Fahim Ahmad
About Fahim Ahmad
Fahim Ahmad is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Molecular Imaging Branch of the National Institutes of Health, specializing in cancer metabolism and metabolic imaging. He has extensive research experience and educational background in biomedical sciences, neurobiology, and healthcare management.
Current Position at National Institutes of Health
Fahim Ahmad currently serves as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Molecular Imaging Branch at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to research focused on metabolic imaging and cancer metabolism. Prior to this role, he worked at NIH as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Radiation Oncology Branch for one year, starting in 2017. His ongoing research aims to identify improved metabolic imaging agents and biomarkers.
Previous Experience at National Brain Research Centre
Before joining the NIH, Fahim Ahmad worked at the National Brain Research Centre (NBRC) in Manesar, India. He was a Research Fellow for six months in 2016 and served as an MS-PhD Graduate Student from 2010 to 2016. During his time at NBRC, he focused on various aspects of metabolism and cancer biology, culminating in a PhD in 2016.
Educational Background
Fahim Ahmad has a comprehensive educational background in biomedical sciences and healthcare management. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from Delhi University from 2007 to 2010. He also completed a Master's in Neurosciences at the National Brain Research Centre from 2010 to 2012 and a PhD in Metabolism and Cancer Biology from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, he obtained certifications in Healthcare Management and Management of Translational Medical Product Development from the NIH.
Research Skills and Expertise
Fahim Ahmad possesses a diverse skill set in both basic and translational research. His expertise includes Stable Isotope Resolved Metabolomics (RISM), HPMRI-MRS based metabolic imaging, and CRISPR-based gene editing and screening. He specializes in developing and testing innovative diagnostics and therapeutics, including drug, cell, and gene therapies. His core research interests lie in cancer metabolism and cellular-molecular neurosciences.
Focus on Metabolic Imaging and Biomarkers
In his current role, Fahim Ahmad focuses on advancing the field of metabolic imaging. He aims to discover better metabolic imaging agents and biomarkers that can enhance diagnostic capabilities in cancer research. His work contributes to the broader understanding of cancer metabolism and its implications for treatment strategies.