Rabeya Zinnat Adury

PhD-trained neuroscientist with 10+ years of biomedical research experience including neuroimaging, movement disorders, and translational neuroscience. Experienced in designing and leading human and preclinical studies using multimodal MRI (functional and diffusion) and quantitative/statistical approaches to investigate brain activity, functional connectivity, and responses to pharmacological and rehabilitation interventions.

Research Associate - University of Florida

(2026-08)

Laboratory of Rehabilitation Neuroscience

• Mild Cognitive Impairment / Aging: Investigating associations between cognitive impairment and structural brain alterations in Black/African American older adults using diffusion MRI and T1-weighted MRI metrics.

Graduate Research Assistant - University of Florida

(2021-08 - 2026-07)

Laboratory of Rehabilitation Neuroscience

• DYT1 Dystonia: Characterized brain activity, functional connectivity, and microstructure in DYT1 mouse models using sensory-evoked, resting-state fMRI and diffusion MRI.
• Pharmacological Intervention: Conducted longitudinal high-field MRI studies to evaluate treatment-induced modulation of sensorimotor networks in preclinical (mice) models of dystonia.
• Clinical RCT: Investigated brain network reorganization following 6 months of resistance training in patients with cervical dystonia, integrating task-fMRI BOLD activity, functional connectivity with clinical and behavioral outcomes.

Research Associate - Florida International University

(2019-12 - 2021-07)

Applied Neural Interface Lab

• Investigated lower urinary tract recovery following spinal cord injury in preclinical models, performing survival procedures, physiological monitoring, data analysis, and longitudinal experiment management.

Graduate Research Assistant - Florida International University

(2018-05 - 2019-12)

Adaptive Neural Systems Lab

• Implemented and evaluated an adaptive closed-loop functional electrical stimulation system to coordinate respiratory muscles activation, reduce muscle fatigue, generate physiological breathing (e.g., sighs).

Ph.D. - Applied Physiology and Kinesiology - University of Florida (2021-08 - 2026-07)

M.S. - Biomedical Engineering - Florida International University (2019-12)

B.Sc. - Electrical and Electronics Engineering - Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (2016-05)