CONTACT INFORMATIONCREDENTIALSAWARDSPUBLICATIONSRashad Hussain, Ph.D.Contact InformationPhone NumbersOffice: (585) 276-6390Research LabsResearch Assistant ProfessorVisit Research Assistant Professor Lab WebsiteLocationsUniversity of Rochester Medical CenterSchool of Medicine and Dentistry601 Elmwood Ave, Box 645Rochester, NY 14642Faculty AppointmentsResearch Assistant Professor - Department of Neurology , Center for Translational Neuromedicine (SMD) BiographyResearchThe objective of my work is to understand the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying different neurological disorders. Previously, I made significant contribution in the area of Multiple Sclerosis aimed at developing therapeutics i.e. discovery of neural androgen receptors as a major mediator of process of myelination and remyelination. I possess strong technical abilities involving transgenic animal resources, corticospinal axonal tracts tracing using state of the art stereotaxic technology, pharmacological and genetic manipulation of nuclear/membrane receptors and resulting changes in intracellular signaling cascade. I am also proficient in manuscript writing for peer reviewed journals, highly dynamic team leader while working as research associate and assistant professor, managing my own energies as well as my group to develop a high performance team that succeeds. My strong intrapersonal skills and ability to effectively collaborate with other scientists in matrix environment help me to focus on short term and long term strategic goals and publish in high impact journals. My current research interests are: (a) understanding of glia function in health and disease in central nervous system in context of glymphatic system; a brain metabolite clearance pathway. (b) I am also interested in understanding key cellular and molecular mechanisms and signaling pathways maintaining glial homeostasis within brain and (c) glia neuron interactions.Awards2011Très Honorable (Most Honorable, Highest Ph.D grade)Sponsor: University Paris SudLocation: FrancePublicationsJournal Articles2/2/2018Lundgaard I, Wang W, Eberhardt A, Vinitsky HS, Reeves BC, Peng S, Lou N, Hussain R, Nedergaard M. "Beneficial effects of low alcohol exposure, but adverse effects of high alcohol intake on glymphatic function." Scientific reports.. 2018 Feb 2; 8(1):2246. Epub 2018 Feb 02. 2018Rashad Hussain; Hira Zubair;Sarah Pursell;Muhammad Shahab ?. "Neurodegenerative Diseases: Regenerative Mechanisms and Novel Therapeutic Approaches" . Brain Sci. 2018; 8(9): 177.11/2017Abi Ghanem C, Degerny C, Hussain R, Liere P, Pianos A, Tourpin S, Habert R, Macklin WB, Schumacher M, Ghoumari AM. "Long-lasting masculinizing effects of postnatal androgens on myelin governed by the brain androgen receptor." PLoS genetics.. 2017 Nov 0; 13(11):e1007049. Epub 2017 Nov 06. VIEW ALL PUBLICATIONSClose WindowSchedule an appointment with Rashad Hussain, Ph.D.Please answer the following questions to help us find the right appointment for you.Important: If you believe that you have a medical or psychiatric emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. This website is not intended for emergency care.Have you seen this provider in the last 2 years?YesNoExisting Patient Schedule or request a follow up appointment online through MyChart. If you do not have a MyChart account, please close this window and call the appointment phone number. Rashad Hussain, Ph.D. is currently scheduling for the following appointment type(s): Our policy does not permit patients to establish care with multiple providers within the same practice or specialty without prior approval. If you choose a new provider in the same office, we will cancel the appointment. Please contact the office directly with questions on this policy.