introduction/brief CV
Professor of Molecular Virology, Senior Scientist and Head of Virology Research Group at College of Science, King Saud University
A proficient in molecular virology, pioneer in the development of vaccines and diagnostic tools for identification and prevention of human respiratory viruses and other prevalent viruses in Saudi population. Vast experience and enormous contribution in several managerial responsibilities apart from research and teaching.
Joined King Saud University’s Department of Botany and Microbiology in year 2002. In addition, have outstanding track record in basic and translational research as a principal investigator of competitive local institutional grants. Collaborator and Co-investigator in a number of international grants and Co-inventor of several patent applications in molecular diagnosis, bringing almost two decades of significant experience in the development of leading research and education programs in molecular virology. Author of more than 46 refereed publications, membership in several scientific societies.
Current research interest is focused on the biology of the emerging viruses of human respiratory viruses circulated in Saudi Arabia.
publications
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Zingiber officinale rhizome is rich in phenolic and flavonoids contributing antioxidant and anticancer activity. This study was designed to assess the in vitro antioxidant, anticancer, and…
The Hepatitis B virus (HBV) HBx and HBc proteins play a crucial role in associating with covalently closed circular DNA (cccDNA), the primary factor contributing to intrahepatic viral persistence…
MMTV causes mammary tumors in mice, and it is associated with invasive and aggressive forms of breast cancer in humans. However, the underlying mechanisms are yet unknown. We aimed to determine…
courses
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Introduction on the molecular biology of plant, animal and bacterial cells. Transcription, translation and replication of different viruses. Gene expression in vitro and in vivo-laboratory…
Studies on viruses infecting tissue cultures and protoplast methods for detection of viral infections and diagnosis using molecular probes, recombinant DNA technology, gene description and mapping…
Introduction, General properties of viruses, Methods in virology, RNA viruses, Viruses using reverse transcriptase, DNA viruses, Virus like infectious agents, Transformation by DNA and RNA viruses…
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