Zaineb Hamoodi
PhD Candidate, Chemical Biology
Education:
- Zaineb obtained her B.Sc. in Biochemistry (2022) with a concurrent certificate in Immunology, Microbiology and Virology at McMaster University. She also completed her M.Sc. in Medical Sciences (2024) at McMaster with a specialization in Toxicology and Reproductive biology.
Biography:
Research Interests
Zaineb is interested in understanding the pathophysiology of delirium through observing changes in the metabolome of patients who have developed delirium after hip fracture repair surgery. The hope is to develop biomarkers for delirium using a non-invasive test to help clinicians identify delirium earlier and with more confidence.
Favorite Biological Specimen
Blood, urine
Hobbies
Crocheting, baking, and reading!