Dr. Ali Dawood | Medicine and Dentistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ali Dawood | Medicine and Dentistry | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof at Infectious Disease Mathematical Modelling, University of Mosul, Iraq

Ali Adel Dawood is an Iraqi national born on 1/11/1966 in Mosul. He is married and practices the Muslim faith. Currently residing at Al-Methaq seq., Mosul, Iraq, Ali is an Assistant Professor at the College of Medicine in Mosul. He is fluent in Arabic and English and enjoys reading as a hobby. Ali holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology from the College of Science, University of Mosul (2015), an M.Sc. in Biotechnology from the Faculty of Bioscience and Bioengineering, University Technology Malaysia (2011), and a B.Sc. in Microbiology from the Dept. of Biology, College of Science, University of Mosul (1989).

Professional Profiles:

🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Microbiology, College of Science, University of Mosul, 2015.
  • M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Faculty of Bioscience and Bioengineering, University Technology Malaysia, 2011.
  • B.Sc. in Microbiology, Dept. of Biology, College of Science, University of Mosul, 1989.

📚 Training Courses:

  • IC3 computer test (880), 2011.
  • Extensive English course-sem.2 (2007-2008), University Technology Malaysia.
  • Certificate of ITP TOEFL (score 473), August 2011.
  • Certificate of Achieving Foreign Language, College of Arts, Mosul University, 1991.

💌 Thankful Letters:

  • Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
  • President of University of Mosul.
  • Dean of College of Medicine, Mosul University (2006, 2008, 2012).

👨‍🏫 Professional Posts:

  • Assist. Prof, College of Medicine, Uni. Of Mosul from 2021 till now. Dept. of Anatomy Rapporteur from 1/7/2021.
  • Lecturer, College of Medicine, Uni. Of Mosul from 2015 till now.
  • Lecturer, College of Dentistry, Uni. Of Mosul 2015-2016.
  • Associate lecturer, College of Medicine, Uni. of Mosul from 2011 till 2014.
  • Associate researcher, College of Medicine, Uni. Of Mosul from 2005-2009 and 1993-1994.
  • Course Unit Director, College of Medicine, Uni. of Mosul from 2020 till now.

👩‍🔬 Professional Experiences:

  • Teaching virology lessons for 3rd class medical students, Universities of Mosul and Nineveh 2015-2016.
  • Teaching Medical Biology lessons for the first class medicine and dentistry students, University of Mosul from 2011.
  • Working in Medical Laboratories.
  • Teaching the scientific and laboratory lessons for the first class students in Medical Biology, Colleges of Medicine.
  • Member of Iraqi Biologists Union since 1990.

Publications:

  1. Uneven Expression of 20 Human Papillomavirus Genes Associated with Oropharyngeal Carcinoma
    • Author: A.A. Dawood
    • Citations: 0
    • Year: 2023
  2. CHECKvacc (HOV3, CF33-hNIS-anti-PD-L1), the next medical revolution against cancer | CHECKvacc (HOV3, CF33-hNIS-anti-PD-L1), la siguiente revolución médica contra el cáncer
    • Author: A.A. Dawood
    • Citations: 0
    • Year: 2023
  3. The efficacy of Paxlovid against COVID-19 is the result of the tight molecular docking between Mpro and antiviral drugs (nirmatrelvir and ritonavir)
    • Author: A.A. Dawood
    • Citations: 4
    • Year: 2023
  4. Simulate the agarose gel of the receptor binding domain in Omicron’s spike protein inserted into the pGEM®-T Easy vector using SpeI and SacI restriction enzymes
    • Author: A.A. Dawood
    • Citations: 0
    • Year: 2023
  5. Determination of binding affinity of tunicamycin with SARS-CoV-2 proteins: Proteinase, protease, nsp2, nsp9, ORF3a, ORF7a, ORF8, ORF9b, envelope and RBD of spike glycoprotein | Determinación de la afinidad de unión de la tunicamicina con las proteínas del SARS-CoV-2: proteinasa, proteasa, nsp2, nsp9, ORF3a, ORF7a, ORF8, ORF9b, envolvente y RBD de la glicoproteína Spike
    • Author: A.A. Dawood
    • Citations: 0
    • Year: 2023
  6. Implementation of immuno-chemoinformatics approaches to construct multi-epitope for vaccine development against Omicron and Delta SARS-CoV-2 variants | Implementación de enfoques inmunoquimioinformáticos para construir múltiples epítopos para la vacuna contra las variantes Omicron y Delta SARS-CoV-2
    • Author: A.A. Dawood
    • Citations: 2
    • Year: 2022
  7. Increasing the frequency of omicron variant mutations boosts the immune response and may reduce the virus virulence
    • Author: A.A. Dawood
    • Citations: 14
    • Year: 2022

 

 

 

Assist Prof Dr. Eman Toraih | Surgery | Women Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Eman Toraih | Surgery | Women Researcher Award

Surgery Department at Surgery ,Tulane University , United States

👨‍🎓She remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.

🔬 She successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.

Professional Profiles:

Experience:

Dr. Eman Toraih is currently serving as a Research Project Manager in the Endocrine Division of the Surgery Department at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, LA, USA, a position she has held since February 2020. In addition to this role, she is an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Surgery at the same institution, a position she has held since November 2019. Prior to her current positions, Dr. Toraih was an Assistant Professor in Medical Genetics at the Genetics Unit of Suez Canal University School of Medicine in Ismailia, Egypt, starting from June 2019. She previously held the position of Head of the Molecular lab at the Centre of Excellence in Molecular and Cellular Medicine at Suez Canal University from May 2015 to October 2019. Before that, she served as a Lecturer of Medical Genetics (June 2014 – May 2019), Assistant Lecturer of Medical Genetics (May 2008 – June 2014), and Demonstrator of Medical Genetics (June 2004 – May 2008) at the same institution. Dr. Toraih began her career as a Physician (General Practitioner) at Suez Canal University Hospitals in Ismailia, Egypt, where she worked from March 2003 to February 2004.

Education:

Dr. Eman Toraih completed a Research Fellowship in Bioinformatics at the OmicsLogic Network in New Orleans, LA, from June 2021 to June 2022. She then pursued a Diploma in Bioinformatics at Suez Canal University in Egypt, which she completed from August 2018 to June 2019. Dr. Toraih earned her Ph.D. in Medical Genetics from Suez Canal University in Egypt, graduating in May 2014. She also holds a Master’s degree in Medical Genetics from Suez Canal University, which she completed from June 2004 to April 2008. Dr. Toraih began her academic journey by obtaining an M.B.B. Ch in Medicine from Suez Canal University, Egypt, graduating in December 2002 after studying from September 1997.

Training and Certification:

Dr. Eman Toraih has completed several professional development programs and courses to enhance her expertise. She obtained certification in Ingenuity Pathway Analysis from Qiagen Co, USA, in November-December 2022. Additionally, she completed an Advanced Bioinformatics course at Pine-Biotech Omics Logic in NOLA, USA, from June 2021 to June 2022. Dr. Toraih also undertook a program in Genomics, Bioinformatics, and Programming at ArrayGen Technologies Pvt Ltd in Puna, India, from September 2017 to October 2017. Furthermore, she participated in studies related to Regenerative Medicine at the University of Toronto, School of Medicine, Canada, from September 2016 to April 2017, and completed a course on the Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression at the University of Melbourne, Australia, from November 2016 to December 2016.

Eman Toraih ‘s citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar are as follows:

  • Cited by: All: 3275, Since 2018: 3078
  • Citations: 3275 (All), 3078 (Since 2018)
  • h-index: 31 (All), 29 (Since 2018)
  • i10-index: 88 (All), 87 (Since 2018)

These metrics showcase the impact of Toraih ‘s work within the academic community, demonstrating the number of citations his publications have received and the influence of his research output.

Skills:

Dr. Eman Toraih is proficient in various domains, including Data Science, Bioinformatics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, and Biomedical Research. She has demonstrated proficiency in a wide range of statistical analysis and machine learning platforms such as R, Python, SPSS, STATA, MATLAB, WEKA, SQL, Linux, Power BI, and H2O. Additionally, she is experienced in utilizing bioinformatics programs such as Partek Flow, CLC, IPA, GWAS, HaploView, TCGA, Cytoscape, Galaxy, and OmicSoft for genomic and proteomic data analysis. Dr. Toraih is skilled in using statistical software like R, Python, STATA, and SPSS for complex genomic, clinical, and epidemiologic data analysis. She has developed algorithms and programs to automate analysis workflows for large biomedical datasets, including GEO, TCGA, NRD, SEER, and NSQIP, using integration and mining techniques. Furthermore, she is proficient in data visualization tools such as Tableau, RStudio, Prism, BioVinci, geospatial tools, image J, and Biorender for biomedical data visualization. Dr. Toraih has led multi-year translational research studies utilizing omics data, biostatistics, and epidemiology.

Award & Honors:

Dr. Eman Toraih has received several prestigious awards and recognitions, including the 2023 Pilot Grant Award from Tulane University, the 2022 Promising Research Direction for Future Potential Award at the Research Symposium 2022 organized by Pine Biotech, the 2021 International Publication Award from Suez Canal University, the 2021 American Thyroid Association award, the 2021 LACaTS Pilot Grant from Tulane University, the 2020 Carol Lavin Bernick Faculty award from Tulane University, the 2019 International Publication Award from Suez Canal University, the 2018 International Publication Award from Suez Canal University, and the 2017 Oral presentation award at the 4th Young Researcher Conference at Suez Canal University.

Publications:

Diagnostic and prognostic value of hematological and immunological markers in COVID-19 infection: A meta-analysis of 6320 patients

  • Published in Energy in 2020 with 247 citations.

Vitamin D insufficiency as a potential culprit in critical COVID‐19 patients

  • Published in Energy in 2021 with 236 citations.

Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and outcomes in Louisiana COVID-19 patients

  • Published in Energy in 2020 with 139 citations.

Association of cardiac biomarkers and comorbidities with increased mortality, severity, and cardiac injury in COVID‐19 patients: a meta‐regression and decision tree analysis

  • Published in Energy in 2020 with 119 citations.

Pilot study of serum microRNA-21 as a diagnostic and prognostic biomarker in Egyptian breast cancer patients

  • Published in Energy in 2015 with 76 citations.

COVID‐19 and liver dysfunction: a systematic review and meta‐analysis of retrospective studies

  • Published in Energy in 2021 with 66 citations.

Thymoquinone and diallyl sulfide protect against fipronil-induced oxidative injury in rats

  • Published in Energy in 2016 with 55 citations.

Gastroenterology manifestations and COVID‐19 outcomes: A meta‐analysis of 25,252 cohorts among the first and second waves

  • Published in Energy in 2018 with 52 citations.

MicroRNA-196a2 biomarker and targetome network analysis in solid tumors

  • Published in Energy in 2016 with 52 citations.