Maham Khan

Researcher with expertise in cognitive resilience, superaging, and aging-related biomarkers. Experienced in longitudinal population-based cohort studies, modifiable lifestyle factors, and cross-national aging research. Strong background in both clinical research and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Postdoctoral Researcher at Northwestern University (2026-01 – Present)

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Feinberg School of Medicine

Instructor of Record at College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, Virginia Tech (2025-01 – 2025-06)

Taught Adulthood and Aging; creating syllabus, lectures, and assessments.

• Led discussions, provided academic support, and assessed 50+ undergraduates to achieve learning outcomes.

Graduate Assistant at Engagement Center for Creative Aging (ECCA), Virginia Tech (2022-08 – 2024-08)

Contributed toward research-informed activities for older adults leading to cognitive wellness

• Helped conduct memory masterclasses for older adults with dementia and evaluated the program impact data
• Launched a new data entry software (StoriiCare) at the center and trained the staff for better research data management.

Visiting Lecturer at Air University (2021-01 – 2021-08)

Taught Primary Healthcare and Principles of Healthcare Management, developing and delivering course content to undergraduate students.

• Designed assessments, provided academic guidance, and evaluated student performance to support learning objectives.

Research Intern at Nuclear Medicine Oncology and Radiotherapy Institute (NORI) (2015-06 – 2015-08)

Supported clinical research, engaging with older cancer patients to collect and analyze treatment data.

Publications Intern at United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Pakistan Chapter (2016-05 – 2016-07)

Drafted and edited UNIDO Pakistan industrial development reports and technical briefs and served as rapporteur at multi-stakeholder workshops to synthesize discussions.

Research Intern at Bridging Health Foundation - United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Pakistan Chapter (2016-01 – 2016-01)

Researched and implemented community-based health promotion initiatives, designing educational campaigns, engaging local stakeholders, and evaluating behavior-change outcomes.

Postdoctoral Researcher in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences – Northwestern University (2026-01)

Doctor of Philosophy in Human Development and Family Science (Adulthood and Aging) – Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (2022-08 – 2025-12)

Master of Science in Healthcare Biotechnology – National University of Science and Technology (2017-09 – 2019-08)

Bachelor of Science in Applied Biosciences – National University of Science and Technology (2013-09 – 2017-07)