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1 Omar Soliman Mohamed El-Masry; PhD Academic resume: 20 (2), El-Moraikebat, Dammam, Personal details: Dammam, eastern province Cell phone: address: Career statement A well presented, well mannered, self motivated, enthusiastic and confident UK educated faculty staff who has extensive knowledge of clinical biochemistry and well trained on molecular biology techniques at the laboratories of molecular biology department; university of Sheffield. Having good multi-tasking and organizational skills along with general communication skills. Highly motivated to implement a high quality research in an excellence academic institution to improve my academic and research record. qualifications: PhD in biomedical science, school of medicine and biomedical science (faculty of medicine, dentistry and health), university of Sheffield, United Kingdom (July 2012) Studies on the role of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) in breast cancer: potential implications for therapeutic targeting Master of philosophy (MPhil), Medical school and biomedical sciences, faculty of medicine and dentistry, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK, Master of applied medical chemistry, department of applied medical chemistry, medical research institute (MRI), university of Alexandria, Egypt (2006; excellent) Dissertation: Consequences of the diabetic status on testicular oxidative damage in experimental animals; role of

2 antioxidant treatment. Graduated from the department of biochemistry (special category), faculty of science, university of Alexandria, Egypt (2002; excellent with honor) Appointments: - Assistant professor of clinical laboratory science, faculty of applied medical science, university of Dammam, KSA (present) - Lecturer of applied medical chemistry (on leave) - Assistant lecturer of applied medical chemistry (12/2006) - `Demonstrator of applied medical chemistry, department of applied medical chemistry, medical research institute, University of Alexandria, Egypt (January 2003) Teaching: courses of applied medical chemistry III, molecular biochemistry and laboratory techniques I, clinical chemistry, lab management, medical instruments, clinical chemistry Laboratory experience: Manager of a private laboratory of clinical chemistry for 5 years. Having experience in research using experimental animals and tissue culture techniques. Well experienced in molecular biology techniques, flow cytometry, immune-histochemistry, microscopy, ELISA and conventional spectrophotometric techniques. In addition to that, a good experience in data analysis and presentation and statistical manipulation of data using graph pad prism and SPSS software.

3 Examination activities: A member of the examinations control unit of the medical research institute, university of Alexandria Quality Assurance: A member of the quality team of the department of applied medical chemistry (coordinator of the master program). Scientific societies: - Associate member, American association of cancer research (AACR) (present). - A member of the British society of biochemistry (present) - Member, British society of endocrinology (BES) ( ) Research activity and publications: - Activation of AMP-activated protein kinase represses chondrocytes proliferation Pauline Dobson1, John Collins1, Omar El-Masry1, Mary Goldring2 & Barry Brown1 1Sheffield University Medical School, Sheffield, UK; 2Hospital for Special Surgery Laboratory for Cartilage Biology, New York, New York, USA. Endocrine Abstracts (2009) 19 P21 - Effects of activation of AMPK on human breast cancer cell lines with different genetic backgrounds Omar S. El-Masry, Barry L. Brown, Pauline R.M. Dobson Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Sheffield, Western Bank, Sheffield S10 2TN, UK. Oncol Lett January; 3(1):

4 - Evidence that the anti-tumour effects of AMPK activation and crosstalk with the Akt pathway are dependent on the genetic profiles of human breast cancer cell types Omar S. El-Masry1, 2, Barry L. Brown1 and Pauline R. M. Dobson1 1 Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Sheffield, UK 2Department of Applied Medical Chemistry, Medical Research Institute, University of Alexandria, Egypt Publications in preparation: - Mechanistic studies on the anti-cancer effect of AMPK in breast cancer - Effects of the presence of leptin and prolactin in breast cancer microenvironment on the anti-cancer action of AMPK (ready for submission) - polymorphism of GHR in Saudi population; a pilot study Ongoing research: - Effect of ellagic acid on colon cancer cell lines: Impact of Ras mutations - A project on the molecular interactions between Kupfer cells and hepatic stellate cells: A special focus on potential roles of tetraspanins - co-investigator: a project on establishing a mammalian cell line expressing GH-GHR complex - a project on polymorphism of GHR in Saudi population

5 Conferences: - The 11th conference of the medical research institute, University of Alexandria, Egypt on Evidence Based Medicine, The 12th of the medical research institute, University of Alexandria, Egypt on Advances in Medical Research, The UK mesenchymal stem cell meeting, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK, 08/01/ The British Society of Endocrinology (BSE) annual meeting, Harrogate, UK, 16-19/03/ Abstract (poster) The American association of cancer research (AACR) meeting on molecular targets and cancer therapeutics, San Francisco, USA (12-16/11/2011). - advanced hematology and transfusion science symposium, University of Dammam, KSA. Training: Programs of the Faculty and leadership development project (FLDP) on: Thinking skills- Research methodology- Code of ethics- Effective teaching skills- Teaching with technology- References management systems- Quality standards in teaching- Time and conference management- Credit hours- Effective presentation skills- International Computer Driving License (ICDL), module 4. University of Sheffield research training programs: Applications of Statistics in the Medical and Health Sciences Literature Review

6 Techniques, Safety and Report Personal and Professional Skills Development 2 Effective Presentation and Seminar Participation University of Dammam training programs: Advanced teaching strategies in higher education (organized by DED on th ). Workshop on checklist of activities towards NCAAA accreditation- Phase I and II organized by deanship of quality and accreditation. Lab safety training: University of Sheffield waste management course. University of Sheffield advanced waste management course. University of Sheffield radiation training course. University of Sheffield out of hours training.