Dr. Zein Amro holds a PhD in Biomedicine awarded from the University of Adelaide within the field of Neuroscience. The primary focus of his thesis was investigating the roles of human aquaporin water channels in Tauopathies, particularly, Alzheimer’s Disease. Major discoveries from his PhD included the discovery of two novel aquaporin channels in the human brain with potential protective roles in oxidative stress, a common aetiology of Alzheimer’s Disease. Zein's current research at WSU focuses on the role of aquaporin water channels in the kidney as potential pharmacological targets for the treatment of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney disease. Zein’s other research interests include mental health disorders, and cancer.

Dr. Amro also has international research experience in Scleroderma and lung fibrosis research at McGill University, Montreal. Work here focused on optimising a high-throughput drug screening protocol utilising patient derived primary fibroblasts cultured in a 3D manner.

Aquaporin water channel role in pathogenesis, with primary focus on Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease. Other research areas include aquaporin research in neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders.

McGill University, Montreal, Canada 

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (2024)

Utilized patient derived fibroblast primary cells cultured in 3D for drug discovery. Area of focus was on Scleroderma.

University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia

PhD candidate/ Honours supervisor

Investigated the expression and role of aquaporin water channels in neuroglial cells under cellular stress. Primary area of research was on Alzheimer's Disease and tauopathies.