
Hobbies and interests
Photography and Photo Editing
Painting and Studio Art
Reading
Artificial Intelligence
Arabic
Baking
Beach
Basketball
Cosmetology
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Religion
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Abrar Mahmoud
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Abrar Mahmoud
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Hi! I’m Abrar, a sophomore at Stony Brook University, double majoring in Biology (with a concentration in Bioinformatics) and Applied Mathematics and Statistics. I'm passionate about combining science, research, and service, and I hope to become an oncologist in the future.
At Stony Brook, I work as a Peer Tutor in General Chemistry and Biology at the Academic Success and Tutoring Center, where I enjoy helping students build confidence in tough subjects. I’m also an International Student Ambassador through the New Students Transition Program, supporting new international students as they adjust to campus life.
I volunteer as a Student Researcher at the Stony Brook Cancer Center, working on improving algorithms in the PhosR Signalomes function. This summer, I’m continuing my research at the New York Structural Biology Center, studying how ice thickness affects the quality of 3D protein structures.
I also volunteer with the Hospital Elder Life Program at Stony Brook University Hospital, supporting older patients during hospitalization to help prevent cognitive and physical decline.
Outside of academics and research, I serve as an Event Coordinator for the Muslim Student Association and Artists in Medicine, where I enjoy creating inclusive, community-focused events.
These experiences have deepened my passion for patient care, research, and education. I'm especially interested in how data-driven approaches can improve cancer diagnostics and treatments, and I hope to contribute to more personalized, effective care as an oncologist.
Education
Stony Brook University
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Applied Mathematics
- Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
Career
Dream career field:
Medicine
Dream career goals:
Oncologist
Peer Tutor - General Chemistry and Biology
Stony Brook University - Academic Success and Tutoring Center2025 – Present6 monthsInternational Student Ambassador
Stony Brook University - New Students Transition Program2025 – Present6 monthsAP US History Review Live Host
Fiveable2024 – 2024
Research
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Stony Brook University Cancer Center — Undergraduate Researcher2024 – PresentBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology
Pioneer Academics — Student Researcher2024 – 2024Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
New York Structural Biology Center — Summer Research Intern2025 – Present
Arts
Laqataty
Photography2020 – PresentAlkadi Art Academy
Painting2017 – 2020
Public services
Volunteering
Stony Brook University - Muslim Student Association — Event Coordinator2025 – PresentVolunteering
Stony Brook University - Artists in Medicine Club — Event Coordinator2025 – 2025Volunteering
Stony Brook University Hospital - Hospital Elder Life Program — Senior Volunteer2024 – PresentVolunteering
Heights Medical Center — Patient Assistant2023 – 2023Volunteering
Ben Sinai Medical Center — Patient Assistant2023 – 2023Volunteering
Ranger Conservation Corps — Improving parks2023 – 2023
Future Interests
Volunteering
Philanthropy
Entrepreneurship
KC R. Sandidge Photography Scholarship
WinnerI wanted to create a collection of photos that provoke the warmth that delicious food has. The overall mode I tried to create with these pictures is coziness. Starting with the breakfast scene photo and the family gathering around the breakfast table. The movement in the photo communicates a science of energy and vibrancy. Moving on to the stuffed grape leaves, the action shot of the lemon squeeze allows the audience to taste the savory of the unique dish.
The pizza preparation shot has the vibrant tomato sauce color creating the vibrancy of the scene and adding a needed pop of color to communicate the playfulness and warmth of the scene. Finally, the cake preparation shot has a dark and moody scene that adds a moody vibe to the shot and helps the viewers feel the depth of the scene.
The common thing between all these pictures is that they remind me of my memories with my family around the kitchen table. Homemade food has something special about it. It has the element of love and warmth. Food for me isn’t just a way for us to satisfy our basic needs but rather a medium to communicate love, warmth, and culture.