RAYYAN AL RIYAMI

As a Content Creator for the Faculty of Health and Medicine, I craft engaging content to showcase academic programs, research, and student experiences.

For my final-year project, supervised by Dr. Victorio Bambini, I am conducting a systematic review on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) animal models, focusing on brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels in the brain. This research aims to analyze and synthesize existing studies to better understand the role of BDNF in ASD and its potential therapeutic implications.

- Act as the primary liaison between final-year Biomedical Science students and the Biomedical & Life Sciences (BLS) faculty, representing student perspectives and addressing academic concerns.

- Overseeing all communication strategies for the Diplomacy & International Relations Society at Lancaster University to enhance engagement and outreach.

- Part of the leadership team in an Omani initiative dedicated to supporting Omani students studying abroad.

- Contributed to research on the relationship between vitamin D methylation and COVID-19.

- Gained hands-on experience in advanced techniques including DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and sequencing.

- As the Public Relations Director for Two Thousand Magazine, I play a key role in the dynamic team that spotlights the capabilities of the Omani youth through our online presence.

- Acted as a liaison between students and faculty, representing the interests and concerns of peers in the foundation program.
- Provided feedback on curriculum and course delivery to enhance the learning experience for the foundation cohort.