1. Educational Qualifications

Degree	Specialization & Institution	Year
Ph.D.	Ph.D. in Pathology, Saint-Petersburg Pavlov Medical University, Russian Federation	2006
M.D. / Master’s	M.D. in Pathology (Postgraduate Specialist Degree), Saint-Petersburg Pavlov Medical University, Russian Federation	2000
M.B.B.Ch.	Bachelor of General Medicine and Surgery, Saint Petersburg State Mechnikov Medical Academy, Russian Federation	1997

2. Academic & Board Appointments

Institution	Academic Rank / Leadership Role
University of Science & Technology (UST) & Sana’a University	Associate Professor of Pathology
Arab Board of Medical Specializations	Member of the Scientific Council (Pathology)
Ministry of Public Health and Population, Sana’a, Yemen	Member of the Yemeni Board of Medical Specializations
European Society of Pathology (ESP)	Professional Member

3. Clinical & Histopathology Experience

• Head of Histopathology: Saudi German Hospital, Sana’a, Yemen — Overseeing diagnostic accuracy, quality control, and workflow management.
• Senior Consultant in Histopathology: AL-Kuwait Hospital and AL-Thawra Hospital, Sana’a, Yemen — Ensuring adherence to international standards in cyto/histopathological diagnosis.
• General Practitioner (G.P.): Al-Teaching Al-Wahdda Hospital, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Thamar University, Maaber, Yemen (2003 – 2006).
• General Practitioner (G.P.): Al-Rusaba Dispensary, Dhamar Health Office, Ministry of Public Health and Population, Dhamar, Yemen (2001 – 2003).
• General Practitioner (G.P.): Al-Ashwal Hospital (Private Sector), Sana’a, Yemen (1999 – 2001).

4. Teaching Expertise

5. Scientific Research & Textbook Contributions

• Principal Investigator & Supervisor: Lead institutional and hospital-based research investigating the epidemiology and histopathological characterization of cancers (bladder, renal), hematological malignancies, and oral pathologies in the Yemeni population.
• Curriculum Development & Textbooks: Authored and revised three core medical textbooks utilized as principal educational assets at Sana’a University: General Pathology (1st & 2nd editions), Systemic Pathology (1st & 2nd editions), and Pathology of the Cardiovascular System (3rd edition).
• Regional Board Standardization: Served on the Scientific Council for the Arab Board in Pathology, assessing and standardizing medical training and professional certification methods across the Arab countries.
• Ongoing Focused Research: Currently executing epidemiological investigations on oral irritation fibroma prevalence and cytomegalovirus (CMV) impacts within pediatric leukemia cohorts in Sana’a.

6. Academic Conferences & Forums

• The 4th Scientific Conference of the Military Cardiac Center & The 4th Yemeni Cardiac Imaging Conference, Sana’a, Yemen (December 13-16, 2021).
• Oncology Forum 2021: Diagnostic Accuracy – Treatment Efficacy (Focused session on Hematological Malignancies), Sana’a, Yemen (February 1-3, 2021).

7. Publications

Academic Textbooks

1. Okbah, A. (2026). Systemic Pathology (2nd ed.). Sana’a University.
2. Okbah, A. (2025). General Pathology (2nd ed.). Sana’a University.
3. Okbah, A. (2022). Systemic Pathology (1st ed.). Sana’a University.
4. Okbah, A. (2021). General Pathology (1st ed.). Sana’a University.

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

1. Okbah, A. A., & Abu-Hurub, A. S. (2025). Prevalence of Oral Irritation Fibroma and Associated Risk Factors in Sana’a City. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Epidemiology Research, 1(1), 1-7. Link to Document
2. Okbah, A. A., & Al-Kholani, M. (2025). Cytomegalovirus Infection Among Leukemic Children in Sana’a City, Yemen. Universal Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 10(2), 49-58. https://doi.org/10.22270/ujpr.v10i2.1015
3. Okbah, A. A. (2022). Renal Lesions: Differentiation of Malignant and Benign Tumors, Sex and Age Distribution and Variables Associated with Renal Cell Carcinoma in Sana’a City, Yemen. Universal Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 7(2). https://doi.org/10.22270/ujpr.v7i2.756
4. Okbah, A. A. (2022). Nephroblastoma (Wilms’ Tumor): Sex and Age Distribution and Correlation Rate with Ages, Sex, And Kidney Side in Sana’a City Yemen. Archives of Gynecology and Women Health (MEDIRES), 5(4). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7075789
5. Abu-Hurub, A. S., & Okbah, A. A. (2022). Prevalence of visceral leishmaniasis among adults in Sana’a City, Yemen. Universal Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 7(2), 21-26. https://doi.org/10.22270/ujpr.v7i2.748
6. Al-Nuzaili, M. A. K., Al-Maktari, L. A. S., Al-Mutawakel, Z. A. M., Al-Shamahy, H. A., Ismail, A., Al-Kholani, M., & Okbah, A. A. (2022). Protein C, protein S and Protein D-dimer Levels in Patients with Major β-Thalassemia in Sana’a City: Case-Control Study. Clinical Medical Reviews and Reports, 4(3), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.31579/2690-8794/139
7. Okbah, A. A. (2021). Bladder Cancer: Differentiation of Types, Age, Sex Distribution and Associated Variants with Gradation. Universal Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 6(6). https://doi.org/10.22270/ujpr.v6i6.701
8. Ali, N. A. T., Okbah, A., & Alrefaei, B. (2013, October 11). Role of Inflammatory Process in Membrane Formation in Different Retinal Diseases: Histopathological Study. Conference Presentation: European Vitreo Retinal Society Meeting, Prague, Czech Republic.
9. Ali, N. A. T., & Okbah, A. (2013, October 11). The Appropriate Timing of Pars Plana Vitrectomy After Pretreatment with Intravitreal Bevacizumab for Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy. Conference Presentation: European Vitreo Retinal Society Meeting, Prague, Czech Republic. PubMed Entry.