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Born in Sweileh, Amman, Jordan. I hold Jordanian nationality. Holder of two bachelor's degrees in life sciences from the University of Jordan in 2003. And a master's degree in life sciences from the University of Jordan in 2007. She holds a PhD in Hematology from the University of Liverpool in 2015. I have been working as a faculty member in the Department of Medical Laboratories at Al-Balqa Applied University since 2016. She received a scholarship to study a PhD from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Al-Balqa Applied University in 2011. She also participated in the Fellowship Program in the Responsible Conduct of Scientific Research from the University of San Diego - California - USA in the year 2018-2019.
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 Research Intersets:
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-My research interstet focus in the following:
-Epigenetics changes of leukemic cells.
- Epigenetics as biomarkers in hematological neoplastic and non-neoplastic disorders.
- Genetic mutations and single nucleotide polymorphisms of hematological disorders.
- Effect of the active compounds extracted from medicinal herbs on platelets activity.
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 Qualifications
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Degree
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University
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Specialization
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Graduation year
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| 1 | PHD | University of Liverpool | Hematology | 2015 | | 2 | MASTER DEGREE | University of Jordan | Biological Sciences | 2007 | | 3 | BACHELOR'S DEGREE | University of Jordan | Biological Sciences | 2003 |
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 Experiences
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Academic Experience:
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 2016 -Current :lecturer,Al-Balqa Applied University,Jordan.
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Administrative Experience:
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 2024 -Current :Dean Assistance for Higher studies and Scientific Research,AL-Baqla Applied University,Jordan.
2020 -2023 :Assistant Dean of Scientific Research for Development and Quality Assurance,Al-Balqa Applied University,Jordan.
2018 -2020 :Departement Head of Medical Laboratory Analysis Departement,Al-Balqa Applied University,Jordan.
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 Publications
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1- Diminishing Hepcidin via Reducing IL-6/STAT3 Pathway by
Utilizing Ferulic Acid: An In Vitro Study ,Biomedicine , April, 2025,Vol. 13,no. 4.
2- MicroRNA Molecular Profiling Reveals Increase Expression of hsa-miR-186-5p, hsa-miR-320a-3p, and hsa-miR-486-5p With Storage Time in Packed Blood Cells ,Iraqi Journal of hematology, 2023,Vol. 12,no. 2.
3- Thymoquinone Enhances Apoptosis of K562 Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Cells through Hypomethylation of SHP-1 and Inhibition of JAK/STAT Signaling Pathway ,Pharmaceuticals, 2023,Vol. 16,no. 884.
4- Mellitin peptide quantification in seasonally
collected crude bee venom and its anticancer
effects on myelogenous K562 human leukaemia
cell line ,BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 2023,Vol. 23,no. 132.
5- Phytochemical and bioactivity evaluation of
secondary metabolites and essential oils of Sedum
rubens growing wild in Jordan ,Arabian Journal of Chemistry, 2023,Vol. 16,no. 6.
6- Investigation of the Effect of Imatinib and Hydroxyurea Combination Therapy on Hematological Parameters and Gene Expression in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) Patients ,Journal of Clinical Medicine , 2022,Vol. 11,no. 17.
7- The Role of NOTCH1, GATA3, and c-MYC in T Cell
Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas ,Cancers , 2022,Vol. 14,no. 2799.
8- Evaluating the Therapeutic Effects of Wet Cupping
(Al-Hijamah) on Hematological Parameters, Kidney Function
Tests and Lipid Profile in Adult Women ,biomedical and pharmacology journal, 2022,Vol. 15,no. 1.
9- Prevalence of iron insufficiency anemia amongst nonpregnant, childbearing age females resides in Al-Salt City, Jordan ,Bioscience Research, 2021,Vol. 18,no. 4.
10- Transcriptional mechanism of
vascular endothelial growth factorinduced
expression of protein
kinase C?II in chronic lymphocytic
leukaemia cells ,Scientific Reports , 2017,Vol. 7,no. 1.
11- Antifertility Activity of Ethanolic Seed Extract of Celery (Apium graveolensL.) in
Male Albino Rats ,Jordan Journal of Pharmaceuticals Sciences , 2013,Vol. 6,no. 1.
12- The correlation of gene mutation of coagulopathy cascade with elevated D-dimer levels in COVID-19 patients ,Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science , 1/2024,Vol. 14,no. 1.
13- Association between microRNA 92a-3p and GATA3 Levels in Packed Red Blood Unit with Storage Time in Blood Banks ,Journal of Applied Hematology, 1,Vol. 15,no. 4.
14- Novel Association of Thrombophilic
PROS1, PROC and CPB2 Genes
Polymorphisms with Recurrent
Spontaneous Miscarriage Women
in Jordan ,Clinical Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis, 04/2025,Vol. 31,no. .
15- Phenotypic Variability and Hematological Characterization
of ?0- and ?+-Thalassemia Carriers:
A Comparative Study ,Journal of Clinical Medicine Research, 04/2025,Vol. 17,no. 4.
16- In silico Evaluation of the Antileukemia Activities of Thymoquinone by Targeting FLT3-ITD and BCR-ABL Signaling in Myeloid leukemia ,Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research, 01,Vol. 8,no. 6.
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 University Courses Taught
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1- Hematology.
2- Hematology-1.
3- Hematology-2.
4- Advanced Diagnostic Hematology.
5- Blood Bank.
6- Blood Bank and Blood Transfusion.
7- Pathology.
8- Quality Assurance and laboratory Management.
9- General Biology.
10- Graduation Project.
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 Master and Phd thesis contributions
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Thesis Supervision
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Gene Expression of lncRNACDKN2, SPC25 and TRAF5 as Diagnostic and Prognostic biomarkers among Chronic lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Patients ,Al-Balqa Applied University,Master Thesis,2024.
Influencing of Myricetin Encapsulated in Cyclic Arginylglycylaspartic (RGD) Nanoliposomes on platelets Storage alternations ,Al-Balqa Applied University,Master Thesis,2024.
.Utility of Glycosylated Albumin in studying the association between Iron deficiency anemia and HemoglobinA1c levels among individuals in Jordan ,Al-Balqa Applied University,Master Thesis,2023.
.Association between subclinical hypothyroidism and insulin resistance ,Susceptibility of Cardiovascular diseases in Jordan ,Al-Balqa Applied University,Master Thesis,2023.
Incidence of antibiotic drug resistance among cancer patients in Jordan. ,Al-Balqa Applied University,Master Thesis,2023.
THE CORRELATION BETWEEN IMMUNE CHANGES INDICATED BY CYTOKINES, CHEMOKINES AND MONOCYTES AMONG SEPTIC PATIENS IN JORDAN. ,Al-Balqa Applied University,Master Thesis,2023.
Exploring the Potential Use of Selected Long Non-coding RNAs as Diagnostic Biomarkers Among Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Patients and their Association with Vitamin D and Vitamin D Receptor Levels ,Al-Balqa Applied University,Master Thesis,2022.
Molecular Diagnosis of Beta Thalassemia patients using Mutations Detection and Hemoglobin variants analysis in relation to the level of ferritin in Jordan ,Al-Balqa Applied University,Master Thesis,2021.
Investigation the effect of Imatinib and Hydroxyurea combination therapy on hematological parameters and gene expression in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) patients ,Al-Ahliyya Amman University,Master Thesis,2021.
In vitro Anticoagulant Effect of Rosmarinus officinalis and Cinnamomum cassia and their Interaction with Blood Thinners ,Al-Balqa Applied University,Master Thesis,2020.
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Thesis Defense Committee Membership
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Genetic Polymorphisms of Artherothrombotic Markers Associated with Recurrent Pregnancy Loss,Al-Ahliyya Amman University,Master Thesis,2024.
LT-HSC reduction in the umbilical cord blood by alters the HIF1A-B/ catenin complex development intercellularly in Preeclampsia ,Al-Balqa Applied University,Master Thesis,2024.
Comparison of immune response to different COVID-19 vaccines administrated in Jordan ,Al-Balqa Applied University,Master Thesis,2023.
حلول بديلة للتقليل من التكدس المعقد للكائنات المجهرية متناهية الدقة (Biofilm) باستخدام الجسيمات متناهية الدقة الخضراء (النانونية) ,Al-Balqa Applied University,Master Thesis,2022.
Evaluation of the validity of the pre-marriage Mean Corpuscular Volume value as a predictive test for ? thalassemia carrier state ,Al-Ahliyya Amman University,Master Thesis,2021.
PHARMACOGENOMICS OF HYPERTENSION TREATMENT IN JORDAN ,Jordan University of Science and Technology,Master Thesis,2021.
GENETIC ASSOCIATION OF CYP2R1, CYP27B1 AND DBP GENES RELATED TO THE VITAMIN D METABOLIC PATHWAY OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS PATIENTS IN A JORDANIAN POPULATION, ,Jordan University of Science and Technology,Master Thesis,2021.
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 Projects
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Association between subclinical hypothyroidism and insulin resistance ,Susceptibility of Cardiovascular diseases in Jordan ,Deanship of Scientific Research and Innovation,2024/02-2025/02.
Prevalence of Thrombosis genes Polymorphisms and their correlation with the risk of Pregnancy complications among pregnant women in Jordan ,Deanship of Scientific Research and Innovation,2024/07-2027/03.
Gene expression for lncRNA MEG3, miR-29b, PTEN and INPP4B and their genetic variants among Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) patients in Jordan ,Deanship of Scientific Research and Innovation,2022/09-2024/09.
Exploring the Potential Use of Selected Long Non-coding RNAs as Diagnostic Biomarkers Among Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Patients and their Association with Vitamin D and Vitamin D Receptor Levels ,Deanship of Scientific Research and Innovation,2024/02-2025/02.
Role of Extracellular Microvesicles in Molecular and Biochemical Changes events during Storage of Leukoreduced Blood units ,Deanship of Scientific Research and Innovation,2020/08-2023/12.
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 Conferences and Workshops
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Conference/Workshop Name
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Conference/Workshop Date
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| 1 | International Conference on Applied Chemistry and Biotechnology | Jordan | 2022/05 | | 2 | MEMBS | Jordan | 2018/10 |
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 Journals Editor/ Reviewer
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Review:
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Biomedical Reports.
Molecular Medicine Reports.
Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine.
Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences.
Heliyon.
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* Work within the Medical Laboratory Specialization Accreditation Committee with the Accreditation Authority of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
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 Refrences
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Prof. Dr. Tala aburjai-The Univeristy of Jordan ,aburjai@ju.edu.jo.
Prof. Dr. Joseph Slupsky-University of Liverpool ,J.R.Slupsky@liverpool.ac.uk.
Dr. Nagesh Kalakonda-University of Liverpool ,Nagesh.Kalakonda@liverpool.ac.uk.
Dr. Luay Abu-Qatouseh-Petra University ,labuqatouseh@uop.edu.jo.
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