Prof. Rana M. Hameed, PhD

Professor of Biochemistry

Head, Department of Biochemistry

Prof. Rana M. Hameed is a Professor of Biochemistry and Head of the Department of Biochemistry at the College of Medicine. She has served as an academic researcher and senior lecturer since 2008, contributing extensively to medical education, scientific research, and academic leadership.

She earned her PhD in Biochemistry from Brunel University London, United Kingdom, in 2017, following her BSc and MSc degrees from the University of Baghdad, Iraq. Her academic career encompasses teaching, research supervision, scientific project leadership, and scholarly peer review for international academic journals.

Prof. Hameed's research interests span structural and clinical biochemistry, including biomarkers and clinical diagnostics, inborn errors of metabolism, endocrinology, signal transduction, cancer biochemistry, and the regulation of gene expression through epigenetic and non-coding RNA mechanisms. She also possesses expertise in advanced analytical methodologies, including chromatography, metabolomics, protein characterization, spectroscopy, and immunochemical techniques such as ELISA.

Throughout her career, she has actively participated in Master's and PhD research committees, led multidisciplinary scientific projects, and contributed to the advancement of biomedical research through statistical analysis, data interpretation, and scientific visualization.

Education

• PhD in Biochemistry, Brunel University London, United Kingdom (2017)
• MSc in Biochemistry, University of Baghdad, Iraq (2007)
• BSc in Biochemistry, University of Baghdad, Iraq (2003)

Research Interests

• Structural Biochemistry and Biological Macromolecules
• Clinical Biochemistry and Biomarkers
• Inborn Errors of Metabolism
• Endocrinology and Signal Transduction
• Cancer Biochemistry
• Epigenetics and Gene Regulation
• Coding and Non-Coding RNAs
• Metabolomics and Protein Analysis
• Chromatographic and Spectroscopic Techniques
• Immunochemical Assays and ELISA

Selected Publications

• Fabrication of Dopamine-Conjugated Protein@Metal Organic Frameworks for Targeted Gemcitabine Delivery in Human Breast Cancer Cells
• The Application of Aqueous Two-Phase Systems to the Analysis of Protein Isoforms of Importance in Clinical Biochemistry and Biopharmaceutical Production
• The Oxidative DNA Damage Marker 8-OHdG Indicates No Clear Association with Newly Detected Breast Cancer in Women
• Practical Aspects of the Automated Preparation of Aqueous Two-Phase Systems for the Analysis of Biological Macromolecules
• Lead Levels in Fingernails of Hemodialysis Patients and Healthy Individuals in Karbala, Iraq: A Biomonitoring Study Using ICP-OES

Academic Contributions and Achievements

Prof. Hameed has established a distinguished record of academic leadership, research collaboration, and scientific mentorship. She has served as a reviewer for multiple scholarly journals, supervised postgraduate research activities, and led numerous scientific projects. Her expertise in biostatistics, research methodology, and interdisciplinary biomedical research supports her ongoing contributions to advancing medical education and scientific discovery.