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Dr. Iman M. Ahmad is an Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical, Diagnostic, & Therapeutic Sciences at the University of Nebraska Medical Center's College of Allied Health Professions. She holds a PhD in Free Radicals and Radiation Biology from the University of Iowa (2003) and a B.Sc. in Diagnostic Radiologic Technology from Kuwait University (1989). Her research focuses on oxidative stress mechanisms in cancer, infection, and occupational radiation exposure, with emphasis on redox biology and antioxidant pathways. She has pioneered studies on healthcare workers' redox status and developed novel combination therapies targeting heme oxygenase-1 in cancer treatment.
- Education:
- PhD in Free Radicals and Radiation Biology, University of Iowa, 2003
- B.Sc. in Diagnostic Radiologic Technology, Kuwait University, 1989
Her research investigates how oxidative stress influences cancer progression, HIV-related neurological deficits, and occupational radiation risks. Key areas include metabolic oxidative stress pathways, radiation-induced biomarkers, and redox-dependent drug synergies. Recent work explores HO-1 inhibition's role in enhancing chemotherapy efficacy in prostate and pancreatic cancers.
Publications reveal a consistent focus on radiation-exposed populations, redox-regulated therapies, and translational cancer biology. A 2024 study identified redox biomarkers in imaging professionals, while 2023 research demonstrated arsenic trioxide's enhanced cytotoxicity when combined with HO-1 inhibition.
- Awards:
- 2021 Distinguished Faculty Research Award
- 2019 Innovative Scholarship Award
Dr. Ahmad has no reported grants or student advisees listed. Her work bridges clinical diagnostics and molecular mechanisms, with potential applications in occupational health monitoring and precision oncology.
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