Samia J. Khoury, MD
Official Title:
Director, Abu Haidar Neuroscience Institute
Director, Nehme and Therese Tohme Multiple Sclerosis Center
Professor of Neurology and Immunology
American University of Beirut
Away from the usual, my bio is:
I am an avid reader and I am always reading/listening to two books during the same period. I also love music and dancing. I am the mother of two wonderful children and the wife of an accomplished brilliant and supportive man.
If I were to nominate anyone on this list it would be, and why:
Dr. Huda Zoghby, a genetic scientist from Houston who made significant contributions to the scientific world and is a potential Nobel Laureate.
Some of the reasons I should not be on this list are:
There are many deserving women out there in various walks of life including scientists, writers, musicians, journalists, etc. I am lucky to be on the list
My lowest point of my career was/the highest point of my career was:
The lowest point of my career was when I started my position as faculty at Harvard trying to develop my niche and independence while at the same time starting a family and caring for young children.
The highest point is when I became professor with an endowed chair at Harvard achieving the highest academic rank. I knew then that my work was being recognized and appreciated by my peers.
What I learned from either:
I learned patience and humility. I learned how to deal with difficult situations, and to overcome hurdles with spirit and drive.
If there’s one thing on my bucket list I want to do, it would be:
I would like to hike Machu Pichu and visit all the countries that I haven’t seen yet.
