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Dr. Marwa Zafarullah Delivers Insightful Talk on Precision Biomarkers in Brain Disorders at CEMB
Dr. Marwa Zafarullah Delivers Insightful Talk on Precision Biomarkers in Brain Disorders at CEMB


September 10, 2024 – Dr. Marwa Zafarullah, a distinguished postdoctoral scholar in Neurological Sciences at Stanford Medicine, USA, presented an insightful talk on “Integrative Multiomics Strategies for Precision Biomarkers Discovery and Targeted Therapies in Brain Disorders” at the Riazuddin Auditorium, Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), University of the Punjab.

Dr. Marwa's research focuses on Fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome (FXTAS) and other neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders. Her talk explored the application of integrative multiomics approaches, emphasizing their potential for identifying precision biomarkers and facilitating targeted therapies for complex brain disorders.

During the session, Dr. Marwa also highlighted collaborative opportunities for CEMB researchers, encouraging joint efforts to further the understanding and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. Her contributions are seen as a valuable opportunity to advance research initiatives at CEMB and strengthen international partnerships.

The session was attended by CEMB faculty, students, and researchers, who actively participated in discussions on advancements in neurological sciences and future research collaborations.