Amir is a research technician in the Gaiha Lab. He graduated from the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) in 2023 with a B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. During his time as an undergraduate, Amir was involved in several research programs aimed at increasing diversity in the biomedical sciences such as the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation and the STEM BUILD program. At UMBC, Amir conducted research in the lab of Dr. Michael Summers, investigating the multimerization of the HIV gag polyprotein and how it affected the selectivity of viral RNA. Now, he is interested in developing mucosal vaccines to prevent the acquisition of HIV as well as developing a pan-alphavirus vaccine. In his free time, Amir enjoys weightlifting, watching anime, and spending time with friends.