Education

• 1985

  High School degree from , Al-Shati High School, جده, المملكة العربية السعودية

• 1989

  Bachelor degree from Medical TechnologyFaculty of Medicine and Allied, King Abdulaziz Univeristy, جده, المملكة العربية السعودية

• 1996

  Master degree from Pathological SciencesApplied Health Scineces, Hallam Sheffield University, شيفيلد, بريطانيا

• 2000

  Doctorate degree from Division of Genomic MedicineMedical School, Sheffield University, شيفيلد, بريطانيا

Employment

• 1989-1993

  Medical Technologist, King Abdulaziz Univeristy Hospital, جده, المملكة العربية السعودية

• 1994-1995

  Demonsatrator, King Abdulaziz University, جده, المملكة العربية السعودية

• 1995-1995

  Trainee, Cell Marker Unit, شيفيلد, بريطانيا

• 1996-2000

  Trainee , Division of Genomic Medicine, شيفيلد, بريطانيا

• 2000-حاليا

  Assistant professor, King Abdulaziz University, جده, المملكة العربية السعودية

• 2002-2004

  Research Consultant , King Faisel Splecialist hospital and Research Center, جده, المملكة العربية السعودية

• 2003-2005

  Internship Coordinator, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, جده, المملكة العربية السعودية

• 2004-2008

  Board member , Deanship of Community Service and Continuing Education, جده, المملكة العربية السعودية

• 2005-2007

  Deputy Director , King Fahd Medical Research Center, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية

• 2007-2008

  Vice Dean for Programs and Development, Deanship of Scientific Reseach, جده, المملكة العربية السعودية

• 2008-2010

  Vice Dean of Clinical Affairs and Development, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, جده, المملكة العربية السعودية

• 2009-2013

  ِAssociate Professor , Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences , جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية

• 2010-2011

  Vice Dean, Jeddah Community College , جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية

• 2011-حاليا

  Vice Dean for Medical Basic Sciences, Faculty of Medicine In Rabigh , رابغ, المملكة العربية السعودية

• 2013-حاليا

  Professor, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences , جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية

• 2017-حاليا

  Vice Director, Center of Excellence in Genomic Medicine Research, , المملكة العربية السعودية

Research Interests

• Isolation and characterization of highly proliferating adult stem cells for use in cell-therapies (King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, Riyadh, KSA) (2010-2012)
• Personalized Medicine:  Application of Novel High-Throughput DNA Sequencing Technologies to Map the Disease Genomes in the Kingdom of  Saudi Arabia (King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, Riyadh, KSA) (2010-2012)
• Mutational Analysis of RET proto-oncogene receptors in Medulary Thyroid Carcinoma patients in Jeddah (King Abdulaziz University, Deanship for Scientific Research).(2007-2009)  
• The Frequency of Iron Deficiency Anemia in University Students (King Abdulaziz University, Deanship for Scientific Research). (2007) 
• Identification of the breakpoints CBF-ß and MYH III genes in patients with acute myeloid leukemia in Saudi AML population (King Abdulaziz University, Deanship for Scientific Research, Genomic Medicine Unit, King Fahd Medical Research Center) (2001-2003)
• Establishment of advanced stem cell assays for malignant and normal human haematopoiesis to evaluate and discover new therapeutic agents (King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, Riyadh, KSA) (2010-2012).
• Establishment and Development of Microarray based comparative genomic hybridization (Array CGH) technique for the clinical Diagnosis of developmental delay and congenital malformations (King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, Riyadh, KSA) (2010-2012).
• Evaluation and expression profiling of Her 2/ neu by multiple molecular techniques (FISH, IHC) in breast cancer of female subjects in Saudi Arabia (King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, Riyadh, KSA) (2010-2012).
• Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis Program (King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, Riyadh, KSA) (2010-2012).
• Polymorphism  of  genes involved in glucocorticoid response in acute lymphoblastic leukemia of Saudi children (King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, Riyadh, KSA) (2010-2012).
• Molecular Genetic Analysis of Candidate Genes in Female Breast Cancer (King Abdulaziz University) (2008-2011).
• Molecular Genetic Investigation of Natural Coagulation Inhibitors in Saudi Population (King Abdulaziz University (2008-2011).
• Detection of FLT3 Oncogene Mutations in Acute Myeloid Leukemia (King Abdulaziz University (2008-2011).
•  Characterization of the molecular basis of Thalassemia in Saudi Arabia (King Abdulaziz University, Deanship for Scientific Research, Genomic Medicine Unit, King Fahd Medical Research Center 2001-2003).
• National Breast Cancer Project (King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, Riyadh, KSA 2001-2004). 

Scientific interests

June 2013-Current: Professor, Department Medical Laboratory Technology. Faculty of Applied Medical sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, KSA.

Apr 2009-June 2013: Associate Professor, Department Medical Laboratory Technology. Faculty of Applied Medical sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, KSA.

Feb. 2001-Apr 2009: Assistant Professor Department Medical Laboratory Technology. Faculty of Applied Medical sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, KSA.

 TEACHING COURSES: 

• Laboratory Hematology, Department Medical Laboratory Technology. Faculty of Applied Medical sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, KSA.

• Molecular Biology, Medical Laboratory technology Program, Faculty of Medicine and Allied sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, KSA.

• Laboratory Administration, Medical Laboratory technology department, Faculty of Medicine and Allied sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, KSA.

• Molecular Genetics, Genomic Medicine Unit King Fahd Medical Research Center, Jeddah, K.S.A 

COURSES/CONFERENCES:

Courses:

• August 10-14, 2009 Introduction to BS OHSAS 18001, BSI Management System. The British standard Institution, London, UK.
• May 20-June 30, 2009 Effective Personal Productivity, Leadership Management International, INC. Waco, Texas.
• July 8-12, 2007 Practical Training Course on Working with Human Embryonic Stem cells lines, Centre for Stem Cell Biology, Sheffield, UK.
• August 21-22, 2002 ABI PRISM ® Automated sequencer 310 Genetic Analyzer Course, UK.
• October 15-20, 1993 Training course on Coulter EPICS Profile II Flow Cytometry, Coulter Electronics Ltd, Luton, UK.
• May 15-20, 1992 Training course on cell counter (Coulter STKS), Coulter Electronics Ltd, Luton, UK.
• April 25-29, 1992 The first postgraduate course on Laboratory Diagnosis of Blood Genetic Disorders, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, KSA.
• February 8-26, 1992 Course on radioisotopes and precaution from Radiation, department of nuclear Physics, Faculty of Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, KSA.

Conferences:

• The Myeloproliferative Disorders: Pathogenesis and Clinical Management. The Royal College of Pathologists. 2nd July 1997.
• British Society for Haematology 38th Annual meeting. Scottish Exhibition and Conference Center, Glasgow. 27-30 April 1998.
• The American Society of Hematology 40th Annual meeting. Miami Beach Convention Center. 4-8 December 1998.
• Saudi Bio 2002 Conference. King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center-Jeddah. April 6-8, 2002.
• "Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders & Myelodysplastic Syndromes" at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center, Jeddah October 23, 2002, Saudi Arabia.
• The International Genetics Congress 2003, United Arab Emirates. 9-11 December 2003.
• Saudi BMT 2004 International Conference, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center-Jeddah. 12-14 April 2004.
• 1st Egyptian-Jordanian Conference on Biotechnology and Sustainable Development: Current Status and Future Scenarios, National Research Center, Cairo, Egypt. December 12-15, 2006.
• XXth International Symposium on Technological Innovations in Laboratory Hematology, Miami, Florida, USA. 8-11 May 2007.
• XXIst International Symposium on Technological Innovations in Laboratory Hematology, Sydney Convention Center, Sydney, Australia. April 28-May 1 2008.
• XXII International Symposium on Technological Innovations in Laboratory Hematology, Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, May 11-13, 2009.
• XXIII International Symposium on Technological Innovations in Laboratory Hematology, Brighton, Convention Center, Brighton, United Kingdom, 10-12, May 2010
• ISESCO meeting ICEMB & Ulama Iqbal Medical College Lahore, Pakistan, Dec 2010.
• 2nd Genomic Day Center of Excellence of Genomic Medicine Research, King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, KSA, 15th Feb 2011.
• 1st International Genomic Medicine Conference Center of Excellence of Genomic Medicine Research, King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, KSA, 16-18 Feb 2011.
• XXIV International Symposium on Technological Innovations in Laboratory Hematology New Orleans, Texas, USA, 6-8, May 2011.
• HUGO Human Genome Meeting "Genomics of Human Diversity & Heritable Disorders Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE, 14-17, Mar 2011.
• HUGO Human Genome Meeting "Genetics and Genomics in Personalized Medicine Sydney, Convention Centre Australia, 11-14, Mar 2012.
• XXIV International Symposium on Technological Innovations in Laboratory Hematology at the Sheraton Centre in Toronto, Canada, 10-12, May 2013.
• 11^th World Congress of International Cartilage Repair Society, Swissotel Gran Efes, Izmir, Turkey, 15-18, September, 2013.
• 12^th World Congress of International Cartilage Repair Society, Sheraton Downtown, Chicago, USA, 8-11, May, 2015.
• HUGO Human Genome Meeting "Genetics and Genomics in Personalized Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA, 28 Feb-02 March, 2016

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