Lora Khatib

Lora Khatib is a PhD student in the UCSD Neurosciences Graduate Program mentored by Dr. Rob Knight. Her research focus revolves around employing computational models to explore the intricate relationship between microbial cells in the body and their influence on neurotransmitter regulation and neuroinflammation. Her work aims to uncover the impact of these mechanisms on mental health and the onset of neurodegenerative diseases. Lora is interested in the variations in microbial composition between modern societies and hunter-gatherer communities, and how these differences contribute to the significant rise in modern world-specific diseases like Alzheimer's and various forms of cancer.