After KAUST Academy
Rahaf started an MPhil in Computational Biology at the University of Cambridge in October 2026, in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics. Rahaf graduated in biochemistry from King AbdulAziz University in 2026 and placed third in the KAUST Academy bioinformatics track.
Summer project
Bioinformatics Specialization · Cohort 2025
How Does Gene Expression in Different Brain Cell Types Relate to Proximity to Amyloid Plaques in Alzheimer’s Mouse Model?
Widespread deposition of extracellular amyloid- β (A β) plaques are the neuropathologic hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease. Studying different cells surrounding A β plaques can reveal molecular pathways driving their reactive states and provide insights into how histopathological hallmarks contribute to neurodegeneration. The aim of this project is to understand the cells interactions and whether specific genes are differently expressed near A β plaques.
Mentor: Lajos Kalmar
With KAUST Academy
- Cohort 2025
University of Cambridge · Bioinformatics Summer Program
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