Ghali Almutairi

Support preclinical neuroscience research on spinal cord injury, neural plasticity, and recovery. Assist with neurostimulation sessions, behavioral assays, and developed a Python-based pipeline for analyzing rat open field video recordings.

Support physicians and nurses in a high-acuity ER, observing triage, diagnosis, and stabilization of trauma cases. Enhance patient comfort and workflow in a fast-paced setting.

Founded and led a student humanitarian initiative organizing donation drives, awareness campaigns, and community service projects. Raised approximately $2,000 for orphan relief and communities in need.

Coordinate and connect students to health care volunteering events such as King County Clinic and other opportunities.

Supported a charitable organization focused on research into neurological disorders and education for neurosurgical patients.

Ensure smooth patient transitions by escorting discharged individuals to the pharmacy and other hospital units while maintaining safety and comfort.

Worked on projects to connect youth volunteers to senior living centers and participated in WA's Walk to End Alzheimer's for three years.

Conducted literature review on bimetallic nanoparticles for sustainable plastic hydrogenolysis and hydrocarbon recovery. Reviewed and analyzed current literature, evaluated catalytic results, and developed criteria for effective options.

Provided compassionate rounding, ambulation aid, and non-medical support to inpatients, improving comfort and communication between patients and care teams.

Managed patient intake and provided Arabic-English interpretation for a four-day free clinic serving over 3,000 uninsured individuals.

Supported Duchenne muscular dystrophy gene research involving AAV-related molecular biology workflows. Responsibilities included PCR, western blotting, DNA purification, plasmid work, and laboratory maintenance.

Participated in a neuroscience outreach organization founded by students to make science education accessible to everyone.

Studied protein homeostasis mechanisms in C. elegans related to tauopathies. Responsibilities included PCR-based methods, microscopy, genotyping, phenotyping, strain crossing, and movement-based analysis.

Studied protein homeostasis mechanisms for TDP-43 in Alzheimer's disease using C. elegans. Responsibilities included PCR-based methods, microscopy, genotyping, phenotyping, strain crossing, and movement-based analysis.

Tutored students in Calculus I, General Chemistry with Lab I, II, III, and Engineering Physics with Lab I.

Participated in decision-making on funding for clubs and programs based on student benefits, planned events, and past funding.

Served as president of the club, participating in national educational conferences to promote mental health awareness and suicide prevention.

Activities and societies: Interdisciplinary Honors Program

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a focus on Physiology, and participating in the Interdisciplinary Honors Program. Expected graduation in 2026.

Completed Spanish language and culture coursework through a University of Washington study abroad program in León, Spain during Summer 2026.