Nabeeh Mourad

Nabeeh Mourad, age 85, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2017 at Legacy Heights in Charlotte, NC. He was the husband of Michelline Mourad. His smile and warm gentle personality will be greatly missed by all.

Nabeeh is survived by three loving sons: Nash, Ramsey and Reem, whose Mother is Nawal Mourad who was his wife for 37 years; and one beloved granddaughter Raina Mourad. Also, by a dear brother Asad, who predeceased him, and other brothers Walid and William; one sister Nemat and all of their families. And, also by many loving and devoted nieces, nephews, and relatives.

A memorial service to honor Nabeeh’s life will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 2:00pm at McEwen Funeral Service Pineville Chapel, 10500 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28210. A reception will follow the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Alzheimer’s Association West Charlotte Chapter (in memory of Nabeeh Mourad) 4600 Park Road #250, Charlotte, NC 28209 or online at alz.org.

The following was a release of information at the time Mr. Mourad retired:

CSR's Nabeeh Mourad Retires.

Dr. Nabeeh Mourad has retired from the federal government after 25 years of service, primarily at NIH. Since 1986, he has been at the Center for Scientific Review, where he was scientific review administrator of special study section 4 in the immunological sciences integrated review group. This section reviews small business innovative research grant applications as well as other specialized applications in the areas of immunology, virology, immunochemistry, oncogenesis, mathematical modeling of immunological systems and regional equipment resources.

Prior to joining CSR, Mourad was scientific review administrator of a contract review committee in the National Cancer Institute from 1983 to 1986; and coordinator of the hematology and pathology section of the Food and Drug Administration's Division of Clinical Devices from1980 to 1983. Before that, he spent 8 years as director of a clinical laboratory, followed by 5 years as a chemist with the FDA.

Mourad received a Ph.D. in pharmacy and biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin. Then as a postdoctoral student in biochemistry at Brown University, he became the first person to crystallize the alcohol dehydrogenase enzyme from human liver, and published the results. Following his postdoctoral experiences, he worked with the American Red Cross as an independent research scientist. There he discovered that platelet concentrates could be maintained for up to 4 days at room temperature without damage; previously, more than 20 percent of platelets given to patients were damaged during refrigerated preparation.

Mourad has enjoyed his position at CSR, and feels that he has contributed significantly to the scientific community. He leaves NIH with mixed feelings. He will miss the daily contact with colleagues and friends, but can now concentrate on his hobbies and interests in wine making, painting, gardening, swimming, traveling and the stock market.

Arrangements under the direction of McEwen Pineville Chapel, Charlotte, NC.