Hamza Ali Eskandarani Associate Professor
Personal Data
Nationality | Saudi
Date of Birth | 12/01/1957
Department | Anesthesia
Official UoD Email | [email protected]
Office Phone No. | +966 13 3333103
Language Proficiency
Language Read Write Speak Arabic Excellent Excellent Excellent English Excellent Excellent Excellent Greek Beginner Beginner Moderate Academic Qualifications (Beginning with the most recent)
Date Academic Degree Place of Issue Address Nov 1988 PhD University of Manchester UK Jun 1992 BSc Joint Honors University of Salford UK Jul 1979 General Certificate of
Education: Advanced level Educare College, Manchester
UK
Jun 1975 High School Taibah Secondary School Saudi Arabia PhD, Master or Fellowship Research Title: (Academic Honors or Distinctions)
PhD. Isolation and Characterization of 25Kd Fibronectin-‐Binding Growth Factor, 1988, the University of
Manchester, UK Master Hands on Assisted Reproductive Technologies, 1993, Kings College, London, UK Fellowship
Professional Record: (Beginning with the most recent)
Job Rank Place and Address of Work Date Director Alumni and career
Development Centre University of Dammam, KSA Sep 2011 to date
Associate Professor Medical Biochemistry, College of Medicine
University of Dammam, KSA Dec 2009 to date
Job Rank Place and Address of Work Date Chairman Medical Biochemistry,
College of Medicine University of Dammam, KSA May 1993 – May 1998
Assistant Professor Medical Biochemistry, College of Medicine
University of Dammam, KSA Dec 1988 to date
Demonstrator Biochemistry, University of Manchester, UK Oct 1985 – Oct 1987 Demonstrator Medical Biochemistry,
University of Dammam
University of Dammam, KSA Nov 1982 – Aug 1983
Administrative Positions Held: (Beginning with the most recent)
Administrative Position Office Date Director of Banoon Fertility Centre Bahrain Defence Force Hospital Aug 2005 -‐ Aug 2007 Director of Janeen Fertility Centre Ibn Alnafees Hospital, Bahrain Aug 2003 -‐ Aug 2004
Scientific Achievements
Published Refereed Scientific Researches (In Chronological Order Beginning with the Most Recent) # Name of Investigator(s) Research Title Publisher and Date of Publication
1
Eskandarani HA. Economic viability outcome of assisted reproduction technology setup: Mathematical model.
Open J Obs Gyn. 2013;3(1):116-‐122.
2
El-‐Migdadi F, Eskandarani HH, Gaw F.
Intratesticular testosterone levels are high in rats maturing in the below the sea level environment of the Jordan valley.
Acta Endo (Buc) 2010; 6:165-‐169.
3
Eskandarani HA. Pre-‐implantation genetic diagnosis in the Gulf Cooperative Council countries: utilization and ethical attitudes.
Hum Reprod Genet Ethics. 2009;15(2):68-‐74.
4
Eskandarani HA. A Code of Practice for Assisted Reproductive Technology in the GCC Countries: Some comments and suggestions.
Qat Med J. 2007;16(1):16-‐20.
5 Eskandarani HA. Cystic fibrosis transmembrane
regulator gene mutations in Bahrain.
J Trop Pedia. 2002;48:52-‐54.
6 El-‐Harith E, Stuhrmann M, Dork T, Eskandarani HA, and Schmidtke J.
PCR-‐based Analysis of Cystic Fibrosis Mutations Specific for Saudi Patients.
Saudi Med J. 1998;19(2):148-‐152.
7 Dafallah AA, Eskandarani H, Rehaimi A, al-‐Ali AK, Elbashir AM, Saba R.
Fructosamine in HbS and G6PD-‐Deficient Saudi Arabians in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.
Brit J Biomed Sci. 1994;51:332-‐335.
# Name of Investigator(s) Research Title Publisher and Date of Publication
8
Eskandarani HA, Ayad SR. Morphological Transformation of Fibroblasts by TGF-‐b-‐Related 25 Kd Polypeptide.
Anticanc Res. 1989;9:709-‐714.
9 Eskandarani HA, Ayad SR. Isolation and Characterization of
25Kd Fibronectin-‐Binding Growth Factor.
Anticanc Res. 1989;9:695-‐708.
Scientific Research Papers Presented to Refereed Specialized Scientific Conferences
# Name of
Investigator(s) Research Title Conference and Publication Date
1
Eskandarani HA. "On The Quest to Motivate Career Development for Graduates of Higher Education in Saudi Arabia: Practical Approach.
3rd QS-‐Maple Conference, 7-‐8 May 2013, Johannesburg, South Africa. www.qsmaple.org
2
Eskandarani HA. Appraisals of Assisted Reproductive Technology enterprise: economic perspective.
17th World Congress on Controversies in Obstetrics, Gynecology & Infertility (COGI). Nov-‐11, 2012, Lisbon, Portugal. https://us-‐mg6.mail.yahoo.com/neo/launch?p=viva&type=2button&fr=ush-‐mailn_02#5585881281
3
Eskandarani HA. "On The Quest to Motivate Career Development for Graduates of Higher Education in Saudi Arabia: Practical Approach.
2nd QS-‐Maple (Middle East and Africa Professional Leaders in Education) Conference, 3-‐4 May 2012, Durban, South Africa. www.qsmaple.org
4
Eskandarani HA.
Ethical Perspectives of Genetic Applications in the Arab World.
2nd Pan Arab Human Genetics Conference. Organized by the Center for Arab Genomic Studies. Dubai, UAE, November 20-‐22, 2007. http://www.cags.org.ae/2ndpahgcabstracts.html#s4l4
5 Eskandarani HA. Cost effectiveness of establishing an
assisted reproduction technology centre
The 3rd Qatar International Obstetrics and Gynecology Conference. Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar, March 29-‐31, 2007.
6
Eskandarani HA.
Ethical and Legal Implications in ART: Perspective Analysis of the GCC Countries. Islam and Bioethics: concerns, challenges and responses.
Penn State University, Pennsylvania, USA. March 27-‐28, 2006. http://www.psu.edu/dept/liberalarts/sites/rockethics/bioethics/events/islam_bioethics/presenters.shtml#eskandari
7
Eskandarani HA.
The Distribution Pattern of CFTR Mutations in Bahrain.
The WHO Meeting on molecular genetic epidemiology of Cystic Fibrosis, Genoa, Italy. 19 June 2002. http://www.who.int/genomics/publications/en/HGN_WB_04.02_TOC.pdf
8
Eskandarani HA. Ethical and Legal Dilemmas Encountered in Assisted Reproduction. Technology.
The Ethical Implications of Use of Assisted Reproduction Technology of Human Infertilities, organized by the Islamic Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organization, Al-‐Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt. 25-‐27 August 1997.
Completed Research Projects
# Name of Investigator(s)
(Supported by) Research Title Report Date
Eskandarani HA
Investigation on a Molecular Basis of Cystic Fibrosis in Bahraini Children
Oct 2001 Eskandarani HA
Eskandarani HA & El-‐Harith EA
Molecular Diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis Mutations Using PCR-‐Based Technique
Oct 1999 Eskandarani HA & El-‐Harith EA
Eskandarani HA, et al.,
Fructosamine in Sickle Cell and G6PD-‐Deficient Saudi Patients of the Eastern Province
Mar 1994 Eskandarani HA, et al.,
Current Researches # Research Title Name of Investigator(s)
1 Establishing the University of Dammam Alumni Registry
Eskandarani HA
2 Establishing the Saudi National Registry of Assisted Reproductive Technology
Eskandarani HA
Contribution to Scientific Conferences and Symposia # Conference Title Place and Date of the Conference Extent of Contribution
1 3rd QS-‐Maple Conference
Johannesburg, South Africa, 7-‐8 May 2013
Speaker, reviewer, and chair person
2 British Council Going Global 2013
Dubai, UAE, 4 -‐ 6 March 2013 Poster Presentation
3
17th World Congress on Controversies in Obstetrics, Gynecology & Infertility (COGI)
Lisbon, Portugal, Nov-‐11, 2012 Speaker
4 2nd QS-‐Maple Conference
Durban, South Africa, 3-‐4 May 2012 Speaker
5 2nd Pan Arab Human Genetics Conference
Nov 20-‐22, 2007
Dubai, UAE Speaker
6
23rd Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology
Lyon, France. Jul 1-‐4, 2007
Attendant
7 3rd International Conference in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Mar 29-‐31, 2007 HMC Education Center, Doha, Qatar
Speaker
# Conference Title Place and Date of the Conference Extent of Contribution
8
Islam and Bioethics: concerns, challenges and responses
Penn State University, Pennsylvania, USA. Mar 27-‐28, 2006
Speaker
9
Serono Symposia International, From Oocyte to Embryo: A Pathway to Life
Stresa, Italy. Sep 24-‐26, 2004 Attendant
10
20th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology
Berlin, Germany. Jun 26-‐29, 2004 Attendant
11 Sep 19-‐20, 2003 Serono Symposia International, Reproductive Ageing
Palma de Majorca, Spain. Sep 19-‐20, 2003
Attendant
12 3rd Scientific Congress on Reproductive Health and Infertility
Royan Institute, Tehran, Iran. Sep 11-‐13, 2002
Attendant
13
18th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology
Vienna, Austria. Jun 29-‐2Jul, 2002 Attendant
14
The WHO Meeting on molecular genetic epidemiology of Cystic Fibrosis,
Genoa, Italy, 19 June 2002.
Speaker
15
4th International Symposium on Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
Limassol, Cyprus. April 10-‐13, 2002 Attendant
16
16th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology
Bologna, Italy. Jun 25-‐28, 2000 Attendant
17
15th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology
Tours, France. Jun 27-‐30, 1999 Attendant
18
14th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction & Embryology
Gotenberg, Sweden. Jun 21-‐24, 1998 Attendant
19
6th International Conference of Anticancer Research
Athens, Greece. Oct 15-‐18, 1997 Attendant
# Conference Title Place and Date of the Conference Extent of Contribution
20 5th International Conference of Anticancer Research
Corfu, Greece. Oct 17-‐22, 1995 Attendant
21 4th International Conference of Anticancer Research
Crete, Greece. Oct 21-‐25, 1992 Attendant
22 The Human Genome San Diego, USA. Oct, 1991 Attendant
23
Symposium on Basic Mechanisms of Mesenchymal Cell Growth
NIH, Bethesda, USA. Jun 5-‐6, 1986 Attendant
Membership of Scientific and Professional Societies and Organizations
• Panelist, QS-‐Maple Conferences. • Member, The Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (AGCAS) • Member, The Biochemical Society, London, UK. • Member, The New York Academy of Science. • Member, The European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology. • Member, The Saudi Obstetrics and Gynaecology Society.
Teaching Activities
Undergraduate
# Course/Rotation Title No./Code Extent of Contribution
(no. of lectures/Tutorials. Or labs, Clinics)
1 2nd Year Medical
Biochemistry (Medicine) MDBC 206 40 Lectures
2 2nd Year Medical
Biochemistry (Dentistry) DEBC 206 5 Lectures
3 4th Year Medical
Biochemistry (Medicine) MDBC 403 20 Lectures
Brief Description of Undergraduate Courses Taught: (Course Title – Code: Description) 1 MDBC 206: Fat Soluble Vitamins, Molecular Immunology, Hormone Action, Cancer and Oncogenes, Tissue
Metabolism 2 DEBC 206: Molecular Immunology, Cancer and Oncogenes 3 MDBC 403: Control of Prokaryote and Eukaryote Gene Expression, Molecular Diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis, and
Prenatal Diagnosis Postgraduate
# Course/Rotation Title No./Code Extent of Contribution
(no. of lectures/Tutorials. Or labs, Clinics)
1 Previously taught but not
currently -‐ -‐
Brief Description of Postgraduate Courses Taught: (Course Title – Code: Description) 1 Participated in the past for teaching many courses for the MSc and training programs Course Coordination # Course Title and Code Coordination Co-‐coordination Undergrad. Postgrad. From to 1 MDBC 206 √ √ 1997 1999 Guest/Invited Lectures for Undergraduate Students
# Activity/Course Title
and Code Subject College and University or Program Date
1 Medical Biochemistry Chemistry of Amino Acids, Chemistry of hemoglobins, and cancer and oncogenes
Arabian Gulf University, Bahrain 1999
Student Academic Supervision and Mentoring # Level Number of Students From to 1 2nd Year Medical
Students 12 2007 2009
Administrative Responsibil it ies, Committee and Community Service (Beginning with the most recent) Administrative Responsibilities # From To Position Organization 1 Sep 2011 Till now Director of Alumni and Career
Development Centre University of Dammam
2 Mar 1999 May 1999 Representative of the College of Medicine to organize and formulate a Student Career and Alumnae Office (Graduate Office)
University of Dammam
3 1995 1999 Head of Information and Data Processing Unit at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd Center for Research and Medical Studies
University of Dammam
4 1993 1998 Chairman of the Department of Biochemistry
University of Dammam
5 1991 1993 Secretary of the Departmental Board University of Dammam
Committee Membership # From To Position Organization 1 Jan 2014 Jul 2014 11th Section for NCAAA University of Dammam 2 2012 Till now Advisory committee for Alumni
Centre University of Dammam
3 1995 1996 Translation and Timetable University of Dammam 4 1992 1994 Nursing Program University of Dammam 5 1991 1993 Undergraduate Curriculum University of Dammam 6 1990 1991 Safety and Radioactive & Chemical
Hazards University of Dammam
Volunteer Work # From To Type of Volunteer Organization 1
19th Jun 2000 20th Jun 2000
Lecture series on “Molecular Oncogenesis” as part on the Continuous Medical Training Program
Ohud Hospital at Al-‐Madina Al-‐Munawarah
2
1995 1998
Supervised and conducted training program on all laboratory aspects of in vitro fertilization for female Saudi medical laboratory technicians in Assisted Conception Unit
Maternity and Children Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
3 2nd Jun 1997
3rd Jun 1997
Presented lectures on Cloning “Another you -‐ Double Trouble” to University affiliates
King Fahd Teaching Hospital, Al-‐Khobar
4
6th Jan 1994 6th Jan 1997
Presented a lecture on IVF Laboratory Technology and Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) “Eggs in a Basket” to Obstetrics & Gynaecology Society of the Eastern Province
King Fahd Military Medical Complex, Dhahran
Personal Key Competencies and Skills: (Computer, Information technology, technical, etc.) 1 Computer 2 Assisted Reproductive Technologies 3 Molecular Laboratory Techniques
Last Update
18 September, 2014
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