Dr. Ekhlas Qaid Gazem Othman
Assistant Professor in Tumour Immunology & Proteomics
Head of Medical Laboratory Department | University of Science & Technology (UST)
Professional Summary
Accomplished academic and scientific researcher with extensive experience in critical thinking and advanced research methodology. Possesses specialized laboratory expertise in proteomics, focusing on protein extraction, characterization, and identification from both frozen and paraffin-embedded biological specimens. Highly proficient in utilizing Orbitrap LC-MS powerful screening platforms for sequencing, clinical screening, and statistical analysis.
Educational Qualifications
2016
Advanced Medical & Dental Institute, University of Science Malaysia (USM), Malaysia
Thesis: Expression of Monoclonal Antibody IBMR3 Antigen in Breast Cancer Tissue
2008
Advanced Medical & Dental Institute, USM, Malaysia — CGPA: 3.42 / 4.00 (Mixed Mode)
Thesis: Determination of MAP1LC3A and MAP1LC3B Expression in Normal and Cancer Tissues of the Human Breast
2004
Faculty of Medical Sciences, Hodeida University, Yemen — CGPA: 3.64 / 4.00
2020
Al-Amal Institute for Medical Sciences — Grade: 91%
Academic Appointments & Leadership
2021 — Present
University of Science & Technology (UST), Yemen
2025 — Present
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Hodeida (Nursing, Midwifery, & Anaesthesia programs)
Oct 2018 — Present
University of Science & Technology (UST) — Delivering lectures across key faculties:
- Medical Laboratory: Physiology, Histology, Pathology, Hematology I & II, Medical Ethics.
- Pharmaceutical Sciences: Physiology I & II, Pathology, Pathophysiology I & II.
- Oral and Dental Medicine: Physiology, Histology, Pathology.
- Medicine & Surgery Department: Physiology, Pathology.
2021 — 2026
Co-developed structural setup for Oral and Dental Surgery (2021–2022) and Medicine & Surgery (2025–2026) curricula.
Nov 2016 — Apr 2017
Analytical Biochemistry Research Centre (ABrC), University of Science Malaysia (USM)
Publications & Peer-Reviewed Research
- Othman, E. Q. G., Kaur, G., Mutee, A. F., Muhammad, T. S. T., & Tan, M. L. (2009). Immunohistochemical expression of MAP1LC3A and MAP1LC3B protein in breast carcinoma tissues. Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis, 23(4), 249–58.
- Mydin, R. B. S. M. N., Sreekantan, S., Hazan, R., Qazem, E. Q., & Wajidi, M. F. F. (2019). Mechanosensitivity response of epithelial HT29 cells on titanium dioxide nanotube array surface via CK8 protein expression. International Journal of Nano and Biomaterials, 8(2), 118.
- Mydin, R. B. S. M. N., Mahboob, A., Sreekantan, S., Saharudin, K. A., Qazem, E. Q., Hazan, R., & Wajidi, M. F. F. (2023). Mechano-cytoskeleton remodeling mechanism and molecular docking studies on nanosurface technology. Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry, 70(3), 1072–1084.
- Momena, B., Al-Haddad, A., Bin Ghouth, A., Gazem, E., & AL-Kamarany, M. A. (2023). Epidemiological Features of Hepatitis A among Children in Hodeidah, Yemen. Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Hepatology, 5(1), 18-25.
Selected Conference Presentations
- Oral Presenter (2016): Identification of IBMR3 antigen in breast cancer tissues using mass spectrometry. ICET, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Oral Presenter (2015): Characterisation of antigens recognized by a new mouse monoclonal antibody IBMR3. A-IMBN, South Korea.
- Oral Presenter (2012): Expression of IBMR3 protein in different stages of breast cancer tissues. International Pharmaceutical Conference, Kuala Lumpur.
- Poster Presenter (2011): Immunohistochemical Expression of IBMR3 Protein in Breast Adenocarcinoma Tissues. Translational Science Seminar, Penang.
Laboratory & Core Technical Expertise
MALDI-TOF MS Principles
Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
SDS-PAGE & Western Blot
Flow Cytometry
Laser Capture Microscopy
Cell Culture Maintenance
Short-Term Professional Courses
- Professional Administrator Course (34 Hours — 2018)
- Strategic Institutional Planning Course (2019)
- Professional Certified Trainer (TOT) — Arab Board
Academic References
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