Omar Almasri, B.S. Research Technician III
Omar Almasri, B.S., joined the Developing Brain Institute (DBI) at Children’s National in May 2025 as a Research Technician III. Omar graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Systems Engineering and completed minors in Biological Sciences, Biomedical Engineering and Chemistry. He contributes to a multidisciplinary research team dedicated to collecting and analyzing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data from diverse fetal, neonatal and preterm MRI studies.
Early in his undergraduate studies, Omar discovered an interest in neuromedicine through volunteering at the Engagement Center for Creative Aging and shadowing the Interventional Radiology department at
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Driven by this interest, he joined the Cognition, Affect, and Psychophysiology Lab (The CAP Lab) as an electroencephalogram (EEG) technician where he found a specific passion in neuropediatrics. Omar enjoyed evaluating neurological development and interacting with families in this role. His favorite aspect was analyzing oscillatory rhythms to help raise awareness among future parents about how biological and developmental factors can be influenced by parenting. Omar’s research experience culminated in a presentation at the Dennis Dean Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship Conference titled “Neurophysiological Evidence for the Role of Attention on Inhibitory Control During Childhood: A Preliminary Study.” The presentation explored the feasibility of using theta band activation, commonly used to represent executive function, as a reliable measure throughout early childhood.
As a Research Technician III, Omar is eager to continue his medical journey with a focus on developmental medical research. He is excited about contributing to patient care protocols by using advanced MRI data analyses. Omar also views this position as an exceptional opportunity to deepen his understanding of neuropediatrics by learning from the innovative teams at the Developing Brain Institute and Children’s Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiology.
Address: 111 Michigan Ave. NW; Washington, D.C., 20010
Email: fetalbrain@childrensnational.org
Department: MRI Lab