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Scientific Affairs Specialist
Chromadex Corp
Ms. Yusrah Ishtiaq serves as the Scientific Affairs Specialist at ChromaDex where she is responsible for the translation and communication of the science behind nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) and nicotinamide riboside (NR) as essential molecules for human health. Prior to joining ChromaDex, she conducted behavioral experiments and electroencephalogram (EEG) analyses on rodents, aiming to identify novel biomarkers of epileptogenesis after traumatic brain injury (TBI). She was also involved with the Center for Education Innovation and Learning in the Sciences (CEILS) as an Undergraduate Learning Assistant, practicing evidence-based multidisciplinary instructional strategies in an academic setting. She is passionate about expanding her knowledge and expertise, as well as growing into a strong scientific communicator. Ms. Ishtiaq completed her B.S. in Biology from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).