Roles
Research Asst. Professor
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Biography
Over the past decade, Dr. Ahmad has demonstrated remarkable expertise and skills in various scientific research and biomedical discovery domains. His knowledge encompasses fundamental scientific principles and practical applications, complemented by well-developed administrative, communication, and leadership abilities essential for successful research endeavors. With a specific focus on renal disease detection, prevention, and control, Dr. Ahmad has amassed valuable global experience in addressing this critical health issue. During his doctoral research, Dr. Ahmad concentrated on studying multidrug resistance in Candida species, a significant challenge in treating fungal infections. His exceptional work in this area was honored with the prestigious Asia Outstanding Ph.D. Thesis Award from Eli Lilly and Company, recognizing his innovative approaches in synthesizing and developing novel small molecules targeting enzymes involved in multidrug resistance. His research contributions have been disseminated through numerous publications in esteemed medicinal chemistry journals, underscoring the impact of his work on the scientific community. In his postdoctoral research at the University of Miami, Dr. Ahmad shifted his focus to translational research in renal radioprotection. This line of inquiry involved investigating alterations in radiomic features and their correlation with normal tissue toxicity and tumor progression. Dr. Ahmad actively mentors and teaches, serves as a reviewer for prestigious programs, and delivers lectures at prominent events, contributing to scientific knowledge and medical practices. With over 50 peer-reviewed papers and book chapters published in esteemed journals, Dr. Ahmad's research has profoundly impacted the cancer research field. -
Education & Training
Education
Post Graduate Training
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Honors & Awards
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Teaching Interests
As a Lecturer for Radiation Oncology Residents, Dr. Ahmad's primary focus is educating students about the impact of radiation on normal tissue and cataractogenesis. Dr. Ahmad's teaching expertise covers a wide range of radiation-related subjects, including DNA damage and repair, cell survival curves, mechanisms of cell death, and cell cycle dynamics. He also delves into fractionated radiation, the dose-rate effect, the oxygen effect, reoxygenation, acute radiation syndrome, and countermeasures. With a comprehensive understanding of radiation's effects on normal tissue and cataractogenesis, Dr. Ahmad effectively imparts valuable insights to his students. His teaching interests extend to exploring the intricacies of time, dose, and fractionation and the biology of reactive oxygen species in radiation contexts. -
Research Interests
Dr. Ahmad's laboratory focuses on investigating the mechanisms responsible for normal tissue toxicity induced by chemotherapeutic drugs and radiation therapy. They have a specific interest in understanding how disrupted lipid metabolism contributes to renal injury, leading to end-stage renal disease (ESRD), and fosters treatment resistance in cancer cells. The lab employs murine models of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) and renal cancer to explore the effects of dysregulated lipid metabolism on renal injuries and treatment resistance. Ultimately, their goal is to identify novel therapeutic pathways and targets that can enhance treatment outcomes and improve the quality of life for cancer survivors. -
Publications
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Professional Activities
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