Priyam Narain, PHD
Research Associate
Priyam Narain received her PhD degree in November 2018, from Indian Institute of Technology Delhi,India, one of the most prestigious institute in India. Her graduate research focused on understanding the genetic basis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in Indian patients and employed high throughput screening techniques. Her study was the first to establish the genetic basis of ALS in India. Under the mentorship of Dr. Justin Blau and Dr Dipesh Chaudhury, she will employing single cell analysis and electrophysiology techniques to identify the molecular mechanisms driving rhythmic excitability in PER1 and non PER1 cell. She would also investigate the gene expression program that allows Period1-expressing SCN neurons to survive sustained depolarization. This may help understand how to prevent the neuronal cell death in several neurological disorders. In her leisure time she loves travelling to new places, listening to Indian music and trying out new recipes.
MOHSIN MOHAMMED, PHD
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Mohsin Mohammed brings a rich interdisciplinary background encompassing neurophysiology, biomaterials, and pharmaceutical sciences. His expertise lies in the realm of neural interfaces and biocompatibility. Holding a distinguished PhD from Lund University in Sweden, Mohsin’s research focus revolved around the creation of remarkably biocompatible neural interfaces, specifically geared towards unravelling the intricacies of neural circuitry within Parkinson’s disease.
Notably, Dr. Mohammed stands as the author behind 2 patents in the domain of neural interfaces, underlining his innovative contributions. Prior to joining NYUAD, he was as a senior scientist at Neuronal Corporation in Sweden. He played a pivotal role in propelling and nurturing innovation, steering the development of pioneering technologies for Deep Brain Stimulation.
In the Chaudhury Lab, his research endeavors are dedicated to delving into the pathophysiological shifts in neural circuitry, with the overarching goal of deciphering the underlying causal relationship between sleep patterns and mood disorders. Dr. Mohammed’s work transcends the boundaries of conventional disciplines, offering promising insights at the intersection of neuroscience and technological advancement.
