia, Studied pediatric cases of abusive head trauma and gained exposure to clinical neuropsychological assessments.
• Sleep Deprivation, Anxiety, and Huntington's, Georgia State University, Independent Research (Drosophila Models), 08/01/23, 05/31/24, Atlanta, Georgia, Modeled anxiety-like behavior in Drosophila to assess sleep deprivation impact on neurobiology. Assessed Niacin's effects in Drosophila experiencing Huntington's-like symptoms.
• Citalopram, Georgia State University, Pharmaceutical Project, 01/01/24, 04/30/24, Atlanta, Georgia, Explored chemical structure, mechanism of action, pharmacodynamics, and therapeutic effects on serotonin levels in the brain. Analyzed its clinical applications, potential side effects, and role in modern psychiatric treatment.
• Plendil, Georgia State University, Pharmaceutical Report, 12/01/21, 12/31/21, Atlanta, Georgia, Investigated pharmacodynamics, structure, and therapeutic applications of antihypertensive drug.