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Muhammad Raiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Osteoarthritis
• Molecular Biology
• Genetic Mouse Models
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Muhammad Rai is an Assistant Professor at Khalifa University , affiliated with the College of Medicine and Health Sciences in the Department of Biological Sciences . Previously, he served as a research faculty member at Washington University School of Medicine , USA. Dr. Rai earned his PhD in Biochemistry from the Free University of Berlin , Germany, and holds a Master of Science in Cellular and Molecular Biology from Washington University School of Medicine. PhD - Freie Universität Berlin, Germany MSc - Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, USA MS - University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan Dr. Rai’s research focuses on: Understanding early molecular mechanisms in post-traumatic osteoarthritis Developing nanoparticle-RNAi therapies targeting periostin Investigating genetic heterogeneity in cartilage repair Proteomic and transcriptomic profiling of joint tissues Linking obesity to osteoarthritis via gene expression Elucidating heritability of regenerative capacity His publications span biochemistry, genetics, orthopedics, and nanomedicine , with a focus on post-traumatic osteoarthritis , RNA interference , and mouse models . Key trends include identifying preclinical biomarkers and inflammatory pathway modulation. Awards: K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award, T32 Postdoctoral Fellowship, multiple ORS and OARSI recognitions Students: Supervising 3 PhD candidates and 2 SRP students Labs: Leads research on musculoskeletal repair at the Center for Biotechnology Research

Halima Alnaqbiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Population Genetics
• Multi-omics
• Immunogenetics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Halima Alnaqbi serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology at Khalifa University, where she bridges engineering principles with biomedical research. Her academic foundation includes dual degrees from Khalifa University and specialized training from the University of Pittsburgh. Education PhD in Engineering, Khalifa University MSc in Biomedical Sciences, University of Pittsburgh BSc in Biomedical Engineering, Khalifa University Her research program centers on human genetic predisposition to immune-related diseases , with critical work in histocompatibility for UAE organ transplantation patients. She investigates epigenetic mechanisms in familial Multiple Sclerosis and develops novel drug targets for diabetic complications through cancer immunotherapy approaches. Her multi-omics methodology integrates genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic data to unravel disease pathways in underrepresented populations. Research Infrastructure Center for Biotechnology Research Dr. Alnaqbi actively mentors graduate researchers including PhD candidate Mariam Saeed Albairaq, while teaching core courses BMED342, BMED413, and BMED399. Her collaborative postdoctoral work with KU Leuven established foundations for current investigations into immune-mediated disease mechanisms.