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Iftekhar Md Hassan

Associate Professor

Associate Professor

Sciences
AB-73/1', Ground Floor, Building 5, College of Sciences, Dariyah, KSU

00966-11-4676547
ihassan@ksu.edu.sa

introduction/brief CV

I am an Associate Professor in the Department of Zoology at the College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh. As a scientist, I want to contribute my knowledge in cancer, clinical toxicology, metabolic disorders, and immunology to improve society. I believe in upskilling with the latest technologies and discoveries. Besides, I am enthusiastic about sharing my knowledge and experience with the new generation, preparing them to face the upcoming challenges in Biological Sciences and research. Moreover, I shall do my best to contribute my knowledge, skills, and experience to enhance my institute's reputation and growth in every possible manner.

Research Cited by (Google Scholar)

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=9LsExOUAAAAJ
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All Since 2021

  All Since 2021
Citations 2881 2035
h-index 30 24
i10-index 54 48

LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iftekharhassan/

Web of Science ResearcherIDAAX-5261-2021

areas of expertise

Cancer, clinical and environmental toxicology, metabolic disorders (Diabetes), Nanobiotechnology and immunology

publications
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publications
Protective effect of magnesium against lead and cadmium-induced liver injury in swiss albino rats

The present study was planned to elucidate the therapeutic impact of magnesium as an anti-apoptotic and anti-inflammatory agent, as well as a mediator in various biological and metabolic processes…

by Iftekhar Hassana, Zeinab Abdelftehb, Hossam Ebaida, Jameel H Al-Tamimia, Ibrahim M. Alhazzaa, Altaaf Khanc, Ezzat M. Awad​d
2026
Published in:
Scholar scientific
publications
Network Pharmacology-Guided Identification of Therapeutic Targets and Pathways for Cancer Stem Cell Inhibition Across Multiple Cancer Types

Cancer stem cells (CSCs) are implicated in tumor initiation, therapeutic resistance and disease recurrence, making them critical targets for cancer treatment. In this study, a comprehensive…

by Shams Tabrez, Mohd Suhail, Syed Kashif Zaidi, Shazi Shakil, and Iftekhar Hassan
Published in:
World Scientific
publications
Effect of Naringenin on Potassium Bromate–Induced Hepatotoxicity In Vivo: A Dose-Dependent Study

Potassium bromate (PB) is a well-known additive in the food industry and a byproduct of water treatment. Its long-term exposure to any form of life exerts mild to severe toxic insults in a dose…

by Iftekhar Hassan, Hossam Ebaid, Badar ul Islam, Jameel Al-Tamimi, Ibrahim M. Alhazza, Altaaf Khan, Ezzat M. Awad
Published in:
Wiley

courses
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course
Zoo-109

Pre-medical course including biomolecules, metabolism, genetics, molecular biology

course
Zoo-332 (General physiology Practical class)

General physiology course for Bachelor's degree covers following topics: Microscope: Plant cell and Animal cell Organization of life: cell to systems (including unicellular…

course
Zoo- 630 (Advanced Digestive System)

PhD Research course

office hours

Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
from _ 08:00 AM 08:00 AM 08:59 AM 09:00 AM 08:00 AM _
to _ 03:29 PM 03:29 PM 03:30 PM 05:30 PM 03:29 PM _
location _ Male campus Male campus Male campus Male campus Male campus Male campus Male campus Male campus Male campus Male campus _