Biography

Dr. Areej Assaf is an associate professor teaching Immunology, molecular genetics and clinical biochemistry at the department of Biopharmaceutics and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Jordan since 2009. She holds a PhD degree in Molecular and Cellular Immunology in relation to cancer therapy from the School of Medicine, University of Leicester, UK. Dr. Assaf had been teaching at Applied Science University and Amman Private University in Jordan in addition to The University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Her area of interest includes cancer immunotherapy, stress and immunity and development of therapies using herbal medicine for different diseases by stimulating the immune response. She is heavily-involved in research and educational activities. Dr. Assaf has several ongoing funded research projects and had considerable number of publications in the field.

Area of Interest:

Biomedical Sciences

100%

Gene Expression

62%

Immunology

90%

Cytokines

75%

Cancer

55%

Research Publications in Numbers

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Selected Publications

Bouriche, H., S. Kada, A.M. Assaf, A. Senator, F. Gul and I. Dimertas, 2016. Phytochemical screening and anti-inflammatory properties of Algerian Hertia cheirifolia methanol extract. Pharm. Biol., 11: 2584-2590.
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Awaisheh, S.S., M.M. Obeidat, H.J. Al-Tamimi, A.M. Assaf, J.M. EL-Qudah, J.M. Al-khaza’leh and R.J. Rahahleh, 2016. Probiotic anti-cancer effects against human Caco-2 and HRT-18 colorectal cancer cell lines. Milchwissenschaft, 69: 27-31.
Assaf, A.M., A.H. Eman and N.H. Randa, 2016. Influenza vaccination coverage rates, knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs in Jordan: A comprehensive study. Viral Immunol., 29: 516-525.
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Assaf ,A.M., B.I. Amro, S. Mashallah and R.N. Haddadin, 2016. Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory potential therapy for opportunistic microorganisms. J. Infec. Dev. Ctries., 10: 494-505.
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Abdel-Aziz, H.A., M.E. Wagdy, G. Hazem, G.H. Al-Ansary, M.A. Areej and A. Al-Dhfyan, 2016. Synthesis, crystal study, and anti-proliferative activity of some 2-Benzimidazolylthioacetophenones towards triple-negative breast cancer MDA-MB-468 cells as apoptosis-inducing agents. Int. J. Mol. Sci., 17: 1121-1221.
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Assaf, A.M., R.N. Haddadin, N.A. Aldouri, R. Alabbassi, S. Mashallah, M. Mohammad and Y. Bustanji, 2013. Anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial activities of plant extracts used against hematological tumors in traditional medicine of Jordan. J. Ethnopharmacol., 145: 728-736.
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Assaf, A.M., 2013. Stress-induced immune-related diseases and health outcomes of pharmacy students: A pilot study. Saudi Pharm. J., 21: 35-44.
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Amro, B.I., N.H. Randa, T. Khaled, M. Mohammad, M. Sundus and M.A. Areej, 2013. In vitro Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity of jordanian plant Extracts: A potential target therapy for acne vulgaris. Afr. J. Pharm. Pharmacol., 7: 2087-2099.
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Bustanji, Y., A. Nedhal, I. Ala, M. Sundus, A. Areej, A. Talal and M. Mohammad, 2012. Cytotoxic effect of mercurialis annua L methanolic extract on human solid cancer cell line. Sci. Res. Essays, 7: 3218-3222.
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Hudaib, M.M., K.A. Tawaha, M.K. Mohammad, A.M. Assaf and A.Y. Issa et al., 2011. Xanthine oxidase inhibitory activity of the methanolic extracts of selected Jordanian medicinal plants. Pharmacogn. Mag., 7: 320-324.
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Assaf, A., H. Esteves, S.J. Curnow and M.J. Browning, 2009. A threshold level of TLR9 mRNA predicts cellular responsiveness to CpG-ODN in haematological and non-haematological cell lines. Cell Immunol., 259: 90-99.
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