Outstanding MLS students, from both BSc. and MSc. programs, participated in the recent GMU Research Day on 2nd and 3rd May 2024, showcasing their research projects. A total of six posters derived from their fascinating topics of the aspiring scientists and their supervisors are listed below:
- Effectiveness of Well-Controlled Type 2 Diabetes and Lower Risk of Hyperthyroidism.
Presenters: Mariyam Shoukat Ali, Ayman Najafi, Aseela Hamed
Supervisor: Dr. Salah Eldin Omar - Evaluation of the Mean Platelet Volume (MPV), Plateletcrit (PCT), and Platelet (PDW) in Subjects with Type-2 Diabetes.
Presenters: Umniyah Al Tamimi, Noura Al Shateri, Aya Al Darwish
Supervisor: Dr. Asaad Mohammed Ahmed

- In Vitro Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Effect of UAE Natural Herbals on Different Gram-Negative and Gram-Positive Bacteria.
Presenters: Alaa Abdulaziz, Fadak Yaser, Ibtisam Jehad, Shuroq Ahmed
Supervisor: Dr. Ahmed Luay

- Molecular and Cytological Characterization of Human Papillomavirus Infections in Female Patients in Thumbay Labs, Ajman, UAE.
Presenter: Nour Farajallah
Supervisor: Dr. Sara Ali

- Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio as a Biomarker for Urinary Tract Infection in Female Patients at Thumbay University Hospital, Ajman.
Presenters: Rahaf Ka’ki, Samar Alansawi, Bissan Elattar
Supervisor: Dr. Hassan Higazi - Hypothyroidism and 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Correlation Study.
Presenters: Shemote Z, Osman A, Mubarak F, Murad R, Abdulrahman S
Supervisor: Dr. Abdelgadir Elamin

These research endeavors not only highlight the dedication and hard work of these students but also contribute significantly to the field of medical laboratory sciences. The event was a testament to their passion for advancing healthcare knowledge and improving patient outcomes.

Dr. Praveen Kumar, Dean, College of Health Sciences (CoHS), expressed admiration and pride for the students’ accomplishments. He remarked, “We are proud and happy to see our students progress. It is a proud moment to see our graduates present their research work on prestigious scientific platforms; it portrays the quality of work they have done.”