Esam Saddam Abisse

B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Departmental Honors 2023–2027

University at Albany, State University of New York

• Minors in Bioethics and Psychology. Expected May 2027. Cumulative GPA 3.80. Dean’s List, 2023–2026. Honors thesis in inflammation and redox biology, with oral defense.

Arabic Language Intensive Program 2026–2027

American University in Cairo New Cairo, Egypt

• Modern Standard Arabic, colloquial Arabic, and printed media (study abroad).

Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors Distinction 2019–2023

Shaker High School Latham, NY

Undergraduate Researcher 2026–present

Melendez Lab, Department of Nanobioscience, SUNY Albany

• Principal Investigator: J. Andrés Melendez, Ph.D. Independent honors thesis defining the inflammatory potential of DNA nanostructures mediated through oxidative stress; showed that SOD2 overexpression shifts basal gene signatures from an IL-1 response toward a TNF-α/MMP-1 response. Experimental design, RT-qPCR, RNA extraction, transfection, and quantitative data interpretation.

Undergraduate Researcher 2025

Paluh Lab, SUNY Albany (ABIO 399, Supervised Research)

• Principal Investigator: Janet Paluh, Ph.D. Cardiac organoid engineering: tested protocol variations for consistent Elongating Multi-Lineage Organized Cardiac (EMLOC) gastruloid formation. Authored a whitepaper proposing a BMP4/VEGF co-differentiation strategy — shifting vascular induction to the aggregation stage — to achieve deep, functional vasculature without compromising neuro-cardiac integrity, with aims spanning titration screens, confocal and scRNA-seq assessment, and microfluidic validation of flow-driven maturation.

Undergraduate Researcher 2024–2025

Poulos Lab, SUNY Albany

• Principal Investigator: Andrew Poulos, Ph.D. Neural circuitry of fear conditioning and memory consolidation; behavioral trials, tissue harvesting, and data analysis.

Emergency Department Technician 2025–present

Albany Medical Center Albany, NY

• Certified trauma technician in a high-volume Level I trauma center: bedside care, BLS interventions, and trauma bay readiness alongside nurses, residents, and attendings during acute resuscitations. STEMI committee member — reorganized resuscitation bays and equipment placement to shorten door-to-ECG time. Assisted in implementing the ICARE initiative among technical staff.

Emergency Medical Technician 2024

Mohawk Ambulance Service Albany, NY

• Prehospital emergency care, patient assessment, and transport in a high-volume urban service area.

Field Training Officer 2024

Mohawk Ambulance Service Albany, NY

• Oriented, precepted, and evaluated incoming EMTs during field shifts.

EKG Technician 2024–present

Albany Medical Center Albany, NY

• 12-lead ECG acquisition and rhythm documentation, including door-to-ECG capture for suspected cardiac presentations.

Supplemental Instructor and STEM Tutor 2024–present

University Learning Commons, SUNY Albany

• Led group review and discussion sections across general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biology; introduced collaborative methods for dense biochemical pathways and advised students on study strategy.

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant 2025

Behavioral Neuroscience (APSY 214), SUNY Albany

• Course instructor: Ewan McNay, Ph.D. Ran review sessions and supported students through course material and assessments.

Health Education Committee Member 2023–present

Al-Hidaya Center Latham, NY

• Organize neighborhood health fairs and hands-only CPR workshops with community physicians and student volunteers; established recurring post-prayer walking groups for community elders.

Blood Drive Organizer Fall 2025

Al-Hidaya Center Latham, NY

• Planned and ran a community blood drive: donor recruitment, scheduling, and day-of coordination with collection staff.

Youth Ambassador 2024–present

Yemeni American Medical Association

• Awareness and fundraising for glaucoma surgeries in Yemen.

Committee Member and Panelist 2025–present

Brain Bee, Albany Medical College

• Coordinate an annual neuroscience competition for regional high school students: event logistics, review sessions, and advising on STEM and medical pathways; expanded outreach to the largest turnout to date.