CNEN

Graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology, I entered the field of Neuroscience as a post-baccalaureate at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in NIH.  The research focused on Parkinson’s Disease and the “wearing off” effect of L-dopa.  I furthered my interest in Neuroscience at University of California Irvine, which brought me into the filed of Alzheimer’s disease.  At UC Irvine, I was able to build on my molecular biology trade as a research associate and contribute to multiple publications.  A move to UC San Diego, has placed me in the same community with the top Neuroscience scientist in the world.  I am pleased to be in The Center for Neurodegeneration and Experimental Neuropathology (CNEN), and part of the research team of Dr. Robert Rissman to continue the strive for research excellence.

Natalie Abu Hamdan is a graduate of the University of Arizona with a B.S. in Molecular and Cellular Biology. She has been working in the Rissman lab since 2016 and handles clinical sample processing and manages the snack drawer. Her interests include neuroscience and pharmacology. Outside of work, she enjoys karaoke, running, and roller skating.

Sara Abdel-Latif if is a graduate of the Ohio State University with a Bachelors of Science in Molecular Genetics and Psychology. She has been a research assistant in the Rissman lab since 2016 and handles clinical sample processing as well as mass spectroscopy and a variety of immunoassays. Her interests include Neuroscience and Public Health. Outside of work she enjoys running, reading, gardening, and photography.