Research Scholar, The University of Jordan, Jordan
Ghadeer A. Suaifan was born in December 1973 and is a Jordanian national. She is fluent in both Arabic and English. Ghadeer holds a PhD and an MPhil in Medicinal Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis from the University of Bath, UK, and a BSc (Honours) in Pharmacy from Petra University, Jordan. She currently serves as a Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Instrumental Analysis at the Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Jordan. Her research interests span medicinal chemistry, nanotechnology, and public health, with significant contributions in optimizing antidiabetic candidates, cancer treatments, and developing advanced analytical techniques. Ghadeer has published extensively and holds several patents.
Profile
Education🎓
From 2001 to 2004, Ghadeer A. Suaifan pursued a PhD in Medicinal Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis at the Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of Bath, UK. Prior to this, she completed an MPhil in Medicinal Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis at the same institution from 2000 to 2001. Ghadeer began her academic journey with a BSc (Honours) in Pharmacy from the College of Pharmacy, Petra University, Amman, Jordan, which she completed between 1991 and 1996. Her foundational education was acquired at Al-Room Al-Catholic School in Zarka, Jordan, where she earned her General Secondary Education Certificate from 1988 to 1991.
Experience 🏢
Prof. Ghadeer Suaifan is a distinguished Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Instrumental Analysis at the Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Jordan, where she has been serving since September 2016. In this role, she leads advanced research and teaching, significantly contributing to the academic and research excellence of the institution. Prior to this, she held the position of Associate Professor from September 2012 to September 2016, during which she focused on enhancing the curriculum and advancing research initiatives in medicinal chemistry and pharmaceutical sciences. From 2005 to 2012, Prof. Suaifan worked as an Assistant Professor at the same faculty, delivering undergraduate and postgraduate courses in pharmaceutical sciences and engaging in significant research activities. Additionally, she served as an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Philadelphia University, Amman, Jordan, from 2004 to 2005, where she contributed to the development of pharmaceutical education and research. Prof. Suaifan’s extensive experience and dedication have made her a vital asset to the field of pharmaceutical sciences in Jordan.
Research Interests 🔬
Ghadeer’s research encompasses Medicinal Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis, focusing on optimizing new antidiabetic candidates, elucidating molecular structures, and developing advanced prodrug systems for prostate cancer. Her work extends to Nanotechnology, including biological particle detection, miniaturized instrumentation, and medical diagnostics. She also investigates Public Research, evaluating antibiotic use behaviors and the prevalence of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Jordan.
Special Awards 🏆
Professor Ghadeer Suaifan has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to research and development. She received the prestigious Ibtikar Award from Mewiin, Kuwait, in 2020. Her dedication to scientific research was further acknowledged with the Samia Mango Award from the Hamdi Mango Center for Scientific Research in Amman, Jordan, in 2018. In 2015, she was honored with the Excellent Oral Presenter Award at the International Conference on Pharmaceutical Sciences (ICPS) held in Dubai. Professor Suaifan’s academic achievements were consistently recognized during her time at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Petra University, where she received University Awards for Best Achievement from 1991 to 1996. In addition to her accolades, she has been a Registered Pharmacist with the Jordanian Pharmacists Association in Amman since January 1996, showcasing her longstanding commitment to the pharmaceutical profession and her continuous contributions to the field.
- Magnetic beads-based nanozyme for portable colorimetric biosensing of Helicobacter pylori
- Authors: Suaifan, G.A.R.Y., Shehadeh, M.B., Darwish, R.M., Alaridah, N., Zourob, M.
- Year: 2024
- Journal: Biosensors and Bioelectronics: X, Volume 20, Article 100517
- Rapid Colorimetric Quantitative Portable Platform for Detection of Brucella melitensis Based on a Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer Assay and Nanomagnetic Particles
- Authors: Alhogail, S., Chinnappan, R., Suaifan, G.A., Jürgen, P., Zourob, M.M.
- Year: 2024
- Journal: ACS Omega, Volume 9, Issue 19, Pages 20997–21005
- A cross-sectional study on adult lifestyle habits during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Authors: Suaifan, G.A.R.Y., Abu-Odeh, A.M., Shehadeh, M.B., Jbara, W.A., Nassar, R.I.
- Year: 2024
- Journal: PLoS ONE, Volume 19, Issue 5, Article e0299668
- Synthesis, urease inhibitory and anticancer evaluation of glucosamine-sulfonylurea conjugates
- Authors: Suaifan, G.A.R.Y., Shehadeh, M., Tahboub, D., Gaurav, A., Khan, M.
- Year: 2024
- Journal: Medicinal Chemistry Research, Volume 33, Issue 4, Pages 663–676
- Glucosamine substituted sulfonylureas: IRS-PI3K-PKC-AKT-GLUT4 insulin signalling pathway intriguing agent
- Authors: Suaifan, G.A.R.Y., Alkhawaja, B., Shehadeh, M.B., Hor Kuan, C., Okechukwu, P.N.
- Year: 2024
- Journal: RSC Medicinal Chemistry, Volume 15, Issue 2, Pages 695–703
- Development of Rapid Aptamer-Based Screening Assay for the Detection of Covid-19 Variants
- Authors: Aloraij, Y.M., Suaifan, G.A.R.Y., Shibl, A., Al-Kattan, K., Zourob, M.M.
- Year: 2023
- Journal: ACS Omega, Volume 8, Issue 36, Pages 32877–32883
- Medicinal plants of Jordan: Scoping review
- Authors: Abu-Odeh, A., Fino, L., Al-Absi, G., Shehadeh, M., Suaifan, G.
- Year: 2023
- Journal: Heliyon, Volume 9, Issue 6, Article e17081
- Antibiotic—Lysobacter enzymogenes proteases combination as a novel virulence attenuating therapy
- Authors: Suaifan, G.A.R.Y., Abdel Rahman, D.M.A., Abu-Odeh, A.M., Shehadeh, M.B., Darwish, R.M.
- Year: 2023
- Journal: PLoS ONE, Volume 18, Issue 3, Article e0282705
- Knowledge, practice and attitude associated with SARS-CoV-2 Delta Variant among adults in Jordan
- Authors: Suaifan, G.A.R.Y., Abu-Odeh, A.M., Shehadeh, M.B., Shahwan, M., Jbara, F.A.
- Year: 2022
- Journal: PLoS ONE, Volume 17, Issue 12, Article e0278243