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Profile

Name

Rayan Murtada

Nationality

United States

Bio

I am interested in identifying novel therapeutic targets and strategies in efforts of alleviating cancer and other diseases/disorders in patients. I am also interested in understanding how biochemical pathways/processes and pharmaceutical ADMET are perturbed in response to climate change, microgravity, and extraterrestrial conditions.

Academic Background

BS in Biochemistry, graduated Spring 2021, Montclair State University

PhD Student in Biomedical Sciences, matriculated Fall 2023, Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Currently have five publications, of which two are first-authorship. Three additional manuscripts are in process of being published.

Private Pilot with Instrument Rating.

Certifications

PoSSUM Scientist-Astronaut Candidate

Affiliations with IIAS-Sponsored Organizations

IIAS Space Medicine Working Group

IIAS Courses Completed

AST 101: PoSSUM Scientist-Astronaut Qualification Program

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