A motivated, adaptable, determined, committed and responsible scientist/researcher (PhD) in Cytogenetics, Molecular Biology and Molecular Genetics. I have been involved in tissue culture techniques, Cytogenetics, molecular biology, immunohistochemistry-immunocytochemistry, EVs/exosome and exosomal nucleic acid and protein molecule research since 2009 (when I was a PhD student). In which I published “Possible role of Exosomes Containing RNA in mediating Non-Targeted Effect of Ionizing Radiation” paper that considered the first scientific paper explained the effects of exosome cargo molecules (RNA and protein molecules) on non-irradiated neighbouring cells following radiotherapy in vitro. The article has been cited more than 130 times. I have also developed a method of exosome extraction from organs and blood plasma, which has been profoundly utilised in my jobs. Immunohistochemistry and immunocytochemistry have been intensively used to image and detect specific proteins associated with inflammatory responses following radiotherapy or exosomes treatment. Extraction of exosome proteins and nucleic acids is a well-established method utilised in our lab. One of my MSc students also carried out a drug-delivery project, “Exosomes from ICCM-mediated DNA damage in human epithelial prostate cancer cells”. I also developed, optimised, and used exosome-induced migration assay and HPA binding protein in a PhD study in metastatic breast cancer cells. Taken together, I have strong experience in protein, DNA and RNA extractions, PCR techniques, western blotting and immunohistochemistry methods. I also utilised ELISA Immunoassay during my PhD study (in 2010) to detect some inflammatory proteins such as TNF-α and TGF-β and some senescence proteins.Additionally, I used cheap nanoparticles combined with radiotherapy as a promising treatment for breast cancer. I also developed some techniques of telomerase activity measurement and 3D tissue culture using colon cancer cells. I chaired a “Non-coding RNA and radiation responses” linked to exosomes session in ICRR 2019 in Manchester. Furthermore, I supervised 3 MSc students who successfully passed the exam. Data Analysis is one of my strong points. I have a solid background and knowledge of using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access. I also have a good understanding and knowledge of choosing the correct statistical test for data and the reason behind selecting the test.
Oxford Target Therapeutics
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Research Development LeadOxford Target Therapeutics Sep 2022 - PresentOxford, England, United Kingdom
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Application SpecialistScientist At Izon Science Europe Sas Oct 2020 - Jun 2021United Kingdom And Ireland
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Visiting Researcher In Genomic Instability And Cell Communication Research GroupOxford Brookes University Apr 2020 - Oct 2020Oxford, England, United Kingdom• Mentoring and training new staff, PhD and postdoctoral researchers. lab maintenance and ordering lab’s equipment, machines and chemicals were some of my tasks.• Keeping up to date and developing lab’s protocols and techniques related to exosome extraction and characterisation from culture media, blood plasma and body organs, DNA damage measurement, Bioimaging, protein and microRNA extraction from exosomes and cells and tissue.• Tissue culture and cell maintenance, and in vitro diagnosis (IVD).• I was also responsible for lab maintenance and ordering lab’s equipment, machines and chemicals for all projects and researchers.• Data analysis and scientific report and paper writing up.• During this period (extended to 2021), 4 scientific papers/articles were published. -
Postdoctoral ResearcherOxford Brookes University Nov 2017 - Mar 2020Oxford, England, United Kingdom• Mentoring, training and supervising new staff, PhD and postdoctoral researchers. As a Senior Scientist, I co-supervised 3 postdoctoral researchers, 3 PhD students, 1 technician and 8 undergraduates (every year since 2016) at their final year projects. I was also responsible for lab maintenance and ordering lab’s equipment, machines and chemicals for all projects and researchers.• Keeping up to date and developing lab’s protocols and techniques related to exosome extraction and characterisation from culture media, blood plasma and body organs, DNA damage measurement, Bioimaging, protein and microRNA extraction from exosomes and cells and tissue culture.• Supervising students and designing projects/experiments. • Tissue culture and cell maintenance, and IVD.• Data analysis and scientific report and paper writing up. -
Postdoctoral ResearcherOxford Brookes University Sep 2015 - Oct 2017Oxford, England, United Kingdom• Mentoring and training undergraduate and MSC students.• Tissue culture and cell maintenance, as well as media preparation and tissue culture flask coating.• I demonstrated several undergraduate modules.• Briefly, I was working on Nanoparticles and radiation as a promising treatment for breast cancer. Different types of breast cancer cells (according to their metastatic levels) were used in the project. The results were very promising and we are aiming to expand the project using microvesicles (Exosomes) to deliver drugs. -
Research AssistantIvf Institute For Infertility And Embryo Research, Teaching Hospital, College Of Medicine. Jun 2000 - Dec 2007Baghdad, Iraq• Mentoring and training undergraduate and new staff.• Lab maintenance and ordering lab’s equipment and chemicals.• Media preparation for IVF.• Semen analysis and sperm preparation for IFV and ICSI processes.
Amar Mayyah Education Details
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Molecular Biology, Cytogenetics And Cell-Cell Communication (Evs And Exosomes) -
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Al-Mustansiriyah UniversityReproductive Physiology -
Al-Mustansiriyah UniversityMedical Microbiology And Bacteriology
Frequently Asked Questions about Amar Mayyah
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Amar Mayyah works for Oxford Target Therapeutics
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Amar Mayyah's current role is Research Development Lead.
What schools did Amar Mayyah attend?
Amar Mayyah attended Oxford Brookes University, Oxford Brookes University, Al-Mustansiriyah University, Al-Mustansiriyah University.
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