Muhammad Ilyas Nadeem

Muhammad Ilyas is a doctoral candidate and a public scholar (2024-2025) in Health and Exercise Science, at Concordia University. He is investigating regional variations in subcutaneous adipose tissue, inflammation, and weight loss responses in obesity and Type 2 Diabetes. With a bachelor’s (Hons) in physiotherapy and a master’s in rehabilitation and molecular medicine, he has more than eight years of experience in research, clinical practice, and academia (Pakistan & Malaysia). His work spans neurorehabilitation, molecular medicine, and genetics, aiming to understand the heterogeneity of obesity, specifically, the underlying mechanisms that contribute to differences in the pathology and treatment outcomes of obesity between individuals.

Muhammad Ilyas is also an advocate for underserved communities and graduate student well-being. Previously, he chaired the Graduate Student Association Council, represented Concordia at the Canadian Nutrition Society, and currently serves on the Academic Freedom Committee and Graduate School Council at Concordia.