Academic Staff

July 1, 2026, 11:38 a.m.
Shaima Sulaiman Mohammed (PhD)
Lecturer
Lecturer in Medical Biotechnology

Scientific Research Center
College of Science
University of Duhok

  • BSc in Microbiology (2005)
  • Master's Degree in Molecular Biology (2012)
  • PhD in Medical Biotechnology (2023)

The teacher's role is to prepare competent graduates in their respective fields of specialization, focusing on developing their abilities, intellect, personalities, and skills. This is the teacher's primary task, implemented within the classroom by connecting theoretical and practical activities with the outside world, and preparing students for employment in their chosen field. The teacher exerts considerable effort to help students achieve success and acquire further knowledge and expertise.

1- Teaching a practical course " Medical Bacteriology "and " Microbial Physiology "for 4th year students in the Department of Biology / Faculty of Science / University of Duhok . (2015- 2016).

2-Teaching a practical course "Food Microbiology "for 4th year students in the Department of Biology / Faculty of Science / University of Duhok . (2016- 2017).

3-Teaching a practical course "Microbiology "for 2nd year students in the Department of Biology / Faculty of Science / University of Duhok . (2017- 2018).

4-Teaching a practical course "Biotechnology "for 4th year students in the Department of Biology / Faculty of Science / University of Duhok . (2024- 2025).

  1. Training in Princess Haya Biotechnology center/Jordan University of Science and Technology (Basic polymerase chain reaction course).08-19 of June-2014 Jordan.
  2. Training in Princess Haya Biotechnology center/Jordan University of Science and Technology (Intermediate polymerase chain reaction course). 15-26 of Februar Jordan.
  3. Workshop on Biosafety and biosecurity requirements / University of Duhok /Collage of Science /Scientific Research Center.07/12/2017.
  4. Workshop on Scientific Research Center program (2017-2018) / University of Duhok /Collage of Science /Scientific Research Center.23-24/1/2018.
  5. Workshop on Publishing a research article in prestigious international journals / University of Duhok /Collage of Science .19/4/2018.
  6. DNA Technology training /Collage of Science /Scientific Research Center2024.

Research

  1. Nasir A S Al-Allawi · Sana D Jalal · Farida F Nerwey · Galawezh O O Al-Sayan · Shaima S M Al-Zebari · Awny A Alshingaly · Raji D Markous · Jaladet M S Jubrael · Hanan Hamamy2012. Sickle Cell Disease in the Kurdish Population of Northern Iraq. Hemoglobin, Informa Healthcare USA, Inc. ISSN: 0363-0269 .
  2. Mohammed Dhahir Ali · Ameer I Badi · Shaima S M Al-Zebari ·Nasir A S Al-Allawi.2014.Response to tyrosine kinase inhibitors in chronic myeloid leukemia: experience from a west Asian developing country. International Journal of Hematology. ISSN 0925-5710 Int J Hematol DOI 10.1007/s12185-014-1627-6.
  3. Dhia M Suleiman . Jamal B Mohammed . Shaima S M Al-Zebari  Adel A  Issa .The  spectrum of MEFV gene mutations among Kurdish patients suspected to have Familial Mediterranean Fever from Duhok/Iraq. University Duhok Journal..(2016)19-1.
  4. Shaima S. Mohammed, Rana A. Al-Timimy, Jinan N. Hassan and Najat T. Mahmood.2018. Studying the association of the MTHFR C677T, Factor V(Leiden)G1961A and Prothrombin G20210A gene mutations with recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA) in Duhok province. Science Journal of University of Zakho.

  • I am interested in research related to the common genetic diseases in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, such as Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Anemia (SCD), as well as all types of diseases and cancers prevalent in our region. The goal of this research is to ascertain their underlying causes and work towards minimizing or preventing their incidence.
  • Molecular Evaluation of Genetic Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease among recurrent pregnancy loss in Dohuk province.
  • Interaction between APOE genotype and type 2 diabetes inKurds population.