Rana Morris
About Rana Morris
Rana Morris is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Molecular Medicine and a Staff Scientist at the National Center for Biotechnology Information, with over two decades of experience in the field. He holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences and has previously held academic positions at Eastern Virginia Medical School and Old Dominion University.
Work at The George Washington University
Rana Morris serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor of Molecular Medicine at The George Washington University, specifically within the Schools of Medicine and Health Sciences. She has held this position since 2005, contributing to the academic community for 19 years. In this role, she engages in teaching and mentoring students in the field of molecular medicine.
Current Position at NCBI
Since 2012, Rana Morris has worked as a Staff Scientist at the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) in Bethesda, Maryland. Her tenure at NCBI began in 2002 when she served as a Senior Scientist, Contractor, until 2012. Over her 22 years at NCBI, she has been involved in various projects related to biotechnology and bioinformatics.
Previous Experience in Academia
Rana Morris has held several academic positions prior to her current roles. She worked as an Assistant Professor of Biochemistry at Old Dominion University from 1997 to 2000. Additionally, she was a Research Fellow at Eastern Virginia Medical School from 2000 to 2002. These experiences contributed to her expertise in the field of molecular medicine.
Education and Expertise
Rana Morris earned her Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Biology and a minor in Music History from William & Mary, studying from 1986 to 1990. She furthered her education at Eastern Virginia Medical School and Old Dominion University, where she achieved a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences with a focus on the Biological Chemistry Track from 1990 to 1997. This educational background underpins her extensive knowledge in molecular medicine and biochemistry.