College of Medicine and Health
Sciences
COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
RESEARCH REPORT 2012
Postgraduate Studies:
The office is responsible for the coordination of postgraduate admission and registration
processes with the Deanship of Admission and Registration and the Deanship of
Postgraduate Studies. The ADPGSR office together with the College Postgraduate
Studies & Training Committee (PGST) have the responsibility of coordination the
running and reviewing of current postgraduate programs, introducing new programs and
facilitating the funding for postgraduate students in COMHS.
The current MSc programs in the COMHS are two-years full time programs. Eight
departments have been granted the option of offering M.Sc degrees. Of these, four
departments in our college have started MSc Programs about three years ago.
The PhD program are research based programs aimed at developing research expertise in
different specializations and equipping students with relevant specialized skills.
Coursework is only prescribed if deficiencies are identified. In addition to the
participation and oral defense of the thesis, the programs also require presentation of
detailed research plan, at least two departmental seminars and acceptance of at least one
paper for publication in a n international journal.
Master (MSc) Program
. The following is the number and departments of the MSc students:
Name of Program
2011-2012
PhD
5
Graduates
MSc
0
-
2
2
0
2
1
2
2
0
3
2
2
1
0
3
3
0
5
2
1
Genetics
-
-
0
0
0
Physiology
-
-
0
0
1
Biochemistry and
Molecular Biology
Clinical Biochmistry
Pharmacology & Clinical
Pharmacy
Family Medicine & Public
Health
Medical Microbiology
MSc
2012-2013
5
4
2
4
Graduates
MSc
3
PhD
MSc
-
1
1
Research
The ADPGSR Office is responsible for coordinating the funding processes pertaining to
research and consultancy in the COMHS association with the Research and Innovation
Department of the Office of Deputy Vice Chancellor for Postgraduate Studies &
Research. The Office, together with the College Medical Research Committee,
administers the funding processes of research projects.
Published research is now recognized as the main aspect by which Universities are
ranked. The higher administration of SQU is fully aware of this fact, and important steps
have been taken, at different levels, to increase awareness among all the faculty and staff
of the university.
Research Areas and Funding
Research Area
IG
SR
TRC
SQU-UAE
Total
Fund
OR
Biochemistry
4
0
1
0
45737
Child Health
6
0
0
0
18911.680
Genetics
4
0
0
0
84979.500
Family Medicine and Public
Health
0
1
0
0
61206.056
Haematology
1
0
1
0
66311.465
Human and Clinical
Anatomy
3
0
1
0
11500
Medicine
2
0
1
0
64096.500
Microbiology &
Immunology
1
0
1
0
91891
Ophthalmology
1
0
0
0
700
Pharmacology & Clinical
Pharmacy
1
0
2
1
66296
Pathology
4
0
0
0
22488.9
Physiology
2
0
1
0
60180
Surgery
1
0
1
0
45200
30
1
9
1
639498.1
2012
Research Output
Journals
Books and
Book
chapter
Conference
paper
Articles in
Newspaper
Book
Evaluation
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
COMHS-SQUH DEPARTMENTS
1
Accident & Emergency
0
0
0
0
0
2
Anesthesia
9
0
6
0
0
3
Behavioral Medical
22
0
21
0
0
4
Biochemistry
23
0
5
0
0
5
Child Health
39
0
26
0
0
6
Family Med. & Public Health
18
1
1
0
0
7
Genetic
21
0
8
0
0
8
Haematology
29
0
0
0
0
9
Human & Clinical Anatomy
7
0
2
0
0
10
Medical Education Unit
3
1
0
0
0
11
Medicine
45
1
19
0
0
12
Microbiology & Immunology
16
2
6
0
0
13
Obstetrics & Gynecology
17
0
16
0
0
14
Ophthalmology
9
1
3
0
0
15
Oral Health
0
0
0
0
0
16
Pathology
14
0
0
0
0
17
Pharmacology & Clinical
Pharmacy
28
1
15
0
0
18
Pharmacy SQUH
0
0
0
0
0
19
Physiology
4
0
1
0
0
11
0
22
0
0
16
2
9
0
0
331
9
160
0
0
20
21
Radiology & Molecular Imaging
Surgery
TOTAL
1. Research Projects
1.1
Highlights of Selected Projects
Title:
Molecular Epidemiology and Diagnosis Study of Common
Inborn
Project code:
CL/ SQU-UAE/12 /01
Department:
Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy
Dates:
2012-2014
Value:
OR 20,000 - SQU
Project Funder:
SQU and UAE Universities
Investigators:
Prof.Badreldin H.Ali, Department of Pharmcolgy and Clinical
Pharamcy ; Dr Abderrahim Nemmar, Department of Physiolgy, UAE
University.
1.2
Strategic Funded Research Project
Title:
Establishment of a national facility in stem cell translational
research for novel cellular-based therapies and tissue repair
Project Code:
SR/MED/HAEM /09 /01
Dates:
2009-2010
Value:
OR 165,450
Investigators:
Dr David Dennison, Department of Haematology, SQU; Dr. Sultan
Al-Maskri, Department of Surgery, SQU; Dr. Rashid Al-Shkaiti,
Department of Radiology, SQU; Ms. Qamariah Al-Abri,
Department of Haematology, SQU; Ms Sahima Al-Maamari,
Department of Haematology, SQU; Mr Shoaib Al-Zidjali,
Department of Haematology, SQU; Ms. Sabah Al-Mahrooqi,
Department of Haematology, SQU; Ms Melaine Tauro, Department
of Haematology, SQU; Dr. Khalil Al-Farsi, Department of
Haematology, SQU; Dr. Mohammed Al-Hunaini, Department of
Haematology, SQU; Dr. Anil Pathare, Department of Haematology,
SQU; Mr Ali Al-Marhoobi, Department of Haematology, SQU; Dr.
Naglaa Al-Fawaz, Department of Haematology, SQU; Dr Salam AlKindi, Department of Haematology, SQU; Dr. Helmut Schster,
Department of Microbiology & Immunology, SQU; Dr. Hamoud Al Dhuhli, Department of Radiology, SQU; Dr. Adeeb Al-Zoubi,
University of Jordan.
Title:
From Gene Expression Analysis of Omani Breast Tumors to
Biomarkers/Candidate Gene Discovery
Project Code:
SR/MED/GENT /10 /01
Dates:
2009-2011
Value:
OR 207850
Investigators:
Dr Allal Ouhtit, Department of Genetics, SQU; Dr. Yahya Tamimi,
Department of Biochemistry, SQU; Dr. Mansour Al Moundhri,
Department of Medicine, SQU; Dr Said Al Yahyaee, Department of
Genetics, SQU; Prof. Madhwa HG Raj, Department of Oncology,
USA; Prof. Herlyn Meenhard, Wistar Institute, US,
Title:
Autism in Oman: Epidemiology and Etiology
Project Code:
SR/MED/FMCO /11 /01
Dates:
2011-2013
Value:
OR 90,000
Investigators:
Dr Yahya Al-Farsi, Department of Family Medicin and Public
Health, SQU; Dr. Marwan Alsharbati, Department of Behavioural
Medicine, SQU; Dr. Mansour Al Moundhri, Department of
Medicine, SQU; Dr Said Al Yahyaee, Department of Genetics,
SQU; Prof. Madhwa HG Raj, Department of Oncology, USA; Prof.
Herlyn Meenhard, Wistar Institute, US,
1.3 Internally Funded Research Projects
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A study of the effects of pregnancy-related thyroid autoimmunity
and oxidative stress in Omani women from conception to
parturition
IG/MED/BIOC/10/04
2010-2012
OR 7000
SQU
Dr. Clifford Abiaka, Department of Biochemistry, SQU; Dr David
Nkansa-Dwamena, Department of Biochemistry, SQU; Lovina
Machado, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, SQU
Title:
Genetic causes of congenital neutropenia
Project Code:
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IG/MED/CHLD/10/01
2010-2012
OR 9600
SQU
Investigator:
Dr. Yasser Wali, Department of Child Health, SQU; Christoph
Klein, Department of Pediatric hematology Oncology, Hannover
medical school, M. Al-Zalabany, Departmentof Pediatric
Immunology, Alexandria University, Egypt; Dr Said Al-Yahyaee,
Department of Genetics, SQU; Dr Ismail El-Beshlawi, Department
of Child Health, SQU; Dr Naglaa Fawaz, Department of
Hematology, SQU; Dr Aisha Alkhayat, Department of Biology,
College of Sciences, SQU; Dr Salem Al-Tamemi, Department of
Child Health, SQU, Ms Khalsa Al-Kharousi, Department of
Genetics, SQU; Dr Shahina Daar, Department of Hematology, SQU;
Dr Martin Zimmermann, Department of Statistics, Hannover medical
school.
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Clinical and genetic studies of glaucoma in Oman
IG/MED/GENT/10/01
2010-2012
OR 13,500
SQU
Dr. Nadia Al Kharousi, Department of Ophthamology, SQU; Dr
Said Al Yahyaee, Department of Genetics, SQU; Dr. AnuRadha
Ganesh, Department of Ophthamology, SQU; Dr Upnder Wali,
Department of Ophthamology, SQU; Ms Rayhanah Al Mejeni,
Department of Genetics, SQU.
Title:
Safety profile and therapeutic use of back ink from Omani fishes in
two experimental models of osteoporosis in rats
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IG/MED/HAEM/10/02
2010-2012
OR 11,500
SQU
Dr. Mohammed Al Hunaini, Department of Haematology, Dr. Anil
Pathare, Department of Haematology, SQU; Prof. Ho Chao-Hung,
Department of Haematology, SQU; Dr VinodhKumar Panjwani,
Department of Haematology, SQU; Dr Hammad Khan, Department
of Haematology, SQU; Mr Shoaib Al Zadjali, Department of
Haematology, SQU; Ms Qamriya Al Abri, Department of
Haematology, SQU;Mr David Gravel, Department of Haematology,
SQU
Title:
Correlation of central corneal thickness (CCT) with intraocular
pressure (IOP) in Omani children: The importance of CCT in
pediatric aphakic and pseudophakic glaucoma
IG/MED/OPTH/10/01
2010-2012
OR 6600
SQU
Dr. Sana Al Zuhaibi, Department of Ophthamology, SQU; Dr
Anuradha Ganesh, Department of Ophthamology, SQU; Dr. Rana N
Senawi, Department of Ophthamology, SQU; Dr Sayed Rizvi,
Department of Family Medicine and Public Health, SQU; Mrs Raya
Al-Mugheiry, Department of Ophthamology, SQU; Mr Harith AlHasani, Department of Ophthamology, SQU.
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An investigation into lethal ischaemia / reperfusion injury and antiapoptotic therapies (caspase inhibitors) in the human myocardium
IG/MED/PHYS/10/04
2010-2012
OR 14,600
SQU
Dr. Hajar Al Rajaibi, Department of Physiology, SQU; Dr Hilal Al
Sabti, Department of Surgery, SQU; Dr Suayma Al Barwani,
Department of Physiology, SQU; Ms Kamla Al Maawali, Department
of Pathology, SQU.
Physiological Lipids of Low Plasma Abundance as Modulators of
Thrombin Generation
IG/MED/BIOC/11/01
2011-2013
OR 10000
SQU
Dr. Yajnavalka Banerjee, Department of Biochemistry, SQU; Dr
Professor (Dr) Riad Bayoumi, Department of Biochemistry, SQU; Dr
Jumana Saleh, Department of Biochemistry,, SQU; Dr Khalid Al
Rasadi, Department of Biochemistry,, SQU.
Novel Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) locus in Omani patients :
identification of novel BBS gene(s)
IG/MED/GENT/11/01
2011-2012
OR 8000
SQU
Dr. Allal Ouhtit, Department of Genetics, SQU; Dr Aisha H AlShehi,
Department of Biology, SQU; Dr Ganish A, MD, Department of
Ophthalmology,, SQU; Dr Sana AlZuhaimi, Department of
Ophthalmology, SQU.Dr Said Al-Yahyaee, Department of Genetics,,
SQU; Ms. Rayhanah Al-Mjeni, Department of Genetics ,, SQU.
Rhesus [RH] and Kell[KEL] alleles in Sickle cell patients with
alloimmunization
IG/MED/HAEM/11/01
2011-2013
OR 13000
SQU
Dr. Anil Pathare, Department of Haematology, SQU; Dr Naglaa
Fawaz, Department of Haematology SQU; Dr Salam Alkindi, MD,
Department of Haematology,, SQU; Mr. Ali Al Mahroobi,
Department of Haematology, SQU. Mr. Shoaib Al Zadjali,
Department of Haematology,, SQU; Ms. Sabah Al Mahrooqi,
Department of Haematology,, SQU.
Towards understanding the environmental and inherited basis of
Iron Deficiency and Iron Deficiency Anemia in the native Omani
population: Molecular Genetics of Iron Metabolism
IG/MED/HAEM/11/02
2011-2013
OR 16700
Funder:
Investigator:
SQU
Dr. Naglaa Fawaaz, Department of Haematology, SQU; Dr Anil
Pathare, Department of Haematology SQU; Dr Salam Alkindi, MD,
Department of Haematology,, SQU; Dr. Vinodh Panjwani,
Department of Haematology, SQU. Mr. Shoaib Al Zadjali,
Department of Haematology,, SQU; R.Krishnamoorthy, Department
of INSERM, U763, Paris, France,, SQU.
Title:
Prognostic and predictive biomarkers in Diffuse Large B Cell
Lymphoma
IG/MED/MEDI/11/02
2011-2012
OR 10000
SQU
Dr. Ikram Bureny, Department of Medicine, SQU; Dr. Hamza
Babiker, Department of Biochemistry SQU; Dr Mansour Al
Moundhri, MD, Department of Medicine,, SQU; Dr Khalil Al Farsi,
Department of Haematology, SQU. Dr.Shiyam Kumer, Department
of Medicine, SQU; Dr Crystal Koh, Department of Microbiology &
Immunology, SQU , Dr Ahmed Al Shukaily, Department of
Microbiology & Immunology ,, SQU. Dr Aisha Al Hamdani,
Department of Pathology,, SQU
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The anti-snake venom activity of the Phoenix dactylifera plantAjwa Extract
IG/MED/MICR/11/01
2011-2012
OR 9000
SQU
Dr. Ali.Al Jabri, Department of Microbiology, SQU; Dr. Crystal
Koh, Department of Microbiology and Immunology SQU; Dr. Sidgi
Hasson, MD, Department of Microbiology and Immunology,, SQU;
Dr. Munira Tufail Al-Rahman, Department of Microbiology and
Immunology, SQU. Dr. Mohamed Al-Balush , Department of
Microbiology and Immunology, SQU.
The Role of Toll-Like Receptors (TLRs) in Progression and
Severity of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) in Omani
Population
IG/MED/MICR/11/02
2011-2012
OR 11000
SQU
Dr. Crystal Koh, Department of Microbiology, SQU; Dr. Ali AlJabri, Department of Microbiology and Immunology SQU; Dr. Juma
Al-Kaabi, MD, Department of Medicine,, SQU; Dr. Yahya Al-Farsi,
Department of Family medicine and Puplic Health, SQU. Dr.
Muneera Rehman , Department of Microbiology and Immunology,
SQU.
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Expression and Localization of Cancer –Testis Associated Antigens
MAGE – 1 Family in Relation to CD8 +T Lymphocyte in Breast
Cancer
IG/MED/PATH/11/01
2011-2013
OR 2800
SQU
Prof. Anand Date, Department of Pathology, SQU; Dr. JAMAL
SALLAM, Department of Medicine SQU; Dr Ibrahim al Haddabi,
MD, Department of Pathology,, SQU; Dr Anna Saparamadu,
Department of Pathology SQUH, SQU. Prof Chandu De Silva,
Department of Pathology SQUH, SQU. Dr Issa Al Amri, Department of
Electron Microscope division,, SQU
Interaction between ageing and exercise training in the regulation
of coronary vascular tone: Role of intracellular calcium
signaling and BKCa channels
IG/MED/PHYS/11/01
2011-2013
OR 16000
SQU
Dr Sulayma Albarwani, Department of Physiology, SQU; Dr.
Mohammed Hassan, Department of Physiology SQU; Ph.D student,
Department of Physiology,, SQU; Ms Hajer Ba-Omar, Department of
Physiology ,SQU. Mr Sultan Al-Siyabi, Department of Physiology
,SQU.
The relationship of Helicobacter pylori infection with prostatic and
bladder diseases
IG/MED/SURG/11/01
2011-2012
OR 13000
SQU
Dr Mohammed Al Marhoon, Department of Surgery, SQU; Dr.
Allal Ouhtit, Department of Genetics SQU; Dr Krishna Prasad,
Department of Surgery,, SQU; Dr Josephkunju Mathew, Department
of Surgery ,SQU. Dr Ibrahim Al- Haddabi, Department of Pathology
,SQU; Dr Qassim Al- Busaidi, Department of Surgery ,SQU. Dr
Shyam Ganguly, Department of Medical statistics unit (FAMCO)
,SQU.
Identification and Characterization of Novel Pharmacologically
Active Proteins from the Venoms of Snakes Native to the Sultanate
of Oman
IG/MED/BIOC/12/01
2012-2014
OR 13,600
SQU
Dr. Yajnavalka Banerjee, Department of Biochemistry, SQU; Prof
Riad Bayoumi, Department of Biochemistry, SQU; Dr Khalil AlFarsi, Department of Haematology, SQU; Mr Sayed Farooq, Small
Animal House, SQU.
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The Analysis of SCN5A as a Candidate Gene for Heart Pacemaker
Control in Oman Family Study
IG/MED/BIOC/12/02
2012
OR 4,736
SQU
Dr. Marit Delghandi, Department of Biochemistry, SQU; Prof Riad
Bayoumi, Department of Biochemistry, SQU; Dr Sulayma AlBarwani, Department of Physiology, SQU; Prof. Mohammed
Hassan, Department of Physiology, SQU.
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Towards Understanding the Genetics of Familial Bronchiectasis
IG/MED/CHLD/12/01
2012-2013
OR 12,541.9
SQU
Dr. Hussein Al-kindi, Department of Child Health, SQU;Dr Allal
Ouhtit, Department of Genetics, SQU; Prof. Omar Al-Rawas,
Deprtment of Medicine, SQU; Dr. Erik-Jan Kamsteeg, Department of
Human Genetics, University Medical Centre St Radboud ; Dr Qasim
Al- Salmi, Department of Pediatric Pulmonolgy, Royal Hospital,
Ministry of Health.
Title:
Assessment of Novel Urinary Biomarkers in the Diagnosis of Acute
Kidney Injury (AKI) in Omani Childern
IG/MED/CHLD/12/02
2012
OR 6,830
SQU
Dr. Ibtisam Elnour, Department of Child Health, SQU;
Prof.Badreldin H.Ali, Department of Pharmcolgy and Clinical
Pharamcy ; SQU; Dr David Dennison, Department of Haematology,
SQU; Dr Muna Al-Saadoon, Department of Child Health, SQU; Dr
Mohammed Atif, Department of Child Health, SQU; Dr Rana Ali,
Department of Child Health, SQU; Dr Anas El Wigood, Department
of Child Health, SQU; Dr Islam Elbarody, Department of Child
Health, SQU; Dr Abdulhakim Al-Rawas, Department of Child
Health, SQU; Dr Ahmed Al-Shukaili, Department of Micobiology
and Immunology, SQU.
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Enuresis in Children- Biochemical and Psychosocial Factors
IG/MED/CHLD/12/03
2012-2013
OR 5,000
SQU
Dr Muna Al-Saadoon, Department of Child Health, SQU ; Dr.
Ibtisam Elnour, Department of Child Health, SQU; Ms Sana Hasari,
Department of Biochemistry , SQU; Ms Basma Al Said, Department
of Behavioural Medicine , SQU;Ms Salima Al-Badri, MLS student ,
SQU; Ms Buthaina Al-Dhali, MLS student , SQU
Title:
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Genetics of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
IG/MED/CHLD/12/04
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2012-2014
OR 5,021
SQU
Dr Reem Al Abdawani, Department of Child Health, SQU ; Dr.
Fathiya Al Murshidi, Department of Child Health, SQU.
Title:
From Chemoprevention to Biomarkers and Target Development for
Breast Cancer
IG/MED/GENT/12/01
2012-2013
OR 10,657.9
SQU
Dr Allal Ouhtit, Department of Genetics, SQU; Dr Hamed AlRiyami, Department of Genetics, SQU
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Cytogentic and Molecular Screening for Subtelomeric
Chromosomal Imbalance in Omani Patients with Idiopathic Mental
Retardation
IG/MED/GENT/12/02
2012-2013
OR 13,970.1
SQU
Dr A.M. Udayakumar, Department of Genetics, SQU; Prof. Samir
Al-Adawi, Department of Behavioural Medicine, SQU; Dr Marwan
Al Sharbti, Department of Behavioural Medicine, SQU; Ms Aisha AlNamani, Department of Genetics, SQU; Ms Shoma Raj, Department
of Genetics, SQU
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A Study of the Role of Lymphangiogenesis in Breast Cancer
IG/MED/ANAT/12/01
2012-2014
OR 11,561
SQU
Dr Varna Taranikanti, Department of Human and Clinical
Anatomy, SQU; Dr Adil Al Ajmi, Department of Surgery, SQU; Dr
Ritu Lakhtakia, Department of Pathology, SQU; DrShyam Ganguly,
Department of Family Medicine and Public Health, SQU; Ms
Kawther Al-Adawi, Department of Pathology, SQU.
Title:
Pulse Wave Velocity as A Predictor of Failure to Mature of ArterioVenous Fistula (AVF)
IG/MED/MEDE/12/01
2012-2013
OR 2,445
SQU
Dr Dawood Al-Riyami, Department of Medicine, SQU;
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Dynamic Changes of Global DNA Methylation Patterns during
Neo-Adjuvant Chemotherapy Treatment: In vivo and In vitro
models
IG/MED/MEDE/12/02
2012-2013
OR 7,164
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SQU
prof. Mansour Al-Moundhri, Department of Medicine, SQU; prof.
Badreldin Ali, Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharamcy,
SQU; Dr Sirin Adham, Department of Biology, SQU; Ms Manal Al
Khanbashi, PhD studetn, SQU
Title:
Validation of Predictive and Prognostic Biomarkers, and the
Development of Novel Technologies to aid in Customizing
Treatment Decisions: A Biomarker Analysis in Omani Patients
with Lumg Cancer
IG/MED/MEDE/12/03
2012
OR 7,000
SQU
prof. Muhammed Furrukh, Department of Medicine, SQU; Prof.
Mansour Al-Moundhri, Department of Medicine, SQU; Dr Ikram
Burney, Department of Medicine, SQU ; Dr Shando Desilva, Dr
Shando Desilva, Department of Pathology ,SQU
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Studying Prognostic and Predictive Gene Signatures for Colorectal
Cancer in Oman Patients using whole Genome Expression
Microarray Analysis
IG/MED/PATH/12/01
2012--2013
OR 10,426.9
SQU
Dr Marwa Al-Riyami, Department of Phathology, SQU; Prof.
Mansour Al-Moundhri, Department of Medicine, SQU; Abeer Al
Saegh, Department of Genetics, SQU
Expression of Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha and other Cytokines
in Renal Transplant Patients and thoes with Chronic Renal
Disease
IG/MED/PATH/12/02
2012--2013
OR 8,200
SQU
Dr Nasar Al Whaibi, Department of Phathology, SQU; Prof. Anand
Date, Department of Phathology, SQU; Dr Abduallah Al Maniri,
Department of Family Medicine and Public Health, SQU; Dr.
Marwa Al-Riyami, Department of Phathology, SQU
Mast Cells in Chronic Gastritis: A Morpho-Immunophenotypic
Study with Clinicopathologic Correlation
IG/MED/PATH/12/03
2012-2013
OR 8,562.5
SQU
Dr Ritu Lakhtakia, Department of Phathology, SQU; Dr Jamal
Sallam, Department of Medicine, SQU; Prof.Chandu De Silva,
Department of Pathology, SQU ; Dr Ibrahim Al Haddabi,
Department of Pathology, SQU; Dr Anna Saparmadu, Department of
Pathology, SQU; Dr Issal Al Amri, Department of Pathology, SQU
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Funder:
Investigator:
The effect of cisplatin-induced acute renal failure and adenineinduced chronic renal failure on predictors of hepatic drug
disposition
IG/MED/PHAR/12/01
2012-2013
OR 13,966
SQU
Prof. Badreldin Ali, Department of Pharmacology and Clinical
Pharamcy, SQU; Dr Mohammed Al-Zaabi, Department of
Pharmacology and Clinical Pharamcy, SQU; Dr Mostafa Wali,
Department of Food Sciences and nutrition, College of Agricultural
and Marine Sciences, SQU; Mr Isehaq Al Hsseini, Department of
Physiology, SQU.
1.4 Other Research Projects
Title: Assessment of time intervals of Emergency Medicine Service in seeb area
Project Code: MREC# 497
Department: Accident and Emergency
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Khalfan Al Amrani, Department of Accident and Emergency, SQU
Title: Knowledge and practice of foot care among Omani adult type 2 diabetics in North
Batinah Governorate
Project Code: MREC# 498
Department: Family Medicine and Public Health
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Mohammed Al Shafaee, Department of Family Medicine and Public
Health, SQU
Title: Job Satisfaction- Rewards and Impediments
Project Code: MREC# 499
Department: Radiology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Prof Neela Al Lamki, Department of Radiology, SQU
Title: Prevalence of Acute critical Neurological disease in children: a Global
Epidemiological Assessment
Project Code: MREC# 500
Department: Child Health
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Anass Alwogud Ahmed, Department of Child Health, SQU
Title: Association of the protein Z intron F G79A gene polymorphism with recurrent
pregnancy loss
Project Code: MREC# 501
Department: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Wadha Ghafri, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, SQU
Title: Hereditary Spastic paraplegia in children
Project Code: MREC# 502
Department: Child Health
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Roshan Lal Koul, Department of Child Health, SQU
Title: Barriers to optimal care of patients with Diabetes Mellitus in Primary Health Care in
Muscat – Physicians Perception
Project Code: MREC# 503
Department: Family Medicine and Public Health
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Kamlesh Phargava, Department of Family Medicine and Public Health,
SQU
Title: Evaluation of Venous Thrombo- Embolism Risk and Adequacy of Prophylaxis in
High Risk Pregnancy in Arabian Gulf States
Project Code: MREC# 504
Department: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Lamya Al Kharusi, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, SQU
Title: Characterization of FcyRIIB expression on B cell subsets from patients with systemic
lupus erythematosus (SLE) or rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Project Code: MREC# 505
Department: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Crystal Koh, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, SQU
Title: Assessing the accuracy of probe Haemoglobin measurement in blood donors and
thalassemia patients compared to Haemoglobin by automated machines
Project Code: MREC# 506
Department: Haematology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Murtadha Al Khabori, Department of Haematology, SQU
Title: The prevalence of depression and its association with socio-demographic factors and
academic performance among SQU medical students
Project Code: MREC# 507
Department: Family Medicine and Public Health
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Zakiaya Q. Al Busaidi, Department of Family Medicine and Public Health,
SQU
Title: Outcome of Neonatal Surgery SQUH Experience
Project Code: MREC# 508
Department: Surgery
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Parakash Mandhan, Department of Surgery, SQU
Title: Patient’s Expectation from total knee replacement for primary osteoarthritis
Project Code: MREC# 509
Department: Surgery
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Sultan Al-Maskari, Department of Surgery, SQU
Title: Obstetric and Perinatal outcome in Teenage pregnant Omani girls
Project Code: MREC# 510
Department: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Lovina Machado, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, SQU
Title: Comparison between thyroid papillary carcinoma and other thyroid carcinomas
at SQUH
Project Code: MREC# 511
Department: Pathology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Nasar Al Wahaibi, Department of Pathology, SQU
Title: Correlation between breast – FNA and breast biopsy at SQUH
Project Code: MREC# 512
Department: Pathology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Nasar Al Wahaibi, Department of Pathology, SQU
Title: Genital ulcers as a unique complication of All Trans Retinoic Acid used in patients
with Acute promyelocytic Leukaemia ( a case series)
Project Code: MREC# 513
Department: Haematology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Mohammad Al Huneini, Department of Haematology, SQU
Title: An International, Multi-Center Study Evaluation the Correlation of IL28B
Genotypes with chronic Hepatitis C Disease Characteristics and Patient Demographics
Project Code: MREC# 514
Department: Internal Medicine
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Khalid Al Naamani, Department of Internal Medicine, SQU
Title: MV25599 (PegBase study), Non-Interventional Cohort Study on the Utilization
and Impact of Dual and Triple Therapies Based on Pegylated Interferon for the
Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C
Project Code: MREC# 515
Department: Internal Medicine
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Khalid Al Naamani, Department of Internal Medicine, SQU
Title: Investigation of anti-sickling effect of Henna
Project Code: MREC# 516
Department: Haematology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Shakila Ashraf, Department of Haematology, SQU
Title: Establishment of Eosin-5-Maleimide Fluorescence Intensity Reference Range in
Omani Adult Population
Project Code: MREC# 517
Department: Haematology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Salam Al Kindi, Department of Haematology, SQU
Title: Patients Awareness of their Medication in primary health centers outpatient
clinics in Al- Dahra region
Project Code: MREC# 518
Department: Pharmacology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Mohammed Al Zaabi, Department of Pharmacology, SQU
Title: The role of Perls method in the diagnosis of liver biopsy
Project Code: MREC# 519
Department: Pathology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Nasar Al Wahaibi, Department of Pathology, SQU
Title: Measurement of Helicobacter pylori in gastric biopsies
Project Code: MREC# 520
Department: Pathology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Nasar Al Wahaibi, Department of Pathology, SQU
Title: Skin diseases in Oman: light and immunofluorescence microscopic investigation
Project Code: MREC# 521
Department: Pathology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Nasar Al Wahaibi, Department of Pathology, SQU
Title: Gulf a Cute heArt Failure eRgistry (Gulf Care)
Project Code: MREC# 522
Department: Medicine
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Aftab Ahmed Siddique, Department of Medicine, SQU
Title: Review of the indications for the use of activated factor VII (VIIa) and their
adverse events in SQUH
Project Code: MREC# 523
Department: Haematology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Murtadha Al Khabori, Department of Haematology, SQU
Title: The incidence of splenic pseudoaneurysm following blunt abdominal trauma
Project Code: MREC# 524
Department: Surgery
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Kamran Malik, Department of Surgery, SQU
Title: Clinical and Genetic Characteristics of HbS Oman. A severe Unrevealed Form of
Sickle Cell Disease
Project Code: MREC# 525
Department: Child Health
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Prof Yasser Wali, Department of Child Health, SQU
Title: Trauma team and its impact on patients survival and outcome
Project Code: MREC# 526
Department: Surgery
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Abdullah Al Harthy, Department of Surgery, SQU
Title: Doctors Knowledge Attitudes & Perception of Adverse Drug Reactions in Sultan
Qaboos University Hospital (SQUH)
Project Code: MREC# 527
Department: Pharmacology & Clinical Pharmacy
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Ibrahim Al Zakwani, Department of Pharmacology & Clinical Pharmacy,
SQU
Title: Clinical and Demographic Features of Diffuse Interstitial Lung Diseases in Oman
Project Code: MREC# 528
Department: Medicine
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Jayakrishnan Balakrishnan, Department of Medicine, SQU
Title: Comparison of HBF, HBA2 and HBS measurement using Bio-rad variant II by
using High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) in normal donors and sickle
cell trait patients using two methodologies:-Bio- rad VII beta-thalaeseemia short
program -Bio-rad dual program
Project Code: MREC# 529
Department: Haematology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Salam Al Kindi, Department of Haematology, SQU
Title: Studies on prevalence and characterization of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus
aurous ( MRSA) at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (SQUH)
Project Code: MREC# 530
Department: Microbiology and Immunology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Prof Sharanjit Singh Thukral, Department of Microbiology and Immunology,
SQU
Title: Gulf Thrombocytopenia Group – Immune Thrombocytopenia Registry (GTG-ITP
registry)
Project Code: MREC# 531
Department: Haematology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Salam Al Kindi, Department of Haematology, SQU
Title: Prospective, Open-Label, Multi-Center, Phase III Clinical Study to Investigate the
Efficacy and Safety of Human Factor VWF/VIII Concentrate (Wilate) In Subjects with
Inherited Type 3 Von Willebrand Disease (VWD) who Undergo Major Surgical
Procedures
Project Code: MREC# 532
Department: Haematology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Salam Al Kindi, Department of Haematology, SQU
Title: The prevalence and prognostic significance of K-Ras in colorectal cancer patien
Project Code: MREC# 533
Department: Medicine
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Prof Mansour Al Moundhri, Department of Medicine, SQU
Title: Patterns and Determinants of treatment Compliance among Patients with
Essential Hyperion
Project Code: MREC# 534
Department: Family Medicine and Public Health
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Randa Youssef, Department of Family Medicine and Public Health, SQU
Title: The association of incretins with insulin resistance and lipid levels during late
pregnancy
Project Code: MREC# 535
Department: Biochemistry
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Jumana Saleh, Department of Biochemistry, SQU
Title: Relationship of Hemodynamic Profile in Acute Myocardial Infarction with
Outcome: Prospective Study with Thoracic Electrical Bioimpedance
Project Code: MREC# 536
Department: Medicine
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Arunodaya R Gujjar, Department of Medicine, SQU
Title: Prevalence of intestinal parasites and bacterial enteropathogens in food handlers
Project Code: MREC# 537
Department: Microbiology and Immunology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Basil Nzeako, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, SQU
Title: Expression of Tumor Necrosis Factor- alpha and other cytokines in renal
transplant patients and those with chronic renal disease
Project Code: MREC# 538
Department: Pathology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Nasar Al Wahaibi, Department of Pathology, SQU
Title: Clinical indications and results for CTPA in pulmonary embolism: A retrospective
review of experience in SQUH
Project Code: MREC# 539
Department: Radiology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Anupam Kumar Kakaria, Department of Radiology, SQU
Title: Fluorouracil-based chemotherapy in Omani Patients: a pharmaco-genomic andkinetic overview
Project Code: MREC# 540
Department: Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Mohammed Al Za’abi, Department of Pharmacology and Clinical
Pharmacy, SQU
Title: Fluorouracil-based chemotherapy in Omani Patients: a pharmaco-genomic andkinetic overview
Project Code: MREC# 541
Department: SQUH/Medicine
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Hatem Farhan, Department of SQUH/Medicine, SQU
Title: Characteristics of Liver involvement in Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis in
Omani Children
Project Code: MREC# 542
Department: Child Health
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Siham Al Sinani, Department of Child Health, SQU
Title: The gathering of user data by Medical association Websites
Project Code: MREC# 543
Department: Medicine Education and Informatics Unit
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Kenneth Masters, Department of Medicine Education and Informatics Unit,
SQU
Title: Outcome of patients undergoing a trial of vaginal delivery after one previous
caesarean section
Project Code: MREC# 544
Department: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Asma Al Ojaili, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, SQU
Title: Medical Doctors use and attitude to the use of traditional treatment
Project Code: MREC# 545
Department: Child Health
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Muna Al Saadoon, Department of Child Health, SQU
Title: VRE, MRSA and MDR organisms prevalence in haemodialysis patients in Oman
Project Code: MREC# 546
Department: Microbiology and Immunology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Zakariya Al Muharrmi, Department of Microbiology and Immunology,
SQU
Title: Ocular finding in thalassemic patients
Project Code: MREC# 547
Department: Ophthalmology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Agha Shahab Haider, Department of Ophthalmology, SQU
Title: Viability of peripheral blood stem cells and cord blood in short-term storage
Project Code: MREC# 548
Department: Haematology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr David Dennison, Department of Haematology, SQU
Title: The Cytokines Profile monitoring in a Cohort of Omani Population Undergoing
Therapy for Rectal Cancer
Project Code: MREC# 549
Department: Biochemistry
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Yahya Tamimi, Department of Biochemistry, SQU
Title: Estimation of the carbon monoxide level in emergency department patients- SQUH
Project Code: MREC# 550
Department: SQUH- ED
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Sabah Awad, Department of SQUH- ED, SQU
Title: Assessment of iron status in patients with acute and chronic leukemia at the time
of presentation Using Iron Stain
Project Code: MREC# 551
Department: Haematology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Salam Al Kindi, Department of Haematology, SQU
Title: The antidepressant action of human and caprine amniotic fluid in rats: Effect of
gender
Project Code: MREC# 552
Department: Pharmacology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Prof Badreldin H Ali, Department of Pharmacology, SQU
Title: Factors associated with Definition of child abuse among health professionals and
the impact training workshop
Project Code: MREC# 553
Department: Child Health
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Muna Al Saadoon, Department of Child Health, SQU
Title: Prevalence of pulmonary hypertension and ventricular diastolic dysfunction in
sickle cell disease patients
Project Code: MREC# 554
Department: Haematology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Zeba Jabeen, Department of Haematology, SQU
Title: Prevalence of group B streptococcus carrier in pregnant women delivering at
SQUH and neonatal outcome with universal GBS screening
Project Code: MREC# 555
Department: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Shahila Tazneem, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, SQU
Title: Long-term impact of childhood hepatitis B vaccine on the prevalence of hepatitis B
infection among pregnant women delivering at tertiary hospital in Oman and
compliance with preventative recommendations to neonates
Project Code: MREC# 556
Department: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Maryam Al-Shukri, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, SQU
Title: Incidence, mortality and risk factors for late onset gram negative sepsis and
meningitis in SQUH neonatal intensive care unit
Project Code: MREC# 557
Department: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Maohammed Abdullatif, Department of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, SQU
Title: Clinical usefulness of N-terminal Pro-B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (NT –pro BNP)
in the Diagnosis of Heart Failure : A Cross Sectional Study in Oman
Project Code: MREC# 558
Department: Clinical Biochemistry
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Khalid Al Waili, Department of Clinical Biochemistry, SQU
Title: Antibiotic prescribing pattern in the intensive care unit (ICU) at Sultan Qaboos
University Hospital (SQUH)
Project Code: MREC# 559
Department: Pharmacology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Khalid Al Balushi, Department of Pharmacology, SQU
Title: Drug utilization patterns in patients reporting to medical emergency department
at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (SQUH)
Project Code: MREC# 560
Department: Pharmacology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Khalid Al Balushi, Department of Pharmacology, SQU
Title: Medical Students use and attitude to the use of traditional treatment
Project Code: MREC# 561
Department: Child Health
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Muna Al Saadoon, Department of Child Health, SQU
Title: Use of Intracervical Foleys Catheter for Induction of Labour in cases Previous
Cesarean Section
Project Code: MREC# 562
Department: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Hazel Gonsalves, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, SQU
Title: The comparison between rapid arterial blood gas analysis and conventional
laboratory test to estimate haemoglobin and potassium levels
Project Code: MREC# 563
Department: SQUH- ED
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Sabah Awad, Department of SQUH- ED, SQU
Title: Association of Human Taste perception with Heath Status
Project Code: MREC# 564
Department: Biochemistry
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Prof Riad Bayoumi, Department of Biochemistry, SQU
Title: Low-dose versus ultra-low-dose acyclovir for the prevention of varicella zoster
after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Project Code: MREC# 565
Department: Haematology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr David Dennison, Department of Haematology, SQU
Title: Attitude of Sultan Qaboos University Clinical Students Toward Psychiatry
Project Code: MREC# 566
Department: Behavioral Medicine
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Hamed Al-Sinawi, Department of Behavioral Medicine, SQU
Title: Drug prescribing patterns in the pediatric patients at Sultan Qaboos University
Hospital (SQUH)
Project Code: MREC# 567
Department: Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Khalid Al Balushi, Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy,
SQU
Title: Antepartum depression: prevalence, outcome and risk assessment
Project Code: MREC# 568
Department: Family Medicine and Public Health
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Mohammed Al Azri, Department of Family Medicine and Public Health,
SQU
Title: Incidence of hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV in patients with thalassemia
intermedia and major
Project Code: MREC# 569
Department: Haematology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Murtadha Al Khabori, Department of Haematology, SQU
Title: Preliminary Immunohistochemical analysis of Liver biopsy of heaptic steatosis
Project Code: MREC# 570
Department: Biochemistry
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Fahad Al Zadjali, Department of Biochemistry, SQU
Title: Prescribing patterns of anti-epileptic drugs in pediatric patients at Sultan Qaboos
University Hospital (SQUH)
Project Code: MREC# 571
Department: Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Khalid Al Balushi, Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy,
SQU
Title: Postpartum depression amongst Omani women: prevalence, risk factors, and
association with antepartum depression
Project Code: MREC# 572
Department: Family Medicine and Public Health
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Mohammed Al Azri, Department of Family Medicine and Public Health,
SQU
Title: The Association between Swaddling and developmental dislocation of hip joint
(DDH) in Omani Children
Project Code: MREC# 573
Department: Orthopedic/Khola Hospital
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Abdullah Al Ajmi, Department of Orthopedic/Khola Hospital, SQU
Title: First episodes psychosis admitted to Sultan Qaboos University, Psychiatry
Department:Presenting symptoms by using ICD 10 DSM-IV definitions
Imaging study of these drug-naïve psychotic patients
Project Code: MREC# 574
Department: Behavior Medicine
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Ziad Zaidan, Department of Behavior Medicine, SQU
Title: A Study of the Role of Lymphangiogenesis in Breast Cancer
Project Code: MREC# 575
Department: Human and Clinical Anatomy
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Varna Taranikanti, Department of Human and Clinical Anatomy, SQU
Title: To study the immunohistochemical and morphologic profile of different types of
sarcomas as seen in our clinical practice and correlate the morphology to clinical
behavior and long term follow-up
Project Code: MREC# 576
Department: Pathology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Asim Qureshi, Department of Pathology, SQU
Title: Assessment of quality of diabetes care at SQUH
Project Code: MREC# 577
Department: Medicine
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Ahmed Al Farqani, Department of Medicine, SQU
Title: Analysis of One Year Patency Rate of Arterio- Venous Fistula (AVF) Performed
at SQUH
Project Code: MREC# 578
Department: Surgery
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Khalifa Al Wahaibi, Department of Surgery, SQU
Title: A Prevalence of gynaecological malignancies other than uterine cervix in
perimenopusal women with abnormal pap smears
Project Code: MREC# 579
Department: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Vaidyanathan Gowri, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, SQU
Title: Adherence to DVT prophylaxis in SQU medical patients
Project Code: MREC# 580
Department: Medicine
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Abdul Hakeem Al Hashim, Department of Medicine, SQU
Title: Mathotrexate induced encephalopathy in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in
Omani Children
Project Code: MREC# 581
Department: Child Health
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Mathew Zachariah , Department of Child Health, SQU
Title: Causes of Vitamin B12 deficiency at SQUH
Project Code: MREC# 582
Department: Haematology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Khalil Al Farsi , Department of Haematology, SQU
Title: The Quality of Discharge Summary Documentation at SQUH
Project Code: MREC# 583
Department: Medical Records/SQUH
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Mr Mohammed Abdullah Al Rawahi , Department of Medical
Records/SQUH, SQU
Title: Student research project: The incidence of lactose intolerance in 5 fluorouracil
induced diarrhoeas
Project Code: MREC# 584
Department: Medicine
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Prof Mansour Al Moundhri, Department of Medicine, SQU
Title: Appendicectomy for acute appendicitis: pathological features of specimens which
are histologically negative for acute inflammation
Project Code: MREC# 585
Department: Pathology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Asim Qureshi , Department of Pathology, SQU
Title: Mothers attitude to traditional medicine, and use of traditional medicines in
children with chronic diseases
Project Code: MREC# 586
Department: Child Health
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Muna Al Saadoon , Department Child Health , SQU
Title: The Role of Sentinel Node Biopsy (SNB) after Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy,
evidence from Oman
Project Code: MREC# 587
Department: Surgery
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Adil Al Ajmi, Department Surgery, SQU
Title: Granulomatous mastitis: Diagnostic and therapeutic considerations
Project Code: MREC# 588
Department: Surgery
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Adil Al Ajmi, Department Surgery, SQU
Title: Breast one clinic, experience from SQUH
Project Code: MREC# 589
Department: Surgery
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Adil Al Ajmi, Department Surgery, SQU
Title: Is leukocytosis a marker for acute appendicitis?
Project Code: MREC# 590
Department: Surgery SQUH
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Kamran Ahmad Malik , Department Surgery SQUH, SQU
Title: Perinatal Mental Health
Project Code: MREC# 591
Department: College of Human & Health Sciences
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Jana Hanley , Department College of Human & Health Sciences , SQU
Title: Predictors of Sentinel Lymph Node Metastases in Carcinoma Breast, A Census of
Omani Breast Cancer Patients Presnting at the Breast Unit, Sultan Qaboos University
Hospital
Project Code: MREC# 592
Department: Medicine SQUH
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Muhammad Furrukh , Department Medicine SQUH , SQU
Title: Anticancer effect of Boswellia Sacra on Epithelial Ovarian Cancer: A First Step
Study Towards Understanding Molecular Pathways and Mechanisms of Drug
Resistance
Project Code: MREC# 593
Department: Medicine
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Ikram A Burney , Department Medicine , SQU
Title: Assessment of heart rate reduction, efficacy and quality of life improvement with
the if inhibitor Ivabradine in Ischemic Heart Failure patients
Project Code: MREC# 594
Department: Medicine
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Mansour Mohamed Sallam, Department Medicine , SQU
Title: Anti-D alloimmuization in Rh negative pregnant females attending the antenatal
care unit at SQUH
Project Code: MREC# 595
Department: Haematology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Arwa Al-Riyami, Department Haematology , SQU
Title: Correlation between blood ammonia and severity of hepatic encephalopathy in
known liver cirrhosis Omani patients presented with altered mental status
Project Code: MREC# 596
Department: Medicine, SQUH
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Nasser Al-Awaid, Department Medicine, SQUH , SQU
Title: Pediatric appendectomy; changing trends of management in a tertiary care Centre
Project Code: MREC# 597
Department: Surgery
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Parkash Mandhan , Department Surgery, SQU
Title: Correlates of contraceptive Use among Omani Women in Muscat
Project Code: MREC# 598
Department: Family Medicine and Public Health
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Rahma Al kinidi, Department Family Medicine and Public Health , SQU
Title: The Relationship Between Low Back Pain and the types of office, home and car
seats
Project Code: MREC# 599
Department: Physiology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Prof Mohammed O Hassan , Department Physiology , SQU
Title: The risk and outcome of the neurological disease including stroke and seizure in
patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and the association with positive APL
antibodies
Project Code: MREC# 600
Department: Medicine
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Khoula Al Maqbali , Department Medicine , SQU
Title: The Effect of Cultural Differences between Mental Health Clinicians and Minoity
Geriatric group on the Time Spent in Outpatient Clinics
Project Code: MREC# 601
Department: Child Health
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Prof Samir Al Adawi, Department Child Health , SQU
Title: “Burnout, Perceived stress and coping style among nurses working at SQUH
Project Code: MREC# 602
Department: Behavior Medicine
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Hamad Al Sinawi, Department Behavior Medicine , SQU
Title: “Factors Affecting the low- weigh in Oman
Project Code: MREC# 603
Department: College of Science
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr M. Mazharul Islam, Department College of Science , SQU
Title: “The Effect of Cultural Differences between Mental Health Clinicians and Minoity
Geriatric group on the Time Spent in Outpatient Clinics
Project Code: MREC# 604
Department: Behavior Medicine
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Prof Samir Al Adawi , Department Behavior Medicine, SQU
Title: “Antegrade ureteric stenting using the Resonance metallic stent: SQUH
experience
Project Code: MREC# 605
Department: Radiology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Rashid Al Sukaiti , Department Radiology, SQU
Title: “Dietary risk assessment in H. Pylori infected patients
Project Code: MREC# 606
Department: Family Medicine and Public Health
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Mustafa Al Hinai , Department Family Medicine and Public Health ,
SQU
Title: “Incidence, A etiology and Outcome of Acute Kidney Injury among Patients
Admitted to Paediatric ICU, SQUH 2010-2011
Project Code: MREC# 607
Department: Child Health
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Ibtisam Babiker Elnour, Department Child Health , SQU
Title: “Identification of Pompe Disease Mutations in Archival Postmortem FormalinFixed Paraffin-Embedded Tissues and developing PCR-RFLO for rapid genotyping
Project Code: MREC# 608
Department: College of Science/Biology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Alia Al Ansari, Department College of Science/Biology , SQU
Title: “Incidence of Adverse Events due to Zoledronic Acid in patients with Multiple
Myeloma at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital: a retrospective- cohort study
Project Code: MREC# 609
Department: Haematology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Murtadha Al Khabori, Department Haematology, SQU
Title: “Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) in gastric biopsies of patients
presenting with dyspepsia at SQUH
Project Code: MREC# 610
Department: Medicine
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Jamal A. Sallam, Department Medicine, SQU
Title: “Study of clinic- pathological features of papillary carcinoma of thyroid and do
morphologic evaluation of precursor lesions
Project Code: MREC# 611
Department: Pathology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Asim Qureshi, Department Pathology, SQU
Title: “Burden of thalassemia Care at SQUH
Project Code: MREC# 612
Department: Heamatology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Khalil Al Farsi, Department Heamatology, SQU
Title: “Manifestations and outcome of multiple myeloma at SQUH
Project Code: MREC# 613
Department: Heamatology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Khalil Al Farsi, Department Heamatology, SQU
Title: “Mitral valve prolapse
Project Code: MREC# 614
Department: Medicine
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Hatem Al Frhan, Department Medicine, SQU
Title: “The accuracy of Cholescintgraphy and Ultrasound in the diagnosis of biliary
Atresia in Neonatal Jaundice
Project Code: MREC# 615
Department: Radiology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Samir Hussein, Department Radiology, SQU
Title: “Attributes of a Good Doctor in Oman
Project Code: MREC# 616
Department: Medicine
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Prof Mansour Al Mandhri, Department Medicine, SQU
Title: “Comparative efficacy of Clopidogrel and Ticagrelor in patients with acute
coronary syndrome in relation to platelet inhibition in Omani patients
Project Code: MREC# 617
Department: Medicine
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Viji Thomson, Department Medicine, SQU
Title: “Prevalence of urinary and faecal incontinence among Omani women in the
productive age attending obstetrics and gynaecology clinics in Oman
Project Code: MREC# 618
Department: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Moza Al Kalbani , Department Obstetrics and Gynecology , SQU
Title: “Prevalence of white coat hypertension among patients attending SQUH for 24hr
ABPM
Project Code: MREC# 619
Department: Physiology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Khamis Al Hashmi , Department Physiology , SQU
Title: “Prospective review of utilization and patterns of prescription of blood products at
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital blood bank
Project Code: MREC# 620
Department: Haematology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Murtadha Al Khabori, Department Haematology , SQU
Title: “Comprehensive health assessment of elderly people in Al Dakhliyah Governorate
Project Code: MREC# 621
Department: Family Medicine and Public Health
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Randa M. Youssef, Department Family Medicine and Public Health ,
SQU
Title: “Incidence and risk of parenteral nutrition- associated liver disease in neonates
admitted at tertiary health care institute in Oman
Project Code: MREC# 622
Department: Child Health
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Sharef Waadallah Al Mulaabed, Department Child Health , SQU
Title: “Incidence uropathogens, antibiotics since sensitivity and clinical presentation of
urinary track infection in children presented to a tertiary health care institute in Oman
Project Code: MREC# 623
Department: Child Health
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Sharef Waadallah Al Mulaabed, Department Child Health , SQU
Title: “A multinational study of the Epidemiology, treatment and Outcome of Childhood
Arthritis ( EPOCA)
Project Code: MREC# 624
Department: Child Health
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Reem Abdwani, Department Child Health , SQU
Title: “Retrospective analysis of the characteristics and outcome of all triplets
pregnancies managed in the maternal fetal medicine clinic at SQUH
Project Code: MREC# 625
Department: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Tamima Al Dughaishi, Department Obstetrics and Gynecology, SQU
Title: “Prevalence of Human Enteric Viruses in Oman
Project Code: MREC# 626
Department: Microbiology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Muhannad F.M. Al Kobaisi, Department Microbiology, SQU
Title: “TLR7/9 single nucleotide polymorphisms and their association with systemic
lupus erythematosus (SLE) among Omani population
Project Code: MREC# 627
Department: Microbiology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Crystal Y. Koh, Department Microbiology, SQU
Title: “G6PD Deficiency: Effect of minimizing perioperative oxidative stress on
intravascular haemolysis during cardiac surgery
Project Code: MREC# 628
Department: Anaesthesia
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Suresh Chengode, Department Anaesthesia, SQU
Title: “Trends and Outcomes of DCIS in Omani Breast Cancer Patients in a Tertiary
Care Hospital; A Retrospective Analysis
Project Code: MREC# 629
Department: Medicine
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Muhammed Furrukh, Department Medicine, SQU
Title: “Investigation of the high frequency band of heart rate variability: identification
of Pre-eclamptic pregnancy from normal pregnancy in Oman
Project Code: MREC# 630
Department: Child Health
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Lamya Al Kharusic, Department Child Health , SQU
Title: “Workplace stress and job satisfaction evaluation in the major tertiary care
hospitals in Muscat
Project Code: MREC# 631
Department: Anaesthesia
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Rohit Date, Department Anaesthesia, SQU
Title: “Assessment of psychological and behavioral factors for Obesity in Oman
Project Code: MREC# 632
Department: Biochemistry
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Fahad Al Zadjali, Department Biochemistry, SQU
Title: “Evaluation of use of vaccines in Asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis an dinterstitial
lung diseases
Project Code: MREC# 633
Department: Medicine
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Jojy George, Department Medicine, SQU
Title: “Predictors of prolonged stay in the intensive care unit after cardiac surgery
Project Code: MREC# 634
Department: Anaesthesia
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Nasser Al Kemyani, Department Anaesthesia, SQU
Title: “The association of bilirubin with basal oxidation status in Omani cardiovascular
patients, and the effect of bilirubin on serum oxidation in vitro
Project Code: MREC# 635
Department: Biochemistry
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Jumana Saleh, Department Biochemistry, SQU
Title: “Evaluation of Risk Factors for Stoke in an Omani Community
Project Code: MREC# 636
Department: Family Medicine and Public Health
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Shyam Sundar Ganguly, Department Family Medicine and Public Health,
SQU
Title: “Assessment of the quality of life of children with epilepsy attending Sultan
Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat
Project Code: MREC# 637
Department: Family Medicine and Public Health
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Randa M. Youssef, Department Family Medicine and Public Health, SQU
Title: “Relationship between Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS) and urinary
hydroxyl proline and proline concentration among students and staff in higher learning
centeres in Oman
Project Code: MREC# 638
Department: Behavior Medicine
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Prof Samir Al Adawi, Department Behavior Medicine, SQU
Title: “Screening for Autism Spectrum Disorders among Omani Male and Female
Children, an experience at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
Project Code: MREC# 639
Department: Child Health
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Watfa Al Mamari, Department Child Health, SQU
Title: “Importance of clinical pharmacy service to improve prescriptions for pediatric
population in Oman
Project Code: MREC# 640
Department: Pharmacy
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Asmahan Abdulrahim Al Barram, Department Pharmacy, SQU
Title: “Outcomes of Omani Lung Cancer Patients presenting at the Sultan Qaboos
University Hospital
Project Code: MREC# 641
Department: Medicine
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Muhammad Furrukh, Department Medicine, SQU
Title: “Anemia in heart failure
Project Code: MREC# 642
Department: Medicine
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Hatem Al Farhan, Department Medicine, SQU
Title: “Knowledge of genetic diseases among SQU students
Project Code: MREC# 643
Department: Genetics
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Said Al Yahyaee, Department Genetics, SQU
Title: “Comparison of Conventional and Ultrasound guided techniques for Radial
Artery cannulation to find out a better technique in terms of number of attempts, ease
of insertion, time taken, in various sub-groups of patients with different hemodynamic
status
Project Code: MREC# 644
Department: Anaesthesia & ICU
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Jyoti Burad , Department Anaesthesia & ICU, SQU
Title: “The investigation of the evolutionary history of the Omani population by analysis
of HLA Class I polymorphism
Project Code: MREC# 645
Department: Genetics
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Hamed A Riyami, Department Genetics, SQU
Title: “Management of Necrotising enterocolitis: Experience at a tertiary care hospital
in Oman
Project Code: MREC# 646
Department: Surgery
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Zainab Al Balushi, Department Surgery, SQU
Title: “Vitamin D and bone mineral status in an Omani paediatric study population
Project Code: MREC# 647
Department: Biochemistry
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Clifford Abiaka, Department Biochemistry, SQU
Title: “An International, Multi-Center Study Evaluation the Correlation of IL28B
Genotypes with chronic Hepatitis C Disease Characteristics and Patient Demographics
Project Code: MREC# 648
Department: Internal Medicine
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Khalid Al Naamani, Department Internal Medicine, SQU
Title: “Delirium Following On-pump vs. Off-pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery in
Oman: A Prospective Two Center Study
Project Code: MREC# 649
Department: Anaethesia
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Huda Al Khalili, Department Anaethesia, SQU
Title: “Patient related factors in initiation of insulin in Type 2 diabetes in the Wilayat
Bowsher (Oman)
Project Code: MREC# 650
Department: Family Medicine and Public health
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Thord Theordorsson, Department Family Medicine and Public health, SQU
Title: “Factors that are associated with speeding behavior based on the Theory of
Planned behavior (TPB) and Health Belief Model(HBM)
Project Code: MREC# 651
Department: Family Medicine and Public health
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Abdullah Al Maniri, Department Family Medicine and Public health, SQU
Title: “Comparative study of smears prepared by cytospins and crush and pull method
from the body cavity fluids and urine
Project Code: MREC# 652
Department: Pathology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Nasar Al Wahaibi, Department Pathology, SQU
Title: “Evaluation of the diagnostic accuracy of breast fine needle aspirates reported in
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
Project Code: MREC# 653
Department: Pathology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Marwa Al-Riyami, Department Pathology, SQU
Title: “The role of antiphospholipid and other relevant auto-antibodies in the recurrent
abortion of Omani pregnant women
Project Code: MREC# 654
Department: Microbiology & Immunology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Mohammed Al Balushi, Department Microbiology & Immunology, SQU
Title: “Incidence of Toxoplasmosis infection in pregnancy in SQUH
Project Code: MREC# 655
Department: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Saba Mubbashir, Department Obstetrics & Gynecology, SQU
Title: “Indications and outcome of neonatal surgery at SQUH (Experience of 3 years)
Project Code: MREC# 656
Department: Pediatric Surgery
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Zainab Al Balushi, Department Pediatric Surgery, SQU
Title: “Current status of Pediatric Laparoscopic Surgery at SQUH, (Experience of 3
years)
Project Code: MREC# 657
Department: Pediatric Surgery
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Zainab Al Balushi, Department Pediatric Surgery, SQU
Title: “Negative appendectomy …..where is the law?
Project Code: MREC# 658
Department: Pediatric Surgery
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Zainab Al Balushi, Department Pediatric Surgery, SQU
Title: “The a etiology of membranous nephropathy in the Omani population
Project Code: MREC# 659
Department: Pathology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Marwa Al Riyami, Department Pathology, SQU
Title: “Assessment of systolic, diastolic function and development of pulmonary
hypertension in children with sickle cell disease using conventional and tissue Doppler
echocardiography
Project Code: MREC# 660
Department: Child Health
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Khalfan Al Senaidi, Department Child Health, SQU
Title: “The carrier status of antibiotic resistant bacteria on cancer patients on
chemotherapy in SQUH
Project Code: MREC# 661
Department: Microbiology & Immunology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Basil Nzeako, Department Microbiology & Immunology, SQU
Title: “The carrier status of antibiotic resistant bacteria on cancer patients on
chemotherapy in SQUH
Project Code: MREC# 661
Department: Microbiology & Immunology
Dates 2012
Value: Unfunded
Investigators: Dr Basil Nzeako, Department Microbiology & Immunology, SQU