Zeb Hussain | Biology and Life Sciences | Research Hypothesis Excellence Award

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Dr. Zeb Hussain | Biology and Life Sciences | Research Hypothesis Excellence Award

Dr. Zeb Hussain | Biology and Life Sciences | Research Hypothesis Excellence Award | Lecture | Dow university of health sciences | Pakistan

Dr. Zeb Hussain is an accomplished microbiologist, medical laboratory scientist, and researcher whose work bridges advanced diagnostic microbiology, infectious disease surveillance, molecular epidemiology, and clinical laboratory quality systems. Dr. Zeb Hussain holds an M.Phil. in Pathology (Microbiology) from Dow University of Health Sciences and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Microbiology at the University of Karachi with a research focus on the molecular characterization and phylogenetic analysis of carbapenemase-producing bacteria associated with ventilator-acquired pneumonia. His academic foundation also includes a BS in Medical Laboratory Technology, a BSc in Chemistry and Biology, an Executive MBA in Health Management, and professional certification in ISO-15189:2012 assessor training from the Pakistan National Accreditation Council, equipping him with both scientific depth and managerial competence. Professionally, Dr. Zeb Hussain has extensive experience as a Medical Technologist and Shift Supervisor at the Dow Diagnostic and Research Complex, where he oversees microbiology operations including bacterial and fungal culture interpretation, parasitology, serology, PCR-based molecular diagnostics, biosafety practices, quality assurance, ISO compliance, and laboratory workflow management. His managerial expertise extends to inventory oversight, vendor coordination, LIS operations, staff supervision, and patient-physician issue resolution, ensuring efficient clinical service delivery. As an educator, he has taught medical and health sciences students at Malir University of Science and Technology and conducted MBBS/BDS tutorials at Dow University of Health Sciences, contributing to academic capacity building in laboratory sciences. His research interests include antimicrobial resistance, multidrug-resistant gram-negative pathogens, genotyping of bacterial and viral organisms, clinical-environmental surveillance, and epidemiological modelling of infectious diseases. Dr. Zeb Hussain’s research skills encompass molecular diagnostics, PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, immunoassay evaluation, culture and sensitivity testing, laboratory biosafety, and use of automated biochemical and hematology analyzers. He has presented his research internationally, including at the European Congress of Immunology in Vienna, and has contributed to several peer-reviewed publications in Scopus-indexed journals in areas such as measles sero-surveillance, invasive blood culture pathogens, uropathogens, and antimicrobial resistance patterns. His awards and recognitions include international poster and oral presentation selections, reflecting his active role in global scientific exchange. Dr. Zeb Hussain continues to advance clinical microbiology through his dedication to infectious disease research, laboratory quality enhancement, and academic mentorship, demonstrating strong commitment to improving public health outcomes and clinical microbiological practices within Pakistan and beyond.

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Featured Publications

  1. Hussain, Z., Farooqui, F., Ibrahim, A., & Baig, S. (2025). Patients and surfaces: Integrated clinical–environmental surveillance of MDR gram-negative bacteria in critical-care units (Karachi). Microorganisms.

  2. Hussain, Z., Naim, A., Fatima, A., Karim, A., Uddin, F., & Shams, S. (2025). Distribution of MBL and serine-β-lactamase-producing pathogens in ventilator-associated pneumonia: Insights into MDR and XDR strains. Iranian Journal of Microbiology.

  3. Hussain, Z. (2024). Sero-surveillance of measles virus seropositivity amongst vaccinated children of rural areas of Sindh. Microbiological & Immunological Communications.

  4. Fatima, A., Iffat, W., Dawood, K., Sarfaraz, S., Hussain, Z., Siddiqui, H. Z., & Gajdács, M. (2023). Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of uropathogens in Karachi, Pakistan. Acta Biologica Szegediensis.

  5. Fatima, A., Gohar, H., Dawood, K., Sajjad, M., Fasih, F., & Hussain, Z. (2022). Distribution of invasive pathogenic isolates in blood culture with their antimicrobial susceptibility pattern in a diagnostic lab in Karachi. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association.

  6. Hussain, Z. (2020). Measles in Sindh, Pakistan. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association (Submission ID: JPMA-2020-2312).

  7. Hussain, Z. (Year not specified). Sero-surveillance of measles virus amongst vaccinated children of rural areas of Sindh, Pakistan. Unpublished conference research.

 

Mohamed Abu El-Regal | Biology and Life Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abu El-Regal | Biology and Life Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abu El-Regal | Biology and Life Sciences | Best Researcher Award | Professor | King Abdulaziz University | Saudi Arabia

Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abu El-Regal is an accomplished marine ecologist and biological oceanographer whose career reflects deep expertise in ichthyoplankton ecology, coral reef biodiversity, larval fish identification, marine ecosystem assessment, and Red Sea environmental dynamics. His academic foundation includes a Ph.D. in Marine Ecology through a joint supervision program between Suez Canal University and the University of Hull, complemented by an M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Marine Science from Suez Canal University, establishing strong grounding in fish larvae biology, coral reef ecology, and marine ecosystem processes. Throughout his career, Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abu El-Regal has held distinguished academic positions, including Professor of Biological Oceanography at Port Said University and Professor in the Marine Biology Department at King Abdulaziz University, where he teaches advanced undergraduate and postgraduate courses, supervises MSc and PhD students, leads academic accreditation processes, coordinates departmental curriculum development, and contributes to institutional academic excellence. His research interests span coral reefs, fish larvae communities, zooplankton ecology, marine pollution assessment, aquaculture ecology, species distribution changes, reef fish taxonomy, and coastal ecosystem management, with extensive field experience involving coral reef surveys, larval fish sampling, marine biodiversity assessment, and statistical analyses using tools such as SPSS and PRIMER. Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abu El-Regal possesses strong research skills including fish larvae identification, coral reef fish taxonomy, ecological modeling, environmental impact evaluation, sample collection, genetic barcoding collaborations, and scientific diving with more than a thousand Red Sea dives contributing to ecological monitoring and marine conservation. His professional excellence is further demonstrated by active participation in numerous international conferences, keynote lectures, and workshops focused on biodiversity, aquaculture, fisheries management, invasive species, and Red Sea environmental challenges. He has earned several honors including keynote speaker recognitions, academic writing certifications, and quality assurance credentials that strengthen his academic leadership. As a reviewer for reputable peer-reviewed journals such as Coral Reefs, Marine Biology, Environmental Ecology of Fishes, and Journal of Applied Ichthyology, he contributes to maintaining high scientific standards. His memberships include the American Fisheries Society, Red Sea environmental protection groups, and multiple marine conservation associations, reflecting his commitment to environmental stewardship. Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abu El-Regal’s impactful contributions to marine science, published research in Scopus-indexed journals, supervision of emerging researchers, and leadership in academic and environmental initiatives highlight his influential role as a marine scientist dedicated to advancing global understanding of marine ecosystems and their conservation.

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Featured Publications 

  1. Abu El-Regal, M. A. (2025). New record of Saurida micropectoralis in the southern Red Sea and evidence of range expansion to East Africa. Fishes.

  2. Abu El-Regal, M. A. (2025). Chemical profiling, cytotoxicity and mode of action of sea urchin Echinometra mathaei exoskeleton extract in HepG2 cancer cell line. Toxin Reviews.

  3. Abu El-Regal, M. A. (2025). Genetic characterization of seven clownfish species using 16S rRNA DNA barcoding from the Jatinegara ornamental fish market. Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Research.

  4. Abu El-Regal, M. A. (2023). Comparative morphology and DNA barcoding of reef fish from Saudi Arabia and Indonesia. Marine Science Studies.

  5. Abu El-Regal, M. A. (2021). Hatching and early development of Holothuria scabra with implications for sea cucumber aquaculture. Marine Biology Research.

  6. Abu El-Regal, M. A. (2018). Ecological studies on zooplankton community structure in the Red Sea at Hurghada. Journal of Aquatic Ecology.

  7. Abu El-Regal, M. A. (2017). Phytoplankton productivity and hydrographic conditions in the Red Sea. Aquatic Environmental Research.