Dahlia Alkadi

PhD Candidate in Biomedical Sciences

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

About

I am pursuing a PhD in Biomedical Sciences at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans to deepen my understanding of biology and chemistry and to contribute to research that supports human health. I graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a BS in Integrative Biology and a minor in Chemistry, where I conducted research on antimicrobial resistance mechanisms.

Education

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

August 2025 — Present

PhD in Biological and Biomedical Sciences

New Orleans, Louisiana

Southeastern Louisiana University

August 2021 — May 2025

BS in Integrative Biology, Minor in Chemistry

GPA: 3.84

Hammond, Louisiana

Vice President of Women in Technology • Member of American Chemical Society

Research Experience

LSU Health Sciences Center

August 2025 — Present

Graduate Research Assistant

Biology & Chemistry research

Louisiana Biomedical Research Network

May 2024 — August 2024

Undergraduate Researcher

Paid summer internship program under Louisiana State University. Conducted research on "The Role of Isoprenoid Biosynthesis Pathway in Extreme Colistin Resistance of Burkholderia thailandensis" and presented findings at LSU Summer Undergraduate Research Forum.

Southeastern Louisiana University

August 2023 — May 2025

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Worked in Dr. Pradip Panta's Micro/Molecular biology lab studying resistance of bacteria to antibiotics known as Cationic Antimicrobial Peptides (CAMPS) such as polymyxins. Focused on molecular mechanisms contributing to resistance and environmental factors. Lab procedures include MIC assays, spot assays, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and bacterial growth curves.

Southeastern Louisiana University

February 2025 — May 2025

Student Research Trainee

Volunteered in Dr. James Cho's Biochemistry research lab with a focus on nanoparticles.

Core Competencies

Biology Chemistry Molecular Biology Microbiology Laboratory Research Protocol Design PCR Gel Electrophoresis Critical Thinking Leadership Communication

Honors & Awards

Honors Research Scholar

May 2025

Awarded for completing a two-semester, faculty-mentored independent research project on "The Role of Isoprenoid Biosynthesis Pathway in Extreme Colistin Resistance in Burkholderia thailandensis" under Dr. Pradip Panta. Presented findings in a formal academic poster.

President's List

May 2025

Achieved President's List for final semester with 17 credit hours and a 4.0 GPA.

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