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Profile
College / Department
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
+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, Jad Jabbour, Areeba Khan, Yehya Elsayed, Areej Mohamed And Fatin Samara. An assessment into the health and environmental impacts of smoking dokha and E-cigarettes in a Young United Arab Emirates (UAE) population, International Journal Of Environmental Health Research, 4 May 2026
Sarah Dalibalta, Betoul Alhabach And Joelle El Fakhouri. Risk factors of multiple sclerosis: insights from the United Arab Emirates, International Journal Of Environmental Health Research, 4 May 2026
Ghufran Alsalloum, Sarah Dalibalta And Yacine Hadijat. Harnessing digital health interventions to address the heterogeneity of depression: a systematic review, Frontiers In Digital Health, 18 November 2025
Sarah Dalibalta, Yara Elmashak, Aseel Amer, Yousef Abusaker, Andrea Mcneilly And Gareth Davison. A Cross-Cultural Comparison of Dietary Intake in University Students from the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, Nutrients, 29 September 2025
Sarah Dalibalta, Reem Khalil, Rami Baghdan, Sylvie Sekian And Gareth Davison. Vitamin D Supplementation Enhances Cognitive Outcomes in Physically Active Vitamin D-Deficient University Students in the United Arab Emirates: A 10-Week Intervention Study, Nutrients, 4 September 2025
Mohammed Akram, Abdelhamid Khodja, Sarah Dalibalta And Amin Majdalawieh. The Role of Lipids in Atherosclerosis: Focus on Molecular Biology Mechanisms and Therapeutic Approaches, Current Medicinal Chemistry, May 2025
Sarah Dalibalta. A Literature Review Addressing Midwakh and E-cigarette use in the Gulf region, Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association, December 2023
Sarah Dalibalta, Zinb Makhlouf, Layal Rabah, Fatin Samara And Yehya Elsayed. A literature review addressing midwakh and e-cigarette use in the Gulf region, Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association, 19 December 2023
Sarah Dalibalta, Zinb Makhlouf, Layal Rabah, Fatin Samara And Yehya El-sayed. A literature review addressing midwakh and e-cigarette use in the Gulf region, Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association, 19 December 2023
Sarah Dalibalta. The Impact of COVID-19 Restrictions on Health and Wellbeing in the United Arab Emirates, Frontiers In Psychology, November 2023
Sarah Dalibalta, Nariman Ghader, Layal Rabah, Sami Shaban And Noor Al Mheiri. Impact of COVID-19 restrictions on health and well-being in the United Arab Emirates, Frontiers In Psychology, 3 November 2023
Sarah Dalibalta. Cardiovascular health research priorities in the United Arab Emirates., Frontiers In Public Health, March 2023
Sarah Dalibalta. The Cardiovascular Health Research Priorities in the United Arab Emirates, Frontiers In Public Health, 9 March 2023
Sarah Dalibalta, Yara Abukhaled And Fatin Samara. Factors influencing the prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in the United Arab Emirates, Reviews On Environmental Health, 27 September 2022
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 And Gareth Davison. Exercise and Cardiovascular Health in the UAE, 2021
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 behaviour in a young UAE population, Bmj Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, January (1st Quarter/Winter) 2021
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
Fatin Samara, Rina Badran And Sarah Dalibalta. Are Disinfectants for the Prevention and Control of COVID-19 Safe?, Health Security, 1 December 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, October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2020
Sarah Dalibalta, Amin Majdalawieh And Herak Manjikian. Health benefits of sesamin on cardiovascular disease and its associated risk factors, Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 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
Yehya Elsayed, 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. 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
Sara Basha, Najla Salkho, Sarah Dalibalta And Ghaleb Husseini. Liposomes in Active, Passive and Acoustically-Triggered Drug Delivery, Mini-reviews In Medicinal Chemistry, 12 July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 2019
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, Fatemeh Mirshafiei And Gareth Davison. Exercise intervention on cardiovascular disease risk factors in a university population in the United Arab Emirates, International Journal Of Adolescent Medicine And Health, 19 December 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
Yehya Elsayed, 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, July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 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
Sarah Dalibalta And John Mitcheson. HERG Channel Physiology and Drug‐Binding Structure–Activity Relationships, 23 January (1st Quarter/Winter) 2008
Rachael Hardman, Phillip Stansfeld, Sarah Dalibalta, Michael Sutcliffe And John Mitcheson. Activation Gating of hERG Potassium Channels, Journal Of Biological Chemistry, November 2007
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, Epigenome-Wide Associations of Premature Cardiovascular Disease in a UAE Population, American University of Sharjah, June 2019 - May 2024
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, 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
