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Dr. Majid Hussein Ali Al Zamanan
Faculty Member
Assistant Professor in Hematology and Oncology
College of Applied Medical Sciences
Researcher and academic specializing in blood cancers and drug discovery and development, holding a doctorate in Blood Cancers from Queen Mary University of London in the United Kingdom.
Advanced research experience gained through work in several leading cancer research centers globally, including the Barts Cancer Institute and the Institute of Cancer Research – ICR, London.
Participated in the development of two patent applications for novel pharmaceutical compounds to treat acute myeloid leukemia in collaboration with the University of Oxford.
I seek to utilize my scientific and research expertise in developing innovative treatments and contributing to enhancing the standing of Saudi Arabia in areas of scientific research and pharmaceutical innovation.
Qualifications
PhD in Haemato-Oncology
Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom, February 2026
Master of Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences
University of Alabama at Birmingham – United States of America
With High Honors, GPA of 3.77 out of 4.00.
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratories
Najran University – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
With a Grade of 4.47 out of 5.00 with Honor Roll Second Rank
Experiences
Academic Experience:
Lecturer then Instructor and currently Assistant Professor in the Department of Hematological and Malignant Tumors
College of Applied Medical Sciences – Najran University
And includes responsibilities:
- Teaching courses in Hematological and Malignant Tumors and Clinical Laboratories .
- Academic supervision of students .
- Participation in academic committees and quality and accreditation committees .
- Contributing to the development of curricula and scientific activities .
Advanced research experience in:
- Drug discovery and development .
- Design and implementation of preclinical studies .
- Acute Leukemia Research .
- Studying the microenvironment of tumors .
- Evaluating the efficacy of new pharmaceutical compounds .
- Analyzing molecular data using bioinformatics tools .
Innovations and Patents:
International Patents
During doctoral studies, participated as part of an international research team in developing two innovative drug compounds for the treatment of acute leukemia,
in collaboration with Oxford University and direct scientific collaboration with Professor Chris Schofield
And they were registered through:
Oxford University Innovation
They are currently undergoing protection and registration procedures (Patent Pending)
Oxford University Innovation Project Number: 21719
Specialties and Skills
Research and Technical Skills:
- Cancer Cell Culturing.
- Flow Cytometry
- Western Blot
- PCR
- q PCR
- Rt-PCR
- CRISPR Gene Editing
- RNA Sequencing Analysis
- Preclinical Study Design.
- Patient-Derived Xenograft (PDX).
- Data analysis using R and Linux languages
- Biological and Statistical Data Analysis.
Animal Model Experience
- Design and implementation of preclinical animal studies.
- Evaluation of therapeutic responses.
- Use of Patient-Derived Xenograft models
Holds a Home Office UK license for working on animals used in medical research
Training Courses
Professional Courses
- Scientific Ethics.
- Biosecurity.
- Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).
- Use of Animals in Medical Research.
- Management of Research Laboratories
Scientific Research
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Courses Offered
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