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Wazneh, Leila Hussein was born on May 3, 1957 in Beirut. Daughter of Hussein and Fatme (Kanso) Wazneh. came to the United States, 1988.
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Leila Hussein Wazneh, Lebanese Organic chemist. Achievements include characterization of reactive thioaldehydes by mass spectrometry, synthesis of new class of compounds, thiocyanohydrins. Grantee Kellogg Foundation, 1991-1992. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Chemical Society.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Lebanese U. Beirut, 1982; M Chemistry, Lebanese U. Beirut, 1984; Doctor of Philosophy in Organic Chemistry, U. Rennes, France, 1987.
Career
Instructor science, Irchad High School, Beirut, 1981-1982; instructor chemistry, Makassed Nursing College, Beirut, 1988; postdoctoral research scientist, Columbia University, New York City, 1988-1991; staff associate research scientist, Columbia University, New York City, since 1992. Participant first Women International Leadership Program, International House, New York City, 1991-1992.
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Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Chemical Society.
