Supporting Biosciences Research and Publication in the MENA Region

Dr. Ahlem Ben Chira

Postdoctoral Research Fellow University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Iuliu Hațieganu"
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Location: Tunisia - Sfax

Education Ph.D. in Biology, University of Sfax, Tunisia
Education 2 M.Sc. proteomic and genomics, University of Sfax, Tunisia
Education 3 B.Sc. in Cellular & Molecular Biology, University of Sfax / University of Le Mans, France
Additional Qualifications International Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (Eugen Ionescu Program), Selected Participant for InnovHer Science and BRAINx Entrepreneurship Programs, In Silico Molecular Docking Certification
Experience 5 - 7 Years
Research Interests Neuropharmacology, Environmental Toxicology, Neuroprotection, Phytochemical Analysis, Zebrafish Bio-models, Oxidative Stress, Neuroinflammation, Behavioral Phenotyping, GC-MS/MS Characterization, In Silico Modeling

Additional Details

I am a Postdoctoral Research Scientist specializing in neurophysiology, environmental toxicology, and neuropharmacology. My research bridges the gap between environmental health and therapeutic discovery, focusing heavily on evaluating how natural bioactive extracts, particularly Urtica dioica, mitigate pesticide-induced oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and neuromorphological damage.

Utilizing both advanced in vivo models (Zebrafish and rats) and translational in silico computational tools, my expertise spans behavioral phenotyping, confocal imaging, molecular assays, and GC-MS/MS chemical profiling. As an international fellow, peer reviewer, and collaborative scientist, I am dedicated to unlocking innovative phytochemical solutions for neurological resilience and environmental health.