Lecturers College

Professional Profile:

• Biotechnology and molecular biology researcher with experience in microbiology, genetic engineering, infectious diseases, and clinical research coordination. Experienced in academic teaching in Iraq and the United Kingdom and currently serving as Head of International Relations and Cooperation at Al-Ameed University while contributing to research activities in biotechnology and molecular medicine.

Current Position:

• Head of International Relations and Cooperation: Al-Ameed University, Iraq (2025–Present)

Education:

• PhD: Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Baghdad
• MSc: Molecular Life Science Research, King’s College London, University of London, UK
• Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching Science: Brunel University, UK
• BSc: Microbiology, Al-Mustansiriya University, Baghdad, Iraq

Research Experience:

• Clinical Research Coordinator / Study Coordinator: Parexel Clinical Research International (UK) Limited (CRO), London, UK

Teaching Experience:

• College of Clinical Medical Technologies, Al-Ameed University
• College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Kerbala
• City of Westminster College, London, UK

Key Research Skills:

• Molecular biology and cell culture techniques
• Microbial diagnostics and infectious disease research
• Clinical research coordination
• Experimental design and data analysis
• Scientific writing and publication

Selected Publications:

1. Abuknesha R.A., Darwish F., et al. Detection of E. coli using tandem enzymatic and immunoassay techniques. Talanta, 65(2), 343–348 (2005).
2. Karim F.A. Epidemiology of diarrhoea in the Holy City of Karbala. Al-Kufa University Journal for Biology, 2018.
3. Abbas I.S., Abdul Karim F. Prevalence of vaginal infection in non‑pregnant women in Karbala. Iraqi Journal of Public Health, 2017.
4. Karim F.A., Darwish L.A.A. Reoccurring cholera infection in Kerbela province. Scientific Journal of Medical Research, 2018.
5. Karim F.A., Jawad O.S. Prevalence of Fusarium proliferatum in corn seeds in Iraq. International Journal of Family Studies, Food Science and Nutrition Health, 2021.
6. Karim F.A., Al‑Ahmer S.D., Al Shammari A.M. Cytotoxicity of Newcastle Disease Virus against breast cancer cell lines. Iraqi Journal of Biotechnology, 2024.

Professional Memberships:

• Member, American Society for Microbiology
• Member, Iraqi Academics Syndicate, Karbala Branch
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), General Teaching Council for England