Dr. Huda Makhluf

Contact Information

Dr. Huda Makhluf

College: School of Arts, Letters, and Sciences

Department: Mathematics and Natural Sciences

hmakhluf@nu.edu

(858)642-8488

Torrey Pines South Campus


Education

Medical Univ of South Carolina - PHD - Microbiology and Immunology
Dr. Huda Makhluf earned her PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from the Medical University of South Carolina (Charleston, SC). She conducted her postdoctoral research at Harvard Medical School in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery (Boston, MA) before moving to Baylor College of Medicine (Houston, TX) in the Department of Genetics to carry on her research in bone biology and the molecular mechanisms underlying bone formation. At National University (La Jolla, CA), Dr. Huda Makhluf teaches upper division courses in Molecular Biology (BIO407, Guided Studies in Biology (BIO480) (BIO490) for majors, Microbiology (BIO203) for pre-allied health majors as well as General Education courses (BIO161) (BIO100) and (FYM104). Dr. Makhluf is involved in Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs) and deploys authentic research opportunities in crowdsourcing antibiotic discovery in BIO203. Dr. Makhluf also collaborates with scientists at the La Jolla Institute for Immunology (La Jolla, CA).

Memberships

  • American Society For Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
  • American Society For Cell Biologists
  • American Society for Microbiologists
  • The Council on Undergraduate Research
  • International Biocuration Society

Publications

  • Dr. Huda A. Makhluf. (March 25, 2024). ![CDATA[Long COVID: Long-Term Impact of SARS-CoV2.]].

  • Dr. Huda A. Makhluf. (July 24, 2021). ![CDATA[SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Guillain-Barré Syndrome.]].

  • Serdyukov, P.,Makhluf, H.. (March 07, 2014). ![CDATA[Growing National University Research Culture:Goals and Steps]]. Journal of Research in Innovative Teaching.

  • Dr. Huda A. Makhluf. (January 01, 2013). ![CDATA[Tracking the evolution of dengue virus strains D2S10 and D2S20 by 454 pyrosequencing.]]. PLOS one.

  • Buck, M., Makhluf, H., Shresta, S.. (January 01, 2013). ![CDATA[Animal Models of Dengue Infection and Disease.]]. D. J. Gubler & G. Kuno.

  • Dr. Huda A. Makhluf. (n.d.). ![CDATA[Novel Strategies for Discovering Inhibitors of Dengue and Zika Fever.]].

  • Dr. Huda A. Makhluf. (n.d.). ![CDATA[Precision Education: Engineering Learning, Relevancy, Mindset, and Motivation in Online Environments.]].

  • Dr. Huda A. Makhluf. (n.d.). ![CDATA[The Innate Antiviral Immunity Against Dengue Virus.]].

  • Dr. Huda A. Makhluf. (n.d.). ![CDATA[Development of Zika Virus Vaccines.]].

Presentations

  • (2019-12-01). Employing Predictive Analytics to Assist Learners in Mathematics.. Wilt G., Makhluf H.A., Hu H. Employing Predictive Analytics to Assist Learners in Mathematics. Presented at Directors of Educational Technology / California Higher Education (DET/CHE) 2019, San Diego, CA, December 2019.. (DET/CHE) 2019, San Diego, CA,.
  • (2019-04-01). Precision Education: Delivering a tailored educational experience to each student.. Makhluf H.A., Fager M., Chillas J., and Wilt G. Precision Education: Delivering a tailored educational experience to each student. Presented at the ASU GSV Summit 2019, San Diego, CA, April 2019.. ASU GSV, San Diego, CA.
  • (2018-04-01). A Novel Approach for Defining the Meaning, Quality, and Integrity of Degrees at National University: Explorations at Deconstructing Courses and Leveraging Technology to Ensure Student Success.. Makhluf H.A., Beckwith G., and Mehta K. A Novel Approach for Defining the Meaning, Quality, and Integrity of Degrees at National University: Explorations at Deconstructing Courses and Leveraging Technology to Ensure Student Success. Presented at the WSCUC Academic Resource Conference, ARC 2018, Burlingame, CA, April 2018.. ARC, Burlingame, CA.
  • (2017-07-01). Mining the Immune Epitope Database to Investigate Cross-Reactive Epitopes Between Zika Virus and Myelin Basic Protein.. Makhluf H.A., Mining the Immune Epitope Database to Investigate Cross-Reactive Epitopes Between Zika Virus and Myelin Basic Protein. Presented at the 24th Annual American Society for Microbiology for Undergraduate Educators (ASMCUE), Denver, Colorado, July 2017.. ASMCUE, Denver CO.
  • (2017-06-01). Investigation of Cross-Reactive Epitopes Between Zika Virus and Myelin Basic Protein.. Waldron J., Krochmal H.*, and Makhluf H.A. Investigation of Cross-Reactive Epitopes Between Zika Virus and Myelin Basic Protein. Presented at The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Microbe General Meeting 2017, New Orleans, LA, June 2017 [Late breaker and embargoed till presentation date June 4, 2017].. ASM, New Orleans, LA.
  • (2017-06-01). Small World Initiative: What’s in Your Backyard?. Conly J.P., Waldron J., Krochmal H.*, Downing J., and Makhluf H.A. A. Small World Initiative: What’s in Your Backyard? Presented at The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Microbe General Meeting 2017 and the 4th Small World Initiative Symposium, New Orleans, LA, June 2017.. ASM, New Orleans, LA.
  • (2016-01-01). Increasing student success through adaptive learning environments.. Makhluf H.A., Jonhson D., Thompson J., David White & Staisloff R. (2016). Increasing student success through adaptive learning environments. Educause Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA.. Educause Annual Conference, CA.
  • (2015-06-24). Designing Authentic Research Experiences in Undergraduate Microbiology Courses.. Conference on Undergraduate Research- CUR 2015. Norman, Oklahoma.
  • (2015-06-02). Mining The Immune Epitope Database (IEDB) for Ebola Virus Epitopes, an Innovative Approach to Teaching Microbiology and Immunology. American Society for Microbiology General Meeting 2015. New Orleans- Louisiana.
  • (2015-05-30). Small World Initiative at NU: preliminary results of a student research experience. American Society for Microbiology Conference for Undergraduate Educators.. Austin, TX.
  • (2014-05-17). Praying Mantis: Enhancing Learning Processes Through Intentional Lab Activity Design. Microbrew session. Danvers, MA.
  • (2013-05-01). Characterization of Key Amino Acid mutations In Dengue Virus Strains D2S10 And D2S20 That Induce Plasma Leakage In Mice.. Denver, CO.
  • (2013-05-01). Effectively Teaching Gene Expression And Cloning Using Plain Colored Paper, Scissors And Tape: A Student-Centered And Interactive Learning Activity.. Denver, CO.
  • (2013-03-01). The Degree Qualifications Profile at National University: Lessons Learned on Improving College Degrees Value and Effectiveness. Oxford University, Oxford, UK.
  • (2012-06-01). Mining The Immune Epitope Database: a Novel Approach to Learn about Infectious Diseases.. San Mateo, CA.
  • (2012-04-01). Analysis of Staphylococcus aureus and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus using the Immune Epitope Database (IEDB). Georgetown University, DC.
  • (2010-05-01). Analysis of a Dengue Viral Strain that Induces Plasma Leakage in Mice.. San Diego, CA.
  • (2009-09-01). Sequence Analysis of Mouse-Passaged Dengue 1 Strain (D1S15) That Induces Plasma Leakage in Mice.. La Jolla, CA.
  • (2007-10-01). The Immune Epitope Database and Analysis resource: A searchable open access repository of infectious and noninfectious disease. The 2nd International Biocurator meeting. San Jose, CA.
  • Piloting Self-Service Chatbot in Online Courses: Student Feedback and Lessons Learned for Future Iterations.. Makhluf, H.A., Bruce, M., and Streit, M. Piloting Self-Service Chatbot in Online Courses: Student Feedback and Lessons Learned for Future Iterations. Presented at the 8th Annual Women in Leadership Conference. La Jolla, CA, October 2023.. WILC Virtual 2023.
  • Precision in Customizing Online Learning and Engineering Mindset and Relevancy to Maximize Student Success.. Makhluf H.A., Precision in Customizing Online Learning and Engineering Mindset and Relevancy to Maximize Student Success. Presented at the 2023 International Round Table Symposium at Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford, UK, July 2023.. Oxford University 2023.
  • Engineering Learning, Mindset, and Relevancy in Online BIO 100 to Ensure Student Success.. Makhluf, H.A. Engineering Learning, Mindset, and Relevancy in Online BIO 100 to Ensure Student Success. Presented at the 7th Annual Women in Leadership Conference. La Jolla, CA, October 2022.. WILC Virtual.
  • Exploring Online Education Through Synchronous and Asynchronous Instructional Methods.. Makhluf, H.A. and Chandler C., Exploring Online Education Through Synchronous and Asynchronous Instructional Methods. Book talk chapter presented at the 5th Annual Women in Leadership Conference. La Jolla, CA, October 2020.. WILC, Virtual.
  • Implementing Authentic Research Experiences in an Eight-Week Microbiology Course to Crowdsource Antibiotic Discovery.. Makhluf H.A. Implementing Authentic Research Experiences in an Eight-Week Microbiology Course to Crowdsource Antibiotic Discovery. Presented at the 44th Annual ABLE Conference- Association for Biology Laboratory Education- at the University of California San Diego, June 2023.. UCSD ABLE 2023.
  • Innovative Ideas and Strategies to Enhance Student Success.. Makhluf H.A., Innovative Ideas and Strategies to Enhance Student Success. Presented at the 2020 Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) Transforming STEM Higher Education Conference 2020, This Changes Everything.. AAC&U Virtual 2020.
  • Microbes, It's Their World, We Just Live in It.. Morse K*., Brown A., Downing, J., and Makhluf H.A. Microbes, It's Their World, We Just Live in It. Presented at the 2024 NCUR Conference- National Conference on Undergraduate Research in Long Beach, April 2024.. NCUR Long Beach, CA 2024.
  • Authentic Research Experiences Amid a Pandemic.. Makhluf, H.A. Authentic Research Experiences Amid a Pandemic. Presented at the 6th Annual Women in Leadership Conference. La Jolla, CA, October 2021.. WILC Virtual 2021.
  • Course-Based Research Experiences to Crowdsource Antibiotic Discovery.. Makhluf, H.A. Course-Based Research Experiences to Crowdsource Antibiotic Discovery. Presented at the 2022 Ohio PKAL - AAC&U Project Kaleidoscope Virtual Meeting: Evidence-Based Practices in Undergraduate STEM Education, October 2022.. AAC&U Virtual.
  • Crowdsourcing Antibiotic Discovery in an Eight-Week Microbiology Course.. Makhluf H.A. Crowdsourcing Antibiotic Discovery in an Eight-Week Microbiology Course. Presented at the 2024 NCUR Conference- National Conference on Undergraduate Research in Long Beach, April 2024.. NCUR Long Beach, CA, 2024.
  • Decoding Vaccines and Antivirals.. Makhluf, H.A. NU Podcast: “Decoding Vaccines and Antivirals” La Jolla, CA, October 2023 https://nu-edu-develop2.go-vip.net/podcast/math-science/decoding-vaccines-and-antivirals/.. PODCAST NU Virtual.