HUSSAIN Akhlaq

I did multiple behavioral science and neuroscience projects during my master’s degree program in Taiwan. I believe the expertise in promising techniques of behavioral science and molecular neuroscience made my way towards PolyU, with a major in neuroscience and neurological rehabilitation with state-of-the-art technology and distinguished faculties. I am passionate about revealing the molecular mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases caused by disruption of hippocampal plasticity. Therefore, I am pursuing my Ph.D. research on the effects of particulate matter on hippocampal neuroplasticity, using cutting-edge facilities under the professional supervision of Dr. Sonata Yau. Previous research has revealed that PM2.5 induces neurogenesis deficiency in the hippocampus, leading to the development of various neuropsychiatric disorders, including dementia, anxiety, and depression. However, none of the studies have investigated the cognitive impairments underlying molecular mechanisms. My research focuses on evaluating “The effect of resveratrol dietary intervention on rescuing impairments in cognitive function and hippocampal neuroplasticity induced by chronic exposure to air pollutant particulate matter 2.5 (PM 2.5)”. This project will unmask the molecular mechanism of hippocampal malformation and cognitive defects, which might be helpful in clinical research for understanding the most neurodegenerative diseases, which are currently mysteries to the neuroscience community.