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Dr. Mohammad Farhan

Assistant Professor at Hamad Bin Khalifa University

Major works

  • Safa S., Sadam H., Swetha B., Ayesha B., Foysal A., Amira A., Mujaheed P. & Farhan M. M. (2023). The ortholog of human ssDNA-binding protein SSBP3 influences neurodevelopment & autism-like behaviors in Drosophila melanogaster. PLOS Biology, 21(7).

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About me

Dr. Farhan is a distinguished behavioral neuroscientist. Holding an M.Sc. & Ph.D. in Biotechnology with Neuroscience as a major, his research spans Drosophila behavior, human genetics in neurodevelopmental disorders, and computational drug modeling. Noteworthy contributions include modeling of Autism using Drosophila. His postdoctoral stints at global institutions like Duke-NUS Medical School and Oxford University reflect his international perspective. As a prolific author in respected journals (Neuron, Current Biology, PLOS Biology, BMC Biology & iScience) and a grant recipient securing USD 1.37 million, his commitment to behavioral neuroscience is underscored. Active in professional societies (IBNS, SfN, RSB) and impactful conference presentations, Dr. Farhan's holistic approach defines him as a trailblazer in the field, integrating cutting-edge research, teaching, and contributions to college and university committees.