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Abrar Mahmoud

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Photography and Photo Editing
  • Painting and Studio Art
  • Reading
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Arabic
  • Baking
  • Beach
  • Basketball
  • Cosmetology

Reading

  • Religion
  • Young Adult
  • Academic
  • Classics

Bio

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 program

2024 – 2028

Majors:
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Medical school interest:
Yes

Career

  • Peer Tutor - General Chemistry and Biology

    Education · Stony Brook University - Academic Success and Tutoring Center

    Jan 2025 – Present

  • International Student Ambassador

    Higher Education · Stony Brook University - New Students Transition Program

    Jan 2025 – Present

  • AP US History Review Live Host

    Education · Fiveable

    Jan 2024 – Jan 2024

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Medicine
Dream career goals:
Oncologist
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
  • Entrepreneurship
KC R. Sandidge Photography Scholarship
Winner
I 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.
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