Dr. Iman Abdulaziz Saud Al-Saleh
Principal ScientistKing Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Saudi Arabia
Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Clinical Biochemistry from University of Surrey, UK
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King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Saudi Arabia
Biography
Dr. Iman Abdulaziz Saud Al-Saleh is currently working as Principal Scientist and Head, Environmental Health Section Biological & Medical Research Department, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Saudi Arabia. Dr. Iman earned Ph.D. in Clinical Biochemistry from University of Surrey, UK. Dr. Iman also served as Research Assistant in Pathology Department Faculty of Medicine University of Kuwait Kuwait, Associate Scientist, Scientist, and Senior Scientist from King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Saudi Arabia. Dr. Iman successfully completed 13 research projects funded by different agencies. Dr. Iman is also serving as reviewer for number of journals. Dr. Iman is member of many national and international societies such as International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, International Society of Trace Elements in Research & Human, Royal Institute of Public Health, US Society of Toxicology, EUROTOX, and Society of Environmental Toxicology & Chemistry, and fellow of Institute of Biology. Dr. Iman has published 2 thesis, 95 research articles in journals, 20 abstracts contributed as author/co-author.
Area of Interest:
Chemistry
100%
Clinical Chemistry
62%
Environmental Health Research
90%
Environmental Toxicology
75%
Environmental Contamination
55%
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Selected Publications
- Al-Saleh, I., R. Al-Rouqi, C.A. Obsum, N. Shinwari and A. Mashhour et al., 2015. Interaction between Cadmium (Cd), Selenium (Se) and oxidative stress biomarkers in healthy mothers and its impact on birth anthropometric measures. Int. J. Hyg. Environ. Health, 218: 66-90.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Al-Saleh, I., R. Al-Rouqi, C.A. Obsum, N. Shinwari and A. Mashhour et al., 2014. Mercury (Hg) and oxidative stress status in healthy mothers and its effect on birth anthropometric measures. Int. J. Hyg. Environ. Health, 217: 567-585.
CrossRef | PubMed | Direct Link | - Al-Saleh, I., N. Shinwari, A. Mashhour and A. Rabah, 2014. Birth outcome measures and maternal exposure to heavy metals (lead, cadmium and mercury) in Saudi Arabian population. Int. J. Hyg. Environ. Health, 217: 205-218.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Al-Saleh, I. and R. Elkhatib, 2014. Analysis of phthalates residues in apple juices produced in Saudi Arabia. J. Food Measur. Charact., 8: 373-380.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Al-Saleh, I., M. Abduljabbar, R. Al-Rouqi, R. Elkhatib, A. Alshabbaheen and N. Shinwari, 2013. Mercury (Hg) exposure in breast-fed infants and their mothers and the evidence of oxidative stress. Biol. Trace Element Res., 153: 145-154.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Al-Saleh, I., A. Alsabbahen, N. Shinwari, G. Billedo and A. Mashhour et al., 2013. The influence of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) and oxidative stress on birth outcome. Sci. Total Environ., 444: 565-578.
- Al-Saleh, I., R. Elkhatib, R. Al-Rouqi, S. Al-Enazi and N. Shinwari, 2012. The dangers of Skin-lightening creams. Toxicol. Environ. Chem., 94: 195-219.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Al-Saleh, I., I. Al-Doush, A. Alsahabbeen, G. Mohamed and A. Rabbah, 2012. Maternal exposure to DDT and its metabolites and its influence on anthropometric measures. Sci. Total Environ., 416: 62-74.
- Al-Saleh, I. and R. Elkhatib, 2012. Effect of mercury (Hg) dental amalgam fillings on renal and oxidative stress biomarkers in children. Sci. Total Environ., 431: 188-196.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Al-Saleh, I., N. Shinwari, A. Mashhour, G.E.D. Mohamed and A. Rabah, 2011. Heavy metals (lead, cadmium and mercury) in maternal, cord blood and placenta of healthy women. Int. J. Hyg. Environ. Health, 214: 79-101.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Al-Saleh, I., N. Shinwari and A. Alsabbaheen, 2011. Phthalates residues in plastic bottled waters. J. Toxicol. Sci., 36: 469-478.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Al-Saleh, I., 2011. Mercury (Hg) burden in children: The impact of dental amalgam. Sci. Total Environ., 409: 3003-3015.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Al-Saleh, I. and S. Al-Enazi, 2011. Trace metals in lipsticks. Toxicol. Environ. Chem., 93: 1149-1165.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Al-Saleh, I., I. El-Doush, J.M. Arif, S. Coskun, K. Jaroudi, A. Al-Shahrani and G. El-Din Mohamed, 2010. Levels of DNA adducts in the blood and follicular fluid of women undergoing in vitro fertilization treatment and its correlation with the pregnancy outcome. Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol., 84: 23-28.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Al-Saleh, I., I. El-Doush, G. Billedo and S. Coskun, 2010. Caffeine consumption in women undergoing in-vitro fertilization treatment and its effect on the IVF outcom. Med. Sci. Monitor, 16: CR598-CR605.
- Al-Saleh, I.A., 2009. Health implications of mercury exposure in children. Int. J. Environ. Health, 3: 22-57.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Al-Saleh, I., S. Coskun, I. El-Doush, G. Billedo and A. Mashhour et al., 2009. Outcome of in-vitro fertilization treatment and DDT levels in serum and follicular fluid. Med. Sci. Monitor, 15: BR320-BR333.
Direct Link | - Al-Saleh, I., S. Al-Enazi and N. Shinwari, 2009. Assessment of lead in cosmetic products. Regul. Toxicol. Pharmacol., 54: 105-113.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Al-Saleh, I., N. Shinwari and M. Al-Amodi, 2009. Al-Saleh, I., N. Shinwari and M. Al-Amodi, 2009. Accumulation of mercury in ovaries of mice after the application of skin-lightening creams. Biol. Trace Element Res., 131: 43-54.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Al-Saleh, I., M. Nester, A. Mashhour, L. Moncari, N. Shinwari, G.E.D. Mohamed and A. Rabah, 2009. Prenatal and postnatal lead exposure and early cognitive development: Longitudinal study in Saudi Arabia. J. Environ. Pathol. Toxicol. Oncol., 28: 283-302.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Al-Saleh, I., S. Coskun, A. Mashhour, N. Shinwari and I. El-Doush et al., 2008. Exposure to heavy metals (lead, cadmium and mercury) and its effect on the outcome of in-vitro fertilization treatment. Int. J. Hyg. Environ. Health, 211: 560-579.
Direct Link | - Al-Saleh, I., N. Shinwari, M. Nester, A. Mashhour, L. Moncari, G.E.D. Mohamed and A. Rabah, 2008. Longitudinal study of prenatal and postnatal lead exposure and early cognitive development in Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia: A preliminary results of cord blood lead levels. J. Trop. Pediatrics, 54: 300-307.
- Al-Saleh, I., J. Arif, I. El-Doush, N. Al-Sanea and A. Abdul Jabbar et al., 2008. Carcinogen DNA adducts and the risk of colon cancer: Case-control study. Biomarkers, 13: 201-216.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Al-Johar, D., N. Shinwari, J. Arif, N. Al-Sanea and A.A. Jabbar et al., 2008. Role of Nigella sativa and a number of its antioxidant constituents towards azoxymethane-induced genotoxic effects and colon cancer in rats. Phytother. Res., 22: 1311-1323.
CrossRef | PubMed | Direct Link | - Al-Saleh, I., I. El-Doush, G. Billedo, G.E.D. Mohamed and G. Yosef, 2007. Status of selenium, vitamin E and vitamin A among Saudi adults: Potential links with common endemic diseases. J. Environ. Pathol. Toxicol. Oncol., 26: 221-243.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Al-Saleh, I., I. El-Doush and G. Billedo, 2007. Age and Gender-related reference values for serum dl-α-tocopherol and All-trans-retinol levels in Saudi Population. Int. J. Vitamin Nutr. Res., 77: 326-335.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Al-Saleh, I., G. Billedo and N. Shinwari, 2007. Serum malonyldialdehyde levels in Saudi population and its relationship to a number of factors such as age, gender, antioxidant levels and health status. Trace Elem. Electrolytes, 24: 103-111.
- Al-Saleh, I.A., G. Billedo and I.I. El-Doush, 2006. Levels of selenium, DL-α-tocopherol, DL-γ-tocopherol, all-trans-retinol, thymoquinone and thymol in different brands of Nigella sativa seeds. J. Food Compos. Anal., 19: 167-175.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Al-Saleh, I., N. Shinwari, A. Mashhour, G.E.D. Mohamed, M.A. Ghosh, Z. Shammasi and A. Al-Nasser, 2006. Cadmium and mercury levels in Saudi women and its possible relationship with hypertension. Biol. Trace Element Res., 112: 13-29.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Al-Saleh, I., G. Billedo, I. El-Doush, G.E.D. Mohamed and G. Yosef, 2006. Selenium and vitamins status in Saudi children. linica Chim. Acta, 368: 99-109.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Al-Saleh, I. and G. Billedo, 2006. Determination of selenium concentration in serum and toenail as an indicator of selenium status. Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol., 77: 155-163.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Al-Saleh, I., N. Shinwari, A. Mashhour, G.E.D. Mohamed, M.A. Ghosh, Z. Shammasi and A. Al-Nasser, 2005. Is lead considered as a risk factor for high blood pressure during menopause period among Saudi women? Int. J. Hyg. Environ. Health, 208: 341-356.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Al-Saleh, I., I. El-Doush, N. Shinwari, R. Al-Baradei, F. Khogali and M. Al-Amodi, 2005. Does low mercury containing skin-lightening cream (fair and lovely) affect the kidney, liver and brain of female mice? Cutaneous Ocular Toxicol., 24: 11-29.
Direct Link | - Al-Saleh, I., I. El-Doush, G. Billedo, A.B. Muammer and G.E. Mohamed, 2005. Selenium and vitamin status in the Al-kharj district, Saudi Arabia. J. Nutr. Environ. Med., 15: 190-211.
CrossRef | - Al-Saleh, I.A., 2004. Potential effects of environmental exposure on pregnancy outcome: With special reference to Saudi Arabia. Curr. Top. Toxicol., 1: 1-17.
Direct Link | - Al-Saleh, I., N. Shinwari, I. El-Doush, G. Billedo, M. Al-Amodi and F. Khogali, 2004. Comparison of mercury levels in various tissues of albino and pigmented mice treated with two different brands of mercury Skin-lightening creams. Biometals, 17: 167-175.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Al-Saleh, I., N. Shinwari, P. Basile, I. El-Doush, M. Al-Zahrani, M. Al-Shanshoury and G.E.D. Mohammed, 2003. DDT and its metabolites in breast milk from two regions in Saudi Arabia. J. Occupat. Environ. Med., 45: 410-427.
Direct Link | - Al-Saleh, I., N. Shinwari and A. Mashhour, 2003. Heavy metal concentrations in the breast milk of Saudi women. Biol. Trace Element Res., 96: 21-37.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Al-Saleh, I., F. Khogali, M. Al-Amodi, I. El-Doush, N. Shinwari and R. Al-Baradei, 2003. Histopathological effects of mercury in Skin-lightening cream. J. Environ. Pathol. Toxicol. Oncol., 22: 287-299.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Al-Saleh, I., M. Al-Zahrani, M. Al-Shanshoury, G. Mohammed, N. Shinwari, I. Al-Doush and P. Basile, 2002. Comparative quantitative study of DDT and its metabolites in human milk by gas chromatography with electron capture and mass spectrometric detection. Chromatographia, 55: 457-461.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Al-Saleh, I. and N. Shinwari, 2002. Preliminary report on the levels of elements in four fish species from the Arabian Gulf of Saudi Arabia. Chemosphere, 48: 749-755.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Al-Saleh, I. and I. Al-Doush, 2002. Serum selenium and dl-α-tocopherol levels in women with breast cancer. Trace Elements Electrolytes, 19: 118-124.
Direct Link | - Al-Saleh, I. and I. Al-Doush, 2002. Mercury content in shrimp and fish species from the Gulf coast of Saudi Arabia. Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol., 68: 576-583.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Al-Saleh, I. and I. Al-Doush, 2002. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometric determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in five species of fish from three sites in the Arabian Gulf. Int. J. Environ. Health Res., 12: 193-200.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Al-Saleh, I., M. Nester, E. DeVol, N. Shinwari, L. Munchari and S. Al-Shahria, 2001. Relationships between blood lead concentrations, intelligence and academic achievement of Saudi Arabian schoolgirls. Int. J. Hyg. Environ. Health, 204: 165-174.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Al-Saleh, I. and N. Shinwari, 2001. Report on the levels of cadmium, lead and mercury in imported rice grain samples. Biol. Trace Elem. Res., 83: 91-96.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Al-Saleh, I. and N. Shinwari, 2001. Levels of cadmium, lead and mercury in human brain tumors. Biol. Trace Element Res., 79: 197-203.
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