Senior research assistant, Qatar university, Qatar
Shamma Abdullah AL Muraikhy is a distinguished Qatari academic and researcher currently working as a Senior Research Assistant at the Biomedical Research Centre at Qatar University. With a background in clinical laboratory sciences, Shamma has dedicated her career to advancing research in the fields of exercise science, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes. She holds a Ph.D. in Drug Design from the University of Groningen (Netherlands), a Master of Science from the University of Bristol (UK), and a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences from Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (Saudi Arabia). Her research work focuses on molecular techniques, including metabolomics, and its applications in insulin resistance and other metabolic disorders. She has contributed significantly to several research projects and publications, making her an expert in her field. 🧑🔬📚
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Education:
Shamma holds a Ph.D. in Drug Design from the University of Groningen, Netherlands (2021–2024). Her Master’s in Science was obtained from the University of Bristol, UK (2015–2017). She completed her Bachelor’s in Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Formerly Medical Laboratory Technology) at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (Saudi Arabia) between 1993 and 1997. 🎓🌍
Experience:
Shamma’s professional career spans over two decades, beginning with her work as a Medical Lab Technologist at King Fahd Teaching Hospital (Saudi Arabia) in 1998. She later worked as a Senior Lab Technologist at ARAMCO Hospital (Saudi Arabia). Over the years, Shamma held various significant roles, including Senior Research Scientist and Risk & Quality Officer at the Anti-Doping Lab in Qatar. Currently, she serves as a Senior Research Assistant at the Biomedical Research Centre, Qatar University. 🏥🔬
Awards and Honors:
Shamma’s academic and research contributions have earned her numerous accolades. These include multiple research grants and honors, such as being a prominent investigator in several national research projects on insulin resistance, diabetes, and exercise science. Her work is highly regarded in her field, with her publications cited in several international journals. 🏆✨
Research Focus:
Shamma’s research is at the intersection of exercise science, molecular biology, and metabolic disorders. Her primary research focus includes investigating insulin resistance, adipogenesis, and diabetes. She has explored various molecular mediators involved in exercise-induced insulin sensitivity and the role of inflammatory biomarkers and oxidative stress in athletes. She is also focused on understanding how exercise and fasting may influence telomere length and cellular aging, and her work on GATA-3 as a potential therapeutic target for insulin resistance is groundbreaking. 🔬💪
Conclusion:
Shamma Abdullah AL Muraikhy is a leading researcher in the fields of exercise science and metabolic health. With a robust academic background, extensive professional experience, and a passion for improving our understanding of insulin resistance and diabetes, Shamma continues to make significant contributions to scientific research. Her work is poised to influence future therapeutic strategies and interventions for metabolic diseases. 🌟📈
Publications:
Metabolic signature of leukocyte telomere length in elite male soccer players
Shamma Al-Muraikhy, Maha Sellami, Alex Domling, et al.
Front. Mol. Biosci., December 2021, Vol. 8
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High endurance elite athletes show age-dependent lower levels of circulating complements compared to low/moderate endurance elite athletes
Shamma Al-Muraikhy, Manjunath Ramanjaneya, Alexander S. Dömling, et al.
Front. Mol. Biosci., September 2021, Vol. 8
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Molecular regulators of exercise-mediated insulin sensitivity in non-obese individuals (review paper)
Shamma AlMuraikhy, Asmaa Doudin, Alexander Domling, et al.
J Cell Mol Med, 2023
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Comparing the Metabolic Profiles Associated with Fitness Status between Insulin-Sensitive and Insulin Resistant Non-Obese Individuals
Shamma AlMuraikhy, Najeha Anwardeen, Aisha Naeem, et al.
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health, 2022, 19(19), 12169
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The Metabolic Switch of Physical Activity in Non-Obese Insulin Resistant Individuals
Shamma Almuraikhy, Najeha Anwardeen, Asmma Doudin, et al.
Int. J. Mol. Sci., 2023, 24(9), 7816
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Antioxidative Stress Metabolic Pathways in Moderately Active Individuals
Shamma Almuraikhy, Najeha Anwardeen, Asmaa Doudin, et al.
Metabolites, September 2023, 13(9): 973
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Impact of Moderate Physical Activity on Inflammatory Markers and Telomere Length in Sedentary and Moderately Active Individuals with Varied Insulin Sensitivity
Shamma Almuraikhy, Maha Sellami, Hadaia Saleh Al-Amri, et al.
J Inflamm Res., 2023, 16: 5427-5438
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Eight weeks of aerobic exercise, but not four, improves insulin sensitivity and cardiovascular performance in young women
Maha Sellami, Shamma Almuraikhy, Khaled Naja, et al.
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Joint Effects of Exercise and Fasting on Telomere Length: Implications for Cellular Aging
Shamma Almuraikhy, Maha Sellami, Khaled Naja, et al.
Biomedicines, May 2024, 12(6): 1182
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Metabolic signatures of combined exercise and fasting: An expanded perspective on previous telomere length
Shamma Almuraikhy, Khaled Naja, Najeha Rizwana Anwardeen, et al.
Frontiers
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