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 Dr. Alzahra Al Shayeb

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EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION:

•Ph.D. in Hematology and Leukemia, University of Liverpool, United Kingdom
Dissertation: Gene expression profile for Sp1 regulated-genes in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
•M. S. in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Quinnipiac University, United States
•B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

•Assistant Professor in Hematology, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Science, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Sciences Department, Alahsa, Saudi Arabia 2023-Present
•Lab Instructor, University of Liverpool, Department of Molecular & Clinical Cancer Medicine, Liverpool, United Kingdom 2017 - 2018
•Lab Demonstrator, University of Liverpool, Department of Life Sciences, Liverpool, United Kingdom 2017
•Research Assist, Texas A&M University, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, College Station, United States 2014 – 2015
•Hematology Teaching Assistant King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Science, Alahsa, Saudi Arabia 2010 – 2011 
•Medical Technologist National Guard Hospital, Internship Trainee, 2009 – 2010 
•Medical Technologist, Al Ahsa Hospital, Summer Trainee 2008 



Research Interests / Collaborations

​My research primarily focuses on hematological diseases, with a particular emphasis on leukemia and anemia. I am dedicated to advancing our understanding of the molecular mechanisms driving blood disorders and exploring innovative diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. Through collaboration with fellow researchers and clinical practitioners, my work aims to contribute to improved patient outcomes and novel approaches to the treatment of hematological malignancies.

Publications

​Hay J, Tarafdar A, Holroyd AK, Moka HA, Dunn KM, Alshayeb A, Lloyd BH, Cassels J, Malik N, Khan AF, Sou I, Lees J, Almuhanna HNB, Kalakonda N, Slupsky JR, Michie AM. PKCβ Facilitates Leukemogenesis in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia by Promoting Constitutive BCR-Mediated Signalling. Cancers (Basel). 2022 14(23):6006.

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CONTACT INFORMATION:

Tel: (+966) 13 56 29000 Ext. 28480
Email: shayeba@ksau-hs.edu.sa