MSc
Research PG
- About
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- Office Address
Office 3:20, Institute of Medical Sciences, Forsterhill Campus, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZD.
- School/Department
- Combined Studies
Biography
I studied Pharmacy at the University of Jordan. As an academic achievement, I realized that this degree is not sufficient for me, and I need to acquire more knowledge and dig more in the extensive path of health and medicine. Hence, I applied for a thesis-based MSc programme in Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical sciences at Petra University, Jordan.
My Master’s programme was 2 semesters of class-based lectures and 3 semesters of laboratory work. My thesis was about the hepatoprotective effect of Vitamins C, E and B12 and their combination against Acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity. Thankfully, I graduated with a distinctive degree by possessing the first rank in my master program.
For 3 years, I had worked as a teaching assistant and laboratory instructor at the department of Pharmacy in the University of Jordan. I worked in the analytical, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical organic chemistry and microbiology laboratories. I passionately liked my job and found myself so productive and compassionate in the laboratory and research field.
Currently, I am a PhD student at the University of Aberdeen, conducting my research on targeting soluble CTLA-4 as a promising cancer immunotherapy and trying to identify its role and mechanism in intrinsic cell regulation, under the supervision of Dr Frank Ward and Dr Rasha Abu-Eid. I was awarded the Elphinstone scholarship to conduct my project.
I possess a big dream in helping people, in the sense of treating their ailments and in finding novel drugs for some fatal diseases, like cancer. I like to be that person who can serve the community and be able of raising awareness, developing therapeutic techniques and spreading peace among people.
- Research
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Research Overview
Interested in cancer studies, cancer immunotherapy, immune checkpoints and immune regulation.
Also interested in liver disease studies, hepatotoxicity and hepatoprotection.
Current Research
Analysis of intracellular soluble CTLA-4 and its contribution to intrinsic cell regulation. PhD project.