Profile
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College / Department
Teaching areas
Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Cell & Molecular Biology, Cell Signaling, General Biology, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Human Biology
Research areas
My research interests are diverse and inter-disciplinary, but I am mostly interested in studying the immunomodulatory and anti-cancer properties of various natural products, spices, herbs and other food additives. I am also interested in understanding the molecular mechanisms that link macrophage-driven inflammation to conditions such as heart disease (atherosclerosis), obesity, and cancer. So, my research interests revolve around metabolic syndrome, immunology, and medicinal chemistry.
Education
PhD, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Dalhousie University, Canada, 2006
MS, Microbiology & Immunology, McGill University, Canada, 2003
BS, Microbiology & Immunology and biology, Dalhousie University, Canada, 2000
Professional experience
Professor, Department Of Biology, Chemistry & Environmental Sciences, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, 2017 - Present
Associate Professor,, Department Of Biology, Chemistry & Environmental Sciences, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, 2011 - 2017
Assistant Professor, Department Of Biology, Chemistry & Environmental Sciences, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, 2007 - 2011
Visiting Associate, Department Of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia, Canada, 2010 - 2010
Post-doctoral Fellow, Department Of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia, Canada, 2006 - 2007
Laboratory Instructor, Department Of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia, Canada, 2006 - 2006
Laboratory Instructor, Department Of Biology, Saint Mary's University, Nova Scotia, Canada, 2006 - 2006
Laboratory Instructor, Department Of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia, Canada, 2006 - 2006
Teaching Assistant, Department Of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia, Canada, 2003 - 2006
Teaching Assistant, Department Of Biology And Department Of Microbiology & Immunology, McGill University, Quebec, Canada, 2002 - 2002
Teaching Assistant, Department Of Biology, Saint Mary's University, Nova Scotia, Canada, 1998 - 1999
Contact
+971 6 515 2429