• Blastocystis hominis among Population in Duhok Population / Kofa University Journal -Iraq 2010.

• Comparison between Light Cycler Real-Time Polymerase (PCR) Assay and Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay for the Diagnosis of Human Brullosis/ Duhok University Journal -Iraq 2010.

• Influence of TORCH Infections and Histological Changes in Chorionic Villi in First Trimester Miscarriage/ Duhok University Journal -Iraq 2011.

• Biochemical Markers for Prediction of Pregnancy Outcome in Cases of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss at First Trimester/ Duhok University Journal -Iraq 2011.

• Immunohistochemistry; an important diagnostic aid in the evaluation of ovarian cancer/ Duhok University Journal -Iraq 2011

• Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) typing by polymerase chain reaction- sequence specific primer (PCR-SSP) in comparison with serological methods.

• Epithelial Mesenchymal Transition (EMT) -associated S100 proteins are modulators for the progression of bladder cancer, al-kufa university journal for biology , 2019.

• EMT and IL6/11-STAT3 signalling pathway define expression patterns of S100 proteins and invasive potential of pancreatic cancer cells/ British Journal of cancer research, 2019.

• S100A4 and S100A6 Proteins Expression Promote Migration of Bladder Cancer Cells in Zebrafish/ Medical Journal of Babylon, 2019

• Aberrant β-Catenin Expression and Its Association With Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition and Clinical Outcomes of Colorectal Cancer, Cureus. 2024

• CYR61 promotes colorectal carcinoma progression via activating epithelial-mesenchymal transition, American journal of cancer research, 2024.

• Potential benefits of Notch pathway inhibition in pancreatic adenocarcinoma/in process. • The Role of Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 (MMP2) in Colorectal Cancer Progression: Correlation With Clinicopathological Features and Impact on Cellular Processes. Cureus. 2024.

• Curcumin inhibits IFN-γ induced PD-L1 expression via reduction of STAT1 Phosphorylation in A549 non-small cell lung cancer cells, 2025, The Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal.

Cancer Biology

I joined the College of Medicine, University of Duhok, on 20 May 2005 as a Researcher. Throughout my academic career, I have progressed through successive academic ranks based on my teaching, research, and scholarly achievements.

Academic Appointments Researcher:

• College of Medicine, University of Duhok (20 May 2005) Assistant Lecturer (2009)
• Lecturer (2012), following the publication of three peer-reviewed research papers
• Assistant Professor (2018)
• Professor (2025)

I have 20 years of teaching experience in medical education, with a primary specialization in Molecular Cancer Studies. During this period, I have taught undergraduate medical and health sciences students in subjects related to molecular biology, molecular oncology, cancer genetics, molecular diagnostics, and research methodology.

My teaching integrates current scientific evidence with practical laboratory applications to help students develop both theoretical knowledge and research skills. In addition to classroom teaching, I have supervised undergraduate and postgraduate research projects, participated in curriculum development, prepared and evaluated examinations, and mentored students in laboratory research.

My teaching philosophy emphasizes critical thinking, evidence-based medicine, scientific integrity, and the application of molecular techniques in cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and translational research. As a medical educator, I believe that teaching is a fundamental responsibility of every physician and academic.

Beyond transferring knowledge, effective teaching helps prepare future healthcare professionals to become lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and competent clinicians. I strive to create an engaging learning environment that encourages scientific inquiry, active participation, and the integration of research into clinical practice.

3 PhD Students

• Member in the British association for Cancer Research, 2014-till now.

• Member in European association for Cancer Research, 2014-till now.

• Member in Biochemical society, 2014-till now.

• Member in British Society for Cell Biology, 2014-till now.

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