Researcher · Neuroscience & Genomics
Exploring the molecular signatures of Alzheimer’s disease.
I work across genomics, neuroscience and bioinformatics to study neurodegeneration. My experience spans omics analysis, computational drug discovery and laboratory research.
Based in Lubbock, Texas · Texas Tech University
Behind the research
Gazi Salah Uddin Nuhash
Biotechnology, Genomics, Neuroscience & Bioinformatics Researcher
Question
What drives neurodegeneration?
Lens
Genomics & Bioinformatics
Approach
From data to discovery
01 / Focus
Alzheimer’s disease, amyloid-β pathology, tau hyperphosphorylation and neuroinflammation.
Gene expression, protein abundance, molecular biomarkers and reproducible data analysis.
Virtual screening, cheminformatics and molecular dynamics for therapeutic research.
02 / Experience
Sep 2026 – Present
Center for Biotechnology & Genomics · Texas Tech University
Investigating molecular fingerprints of Alzheimer’s disease through genomic and biological datasets. Preparing quality-controlled analyses, pathway visualizations and figures for research presentations and manuscripts.
Jul 2024 – Feb 2026
ABCD Laboratory · Bangladesh
Led computational drug discovery projects focused on neurodegenerative pathways. Studied tau kinase targets using virtual screening and molecular dynamics with GROMACS and VMD, while mentoring junior researchers and supporting laboratory operations.
Aug 2023 – Jun 2024
ABCD Laboratory · Bangladesh
Explored natural products, therapeutic protein targets and computer-aided drug design methods.
Feb 2020 – Jun 2022
NSU Genome Research Institute · North South University
Worked on bacterial culture, antibiotic resistance and next-generation sequencing projects, including an analysis of SARS-CoV-2 genomes from Nepal.
Aug 2019 – Jan 2020
Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology · North South University
Supported lab operations and student learning by preparing reagents, maintaining equipment, and tutoring peers on experimental protocols and safety guidelines.
Additional experience: Student Assistant at Texas Tech University (2026) and Project Manager at Wholesome Alive, LLC. (2022–2023)
03 / Education
2025 – Present
Texas Tech University · Lubbock, Texas
Research Concentration in Life Sciences · Current GPA 4.00 / 4.00
2018 – 2022
North South University · Dhaka, Bangladesh
Graduated cum laude, top 5% of class · CGPA 3.51 / 4.00
04 / Capabilities
Aseptic Surgery, Mouse Handling, Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS), Western Blot, SDS-PAGE, PCR, RT-qPCR, ELISA, DNA/RNA Extraction and Purification, Mammalian Cell Culture (HEK293), Bacterial Cell Culture (Vibrio cholerae, Klebsiella, E. coli), Flow Cytometry, Cell Sorting, Animal Husbandry, Phlebotomy, gRNA Design and validation, Lentiviral Plasmid Construction using CRISPR-Cas9 systems, Molecular and Gene Cloning, Immunofluorescence, Immunohistochemistry, HPLC, Protein Extraction, Responsible Conduct of Research, and Laboratory Safety
Python, R, C/C++, Gaussian, Machine Learning (ML), GROMACS, NAMD, VMD, AutoDock Vina, PyMOL, Gaussian, Machine Learning (ML), NCBI Toolkit, MEGA, Discovery Studio, Chimera, MGL Tools, Open Babel, Genome Annotation, Data Mining, Artificial Intelligence (AI)
05 / Scientific work
Nuhash GSU, Crasto CJ
Nuhash GSU, Junaid M
Co-author on two manuscripts
06 / Recognition
Graduate School Competitive Tuition Scholarship · Texas Tech University, 2025–2026 Full-tuition Scholarship · North South University, 2018–2022 Merit Scholarship in Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Examination · Dhaka Board, 2017–2022 KL-YES Exchange Scholar · U.S. Department of State, 2013–2014
Aseptic Surgery and Working with Mice in Research · CITI Program, 2026 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) · 2024 & 2025 Next-Generation Pathogen Sequencing · CHRF, 2025 Computer-Aided Drug Design (CADD) · ABCD Laboratory, Bangladesh, 2023 Bioinformatics for Biotechnology Research · National Institute of Biotechnology (NIB), 2021
Experience, technical skills, scientific work and references in one document.