Mahmood Yaseen Hachim Al Mashhadani
Contact Faculty +9714 383 8729Dr. Mahmood Hachim has multidisciplinary backgrounds that shaped his medical degree and research career. With two Ph.D. in molecular medicine and translation research from University of Sharjah and Lubeck University in Germany, Master of research in cancer biology from University of Dundee and Master of Science in Medical Microbiology and Immunology from Al Nahrain University in Iraq, Dr. Mahmood made a research track and experience in systems biology to apply its advances to decipher complex diseases like breast cancer, diabetes, Asthma as well as an understanding of the human microbiome by applying novel bioinformatics approaches and state of the art omics approach. Understanding the molecular basis of such diseases to identify novel diagnostic and predictive clinically proven biomarkers is his goal. Specifically, understanding the exact role of host immune response and microbiome interaction in susceptibility and development of clinical heterogeneity of such chronic diseases.
Academic Appointments
Assistant Professor – Molecular Medicine
Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai, UAE
Lecturer
Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai, UAE
Ph.D. Candidate, Research Assistant
Molecular Medicine and Translational Research Sharjah Institute for Medical Research, College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, UAE
Problem Based Learning Tutor
For undergraduate medical students College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, UAE
Advanced Molecular Biology Techniques Tutor
For graduate students, Master of Sciences in Molecular Medicine & Translational Research College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, UAE
Senior Lecturer, Medical Microbiology and Immunology
RAK College of Medical Sciences, RAK University of Health and Medical Sciences, UAE
Lecturer, Medical Microbiology and Immunology
RAK College of Medical Sciences, RAK University of Health and Medical Sciences, UAE
Instructor, Medical Microbiology and Immunology
RAK College of Medical Sciences, RAK University of Health and Medical Sciences, UAE
Assistant Lecturer, Medical Microbiology and Immunology
Al Nahrain Medical College, Baghdad, Iraq
Instructor, Medical Microbiology and Immunology
Al Nahrain Medical College, Baghdad, Iraq
Instructor, Advanced Technology in Medical Microbiology for Graduates
Al Nahrain Medical Colleg, Baghdad,Iraq
Resident House officer,
Kathumia Teaching Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq
Professional Education
Medicine (Ph.D) Molecular Medicine
Lubeck University, Germany
Ph.D. Molecular Medicine and Translational Research
University of Sharjah, UAE
Master of Research (MRes), Cancer Biology
Dundee University, United Kingdom
Master of Sciences (M.Sc), Medical Microbiology and Immunology
AlNahrian University, Iraq
M.B.Ch.B.
AlNahrian University, Iraq
Teaching
- Participated in curriculum design, implementation, assessment, and evaluation of courses delivered to undergraduate students in colleges of medicine, pharamceutical, nursing, and dental sciences. Consistently been highly rated in student evaluations. Attended educational workshops and conferences to further develop skills.
- Course coordination: As teaching faculty at the College of Medicine, RAK University of Health and Medical Sciences, UAE, served as coordinator for various capacities:
- Coordinator for Hematology, Immunology and Genetics Modules: September 2013– 2016
- Clinical Skills Course Coordinator, September 2013– 2015
- Problem-Based Learning Facilitator and Coordinator: September 2010-2013
- Year Two Coordinator: September 2010– 2013
- Assessment: Development of assessment tools including multiple-choice questions (single best option with clinical vignette), short answer questions, objective structured practical examination (OSPE) questions. Also have participated in Clinical skills sessions and Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE) for undergraduate medical students in pre-clinical clerkship
- Active Member and Resource Person in the Center for Educational Development and Research, College of Medicine at RAK University of Health and Medical Sciences, UAE, September 2011– 2016
Post-graduate teaching experience
- Continuous Practical Education Coordinator, September 2017– present
Sharjah Institute for Medical Research, College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, UAE
- Support teaching of Advanced Technology in Medical Microbiology for graduate students
September 2005 – June 2007, Al Nahrain Medical College- Baghdad-Iraq
University committees
- Member of the Research and Ethics Committee, Member, Student Scientific Conference Organizing committee, College of Medicine, RAK University of Health and Medical Sciences, UAE
- Undergraduate Studies Registrar, Public Relation office coordinator, Al Nahrain College of Medicine, Baghdad, Iraq
Honors and Awards
Best Graduate Research and Oral Presentation, Research Day, College of Medicine
University of Sharjah, UAE
Best Oral Presentation, 7th Pan Arab Human Genetics Conference (PAHGC 2018)
Dubai, UAE
Molecular Medicine and Translational Research Scholarship, (full funding for PhD), College of Medicine
University of Sharjah, UAE
Top Student Award, Master of Research, Cancer Biology, School of Medicine
University of Dundee, UK
Publications
Membership of Professional Bodies/Associations
- Iraqi Medical Association
Research interests
- Integrative OMICs and Systems Biology to decipher complex chronic diseases
- Molecular basis of the host response to microbes in health and disease
- Human microbiome and its role in complex chronic diseases
Clinical and Community Service
- Hospital clinical service in Iraq
- Administration and service in Iraq and UAE
- Community service in UAE