Dr. Almas received her Doctorate in Environmental Toxicology from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. She began her research career in Microbiology, developing her biochemical skills in the isolation and characterization of microbial alkaline protease with potential in commercial applications. The inextricable link between microbiology and environmental toxicology led her to pursue a PhD program in environmental toxicology.

During her Ph.D. studies, the focus of her research was vector-borne zoonoses. Dr. Almas effectively oversaw the surveillance of West Nile Virus in Lubbock County for almost six years. Dr. Almas's expertise includes proficiency with techniques required for surveillance of infectious diseases. She was the first to use PCR technology with primers targeting the internal transcribed spacer 2 region (ITS2) of Oxyspirura petrowi, a common nematode eyeworm of wild gallinaceous birds, to identify its intermediate insect hosts. During her postdoctoral studies, she has been actively involved in conducting stem cell research, towards the pursuit of finding an alternative pathway for treatment of diabetes mellitus.

While canvassing through her career, two key words, zoonosis and stem cell research towards finding a therapeutic measure for diabetes mellitus stand out appealing in today's context. Her adaptability to various projects, that she had been part of, proves her all round versatility. Dr. Almas is an outstanding scientist whose professionalism, technical expertise, and work ethic are a significant asset to the scientific community.