Rania Abasaeed

Rania Abasaeed is a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Oral Medicine at the University of Washington School of Dentistry. She specializes in oral complications from cancer treatment, chronic/infectious oral conditions, and dental public health. She practices at the South Lake Union Clinic, emphasizing holistic patient care and collaboration among providers.

Education:

• BDS (Dental Surgery) from University of Alexandria
• MSD (Master of Science in Dentistry) from University of Washington School of Dentistry
• MPH (Master of Public Health) from Northern Illinois University

Research & Clinical Focus: Dr. Abasaeed investigates oral health impacts of cancer therapies, including taste/smell changes post-stem cell transplants. She advocates for patient education to improve quality of life and advocates for accessible care in public health settings.

Clinical Trials & Publications: She participates in clinical trials at Fred Hutch and has published research, though specific articles are not listed here.

Labs/Teams: Part of the multidisciplinary care team at Fred Hutch, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and specialists to support cancer patients’ oral health.