Lamya, now Assistant Professor at Sultan Qaboos University, did her PhD in the Purton group, SMB (2010–2014) working on the development of cyanobacteria as industrial biotech platforms.
She is a researcher in biodiesel alternatives to oil, a TEDx motivational speaker, and the founder of the speaker platform “Jalasat Mulhimoon” which showcases role models to inspire younger generations.
She is also the founder of “Coach4Change” which works alongside and is supported by senior government officials, CEOs, business leaders and boards to provide effective and tailored training and coaching to individuals and organizations to help them achieve their potentials and aspirations.
We are delighted to congratulate her on this excellent new award - Young Global Leader from the World Economic Forum.
Alumni spotlight: Hamaad Khan
Global Health and Development MSc alumnus Hamaad shares his reflections on a year at the UCL Institute for Global Health and its impact on his career so far.
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World Leaders brought together in Multiple System Atrophy Research at Fourth Annual MSA Symposium
The UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, in partnership with the MSA Trust, proudly hosted the fourth annual Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) Symposium on 18 May 2026
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Early Career Research Promotions 2025-26
Huge congratulations to the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology staff who have been awarded a promotion in this year's promotions round.
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