Dalaa Zaarour
Aspiring Biologist | Neuroscience & Immunology Focus | Mental Health Advocate
π Beirut, Lebanon | π§ dhz10@mail.aub.edu
Education
B.S. in Biology, American University of Beirut (AUB)
Focus: Neurobiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology
β’ Coursework: Cellular Neuroscience, Human Immunology, Molecular Genetics, Bioinformatics
β’ Senior Research Project:Neuroinflammatory responses in microglia under stress conditions
Research & Lab Experience
Neurobiology & Immunology Lab Intern, AUB
β’ Conducted experiments on cytokine signaling in neural cell cultures
β’ Performed immunostaining, ELISA, PCR, and basic Western blot analysis
β’ Analyzed glial cell responses to inflammatory stimuli
Molecular Biology Lab Assistant, AUB
β’ Supported research on immune cell activation mechanisms
β’ Prepared RNA/DNA extractions and gel electrophoresis
β’ Helped maintain cell lines and prepared media under sterile conditions
Relevant Certifications
β’ Psychological First Aid β AUB (in partnership with WHO)
β’ Introduction to Neuroscience β Coursera, Duke University
β’ Mental Health First Aid β Embrace Lebanon
β’ Trauma-Informed Care Training β AUB Center for Public Health Practice
Skills
β’ Technical: ELISA, PCR, gel electrophoresis, immunocytochemistry, microscopy
β’ Analytical: Data interpretation, scientific writing, literature review
β’ Soft Skills: Empathy, active listening, public speaking, teamwork
Interests
Neuroimmunology - Neuroepigenetics
Mental health in conflict settings β’ Brain-gut axis
Human rights in medicine
