Farah Chamaa

Dr. Farah Chamaa is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU). She specializes in neuroscience, with expertise in brain energy metabolism, astrocyte–neuron interactions, stress-related disorders, and neurogenesis.

Dr. Chamaa’s research focuses on understanding how metabolic and cellular mechanisms influence brain function, with particular interest in the role of lactate in stress and neuropsychiatric disorders. Her work integrates behavioral neuroscience, molecular biology, and bioinformatics approaches, contributing to the understanding of brain plasticity and therapeutic strategies.

She brings over 10 years of experience in higher education, including teaching medical, undergraduate, and graduate students in neuroanatomy, histology, and learning and memory. Her work has resulted in 28 peer-reviewed publications in leading neuroscience journals and active participation in international conferences.

In teaching, Dr. Chamaa emphasizes active learning, critical thinking, and the integration of theory with practical applications. She is committed to creating engaging, student-centered learning environments and aligning curricula with international academic standards.

Currently, she is involved in undergraduate teaching, curriculum development, and contributing to the establishment of a new medical program at PMU. Her future work aims to advance research on metabolic regulation in brain disorders and bridge experimental neuroscience with translational applications.