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April Fellow's Spotlight on Dr. Vivien Maltez
Our April Fellow's Spotlight goes to Dr. Vivien Maltez, PhD, an Assistant Professor in the Division of Allergy,...
Dr. Naima Dahir was raised in Columbus, Ohio, as a first-generation college student. She received her B.S. at the Ohio State University. She then completed her Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, specializing in Neurobiology, at Utah State University and University of Central Florida under the mentorship of Dr. Timothy Gilbertson. During this time, she elucidated mechanisms underlying sex differences in fat sensation and perception. Currently, she is a postdoctoral fellow at the Life Sciences Institute at the University of Michigan, working under the mentorship of Dr. Roger Cone. Her research focuses on exploring the role of the central melanocortin system in ingestive behaviors. Her long-term research goal is to examine central metabolic-sensitive processes that go awry in maladaptive eating conditions by leveraging multidisciplinary tools and hopefully discovering therapeutics for metabolic disorders. Drawing from her personal journey, Naima is deeply committed to advancing the accessibility of science and promoting inclusivity.
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Mentor: Kiersten Stead, PhD
Apr 23, 2025 by Shannon Weiman
Our April Fellow's Spotlight goes to Dr. Vivien Maltez, PhD, an Assistant Professor in the Division of Allergy,...
Apr 22, 2025 by Shannon Weiman
Keystone Symposia was founded on the idea of bringing academic and industry scientists together to accelerate...