In brief, Dr. Shaheen E Lakhan is a biochemist and medical scientist. He administers a host of projects spanning several disciplines including bioethics, biotechnology, emergency management, philanthropy, proteomics, and neuropsychiatry. He underwent extensive didactic and research based training, completing undergraduate and graduated programs in biochemistry, education, medicine, proteomics, and interdisciplinary subjects. He has a well-rounded educational palate from an international perspective by studying across the globe.

Education and Titles
>> BS, Bachelor of Science, Biochemical Sciences
>> MS, Master of Science, Biological and Physical Sciences
>> MEd, Master of Education, Education Technology
>> PhD, Doctor of Philosophy, Biological Sciences
>> MD, Doctor of Medicine, Cum Laude
>> AFACB, Associate Fellow, National Academy of Clinical Biochemistry
>> MICR, Professional Member, The Institute of Clinical Research

Professional Experience
With executive and advisory positions throughout corporate biotechnology, research and development, and neuropsychiatry organizations, Dr. Lakhan serves in multiple capacities in both academia and industry. As an editorial board member of several leading scholarly journals and overseer of many lines of popular media, he aims to minimize the gap between expert and general public scientific knowledge. Currently, he is executive director of the Global Neuroscience Initiative Foundation (GNIF), an international public-benefit charity organization to advance neurological and mental health patient welfare, research, and education.

Academic Experience
Education has consistently been Dr. Lakhan's promise, for he has been on the faculty in the departments of bioethics, biological sciences, biotechnology, business, and mental health. In his early career, he was a high school academic course counselor and progressed to university-level instruction in biotechnology and related sciences. His commitment to secondary and higher education is evident through volunteered scientific and technical advisement to science, internet, and technology competitions.

Awards and Honors
From a young start, Dr. Lakhan earned four revered commendations from the President of the United States: two for educational excellence (Pres. Bill Clinton), a volunteer service award (Pres. George W. Bush), and lastly one for lifetime achievement and demonstrating his duties in his latest "call to service" award (Pres. George W. Bush). Moreover, the United States Congress has bestowed Dr. Lakhan with six congressional awards and medals.