Meet Our Lab Members
Ahmad Anouti, M.D.
Pediatric Resident (PSTP2)
Dr. Ahmad Anouti earned his bachelor’s degree in biology and his medical degree from the American University of Beirut. He is currently a pediatric resident in the Physician-Scientist Training Program (PSTP) in Pediatrics (PSTP2) at UTSW and was previously a postdoctoral research fellow working with the Cotter Research Group. He aims to become a physician-scientist in pediatric hepatology, focusing on understanding the mechanism and treatment of Biliary Atresia. He is a member of the American Society of Transplantation and the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease
Elias Rady, M.D.
Postdoctoral Researcher
Dr. Rady completed his undergraduate studies in biology and went on to obtain his medical degree from the American University of Beirut. Currently, he is engaged in postdoctoral research with the Cotter Research Group, primarily focusing on exploring the impact of alcohol on liver health and function, with the goal of contributing to improved treatments and understanding of liver diseases. Dr. Rady intends to pursue internal medicine residency training, followed by advanced training in gastroenterology, with the goal of specializing in hepatologypecializing in Hepatology.
Mausam J. Patel, M.D.
Internal Medicine Resident
Dr. Patel is an internal medicine resident at UT Southwestern Medical Center, having completed her undergraduate and medical degrees at the University of Miami. She has a strong interest in gastroenterology, hepatology, and liver transplantation. She was the recipient of both the Texas and National American College of Physicians (ACP) awards for her research on disparities in alcohol-associated liver disease liver transplantation. Dr Patel plans to pursue a fellowship in gastroenterology upon completion of her residency.
Bill Y. Zhang, B.S.
Medical Student
Bill Zhang is a medical student at UT Southwestern. He graduated with a bachelor's de in Biomedical Engineering from the Johns Hopkins University. He has experience in both benchtop and computational research and is currently interested in patient outcomes in chronic liver diseases.
Nizam Ahamed, Ph.D.
Biostatistical Consultant II
Dr. Nizam Ahamed is a Biostatistician and Data Scientist in the Cotter research group, specializing in transforming data into actionable insights to drive innovations in internal medicine. He holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering with a focus on AI and Data Science from the University of Malaysia Perlis, as well as a BSc and MSc in Computer Science from the University of Madras, India. Dr. Nizam has gained valuable experience at leading research institutions, including the University of Calgary, Canada and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, where he worked on cutting-edge projects in medical data analysis and healthcare optimization. His expertise lies in developing predictive models for disease outcomes, utilizing machine learning to support clinical decision-making, and applying data-driven approaches to improve patient care. Dr. Nizam has published in top scientific journals, contributing to advancements in biostatistics, data science, and biomedical research. Originally from Bangladesh, he is passionate about turning "Data into Decisions" that address complex challenges in healthcare. Dr. Nizam is particularly interested in leveraging the latest techniques in AI and data science to shape the future of internal medicine and deliver innovative, data-driven solutions.
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