I am Dr. Khaja Shameem Mohammed Abdul, passionate about using my research to understand the role of PHLPP phosphatases in cardiac aging and injury. I received my PhD in Environmental Toxicology from the University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka in 2017. My dissertation research focused on discovering novel non-invasive biomarkers for early detection of chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) in Srilanka's farming communities. I am currently a postdoctoral fellow in the department of Cardiovascular Signaling at the Huntington Medical Research Institutes in Pasadena, California. My current research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms by which PHLPP phosphatases contribute to cardiac aging and injury. I am skilled in molecular biology, biochemistry, and cell biology. I have experience using a variety of research techniques, including cell culture, animal models, in-vitro assays and mitochondrial bioenergetics. I am passionate about using my research to understand the role of PHLPP phosphatases in cardiac aging and injury. I believe that my research can help to develop new treatments for aging heart and heart failure. If you are interested in learning more about my research, please visit my website or contact me at khajashameem.mohammedabdul@hmri.org.