Education
PhD in Molecular and Cell Biology, University of California, Berkeley
Subjects
Neuroimmune Interactions, Sensory Biology, Itch and Pain, Neurogenetics, Computational Behavioral Analysis
Achievements
Advanced to PhD candidacy at UC Berkeley after defending a qualifying proposal on early neuroimmune interactions in atopic dermatitis; Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Award; NIH Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA); UCSF PROPEL Scholar; co-authored studies in Lancet Neurology and Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology
About
Maher is a PhD candidate in Molecular and Cell Biology at UC Berkeley, specializing in neuroimmune interactions and sensory biology. With over a decade of experience investigating neurogenetics and neurodegeneration at institutions including the NIH and UPenn, he uses cellular physiology and AI-driven behavioral tools to decode the mechanisms of itch and pain. He is a bilingual scholar (English and Arabic) with roots in the Middle East and Latin America and is dedicated to evidence-based mentorship.
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