Dr. Sarah Dalibalta | American University of Sharjah
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College / Department

College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Sciences

Teaching areas

Cell and Molecular Biology, Physiology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, and Genetics.

Research areas

My areas of research lie in investigating changes in the structure and function of ion channels in diseased states by using novel electrophysiological and mutagenesis techniques. Recently, I have been studying cardiovascular disease risk factors in the UAE population.

Education

PhD, Cell Physiology And Pharmacology, University of Leicester, United Kingdom, 2008
BS, Biochemistry, University of Ulster, United Kingdom, 2004

Professional experience

Associate Professor, American University of Sharjah, Ash Shariqah, 2018 - Present
Assistant Professor, Department Of Biology, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, 2011 - 2018
Post-doctoral Research Associate, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom, 2008 - 2010
Industrial Trainee, Research And Development, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Kent, United Kingdom, 2002 - 2003

Memberships

Corpus Christi College, Oxford, September 2008 - August 2010
Physiological Society, October 2004 - August 2008

Contact

[email protected]
+971 6 515 4421

Dr. Sarah Dalibalta

Associate Professor
PhD, University of Leicester, United Kingdom

Sarah Dalibalta pursued her post-doctoral training at the University of Oxford, UK. Her research areas of interest lie in investigating the structure and function of ion channels by using novel electrophysiological and mutagenesis techniques. She has expertise in a broad spectrum of electrophysiological recordings that she has used to study cardiovascular disorders such as Long QT syndrome as well blood diseases such as sickle cell anemia. Her teaching interests are in the areas of physiology, pharmacology, genetics, molecular biology and biochemistry.

Publications

Sarah Dalibalta. The Cardiovascular Health Research Priorities in the United Arab Emirates, Frontiers In Public Health, 9 March 2023
Sarah Dalibalta. Factors influencing the prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in the United Arab Emirates, Reviews On Environmental Health, 11 May 2022
Sarah Dalibalta, Mustafa Khamis And Taleb Ibrahim. Modified Composite Nanomaterials as Novel Approach to Dental Hygiene Formulation, Letters In Applied Nanobioscience
Sarah Dalibalta. Adolescent Health in the MENA region
Sarah Dalibalta. Factors influencing the prevalence of PCOS in the UAE, Reviews On Environmental Health
Sarah Dalibalta, Amin Majdalawieh, Sarah Yousef, Mohammed Gusbi, Jason Wilson, Mark Tully And Gareth Davison. Objectively quantified physical activity and sedentary behavior in a young UAE population, Bmj Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, 7 January (1st Quarter/Winter) 2021
Fatin Samara, Rina Badran And Sarah Dalibalta. Are Disinfectants for the Prevention and Control of COVID-19 Safe?, Health Security, 14 December 2020
Sarah Dalibalta, Amin Majdalawieh And Herak Manjikian. Health benefits of sesamin on cardiovascular disease and its associated risk factors, Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, 1 September 2020
Amin Majdalawieh, Sarah Dalibalta And Sarah Yousef. Effects of sesamin on fatty acid and cholesterol metabolism, macrophage cholesterol homeostasis and serum lipid profile: A comprehensive review, European Journal Of Pharmacology, 1 August 2020
Sarah Dalibalta. Adolescent Health in MENA Region
Yehya El-sayed, Fatin Samara And Sarah Dalibalta. A GLOBAL OUTLOOK INTO COVID-19 ASSOCIATIONS WITH RESPIRATORY DISEASE, International Journal Of Integrative Medical Sciences, 31 July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 2020
Sarah Dalibalta. Environmental Links to Autism Spectrum Disorder in the United Arab Emirates, Reviews On Environmental Health, 14 July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 2020
Sarah Dalibalta. Exercise and Cardiovascular Health in the UAE
Sarah Dalibalta. Liposomes in Active, Passive and Acoustically-Triggered Drug Delivery, Mini-reviews In Medicinal Chemistry, April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 2019
Yehya El-sayed, Sarah Dalibalta And Maissam El Kouche. Chemical characterization and safety assessment of dokha: an emerging alternative tobacco product, Science Of The Total Environment, 2018
Sarah Dalibalta. Potential causes of asthma in the United Arab Emirates: drawing insights from the Arabian Gulf, Reviews On Environmental Health, June 2018
Sarah Dalibalta And Gareth Davison. Effects of an Exercise Intervention Program on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in a University Population in the UAE, International Journal Of Adolescent Medicine And Health, March 2017
Yehya El-sayed, Sarah Dalibalta And Nedal Abu-farha. Chemical analysis and potential health risks of hookah charcoal, Science Of The Total Environment, 2016
Yehya El-sayed, Sarah Dalibalta, Ioline Gomes, Nagelle Fernandes And Fareedah Alqtaishat. Chemical composition and potential health risks of raw Arabian incense (Bakhour), Journal Of Saudi Chemical Society, 2016
Sarah Dalibalta, Yehya Elsayed, Fareedah Alqtaishat, Ioline Gomes And Nagelle Fernandes. A health risk assessment of Arabian incense (Bakhour) smoke in the United Arab Emirates, Science Of The Total Environment, 2015

Conference Presentations

The Optimization of a Modified Organoclay Complex as a Novel Approach to Dental Hygiene, The 3rd Nyu Biomedical And Biosystems Conference, 12 January 2020
An Analysis of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior using accelerometers in a mixed student population in the United Arab Emirates, International Society For Physical Activity And Health Congress, October 2018
Assessing Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior using Accelerometers in a young university population in the United Arab Emirates, European College Of Sport Science Congress, July 2018

Grants and sponsorships

Grant, Comprehensive Study on an Emerging Global Threat: Chemical, Environmental, Social and Heath Assessment of Midwakh, Office of Research, American University of Sharjah, 29 April 2019 - 30 May 2024
Grant, Epigenome-Wide Associations of Premature Cardiovascular Disease in a UAE Population, American University of Sharjah, June 2019 - May 2023
Grant, CAS-URG Award, 2022
Grant, International Health Regulations and Health Security Preparedness Research: “Healthcare support volunteer’s program: a multisectoral approach to integrating civil society in the preparedness and responsiveness to crises and emergencies.", 2021 Joint EMRO/TDR
Grant, Sharjah Research Award, January 2020 - December 2020
Grant, Professional Development Grant, American University of Sharjah

Awards and Honors

Excellence in Teaching Award, AUS, 12 April 2017
Faculty Teaching Certificate, AUS, 1 June 2012

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