Dr. Ammar Saleh Abdullah Omar
Assistant Professor of Histopathology
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
University of Science and Technology – Sana’a, Yemen
Scientific Degree: Assistant Professor
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1. Educational Qualifications
| Degree | Specialization & Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Histopathology, Faculty of Graduate Studies – University of Al-Neelain, Sudan | 2019 |
| M.Sc. | Histopathology and Cytology, Faculty of Graduate Studies – University of Al-Neelain, Sudan | 2008 |
| BSc (Honors) | MBBS, Faculty of Medicine – University of Nile River, Sudan | 2020 |
| BSc (Honors) | Histopathology and Cytology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science – University of Al-Neelain, Sudan | 2004 |
2. Academic & Professional Leadership Experience
| Institution / Organization | Role / Responsibility | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance Council | External Reviewer | 2024 – Present |
| Modern Science University, Sana’a, Yemen | Head of Medical Laboratory Department | 2022 – 2024 |
| Al-Nasser University, Sana’a, Yemen | Head of Medical Laboratory Department | 2011 – 2014 |
| UNHCR Sudan | Head of Medical Insurance (Managing Healthcare Plans for Yemeni & Syrian Refugees) | 2017 – 2019 |
3. Teaching & Instructional Experience
As an Assistant Professor:
- University of Science and Technology | Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Yemen (2020 – Present)
- Al-Nasser University | Yemen (2020 – 2026)
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Thamar University | Yemen (2010 – 2021)
- Al-Hekma University | Faculty of Medicine, Yemen (2020 – 2021)
- University of Modern Science | Yemen (2020 – 2021)
As a Lecturer / Faculty Instructor:
- Al-Saeeda University | Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Yemen (2010 – 2014)
- Queen Arwa University | Sana’a, Yemen (2009 – 2012)
- Yemen University | Yemen (2009 – 2011)
- Al-Hekma University | Faculty of Medicine, Yemen (2009 – 2011)
- Hodeida University | Yemen (2011 – 2012)
- Al-Neelain University | Sudan (2005 – 2007)
- Faculty of Dentistry, Thamar University | Yemen (2010)
4. Scientific Breakthroughs, Projects & Academic Awards
Genetic Breakthrough & NCBI Submissions:
Discovered 57 novel mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes responsible for causing breast cancer among Yemeni women (2018). These mutations have been published and integrated into the global Database of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (dbSNP – NCBI) with dedicated reference (rs) numbers. This was accompanied by the direct sequence submission of 200 Partial Sequences and CDS features for BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes to the NCBI GenBank database.
Active Research Projects:
Principal Investigator for the project titled: “The role of oral contraceptive pills on increasing the risk of breast cancer among Yemeni women” – Al-Nasser University (2020).
Academic Awards & Honors:
- Award for Elite Genetic Discovery: Awarded by the Sudanese Ministry of Higher Education & the Yemeni Students Union (2019) in recognition of the breakthrough breast cancer gene mutations discovery.
- First Rank Award in Bachelor’s Degree: Continuous Excellence University Award, Al-Neelain University (2004).
Professional Memberships:
Selected as a TWAS Young Affiliate by The World Academy of Sciences (2020 – 2024).
5. Peer-Reviewed Publications
- Cytological study of exfoliative buccal mucosal cells of Qat chewers in Yemen: Published in Diagnostic Cytopathology (October 2011).
- Molecular Detection of Epstein-Barr Virus among Patients with Oropharyngeal Squamous-cell Carcinoma: Khartoum Dental Teaching Hospital, Sudan.
- Effect of Consumption of Energy Drinks and Khat (Catha Edulis) on the Antioxidant System of Plasma and Kidney of Rabbits: India.
6. Conferences, Symposia & Workshops
Scientific Conferences:
- 9th Annual Conference of BBGIC, Cairo, Egypt (2018).
- Scientific Symposium: Viruses and Cancer, Al Neelain University (2017).
- 10th Annual Conference of Postgraduate Studies, Al-Neelain University (2017).
- 24th Congress of the International Academy of Pathology – Arab Division, Khartoum (2016).
- 14th Conference of Arab Federation of Clinical Biology (AFCB) & 4th Conference of SSCB (2015).
- 6th Annual Conference of Medical and Health Studies, University of Khartoum (2015).
- 1st International Conference of Medical Laboratory, Khartoum, Sudan (2013).
Professional Workshops:
- “Let’s Break the Chain of Covid-19 Infection”, Mohammed bin Rashid University (2020).
- Human Cytogenetics & Infection Control Modules, Khartoum, Sudan (2019).
- MicroRNA Technology Training, American Institute of Personal Development (2016).
- Advanced Genomics, Bioinformatics & Molecular Biology tracks, Khartoum (2014, 2015).
- Breast Cancer Management, Soba University Hospital (2015).
- Preparation of Scientific Syllabi in Health Sciences, Al-Nasser University (2014).
- Urine & Effusion Cytopathology, University of Sciences & Technology Sudan (2013).
- Scientific Proposal Writing Workshop, Amideast Institute, Sana’a (2013).
- Immunohistochemistry practical training, SCS and Immunotechnology Center, Sudan (2003, 2006).