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Ghassan M. Abushaikha is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicinal and Biological Chemistry at the University of Toledo. His work focuses on small-molecule drug design for anticancer, antihyperlipidemia, and antiviral applications.
- Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry, University of Pisa, Italy (1997)
- B.S. in Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Italy (1993)
- B.S. in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Camerino, Italy (1992)
His research integrates molecular modeling and structure-based drug design (SBDD) using Molecular Operating Environment (MOE) software. Current projects involve optimizing compounds for colon and breast cancer therapies targeting PI3Ka and EGFR.
Recent publications highlight synthetic strategies for quinolone- and podophyllotoxin-based derivatives, with a focus on antiproliferative and cytotoxic activities. A 2024 proceeding explores hybrid RANS-LES methods for rotor simulation, though this appears unrelated to his core medicinal chemistry work.
- Distinguished Researcher Award (2010, 2012), Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan
- 15 Fellowships for AIDS Research (1995-1998), Istituto Superiore di Sanita, Rome, Italy
Dr. Abushaikha has collaborated on grants for anticancer drug development and contributed to Jordanian patents for lipid-lowering agents. His expertise spans molecular docking, drug synthesis, and biological evaluation.
