Dr. Mohammed Saif Al-Hakimi

Assistant Professor of Biochemistry

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

University of Science and Technology – Sana’a, Yemen

Scientific Degree: Assistant Professor

Official Email: m.al-Hakimi@ust.edu.yeto

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1. Educational Qualifications

Doctorate (PhD) Ph.D. Degree in Biochemistry

Dissertation Title: Possible Relation of Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (276 G/T) of Adiponectin gene and Coronary Artery Disease in Suez Canal Area.
Master’s (MSc) M.Sc. Degree in Clinical Biochemistry (Subject: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology)

Research Project Title: Assessment of Free Radical and Antioxidant status in some common diseases.
Completed Intensive Academic Coursework:

  • Term I: Analytical Biochemistry I (28h), Comparative Biochemistry (24h), Molecular Biology (28h), Advanced Metabolism I (38h), Biomedical Statistics (20h), Research Methodology & Experimental Design (28h).
  • Term II: Analytical Biochemistry II (30h), Advanced Metabolism II (48h), Clinical Biochemistry (34h), Current Topics in Biochemistry (64h).

2. Academic & Institutional Experience

Institution / University Academic Rank / Role Timeline
University of Science and Technology (UST)
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences
Assistant Professor of Biochemistry Sep 2019 – Present
Al-Hodeidah University
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences
Assistant Professor of Biochemistry Feb 2013 – Jun 2018

3. Teaching & Course Instruction

Prior Instructional Roles:

Sep 2007 – Jul 2008 Lecturer of Basic Biochemistry | Al-Rowad Medical & Technical College, Sana’a, Yemen.
Apr 2004 – Jul 2005 Lecturer of Basic Biochemistry | Academic Affairs Institute, Al-Thawra Modern General Hospital (AMGH), Ministry of Health, Sana’a, Yemen.
Nov 1996 – Jun 1998 Lecturer of Analytical Chemistry | Higher Institute for Medical Sciences, Ministry of Health, Sana’a, Yemen.

Courses Delivered & Taught:

Extensive experience in teaching basic and clinical biochemistry modules across various medical blocks:

Introduction to Biochemistry
Metabolism
Clinical Chemistry I & II
Chemistry of Body Fluids
Nutrition & Metabolic Disorders
Systemic Block Biochemistry (Endocrine, GUS, MSS, CNS, etc.)

4. Professional Training & Workshops

  1. Participated in the 10th International Workshop on “Human Resource Development in Health Management and Leadership” – Center for Research and Development (CRD), Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt.
  2. Completed a professional course for Supporting Healthy Leadership – MIS Company, Sana’a, Yemen.
  3. Attended a comprehensive workshop on Case Mix & Hospital Benchmarking – University of Science and Technology Hospital (USTH), Sana’a, Yemen.
  4. Participated in a certified training course on Quality Assurance and Comprehensive Professional Safety in Health Services – Central Health Laboratory, supervised by the World Health Organization (WHO).
  5. Completed an advanced training course in Molecular Biology and its Applications – Central Health Laboratory, Ministry of Health, Sana’a, Yemen.
  6. Attended specialized training in the Immunopathology Section – King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
  7. Completed the ELECSYS 2010 Operator Training Course – Al-Thawra Modern General Hospital (AMGH), Sana’a, Yemen.
  8. Completed the Hitachi 912 Operator Training Course – Al-Thawra Modern General Hospital (AMGH), Sana’a, Yemen.
  9. Attended the 10th Annual Conference of the Egyptian Association of Immunologists – Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt.
  10. Attended the Second Yemeni-Saudi Conference for Allergology and Clinical Immunology – Taiz University, Taiz, Yemen.

5. Scientific Research & Publications

  • Relationship Between Adiponectin, High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein Level and Severity of Coronary Artery Disease.
  • Relationship of Adiponectin and High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein with Left Ventricular Dysfunction among Egyptian Patients Undergoing Coronary Angiography.
  • Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Physicians Regarding Brucellosis in Sana’a City, Yemen: Diagnostic Shortcomings Despite High Awareness.
  • Patterns and Predictors of Systemic Autoimmune Diseases in Sana’a City: A Retrospective Study.