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SALIHAH SAAD M ALALYAN
Job Title: Faculty Member
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Academic Rank: Lecturer
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College: College of Science and Arts
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Department: Biology
Lecturer in Cell Biology and Faculty Member in the Department of Biology, College of Science and Arts
Research Interests: Studying the effects of stimulators and inhibitors on cell structure and function.
Qualifications
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Ph.D. (2024–2025) from the University of Reading, United Kingdom, in Biological Sciences (Specialization: Cell Biology)
(Ph.D. Thesis: The role of gap junction–mediated cellular communication in the interaction between platelets and neutrophils.) -
Master’s Degree (2010–2013) from King Saud University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in Biological Sciences (Specialization: Cell Biology, Genetics, and Histology)
(Master’s Thesis: Characterization of stimulators of T-cell receptor gene loci alpha and delta.) -
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (2007–2008) from King Khalid University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in Education
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Bachelor’s Degree (2003–2007) from King Khalid University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in Biological Sciences
Experiences
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Cell culture and analysis of the effects of natural/chemical compounds on cell growth, division, and migration.
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Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) techniques for DNA amplification, cloning, and purification.
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Gene expression using different types of bacteria.
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Gel electrophoresis techniques (SDS-PAGE) for protein separation, protein analysis using Western blotting, and protein purification techniques.
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Proficient in flow cytometry for counting and analyzing microscopic particles such as cells and chromosomes.
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Use of various standard and advanced optical microscopes for cellular examinations.
Specialties and Skills
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Member of the Platelet Society
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Member of the Academic Advising Committee, College of Science and Arts
Training Courses
1. Research Skills & Academic Publishing
- Mind Mapping and Its Applications in Study (Part I & II)
- Critical Appraisal of Medical Scientific Research
- Research Metrics and Publishing Standards in Scopus
- Researcher Wellbeing and Enhancing Research Productivity
- Research Opportunities in Light of Saudi Vision 2030
- Criteria for Acceptance of Research Papers for Publication
- Establishing Peer-Reviewed Journals in the Digital Environment
- Academic Integrity and Scientific Research
- Scientific Citation, Referencing, and Avoiding Plagiarism
- Building a Research Profile and Measuring Scientific Productivity
- Research Gap and Scientific Contribution
- Fundamentals of Research Proposal Preparation and Topic Selection
- Research Data Collection Tools
- Research Methodologies and Approaches
- Research Data and Materials Management
- Writing a Data Management Plan
- How to Write a Scientific Paper
- How to Write a Literature Review
- Converting a Thesis into a Published Article
- Writing Professional Peer-Review Reports
- Publishing Medical Research in Academic Journals
- Introduction to Altmetrics
- ORCID Identifiers and Their Importance for Researchers
- Securing Your First Academic / Postdoctoral Position
- Proficient Use of:
- Scopus
- ScienceDirect
- Springer Nature Experiments
- Wiley Online Library
- Taylor & Francis
- EBSCOhost
- MEDLINE
- Ovid (Basic & Advanced Search)
- ProQuest
- AdisInsight
- ClinicalKey
- Passport Database
- JoVE Video Journal
- BMJ Best Practice & BMJ Journals
- IGI Global
- Britannica
- Oxford Academic Online
- Saudi Digital Library
- Information Retrieval for Literature Reviews
- Academic Writing Skills for Postgraduate Students
- Writing Academic Articles in English
- Language for Critical Evaluation and Academic Positioning
- Overcoming Writer’s Block
- Presenting Research in 3 Minutes
- Listening, Note-Taking, and Summarizing Skills
- English Conversation Skills
- Statistical Analysis Using Excel
- Basic Statistics in Biomedical Sciences (Theory & Practical)
- Statistics Refresher Course
- Transforming Big Data into Added Value
- Doctoral Research Conference
- The 2nd Annual Meeting of The Platelet Society
- Postgraduate Induction Course
- Training in the Immunogenetics Unit (Research Center)
- Introduction to Immunology – Level 1
- Nano – Next Generation of Sensors
- Blackboard System (Advanced Level)
- Designing Educational Materials for MOOCs
- Managing Online Interactive Sessions
- Creating and Publishing Interactive Digital Content
- Google Educational Applications
- Using OneNote in Scientific Research
- Microsoft Educator Initiative
- Web Application Development Using Java Servlets
- Cybersecurity
- Internet of Things (IoT) Penetration Testing
- Information Technology in the Workplace
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Educational Technology & Communication Skills
- Academic and Professional Communication Skills
- Problem Analysis and Decision-Making
- Creative Thinking Skills
- Time and Energy Management
- Professional Excellence and Creativity
- Professional Ethics in the Workplace
- You and Your Supervisor: Developing Academic Identity
- Surviving the Viva
- Imposter Syndrome
- An Introvert’s Guide to Influence and Impact
- Stress Management for Busy Professionals
- Personal Skills for Researchers
- Continuous Professional Development Series
الأبحاث العلمية
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المقررات التدرسية
General biology in English
General biology in Arabic
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