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Abdelrahman Yassin

Birmingham

Summary

Pharmacist and cancer researcher with expertise in immunology, possessing extensive experience in both translational and laboratory research. Proficient in various experimental methods such as mammalian cell culture, molecular biology techniques, and in vivo animal models. Demonstrated capability in designing, conducting, and analyzing complex studies centered on immune processes involved in cancer progression and treatment. Experienced in interdisciplinary teamwork, data analysis, and scientific communication, dedicated to promoting innovative therapeutic approaches.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Scientist

University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital
Birmingham, AL
01.2024 - Current
  • Identifying tumor cell and T cell intrinsic mechanisms underlying cancer immunotherapy.

Visiting Researcher

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
02.2023 - 12.2023
  • Analyzing cell responses to infections and tumors using genetically engineered mice.

Research Associate

Pharmaceutical and Fermentation Industries Development Centre
Alexandria, Egypt
01.2018 - 12.2022
  • Pre-Clinical Evaluation of Berberine Loaded Nanoparticles as novel therapy for Liver & Colon Cancer.

Research fellow

University of Tubingen
Tubingen, Germany
06.2017 - 12.2017
  • Activating T cells and generating new anticancer vaccines using viral vectors.

Research assistant

City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications
Alexandria, Egypt
11.2014 - 05.2017
  • The cancer-fighting properties of silver nanoparticles derived from plants against different forms of cancer.

Education

Master of Biotechnology (MSc) - Biotechnology

Alexandria University
Egypt
12-2022

Bachelor of Pharmacy (PharmD) - Pharmaceutical Sciences

Al Azhar University
Cairo, Egypt
05-2014

Skills

  • Techniques Applied in Cell and Molecular Biology, Cell Culture, Western Blotting, RT-PCR, and Flow cytometry
  • Safety coordination, chemical hygiene planning, equipment maintenance, and waste management
  • Expertise in the care and maintenance needs of rodents
  • Project management, data analysis, and manuscript preparation/publication

Timeline

Research Scientist

University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital
01.2024 - Current

Visiting Researcher

University of Alabama at Birmingham
02.2023 - 12.2023

Research Associate

Pharmaceutical and Fermentation Industries Development Centre
01.2018 - 12.2022

Research fellow

University of Tubingen
06.2017 - 12.2017

Research assistant

City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications
11.2014 - 05.2017

Master of Biotechnology (MSc) - Biotechnology

Alexandria University

Bachelor of Pharmacy (PharmD) - Pharmaceutical Sciences

Al Azhar University

Peer-Reviewed Research Articles

  • "Hypofractionated radiotherapy overcomes immunotherapy resistance in melanoma." Yassin, A., Haitao Ding, Hongxing Shen, Oluwagbemiga A. Ojo, Neil Pfister, Christopher D. Willey, Corey Speers, James A Bonner, John Fiveash, Rex Cardan, Lewis Zhichang Shi. (In preparation)
  • Nature Communications, (2024): ”HIF1α-glycolysis engages activation-induced cell death to drive IFN-γ induction in hypoxic T cells”. Shen, H., Mullen, L., Ojo, O.A., Xing, C., Yassin, A., Lewis, Z., Bonner, J.A. and Shi, L.Z.
  • Scientific reports, (2022):” Metabolic profiling of Lantana camara L. using UPLC-MS/MS and revealing its inflammation-related targets using network pharmacology based and molecular docking analyses.” Alaa A El-Banna, Reham S Darwish, Doaa A Ghareeb,Yassin, A. M., Shaymaa A Abdulmalek, Hend M Dawood.
  • Industrial Crops and Products, (2022):” Comparative metabolomics applied for valorization of Mesquite (Prosopisjuliflora (Sw. DC.) by-products as potentialsource of anti-inflammatory functional constituents.” Darwish, R. S., Fares, M. A., Hammoda, H. M., Yassin, A. M., Ghareeb, D. A., Harraz, F. M., & Shawky, E.
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigations, (2021):” Nanoparticles of ZnO/Berberine complex contract COVID-19 and respiratory co-bacterial infection in addition to elimination of hydroxychloroquine toxicity.” Ghareeb, D. A., Saleh, S. R., Seadawy, M. G., Nofal, M.S., Abdulmalek, S. A., Khedr, S.M., Yassin, A. M., & El Demellawy, M. A.
  • RSC advances, (2021):” Comparative metabolomics reveals the cytotoxic and anti-inflammatory discriminatory chemical markers of raw and roasted colocynth fruit (Citrullus colocynthis L.).” Darwish, R. S., Abdulmunem, O. A., Khairy, A., Ghareeb, D. A., Yassin, A. M., Abdulmalek, S. A., & Shawky, E.
  • Rev Chim-Bucharest, (2019):” Lectin from Pisum fulvumseeds as in vitro anticancer and apoptotic gene regulator.” Yassin, A. M., El-Deeb, N. M., Elsaid, F. G., Shati, A. A., Cioca, G., Tit, D. M. & Hafez, E. E.
  • Microbial cell factories, 2018:” A novel purified Lactobacillus acidophilus 20079 exopolysaccharide, LA-EPS- 20079, molecularly regulates both apoptotic and NF-κB inflammatory pathways in human colon cancer” El-Deeb, N. M., Yassin, A. M., AlMadboly, L. A., & El-Hawiet, A.
  • European journal of medicinal chemistry, 2018:” Design, synthesis, molecular modeling and anti-proliferative evaluation of novel quinoxaline derivatives as potential DNA intercalators and topoisomerase II inhibitors” MK Ibrahim, MS Taghour, AM Metwaly, A Belal, ABM Mehany, MA Elhendawy, MM Radwan, AM Yassin, NM El-Deeb, EE Hafez, MA ElSohly, IH Eissa.
  • Applied biochemistry and Biotechnology, (2017);” Induction of apoptosis in human cancer cellsthrough extrinsic and intrinsic pathways by Balanites aegyptiaca furostanol saponins and saponin-coated silvernanoparticles. “Yassin, A. M., El-Deeb, N. M., Metwaly, A. M., El Fawal, G. F., Radwan, M. M., & Hafez, E. E.
  • AAPS PharmSciTech, (2017);” The novelty in fabrication of poly vinyl alcohol/κ-carrageenan hydrogel with Lactobacillus bulgaricus extract as anti-inflammatory wound dressing agent. “El-Fawal, G. F., Yassin, A. M., & El-Deeb, N.
  • Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Research, (2017);” Dietary cancer prevention with butyrate fermented by Aloe vera gel endophytic microbiota. “Al Madboly, L. A., Kabbash, A., Yassin, A. M., & Yagi, A.
  • Applied biochemistry and biotechnology, (2016);” Tungsten oxide nanoplates; the novelty in targeting metalloproteinase-7 gene in both cervix and colon cancer cells. “Yassin, A. M., Elnouby, M., El-Deeb, N. M., & Hafez, E. E. - Journal of Nanoparticle Research, (2016);” Newly developed chitosan-silver hybrid nanoparticles: biosafety and apoptosis induction in HepG2 cells. “El-Sherbiny, I. M., Salih, E., Yassin, A. M., & Hafez, E. E.
  • Journal of Nanoparticle Research, (2016);” Newly developed chitosan-silver hybrid nanoparticles: biosafety and apoptosis induction in HepG2 cells. “El-Sherbiny, I. M., Salih, E., Yassin, A. M., & Hafez, E. E.
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