Cooling Down Inflammation in the Cardiovascular Oct 2023

System via the Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37539950/

PMID: 37539950

Insights into COVID-19 vaccines development: Sep 2022

Translation from benchside to bedside

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9271228/

PMID: 35856085

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Submitted Review Papers

The Impact of Myocardial Present

Infarction on Cerebral Homeostasis: Exploring the

Protective Role of Female Sex Hormone

Lana El-Samadi, Rana Zahreddine, Joanna A. Ziade, Alaa Ghawi, George W. Booz, and Fouad A. Zouein

Submitted to the Journal of Cardiovascular Aging

Papers Under Review

Canonical or Non-Canonical, All Aspects of G Present

Protein-Coupled Receptor Kinase 2 in Heart

Failure

Abdullah Kaplan, Lana El-Samadi, Rana Zahreddine, Ghadir Amin, George W. Booz, and Fouad A. Zouein

Submitted to Acta Physiologica Journal

Master of Science (MS) in Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2021-Jan 2024

American University of Beirut, Beirut

Thesis: The Impact of Estrogen Deficiency on Cerebral Homeostasis

Following Acute Myocardial Infarction in Female Mice

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biochemistry 2018-2021

Beirut Arab University, Beirut

Senior Project: Insights into COVID-19 vaccines development:

Translation from benchside to bedside

Research Experience

Master’s student in pharmacology – PI: Dr. Fouad Zouein Dec 2022-Jan 2024

American University of Beirut, Beirut

In Vivo

1. Echocardiography (short-axis and long-axis views)

2. Animal Behavior Testing (Y-Maze and Open Field with Novel Object Recognition tests)

Molecular biology and Biochemical

1. Western Blotting (including protein extraction, gel electrophoresis, transfer, and band visualization)

2. RT-qPCR (from RNA extraction to quantitative gene expression analysis)

Immunohistochemistry and Microscopy

1. Immunofluorescence staining on tissue samples

2. Light microscopy (Olympus CX41 microscope) for tissue sections

3. Confocal microscopy (Laser Scanning Fluorescent Microscope, specifically the Zeiss Axio) for fluorescently labeled tissue sections

Volunteer Work

Researcher in a Cardiovascular Research Lab - Dr. Fouad Zouein Jan 2024-September

American University of Beirut, Beirut

· Conducted Animal Behavior Testing using Y-Maze and Open Field with Novel Object Recognition tests)

· Performed Animal Behavior Video Analysis using the AnyMaze Program.

· Created and coordinated project schedules of pilot and primary study, ensuring adherence to timelines

· Developing standard operating protocol (SOP) for behavioral analysis

Volunteer Medical Dispenser in Diabetes Clinic Mar 2023-Sep 2023

American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut

1. Receive and organize prescription lists from attending physicians

2. Dispense anti-diabetic drugs, anti-hypertensives, proton pump inhibitors, calcium channel blockers, beta blockers, anti-platelet drugs, and anti-pyretics

PCR Lab Technician and Assistant Jul 2021-Sep 2021

Saida Governmental Hospital, Sidon

Ran PCR tests for the detection of SARS-CoV 2