Dr. Mahmood Hachim
Lecturer, Basic Medical Sciences Department
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Research Experts
Bioinformatic Expert
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Dr. Mahmood Hachim has multidisciplinary backgrounds that shaped his medical degree and research career. With two Ph.D. in molecular medicine and translation research from University of Sharjah and Lubeck University in Germany, Master of research in cancer biology from University of Dundee and Master of Science in Medical Microbiology and Immunology from Al Nahrain University in Iraq. Dr. Mahmoud researches focused on human microbiome and on applying novel bioinformatics approaches and state of the art omics approach. Understanding the molecular basis of such diseases to identify novel diagnostic and predictive clinically proven biomarkers is his goal. Specifically, understanding the exact role of host immune response and microbiome interaction in susceptibility and development.
Biostatistics Expert
Dr. L.Jeyaseelan
Professor
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Dr.L.Jeyaseelan is a Professor of Biostatistics at the MBRU of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai, UAE, and a Fellow of International Clinical Epidemiology (INCLEN) network. Dr.L.Jeyaseelan pursued one year Fellowship on Advanced level Biostatistics, Clinical Epidemiology and Epidemiology at the University of New Castle, Australia in 1989-90. I am awarded PhD in Biostatistics in 1989. Since then, Dr.L.Jeyaseelan trained Medical graduates (Bachelor (MBBS) and Masters (MD & MS)), Master’s students in Public Health, MSc Nursing and PhD students in statistical methods, epidemiology and computing.Dr.L.Jeyaseelan worked as Visiting Professor at the University of Washington from 2004-2006. Dr.L.Jeyaseelan worked in Sultan Qaboos University Hospital as Consultant Professor for two years. During this period Dr.L.Jeyaseelan have conducted 22 workshops for the faculty members of the university. Dr.L.Jeyaseelan have been actively involved in conduction basic and advanced level Biostatistics and Epidemiological workshops since 2001. Dr.L.Jeyaseelan have had collaborations with University of North Carolina, McMaster University and University of Oklohama. Based on these collaborations I was able to conduct some advanced level topics such as Diagnostics Test, Latent class models etc. (refer site: https://cmc-biostatistics.ac.in/pasteventlist.php ).Dr.L.Jeyaseelan served as PI, Co-PI on National level projects in India. Dr.L.Jeyaseelan served as a member of Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) of WHO Polio Studies . He has more than 200 papers published in national and international journals. Dr.L.Jeyaseelan developed a sample size calculation software “nMaster”, which is being marketed, promoted and appreciated widely now in India (Site: https://nmaster.cmc-biostatistics.ac.in/).
Clinical Pharmacy Expert
Dr. Ayman Chkis
Clinical Pharmacist
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Dr. Chkhis has over 11 years of experience as a clinical pharmacistfocused on critical care, infectious diseases and internal medicine.Dr. Chkhis has Bachelor’s of Pharmacy from Tishreen University (Lattakia – Syria)-1999. Diploma in Total Quality Management for Healthcare Reforms from the The American University in Cairo Completed in 2013, and MSc in Advancing Pharmacy Practice from the University of Hertfordshire (Hertfordshire- UK)-2009
Design of Clinical Trials
Dr. Satish Chandra
Director Medical Research & Innovation
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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A professional with proven accomplishments in medical research and innovation, clinical trials, clinical audits, research ethics & regulations, Joint Commission accreditation, health technology incubators, care quality, medical residency training, and patient safety. I have the unique distinction of serving in the senior management of multinational pharmaceutical industries, and as a faculty for academic medical centers, hospitals, and research centers in the USA, and the UAE.The original inventor of the human major depressive disorder gene. Recipient of several global awards from the USA, Japan, Switzerland, including the Innovator of the Year in Medicine 2018-2019, and Technology Innovation Pioneer (2020) from the government of the UAE. Published in Lancet (2020), Breast (2020) & Contemporary Clinical Trials (2020) and International Journal Public Health (2021)
Health Economy Experts
Dr. Amin Al Shami
Health Economist
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Dr. Al Shami hold a PhD in the Health economy from Lancaster University, United Kingdom, a master degree in public administration, and Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science. Dr Al Shami is a health economist and head of clinical pharmacy section at the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP-UAE). More, Dr. Al Shami is a member of UAE National KPI Steering Committee, the secretary of the Central Formulary Committee, the Project Manager and Quality Coordinator, and a Member of many committees and task forces at the MOHAP.
Dr. Mouza Alsaadi
Clinical Pharmacist
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Clinical Phramacist, Drug & Poison Information Unit, Pharmacy Department, Ministry of Health and PreventionClinical pharmacist with a broad and acute interest in pharmacotherapy and clinical research. Precise and meticulous in designing and conducting research through extensive experience in the areas of pharmacotherapy. Innovative and resourceful independently as well as a team member because of job experience in a diverse environment. Highly motivated and energetic worker with good scientific management skills.
Histopathology Expert
Dr. Ibrahim Hachim
Assistant
Professor in Pathology
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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Dr. Ibrahim Yaseen Hachim is Assistant Professor in Pathology, College of Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, Sharjah university. Dr. Ibrahim is a medical doctor with M.Sc. in histopathology. He obtained his Ph.D. from Cancer Research Program, College of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Canada. Dr. Hachim is known for his research work in the field of molecular pathology. His research interest includes. molecular pathology. Dr. Ibrahim had more than 40 publications in different prestigious journals. During his career, Dr. Ibrahim received several awards including two doctoral scholarships, two Graduate Excellence Award, George G. Harris Fellowship in Cancer, McGill University, Montreal, Canada. In addition, to Pauline Blinder Krupp Award for the most promising clinical researchers in Montreal, Canada.
Immunology Translational Research Experts
Dr. Noha Elemam
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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Noha Mousaad Elemam graduated from the German University of Cairo in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy and Biotechnology with Highest Honors. Then, she joined the master’s program in the Molecular Pathology Research Group (MPRG) in German University of Cairo. Her research work focused on the pathogenesis and epigenetic miRNA regulation of hepatitis C virus infection as well as the role of the immune natural killer (NK) cells in fighting viral infections. She obtained her master’s degree in 2014 with the grade “Excellent” in Molecular Pharmacology.In 2016, Noha joined the Ph.D. program with a full-granted scholarship in Molecular Medicine and Translational Research at the University of Sharjah, along with a dual Ph.D. degree from University of Lübeck, Germany. During the Ph.D., Noha joined the Immuno-Oncology group with Prof. Azzam A. Maghazachi, a well-known distinguished immunologist, the rheumatologist Dr. Suad Hannawi as well as Prof. Jennifer Hundt. She focused on assessing the role of NK cells in cancer and autoimmune diseases, with colorectal cancer and rheumatoid arthritis as models. Currently, Noha is a postdoctoral research associate at the Sharjah Institute for Medical Research at the University of Sharjah. Noha published more than 30 papers in high impact factor journals and delivered many poster and oral presentations in several international and local conferences.
Dr. Saba Al Heialy
Assistant Professor of Immunology
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Saba Al Heialy is an Assistant Professor of Immunology at Mohammed bin Rashid University of Medicine, Dubai, UAE and Health Sciences and Adjunct Professor at McGill University, Montreal, Canada. She obtained her PhD degree in 2013 at McGill University where she trained at the Meakins-Christie laboratory, a leading research center in respiratory medicine.She has received numerous awards and most notably the L’Oreal-UNESCO For Women in Science fellowship in 2017 followed by the prestigious L’Oreal-UNESCO International Rising Talents in 2019 for her research in obesity and asthma. She is currently funded for various projects revolving around the immune responses in different respiratory disease such as asthma and COVID-19 in collaboration with international and national institutions. She has published several papers on the immune response in COVID-19 and in particular is interested in the role of obesity in the current pandemic.
Meta-Analysis Expert
Dr. Momen Atieh
Chair and Associate Professor in Periodontology
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Dr Momen Atieh is a registered Periodontist in Dubai and New Zealand. He is currently holding the position of Chair of Oral Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences, Associate Professor in Periodontology at Hamdan Bin Mohammed College of Dental Medicine, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, and Honorary Associate Professor at University of Otago in New Zealand. Dr Atieh holds a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Jordan, a Master of Science degree in Oral Surgery from the University of Manchester, a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry degree in Periodontology and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Oral Implantology from the University of Otago. Dr Atieh is the author of over 30 significant systematic reviews and meta-analyses of in peer-reviewed high-impact journals. His systematic reviews and meta-analyses include reviews of intervention, association and diagnostic accuracy studies.Dr Atieh has also published on the methodological aspects and outcome reporting bias in systematic reviews. He is also teaming up with the Cochrane Oral Health Group as a reviewer and an author of two Cochrane reviews in Oral Implantology. Dr Atieh is a member of the New Zealand Dental Association, the New Zealand Society of Periodontology, the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons and the American Academy of Periodontology. He is also a fellow of the International Team for Implantology (ITI).
MSK Ultrasound Experts
Dr. Ahmed Zayat
Senior Consultant of Rheumatology
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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Ahmed Salem Zayat a senior consultant of rheumatology and a chairman of therapeutic (P& T) committee at the University Hospital Sharjah, UAE. Hold a of Master of Science (MSc) from university of Leeds, UK (2007), Postgraduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, Canterbury Christ Church University, UK (2009), Degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Leeds, UK (2012), and RCP Rheumatology Specialty Certificate Examination (2013).Dr. Zayat had been awarded several times; Local Clinical Excellence Award, Bradford teaching hospitals, 2018, National Institute for health research (NIHR) clinical Lectureship Award, 2013, Howard Bird First Prize, Yorkshire Educational Training Programme 2013, Second Prize, Yorkshire Educational Training Programme 2012, and Distinction in Medical Imaging MSc program, University of Leeds 2007. Dr. Zayat has many publications and presented at different national and international conferences.
Dr. Zaid Alrawi
Assistant Professor of Rheumatology
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Dr.Zaid Mahmoud Alrawi graduated in Medicine at Al-Mustansiriyah University College of Medicine 2002 in Baghdad – Iraq. Completed a five-year Rheumatology residency in Sweden at Blekinge Hospital and Lund University Hospital. Involved in research projects, teaching & training medical students and resident doctor Published publication on Intestinal Dysbyosis &Systemic sclerosis and ongoing research on Rheumatoid Arthritis treatment and Dysbiosis. Excellent experience in Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography as an efficient advanced tool in diagnosis and follow up of rheumatic diseases. Plus Ultrasound guided injection
Public Health Expert
Dr. Nabil Sulaiman
Head of Department of Family and Community Medicine
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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Dr. Nabil Sulaiman is the Head of Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Sharjah and a senior research fellow at the Baker/International Heart and Diabetes Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia, and the Director of Sharjah Clinical and Surgical Training Centre.Dr. Sulaiman has worked in several universities including Australia, the UK, Yemen and Iraq as well as Sharjah, winning several research and education awards. He is the principle investigator of several qualitative and quantitative research projects in Sharjah, UAE and Melbourne, Australia. Before coming to Sharjah as a founding member of the COM, Nabil spent 10 years as a Senior Lecturer at the Department of General Practice, The University of Melbourne, Australia. Nabil is a lifelong member of WONCA.
Dr. Thamra Al Ghafri
Director of Planning
Muscat, Oman
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Dr. Thamra Said Al Ghafri, MD, MPH (USA) and PhD (UK). Director of planning in the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) in Muscat governorate, Oman Ministry of Health. Dr. Al Ghafri supervises primary health care statistical reports and support studies and research across health institutes by training staff on research methodology, providing supervision and networking with different health institutes in Oman.Dr. Al Ghafri has several publications in well recognized international journals. Dr. Al Ghafri worked in integrating physical activity in the management of chronic diseases namely diabetes, using behaviour change consultations and objective physical activity measurement tools (accelerometers).
Research Ethics Experts
Dr. Mohamed Mostafa
Chief Executive Officer
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Dr. Mostafa, Originally from Egypt, Mr. Mostafa brings with him over 10 years of experience in Clinical Research Development and Consultancy across MENA region working at both Pharmaceutical and Contract Research Organization Industry.Dr. Mostafa holds a bachelor’s degree of Pharmacy from October 6th University in Egypt and has a solid Clinical Research experience in MENA region through several people and project management positions held and currently based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Mrs. Yusra Abdulrahman Swaidat
Officer, Research Ethics Committee
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Ms. Yusra is the research coordinator of the Dubai research ethic committee-Minstry of Health and Prevention for 5 years (starting on 2016). Ms. Yusra gave many lectures and conducted many workshops on research ethics. Ms. Yusra prepared the ethics of research chapter in Arabic version for the John Hopkins institute.