Department of Physiology

Programs and Courses:

The department offers the following 10 basic courses to the students of the collages of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacology and Nursing:

1. Course for students in the Health Sciences program:

2.       Courses for College of Medicine students:

3. Courses for College of Pharmacy students:

4. Courses for College of Dentistry students:

5. Course for College of Nursing students:

Research

Faculty members in the department conduct a wide range of scientific research that sheds light on how the body functions in both health and disease. The Department of Physiology is home to distinguished academics who have received several awards for their scientific contributions and achievements

Research areas and projects:

Most of the research activities in the department are focused on studying oxidative stress induced inflammatory and apoptotic pathways involved in the pathogenesis of diabetes mellitus, chronic stress, Ischemia-reperfusion injuries and cancer. Research interest of faculty members extends to include the field of medical education. 

Awards and recognitions:

1. Prof. Fahaid Al-Hashim achievement recognitions:

• A certificate of thanks and appreciation from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Al Khalifa, for best research published in the Bahrain Medical Bulletin during the year 2011, ( The toxic effects of the khat plant on the liver and kidneys).
• Acknowledgment Certificate from Prince Khalid AL-Fasial, Price of Aseer Region for participation on Aseer Prize for Higher Education 2003.
• A certificate of thanks and appreciation from the President of King Khalid University, Prof. Abdulrahman Al-Dawood, on receiving an external research excellence award from the Kingdom of Bahrain.
• • A certificate of thanks and appreciation from presedent of Bisha University Prof.Ahmed Nagadi, , for participating in the membership and establishment of the Scientific Council in Bisha University
•   Acknowledgment Certificate and Trophy from Saudi Cultural Attach Office in London for participation on Saudi Student Union 2001.
• Acknowledgment and Trophy from Kuwait Student Union at UK 2002.
• Acknowledgment Certificate from General Director of Health at Aseer Region for participation on 5^th Meeting of Aseer Primary Health Care Club, 2004.
• Ashour H, Farghaly ME, Khowailed AA, Aboulhoda BE, Rashed LA, Elsebaie MM, Gaber SS. Modulation of miR-192/NF-κB/ TGF-β/ E-cadherin by thymoquinone protects against diethylnitrosamine /carbon tetrachloride hepatotoxicity. Physiol Int 109: 371–387, 2022. doi: 10.1556/2060.2022.00163.
• Harb I, Ashour H, Rashed LA, Mostafa A, Samir M, Aboulhoda BE, El‐hanbuli H, Rashwan E, Mahmoud H. Nicorandil Mitigates Amiodarone-Induced Pulmonary Toxicity and Fibrosis in Association with the Inhibition of Lung TGF-β1/PI3K/Akt1-p/mTOR Axis in Rats. Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol : Volume: 50 Issue: 1 Page: 96-106, 2023.
• Ashour H, Rashed LA, Hassanein RTM, Aboulhoda BE, Ebrahim HA, Elsayed MH, Elkordy MA, Abdelwahed OM. Thymoquinone and quercetin protect against hepatic steatosis in association with SIRT1/AMPK stimulation and regulation of autophagy, perilipin-2, and cytosolic lipases. Arch Physiol Biochem 0: 1–14, 2022. doi: 10.1080/13813455.2022.2134423.
•  Alyami, Rahma Mohammad et al. “Impact of supervised exercise training on pulmonary function parameters, exercise capacity and Irisin Biomarker in Interstitial lung disease patients.” Pakistan journal of medical sciences vol. 36,5 (2020): 1089-1095. doi:10.12669/pjms.36.5.1795
•  Alyami, Rahmah Mohammad and Alhowikan, Abdulrahman Mohammed. ‘Effect of Supervised Exercise Training on Exercise Capacity, Pulmonary Function and Growth Differentiation Factor 15 Levels in Patients with Interstitial Lung Disease: A Preliminary Study’. IOS press. 1 Jan. 2022 : 221 – 229.

2. Recent Prof. Ismaeel Bin-Jaliah’s awards:

• Trophy of Honor and Certificate of Gratitude & Appreciation from the Saudi Society for Medical Education (SSME) - 1443 H (2022 G)

•  Certificate of Recognition to the Distinguished Member from “The American Physiological Society -1443H (2021G)

• Certificate of Recognition to the Distinguished Member from “The British Neuroscience Association”– 1442H (2021G

• Trophy of Honor and Certificate of Gratitude & Appreciation from His Excellency the Dean of the College of Medicine, King Khalid University - 1442 H (2021 G)

3. Recent Prof. Bahjat Al Ani achievement recognitions:

• Prof. Al Ani has been ranked as Second and Third Best Physiology Scientist in Saudi Arabia during the years 2021, 2022 and 2023 according to AD Scientific Index .

• Wiley Top Cited Article 2021-2022: Prof. Alani's article (Lipopolysaccharide induces acute lung injury and alveolar haemorrhage in association with the cytokine storm, coagulopathy and AT1R/JAK/STAT augmentation in a rat model that mimics moderate and severe Covid-19 pathology) was recognized as a top cited paper in  Clinical and Experimental Pharmacology and Physiology.

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