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Curriculum Vitae
Bio
Associate Professor of Molecular Genetics
Qualifications
University
Bangor University, United Kingdom (UK)
King Saud University "Kingdom of Saudi Arabia"
King Saud University "Kingdom of Saudi Arabia"
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Specialization
Medical Molecular Genetics in Humans
Cell Biology, Genetics, and Histology
Biology
Degree
Ph.D.
Master Degree
Bachelor Degree
Experiences
Affiliation
Dean
Faculty Member
Lecturer
Supervisor
Teacher
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Position Title
Associate Professor of Medical Molecular Genetics, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, King Saud University
Dean of Al-Ghad International Colleges of Applied Medical Sciences
Assistant Professor of Medical Molecular Genetics, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, King Saud University
Lecturer of Genetics, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, King Saud University
Supervisor of Sciences, Ministry of Education
Teacher of Biology, Secondary School in Riyadh, Ministry of Education
About Experience
• Faculty Member (Associate Professor) of Molecular Genetics, November 11th, 2021 until now. Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• Faculty Member (Assistant Professor) of Molecular Genetics, December 17th, 2014 until November 10th, 2021. Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• Lecturer in Genetics—July 19th, 2008 till December 12th, 2014, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Educational supervisor, Science subject— from September 12th, 2003 to July 16th, 2008, Ministry of Education, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• Biology Teacher— from September 18th, 1996 to September 11th, 2003, Secondary School, Ministry of Education, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Faculty Member (Assistant Professor) of Molecular Genetics, December 17th, 2014 until November 10th, 2021. Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• Lecturer in Genetics—July 19th, 2008 till December 12th, 2014, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Educational supervisor, Science subject— from September 12th, 2003 to July 16th, 2008, Ministry of Education, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• Biology Teacher— from September 18th, 1996 to September 11th, 2003, Secondary School, Ministry of Education, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Dean of Al-Ghad International College for Applied Medical Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from July, 1st, 2019 until now
• Dean of Al-Ghad International College for Applied Medical Sciences, Tabouk, Saudi Arabia from September, 18th, 2016 to June, 30th, 2019.
• Dean of Al-Ghad International College for Applied Medical Sciences, Tabouk, Saudi Arabia from September, 18th, 2016 to June, 30th, 2019.
Seminars
Seminar Title
“Identification of New Cancer Testis Antigen Genes in Diverse Types of Malignant Human Tumor Cells
MicroRNAs and Noncoding RNAs in Cancer
Seminar Date
Seminar Period
3
7
Research Projects
Research Title
A member of the research project entitled "Identification of Novel Genomic Diagnostic Biomarkers for Triple Negative Breast Cancer-Related Tissue Damage in Saudi women using CRISPR Technology" funded by the King Abdullah International Medical Research
Principal Investigator in Research Project No. (2-17-01-001-0069) entitled “Identification and Characterization of New Cancer-Testis Antigen Gene Biomarkers in Saudi Patients with Colon Cancer” funded by the National Plan for Science and Technology
Principal Investigator of the project (12-MED2443-02) entitled Investigating the deregulation of toll-like receptors, pro-inflammatory cytokines and cationic peptides by tobacco smoke and its role in promoting oral cancer in Saudi populations
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Membership Type
Principals invistigator
About Research
Areas of Research Interest
1. Identification and characterization of cancer-testis (CT) antigens that could be used to develop cancer vaccines and/or diagnostic markers for various types of cancer.
2. Studying genetic variations in different genes across various types of cancer in Saudi Arabia.
3. Investigating the relationship between smoking and immune-related genetic mutations in Saudi individuals.
4. Studying the camel genome in Saudi Arabia and the genetic changes among different camel breeds.
1. Identification and characterization of cancer-testis (CT) antigens that could be used to develop cancer vaccines and/or diagnostic markers for various types of cancer.
2. Studying genetic variations in different genes across various types of cancer in Saudi Arabia.
3. Investigating the relationship between smoking and immune-related genetic mutations in Saudi individuals.
4. Studying the camel genome in Saudi Arabia and the genetic changes among different camel breeds.
Awards
Title
College of Science Award for Excellence in Teaching for the Academic Year 2023-2024
Cultural Attaché Award (Award for Excellence) in the UK and Ireland for valedictorian for the academic year 2012/2013.
First Class Honors in Master of Science in Genetics, College of Sciences, King Saud University, 2007.
Distinguished Teacher Award in Biology from the Ministry of Education, Riyadh education region, 2002.
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Languages
Language
Arabic
English
Level
Excellent