Assistant Professor of Practice of Chemistry
New York University Abu Dhabi
WAEL RABEH
Assistant Professor of Practice of Chemistry / Email / Publications
Education
Postdoc: McGill University, 2007-2010
Postdoc: Structural Genomic Consortium, University of Toronto, 2005-2007
Ph.D. (2004) University of Oklahoma
B.S. (1995) Damascus University
Bio
Dr. Wael Rabeh received his PhD in Biochemistry in the lab of Prof Paul F. Cook in the field of enzymology. His research is devoted to the characterization and understanding of disease mechanism, and the discovery and design of new therapeutics. The mechanistic understanding of the disease-causing protein assists in the discovery and design of small molecule to function as an activator or inhibitor of the protein target. A focused approach that uses the proteins structural information and computer simulation to design a specific therapeutics that is biophysically and biochemically tested for its effect on human proteins with medical relevance. Protein targets include human Hexokinase II, Cystic Fibrosis Trans-membrane conductance Regulator (CFTR) ion channel, and Septins GTP-Binding proteins. In addition, Dr. Rabeh is interested to study the color producing mechanism of light produced from the luciferase reaction as part of his work in the field of bioluminescence.
Fellowships/Honors
2010 Young Investigator Best Abstract in Basic Science Award,
The 24th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
2010 Postdoctoral Fellowship,
Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Toronto, ON, Canada
2008 Postdoctoral Fellowship,
Groupe de Recherche Axé sur la Structure des Protéines (GRASP), McGill University, QC, Canada
2004 Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award,
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Oklahoma.
2000 Recognition and Honor Award,
Alpha Phi Omega, University of Oklahoma
2010 Young Investigator Best Abstract in Basic Science Award,
The 24th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
2010 Postdoctoral Fellowship,
Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Toronto, ON, Canada
2008 Postdoctoral Fellowship,
Groupe de Recherche Axé sur la Structure des Protéines (GRASP), McGill University, QC, Canada
2004 Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award,
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Oklahoma.
2000 Recognition and Honor Award,
Alpha Phi Omega, University of Oklahoma