Dalal
Azzam
Hometown: Cary, NC
Major: Biochemistry and Neuroscience, with a minor in Arabic
Research Interest: Chemical biology; medicinal chemistry
“In CSS, I am constantly encouraged and inspired to pursue countless opportunities and I always feel supported.
WHAT DREW YOU TO THE CSS PROGRAM?
What drew me most to the CSS program was the strong community connecting peers, cohorts, and administrators. In CSS, I am constantly encouraged and inspired to pursue countless opportunities and I always feel supported.
WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVORITE CSS EXPERIENCE SO FAR?
My favorite CSS experience has been the countless opportunities I have had to connect with faculty and staff on campus!
HOW HAS CSS SHAPED YOUR CAREER GOALS?
As a part of the CSS program, I am constantly encouraged to pursue opportunities. These opportunities have allowed me to apply my knowledge, solve real-world problems, and gain valuable experience in research.
WHAT IS YOUR PRIMARY RESEARCH INTEREST?
I conduct biochemistry research with the McGinty Lab. In my research, I explore the protein-protein interactions between the human nucleosome and a nuclear kinase found to be up-regulated in certain types of cancer. My primary area of research interest lies in Chemical Biology and Medicinal Chemistry.
AWARDS AND HONORS
- CSS Distinguished Scholar Award
- Horatio Alger State Scholar