AMR ALWAKEAL
Chicago,IL
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL
11.2023 - Current
- Conducting multiple clinical and translational studies: Stem cell treatment for spinal Cord injuries, Clinical studies on different Neurological surgery disorders with the main focus on Spine surgery, Data science-based projects with an emphasis on clinical image processing
- Assisted in developing protocols for collecting data in the field.
- Participated in weekly meetings with faculty members discussing postdoctoral research progress.
- Presented findings using graphics and statistical software at research conferences.
- Assisted with supply and equipment procurement to sustain laboratory operations.
- Designed research protocols to perform instrumentation relative to research procedures.
- Proposed and implemented research focused on Stem cell therapy for Spinal Cord Injury.
- Produced well-written and thoroughly vetted research papers for industry journals.
Clinical Research Associate
Department of Neurological Surgery
Chicago, IL
01.2020 - 11.2023
- Conducting multiple clinical and translational studies, Genetic analysis of chronic subdural hematoma membranes and dura – perform mRNA isolation and analysis of tissue collected from the operating room, Clinical outcomes of cerebral aneurysms – building a retrospective institutional database of cerebral aneurysm patients and a dashboard to analyze this data, Multiple retrospective and systematic reviews of neurovascular pathologies, Authored comprehensive reports on research outcomes, ensuring clear communication of findings to diverse audiences, Established productive collaborations with external partners, expanding the scope and impact of research efforts, Computed complex statistical analyses and interpreted data using R, SPSS, and Python, Published research in Neurosurgery and interventional Radiology journals, Recorded data from research to allow for accurate analysis, Edited papers for submission to prestigious academic and industry journals
Visiting scientist
Department of Neurological Surgery
Birmingham, AL
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Investigated multiple aspects of glioma heterogeneity and novel therapeutic targets to overcome treatment resistance using Human and animal cell culture, Authored comprehensive reports on research outcomes, ensuring clear communication of findings to diverse audiences, Established productive collaborations with external partners, expanding the scope and impact of research efforts, Reviewed manuscripts submitted to scientific journals, providing constructive feedback to improve overall quality and rigor, Demonstrated adaptability by learning new techniques quickly when required for specific experiments or analyses, Participated actively in lab meetings, sharing valuable insights that contributed to ongoing projects' progress, Contributed to the publication of multiple high-impact research articles, showcasing the significance of the findings, Maintained detailed records of experimental procedures and results, facilitating reproducibility and future investigations
Neurosurgery Resident
Egyptian Fellowship of Neurosurgery
Egypt, Arab Republic Of Egypt
06.2015 - 11.2018
- Conducted neurological examinations efficiently and accurately to inform diagnosis and treatment plans, Assisted attending surgeons in complicated surgeries, gaining valuable hands-on experience and improving technical skills, Managed neurosurgical emergencies promptly and efficiently, stabilizing patients and minimizing potential long-term consequences, Managed postoperative care for neurosurgical patients, ensuring proper wound healing and timely follow-up appointments, Maintained detailed records of patient encounters, facilitating efficient information sharing among healthcare providers involved in patient care, Prepared detailed operative notes documenting each step of surgical procedure aiding in postoperative management planning, Educated patients about their conditions, treatment options, risks/benefits of potential interventions fostering informed decision-making, Presented case findings at multidisciplinary conferences to facilitate collaborative decision-making among healthcare professionals
General Practitioner
Ministry of Health and Population
Aswan, Egypt
04.2014 - 06.2015
- Prescribed or administered treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury, Ordered, performed, and interpreted tests and analyzed records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' conditions, Collected, recorded, and maintained patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results, Monitored patients' conditions and progress and reevaluated treatments as necessary, Explained procedures and discussed test results or prescribed treatments with patients, Advised patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention, Referred patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary, Coordinated work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, and other healthcare providers
Intern
Ain Shams University Hospitals
Cairo, Egypt
03.2013 - 02.2014
- Analyzed records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient, Monitored patients' conditions and progress and reevaluated treatments as necessary (Surgery, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, Anesthesiology, Pediatrics, Urology & Emergency)
Education
Bachelor Medicine And Surgery (M.B.B.Ch) - Medicine And Surgery
Ain Shams University
Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt12.2012
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- SPSS
- R
- Python
- Java
- SQL
Certification
- Egyptian Medical Syndicate License
- Data Science and Data Visualization Boot Camp, Northwestern School of Professional Studies
- Northwestern Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) PowerUser
Languages
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Wet Lab Skills
- Cell Culture and Tissue Processing
- Histopathology Tissue staining
- RNA & Protein Extraction
- PCR (cDNA)
- SDS/PAGE Western Blot
- Animal Handling
- Animal surgery (Intracranial stereotactic injection)
- Animal model Euthanasia
- Animal model Tissue sampling)
- Flow Cytometry (F.A.C.S)
Publications
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
- Alwakeal, Amr MD1; Maas, Matthew B. MD2; Naidech, Andrew M. MD2; Jahromi, Babak S. MD, PhD1–3; Potts, Matthew B. MD1–3. Fixed- Versus Variable-Dose Prothrombin Complex Concentrate for the Emergent Reversal of Vitamin K Antagonists: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Critical Care Medicine ():10.1097/CCM.0000000000006212, February 14, 2024. | DOI: 10.1097/CCM.0000000000006212
- Khazanchi, Rushmin, Khizar R. Nandoliya, Maryam N. Shahin, Ali I. Rae, Rahul K. Chaliparambil, Stephen G. Bowden, Amr Alwakeal, Christian G. Lopez Ramos, Brittany Stedelin, Mark W. Youngblood, James P. Chandler, Rimas V. Lukas, Olabisi R. Sanusi, Aclan Dogan, Matthew D. Wood, Seunggu J. Han, and Stephen T. Magill. "Obesity and meningioma: a US population-based study paired with analysis of a multi-institutional cohort", Journal of Neurosurgery (published online ahead of print 2024), doi: https://doi.org/10.3171/2023.11.JNS23732
- Nandoliya KR, Sadagopan NS, Alwakeal A, Kemeny H, Cloney M, Dahdaleh NS, Koski T, El Tecle N. Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis and Pregnancy. Cureus. 2023 Oct 10;15(10):e46782. doi: 10.7759/cureus.46782. PMID: 37954752; PMCID: PMC10633849.
- Nandoliya, Khizar R., Jon P. Klein, Amr Alwakeal, Logan Linscheid, Ryan J. Avery, and Matthew B. Potts. "Radionuclide shuntography for cerebrospinal fluid shunt flow evaluation in adults", Journal of Neurosurgery (published online ahead of print 2023), doi: https://doi.org/10.3171/2023.7.JNS23455
- Alwakeal A, Shlobin NA, Golnari P, Metcalf-Doetsch W, Nazari P, Ansari SA, Hurley MC, Cantrell DR, Shaibani A, Jahromi BS, Potts MB. Flow Diversion of Posterior Circulation Aneurysms: Systematic Review of Disaggregated Individual Patient Data. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2021 Oct;42(10):1827-1833. doi: 10.3174/ajnr.A7220. Epub 2021 Aug 12. PMID: 34385140; PMCID: PMC8562750.
- Ibrahim AN, Yamashita D, Anderson JC, Abdelrashid M, Alwakeal A, Estevez-Ordonez D, Komarova S, Markert JM, Goidts V, Willey CD, Nakano I. Intratumoral spatial heterogeneity of BTK kinomic activity dictates distinct therapeutic response within a single glioblastoma tumor. J Neurosurg. 2019 Oct 18;133(6):1683-1694. doi: 10.3171/2019.7.JNS191376. PMID: 31628288; PMCID: PMC7961807.
Conference Proceedings
Society of Neurointerventional Surgery (SNIS) 19th Annual Meeting & Fellows Course
- Winterhalter E, Abdalla R, Nandoliya K, et al, E-017 Topical nitropaste in transradial cerebral angiography: effects on radial artery caliber and radiographic vasospasm, Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery 2022;14:A83-A84.
- Potts M, Bitar M, Alwakeal A, et al, O-030 Histological analysis of the dura-membrane interface of chronic subdural hematomas, Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery 2022;14:A18-A19.
- Lawrence M, Alwakeal A, Golnari P, et al, E-043 Natural history and treatment outcomes of distal anterior cerebral artery aneurysms: a retrospective review, Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery 2022;14:A98.
- Nandoliya K, Alwakeal A, Khazanchi R, et al, E-179 Intraprocedural hypotension in diagnostic cerebral angiography via a transradial approach,Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery 2022;14:A174.
- Alwakeal A, Klein J, Winterhalter E, et al, E-228 Meningiomas presenting with spontaneous intracranial hemorrhage: a case series, Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery 2022;14:A204
- Alwakeal A, Abdalla R, Nandoliya K, et al, E-261 An institutional experience adopting transradial cerebral angiography, Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery 2022;14:A221.
Presentations:
Congress of Neurological Surgery (CNS) Annual Meeting, 2023
- Amr Alwakeal, MD, William Metcalf-Doetsch, Babak S. Jahromi, MD, PhD, Matthew B Potts, MD. Successful deployment of Solitaire stent-retrievers through 3MAX reperfusion catheters
- Amr Alwakeal, MD, Matthew B Potts, MD. Endovascular Management of Ophthalmic Artery Origin Aneurysms
- Amr Alwakeal, MD, Matthew B Potts, MD. Fixed- versus variable-dose prothrombin complex concentrate for the emergent reversal of vitamin K antagonists: a systematic review and meta-analysis
AANS 91st Annual Scientific Meeting, 2023
- Amr Alwakeal, MD, Matthew B. Maas, MD, Andrew M. Naidech, MD, Babak S. Jahromi, MD, PhD, Matthew B Potts, MD. Fixed- versus Variable-dose Prothrombin Complex Concentrate for the Emergent Reversal of Vitamin K Antagonists: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
11.2023 - Current
Clinical Research Associate
Department of Neurological Surgery
01.2020 - 11.2023
Visiting scientist
Department of Neurological Surgery
10.2018 - 12.2019
Neurosurgery Resident
Egyptian Fellowship of Neurosurgery
06.2015 - 11.2018
General Practitioner
Ministry of Health and Population
04.2014 - 06.2015
Intern
Ain Shams University Hospitals
03.2013 - 02.2014
Bachelor Medicine And Surgery (M.B.B.Ch) - Medicine And Surgery
Ain Shams University
- Egyptian Medical Syndicate License
- Data Science and Data Visualization Boot Camp, Northwestern School of Professional Studies
- Northwestern Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) PowerUser