Editorial Boards

Editorial Board

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Prof.Dr.Anas Y. Al-Hayawi

Anas Y. Al-Hayawi is a professor of population genetics and diversity at Tikrit University, Iraq. He was awarded his PhD in population genetics from Tikrit University, and his Diploma, in 2022, from Rennes University, France. He maintains an active research group covering various aspects of population genetics. He has published over 30 papers on topics aligned with population genetics. He was a Member of the Asian Council of Science Editors in 2018. He was awarded the Academic Shield from LJMU, UK and he is a member of Middle East Molecular Biology Sources (MEMBS) Dubai, UAE. They have a training course in the Editorial Manager system at Elsevier and serve as the managing editor using the Digital Commons system at Elsevier. He is an editor of the OJS System, at Iraqi Journals.

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Dr.Khalid Hashim

Khalid Hashim is a professor at Liverpool John Moores University, UK, and specialist in advanced water and wastewater treatment technologies. He holds a PhD in advanced water and wastewater treatment and maintains an active interdisciplinary research program focused on the theory and application of hybrid technologies in water and wastewater treatment. He has published more than 75 peer-reviewed scientific papers and three chapters in multidisciplinary research areas, including waste management, water and wastewater treatment, sensing technologies for monitoring water quality, and the design and modelling of electrochemical reactors. His research also extends to the study of pollution in construction materials, concrete additives, and soil additives. He is the founder of three international conference series and has served extensively as a guest editor, editorial board member, and reviewer for numerous international peer-reviewed journals. Dr Hashim leads an international research channel that has produced a large number of high-quality publications and has enabled him to establish extensive international collaborations in his research fields.

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Dr. Omar S. El-Masry

Dr. Omar S. El-Masry is an Associate Professor at the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Saudi Arabia. He also holds a position as Assistant Professor at the Department of Applied Medical Chemistry, Medical Research Institute, Alexandria University, Egypt. With an extensive research portfolio spanning oncology, hematology, molecular diagnostics, and biomedical analytics, Dr. El-Masry has contributed to over 30 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals indexed in Scopus and PubMed.

Dr. Rima Mohammad Kheir Boukhary

Dr. Rima Boukhary is a part-time Assistant Professor of Pharmacy specializing in drug discovery and phytochemistry. She holds a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Beirut Arab University (BAU), where she also earned her BS and MS degrees. Her academic background spans pharmacognosy, phytochemistry, medicinal chemistry, and biochemistry. She has over 30 years of experience in teaching and laboratory instruction across several Lebanese universities, including BAU, LIU, and MUBS. Her research focuses on the chemical and pharmacological properties of medicinal plants, using advanced techniques such as NMR, IR, UV spectroscopy, and HPLC. Dr. Boukhary has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and participated in numerous scientific conferences. She continues to contribute to the field through ongoing phytochemical studies, particularly on species like Salvia, Ferula, and Rumex. She is fluent in Arabic, English, and French, and remains actively involved in academic research, teaching, and scientific outreach.

Dr. Fawziya A. R. Ibrahim

Dr. Fawziya A. R. Ibrahim is a Professor of Medical Biochemistry, Medical Research Institute, Alexandria University - Egypt. With extensive experience in research concerned with understanding the molecular and epigenetic mechanisms involved in cancer and other disorders, such as diabetes and obesity, in addition to the molecular diagnosis of diseases.

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Dr. Lamya Zohair Yamani

Dr. Lamya Yamani is an Assistant Professor at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU) in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, within the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences. She currently serves in multiple administrative roles, including Vice Dean for Development and Community Partnerships, and Chairperson of both the Medical Laboratory Sciences and Anesthesia Technology Departments at the College of Applied Medical Sciences in Jubail (CAMSJ). She earned her PhD in 2017 from Queen Mary University of London (UK), an MSc in 2010 from the University of Minnesota (USA), and a BSc in 2005 from King Faisal University (Saudi Arabia). Dr. Yamani’s research interests focus on immunology, clinical microbiology, infectious diseases, and cancer. She has authored several peer-reviewed publications on antimicrobial resistance, urinary tract infections, immune response, and cancer biomarkers. She also actively supervises graduate theses and participates in ongoing research projects related to chronic diseases and immunological pathways. Dr. Yamani is recognized for her academic leadership and extensive experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, curriculum development, and academic advising.

Dr. Faisal M. Al-Zahrani

Dr. Faisal M. Al-Zahrani is a Consultant Haematologist and Associate Professor at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU), Saudi Arabia, where he also serves as Chairman of the Clinical Laboratory Sciences Department and Head of Point-of-Care Testing at King Fahd Hospital. He holds a PhD in Genetics and Molecular Medicine from the University of Sheffield, UK, and has over two decades of academic, clinical, and administrative experience. Dr. Al-Zahrani has published extensively in the fields of haemostasis, transfusion medicine, and haematological malignancies, and has led several nationally funded research projects. He is an active member of multiple scientific societies, including the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis. He makes significant contributions to postgraduate education and curriculum development in clinical laboratory sciences.

Dr. Shymaa A. Mohamed

Dr. Shymaa A. Mohamed is an assistant Consultant in Molecular Biology at the Biosafety Level 3 (BSL3) laboratory, Medical Technology Center, Medical Research Institute, Alexandria University, Egypt. Technical Assessor for the Egyptian Accreditation Council (EGAC), Egypt. M.Sc. and a Ph.D., Applied Medical Chemistry Department, Medical Research Institute, Alexandria University, Egypt. The professional activities include conducting practical training modules for various biomedical science courses and participating in workshops focused on cell culture, stem cell research, biosafety, and molecular biology. The research portfolio is extensive, encompassing a wide range of topics, including oncology, molecular biology, biomedical sciences, and bioinformatics.

Dr. Amani bint Yousef Owaidah

Dr. Amani Owaidah is an Assistant Professor in Transfusion Science and Stem Cell Biology at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University. She holds a PhD and an Honours Master’s degree in Cellular and Molecular Medicine from the University of Bristol, UK. She has held leadership roles, including Vice Dean for Scientific Research and Innovation, contributing to research development and academic partnerships. Her research focuses on precision medicine, stem cell therapies, red blood cell physiology, and genetic diagnostics. Dr. Owaidah has published in peer-reviewed journals, presented at international conferences, and supervised numerous master’s students in biomedical sciences, aiming to bridge laboratory research with clinical applications.

Dr. Rasha AlMoussawi

Dr. Rasha AlMoussawi is a researcher and academic specializing in pharmacy. She holds a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from American University in Beirut (AUB) and earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees. She has a broad scientific background, including pharmacognosy, medicinal plants, organic and medicinal chemistry, and biochemistry. Dr. AlMoussawi also holds a qualification in psychiatry from the Lebanese University and a master’s degree in English for Medical Sciences. She currently serves as a Child Protection Officer at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education in Beirut, Lebanon, and works as a part-time Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy at the Lebanese International University (LIU). Dr. AlMoussawi has published numerous research articles and participated in local and international conferences.

Dr. Khaldoon Alsamman

Dr. Khaldoon Alsamman is an Associate Professor of Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology at Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University (IAU), Saudi Arabia. He earned his PhD in Molecular Medicine from the University of Edinburgh (2012), and MSc/BSc in Biotechnology from the University of Abertay Dundee, UK. His research focuses on molecular genetics, cancer biology, and bioinformatics, particularly in leukemia and ovarian cancer. He has authored over 25 publications and led several funded projects. He has held leadership roles including Vice Dean of Academic Affairs (2016–2022) and Director of the CLS Postgraduate Program (2022–2023).

Dr. Bilal K. Alobaidi

Dr. Bilal K. Alobaidi is a senior researcher in molecular biology and biotechnology, currently based at the Biosciences Institute, Newcastle University, United Kingdom. He holds a PhD and MSc in Biotechnology – Molecular Biology from Al-Nahrain University, Iraq, and a BSc in Biology – Microbiology from the University of Baghdad. He specialized in advanced molecular techniques including NGS, Oxford Nanopore long-read sequencing, Sanger sequencing, and copy number variation analysis. He has held academic and administrative positions, supervised postgraduate students, and co-authored publications in journals such as Nature Communications, Human Reproduction, and Human Mutation.