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Dr.Kareema Nasraldin

Assistant Professor Of Biochemistry
Cairo
Dr.Kareema Nasraldin

Summary


Academic leader with 17 years of experience in higher education, including roles as Assistant Professor at MSA University and Lecturer at BUE. Skilled in leadership as PI in the RDI Unit and supervisor of 20+ graduation projects (2023–2024). Champion of interactive learning, certified in Technology Enhanced Learning (University of Greenwich) and trained in Mentimeter to drive student engagement. Published researcher in biochemistry and cancer biology, integrating lab insights into student mentorship and curriculum design.

Overview

13
years of professional experience
1
year of post-secondary education
1
Certification

Work History

MSA University

Assistant Professor of Biochemistry
02.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Research, Development, and Innovation Unit (RDI-Unit) member
  • Research Projects supervisor
  • Quality control and Accreditation unit member
  • Ethics Committee for research member
  • Exams Remark Committee member

The British University in Egypt ( BUE)

Lecturer - Part Time
09.2020 - 11.2021

The British University in Egypt

Assistant Lecturer
10.2017 - 06.2020

The British University in Egypt ( BUE)

Teaching Assistant
02.2012 - 06.2017

Education

University of Greenwich

Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCert)
10.2024 - Current

Cairo University

Ph.D. from Biochemistry

University Overview

  • Thesis: Effect of Amygdalin and milk thistle extract on HepG2 cell line
  • Courses: Gene therapy, Human Genome, Stem Cell Biology, Molecular Genetics, Genetic Engineering, DNA and Protein Sequencing Analysis, Vaccination
  • GPA: Very good

Cairo University

Master’s degree from Biochemistry

University Overview

  • Thesis: Role of Human Chitinase-3-like 1 in different liver diseases
  • Courses: Immunology, Biotechnology and Tissue Culture, DNA Technology and Proteomics, Enzymology and Bioenergetic Metabolism, Body Fluids, Cancer Biology
  • GPA: Good

Cairo University

B.Sc. from Biochemistry

University Overview

GPA: Very good with honor

Skills

Student research guidance

Certification

Verified Certificate from Harvard University for Principles of Biochemistry, 12/01/21, https://courses.edx.org/certificates/3b7c4694db10468499e0fc3f3318d6f4

Graduation Projects Supervision

Role of Vitamin D Supplementation in Modulating Brain Development in Mice, Examining the Role of Vitamin D in Eye Development during Mouse Embryogenesis, Investigating the Role of Vitamin D in Heart Development during Mouse Embryogenesis, Role of Ascorbic Acid in Modulating Brain Development in Mouse Embryos, Exploring Ascorbic Acid's Influence on the Eye Development in Mouse Embryos, Vitamin E Supplementation and Brain Development in Mouse Embryos: An Experimental Study, Examining the Role of Vitamin E in Eye Development during Mouse Embryogenesis, Role of Vitamin E in Heart Formation during Mouse Embryogenesis: An Experimental Study, Examining the Role of Vitamin E in Skeleton Development during Mouse Embryogenesis, Role of Vitamin E in Modulating Placental Development during Mouse Embryogenesis, Exploring the Role of Vitamin E in Lung Development during Mouse Embryogenesis: An Experimental Investigation, Assessment of Anticancer activity of candidate marine fungal species isolated from Avicennia marina, Anticancer potential of marine fungi isolated from mangroves located at Nabq national park, Investigation of the anticancer potential of marine fungi isolated from mangroves along Nabq natural reserve of Egypt, Anticancer activity of Marine actinobacteria isolated from Seaweeds along Nabq national park, Anticancer potential of activities of marine actinobacteria isolated from seawater, Investigation of the anticancer activity of actinobacteria isolated from coastal sediment in southern Sinai of Egypt, Exploration of the anticancer activity of marine fungi isolated from mangroves located at Nabq protectorate, Investigation of potential anticancer activity of marine fungi isolated from Avicennia marina, Assessment of the potential anticancer activity of marine fungi isolated from mangroves located at Nabq national park, Anticancer potential of Marine actinobacteria isolated from Seaweeds along Nabq national park

Publications

  • Retinoic acid inhibition of cell proliferation via activation of CDKN1B signaling in the forebrain and spinal cord during mouse embryonic development, Beni-Suef Univ J Basic Appl Sci, 13, 124, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1186/s43088-024-00582-x
  • Evaluation of insulin-like growth factor-1 in apparently healthy infants and prepubertal Egyptian children with different nutritional statuses, BMC pediatrics, 24, 1, 673, 2024
  • Influence of Vitamin D Status and VDR Gene Polymorphism on COVID-19 Susceptibility and Outcome, J Pure Appl Microbiol, 2024
  • Alleviation of calcium hydroxide nanoparticles induced genotoxicity and gastritis by coadministration of calcium titanate and yttrium oxide nanoparticles in mice, Sci Rep, 13, 22011, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-49303-x
  • Adipokine rs1501299 Gene Variant and Patient Characteristics in Relation to Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver Disease, 2024, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0973688324000665
  • Anticancer effect of Amygdalin (vitamin B17) on hepatocellular carcinoma cell line(HepG2) in the presence and absence of Zinc, Anticancer Agents Med Chem, 2020, 10.2174/1871520620666200120095525
  • The Postulated Mechanism of Action of Amygdalin (Vitamin B17) on Cancer Cells, Anticancer Agents Med Chem, 11/24/22, 10.2174/1871520623666221124143751
  • The effect of high oral loading dose of cholecalciferol in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease patients, Front. Pharmacol, 14, 1149967, 2023, 10.3389/fphar.2023.1149967
  • Assessment of serum YKL-40 as a diagnostic biomarker and its discriminating power between different liver diseases, Biosci Res, 2018, 15, 4119-4126
  • Comparison between the Apoptotic Effect of Natura Milk Thistle Tincture and Legalon on Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cell Line (Hepg2): an In Vitro Study, J Biochem Cell Biol, 5, 166

Training

  • 16th National Conference of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, In Vitro Study to Compare the Apoptotic Effect of Natural Milk Thistle Tincture and Silymarin on Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cell Line (HepG2)
  • 8th Biannual International Conference (Chem08), Anticancer effect of Amygdalin (vitamin B17) on hepatocellular carcinoma cell line(HepG2) in the presence and absence of Zinc
  • The First International for Applications of Biotechnology
  • The International Nanotechnology Summit
  • The First Faculty of Dentistry Online Conference at BUE
  • Constructive Alignment and Matrices Required for Accreditation, TBD
  • Using KPIs and Benchmarks in Higher education Institutions, 06/01/22
  • Rubrics Design and Types Workshop, 07/01/22
  • Self-Study for Higher Education Institutions (according to NAQAAE’s standards), TBD
  • Coaching and Mentoring Program, 2022
  • Cultivating Entrepreneurial Mindset for Educators, 2024
  • Research Ethics, 2024
  • Top 5 Mental Health Challenges Facing College Students, 2024
  • Information Security, 2024

Webinars

  • Assessment and Testing Webinar, 07/01/22
  • Quality Cycle in Higher Education Institutions webinar, 07/01/22
  • Open Access for Egypt - What you need to know, TBD

Timeline

University of Greenwich

Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCert)
10.2024 - Current

Assistant Professor of Biochemistry

MSA University
02.2022 - Current

Lecturer - Part Time

The British University in Egypt ( BUE)
09.2020 - 11.2021

Assistant Lecturer

The British University in Egypt
10.2017 - 06.2020

Teaching Assistant

The British University in Egypt ( BUE)
02.2012 - 06.2017

Cairo University

Ph.D. from Biochemistry
01.2020

Cairo University

Master’s degree from Biochemistry
01.2017

Cairo University

B.Sc. from Biochemistry
01.2007
Dr.Kareema NasraldinAssistant Professor Of Biochemistry