Undergraduate

Subjects taught at Qatar University:

CHEM101 General Chemistry I

CHEM103 General Experimental Chemistry I

CHEM351 Basic Biochemistry

CHEM352 Experimental Biochemistry

CHEM391 Advanced Biochemistry

CHEM462 Senior Research Project

Carelton University, Canada
Fundemental of Genetics (BIOL2107)

University of Ottawa, Canada
Translational Molecular Medicine. Role
4th year undergraduate research project/thesis (BCH4040, BIM4009, BIO4900, PHS4219)

Harvard University, USA
Board of Tutors in Biochemical Sciences
BS56 – Biochemistry and Physical Properties of Macromolecules
BS54 – Introductory Cell Biology. Harvard University.
BS11 – Basic Principles of Biochemistry and Cell Biology.
BS10 – Introduction to Molecular Biology.
MCB242 – Steroid Hormones and Receptors.

Graduate Education
University of Ottawa, Canada
CMM5301 – Cellular and Molecular Basis of Cardiovascular Function/Dysfunction.
CMM8340 – Neuromuscular Function and Dysfunction.
BCH8104 – Advance Topics in Cell Regulation.

Thesis supervision

• Jonathon Weldrick (PhD), Cardiogenomic reprogramming of the perinatal heart, transitioning from a fetal heart to an adult heart. Supported by University of Ottawa Graduate Stipend ($40,000 for 2yrs); OGSST ($20,000 for 1yr) 2014 – 2019
• Abeer Zakariyah (PhD), Defining the mechanistic basis of nkx2.5 congenital heart defect causing mutations. 2014 – 2017
• Fawaz Saleh (MSc), Mapping and Biological Characterization of the MLIP gene 2013 – 2015
• Seham Rabaa (MSc), Elucidating the functional role of MLIP, a novel muscle A-type lamin interacting protein 2008 – 2011
• Lara Kouri (MSc), Identifying Genetic Factors and Processes Involved in the Cardiac Perinatal Transitional Program. Supported by CIHR & HSFO stipends ($30,000/2yrs) 2008 – 2011
• Shelley Deeke (MSc), Identifying the Isoforms of a Novel Muscle-enriched A-type Lamin-Interacting Protein 2008 – 2011
• Isabelle Thibodeau (MSc), Mutations in Connexin43 and Connexin40 Associated with Human Atrial Fibrillation: Physiology and Mechanism 2007 – 2010
• Elmira Ahmady (MSc), The Functional role of A-type Lamin Interacting Transcription Factor (LITF) during Skeletal Myogenesis Supported by OGSST ($30,000/2yrs) 2007 – 2010

Post-doctoral supervision
Marie-Elodie Cattin, Ph.D. Supported by University of Ottawa Post-Doc Stipend ($80,000 for 2yrs) 2012 – 2015

Directed Studies:
Riyaz, Najam US S. Spring 2021 (QU) Senior Research Project
Alahmad, Hanin K. Spring 2021 (QU) Senior Research Project
Al-Rajahiya, Maryam S. Spring 2021 (QU) Senior Research Project
Zachary Verret-Borsos BSc (Hons) 2016 Honours Research
Rishi Gupta 2016 – Undergraduate Scholar
Gayashan Tennakoon 2015 – Undergraduate Scholar
Natasha Kasulis BSc (Hons) 2015-16 Honours Research
Marie-Elodie Cattin, Ph.D., 2012 – 16 Postdoctoral Research
Amy Cullins, B.Sc. (Hons), 2015 Honours Research
Anastasia Pimenova, B.Sc. (Hons), 2014 Honours Research
Leslie Shabani, B.Sc. (Hons), 2012 Honours Research
Nicholas Tokarew, B.Sc. (Hons), 2011 Honours Research
Jennifer Kasabry, B.Sc. (Hons), 2010 Honours Research
Alphonse Chu, B.Sc. (Hons), 2009 Honours Research
Adam Turner, B.Sc. (Hons), 2009 Honours Research
Ruxandra Gheorghe, B.Sc. (Hons), 2008 Honours Research