KING ABDULAZIZ UNIVERSITY

Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences

Medical Laboratory Technology Department

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Table of contents Page Number
Part 1.General Introduction 3-11
1.1. Overview of Medical Laboratory Technology Department
1.2. Mission and Objectives
1.3. Welcome massages

 Dean’s Message
 Head of Department Message
1.4. Admission policies and Graduation requirements

 Departmental admission requirement

 Graduation requirements
1.5. Study plan framework.
 Graduation requirement courses
 year 2; 1st semester and 2nd semester
 year 3; 1st semester and 2nd semester
 year 4; 1st semester and 2nd semester
1.6. Expected Overall Educational Outcomes
1.7. Graduates employment opportunities

Part II. Student activity

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2.1. Objectives of student activity
2.2. How to subscribe in student activities
2.3. Trips & Visits
Part III. Student services 13-15
3.1. Money Rewards
3.2. Student Funds
 Continues subsidies
 working student subsidies
 computers and electrical instalments
3.3. Student accommodation.
 condition of Admission
 Registration paperwork
3.4. Health services
3.5. Banking services
3.6. Student meal
3.7. Travel and reduced tickets

Part VI. Student Support 16-19

 Graduate tutors
 Charter university student right and duties
 Foreign scholarship program

Important contact numbers 19-22

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Part 1; General Introduction

1.1. Overview of Medical Laboratory Department

The Medical Laboratory Technology Department started in 1980 as a program in the
Faculty of Medicine and Allied Medical Sciences. In 2004, the Faculty of Applied Medical
Sciences was established by the direction of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to
transform the Medical Sciences programs of the Faculty of Medicine and Allied Medical
Science into an independent Faculty, to be one of the four medical faculties at the Medical
Centre in King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah.

The faculty was established aiming at meeting the society’s needs for qualified health
personnel in various areas of preventive and curative rehabilitation to cope with level of
health service developed and promoted to the level of scientific and technical progress in
the area of health in general.

Mission
To produce highly qualified medical laboratory Technologists in order to serve the need
of society. That will improve health care system promote researches concerns with health
problems.

Objectives:
1. Provide education opportunities for high school graduates to be Medical Laboratory
Technologists.
2. Qualify professional medical laboratory technologists to cover the increasing demand
for this profession.
3. Qualify highly skilful graduates in the field of diagnosis and research.
4. Make graduates of the medical laboratory technology to form a base for continuous
education, conferences and scientific meetings.
5. Help in publication by establishing and participation in specialized scientific journals.
6. Increase the awareness level among our population about local infectious and chronic
diseases.
7. Make the society aware of the scientific development in clinical diagnosis profession.
8. Establishing graduate programs for the medical laboratory technology graduates.

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1.2. Welcome massages.
A. Dean’s Message

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B. Head of Department Message
Welcome to the Medical Laboratory Technology Department

The Medical Laboratory Technology Program (MLT), nationally known for its excellent
and realistic education, provides traditional courses as well as extensive experience in
actual clinical laboratories. Program's lectures and labs provide students with a
substantial knowledge base as well as fundamental skills and techniques. Students are
challenged to critically examine all data and results and to be alert for potential technical
errors. Students are actively involved in discussions relating theory to tests results, and
perform detailed lab write-ups, which also help to correlate laboratory findings with
theory. The facilities are modern and well equipped for this purpose. To begin the
transition to “real world” medical laboratory technology, students spend time in the main
Laboratories at King Abdul Aziz University Hospital. Here, students receive instruction
using actual clinical specimens in a laboratory environment. Finally, in the affiliate
laboratories, students continue to develop understanding of principles, mastery of basic
skills and professionalism.

98% of the staff is Saudi nationality. The MLT Program staff participates in a wide
variety of activities within the department and professional community.

Dr. Essam H. Aljifffri

Head of the Medical Laboratory Technology Department

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1.3. Admission policies and Graduation requirements

Students entering the BSc in Medical Laboratory Technology must meet all the university
and faculty admission requirements (htpp://admission.kau.edu.sa) & referred to student
specification)

A. Departmental admission requirement.

1. Applicant must have a high school degree not less than 90%.
2. Applicant must score not less than 90% in (chemistry, physics, Biology, English)
3. To pass the degree of the Achievement test

In addition, the students must show interest in dealing with patients and working in
hospital environments, which appear during his/her admission interview by the
admission committee at the department if required.

B. Graduation requirements:
The degree granted is Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Medical Laboratory Technology is
four years including the foundation year (first year) and one obligatory year for clinical
practice (Internship Program). In order for a student to qualify for a BSc in Medical
Laboratory Technology degree, he/she must successfully complete the total credit hour
requirements (137 study units) including university requirements (26 study units), faculty
requirements (23 study units) and the departmental requirements (88 study units). In
addition to graduate in Medical Laboratory Technology, a student must be must
complete the obligatory training year of internship training program that aims at:

1. Obtaining further experience in relation to standard investigation and procedural

activity.
2. Acquiring further skills in interpersonal relationships with both patients and other
staff.
3. Consolidating a sense of professional ethics and responsibility.
4. Allowing each intern to spend a reasonable amount of time working at each imaging
modality.

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1.5. Study Plan System and Study Plan Framework
ALL MLT students must pass all Foundation year courses successfully during the first
year (refereed to student specification).

Graduation Requirement Courses

REQUIREMENTS CREDITS

1. University requirements 26

Compulsory 15
2. Faculty requirements
Elective (*) 8

Compulsory 88
3. Department requirements
(if unified for all departments)
Elective 0

4. Free courses (from outside the faculty) 0

TOTAL 137

(Faculty and Department Courses)

YEAR 2; 1st Semester

STUDY UNITS
COURSE TITLE CODE/NO.
Theory Practical Credit
Med Tech Skills MLT 294 2 1 3
Instrumentation MLT 296 1 1 2
Physiology PHYM 205 2 -- 2
Biochemistry BCHM 205 3 1 4
Anatomy ANTM 205 1 1 2
Arabic Studies 101 ARAB 101 3 -- 3
Islamic Studies 101 ISLS 101 2 -- 2
TOTAL 13 4 18

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 Year 2; 2ndSemester
STUDY UNITS
COURSE TITLE CODE/NO.
Theory Practical Credit
Hematology (1) MLT 211 2 1 3
Immunology (1) – (Basic) MLT 231 2 1 3
Histotechnology and 1 1 2
MLT 261
Cytotechnology
Diagnostic Genetics and 2 1 3
MLT 271
Molecular Biology
Arabic Studies 201 ARAB 201 3 -- 3
Islamic Studies 201 ISLS 201 2 -- 2
TOTAL 12 4 16

YEAR 3; 1st Semester

STUDY UNITS
COURSE TITLE CODE/NO.
Theory Practical Credit
Hematology (2) MLT 312 2 1 3
Coagulation and Hemostasis MLT 313 1 1 2
Diagnostic Clinical Chemistry 2 2 4
MLT 321
(1)
Immunology (2) (Diagnostic) MLT 332 1 1 2
Diagnostic Microbiology (1) MLT 341 3 2 5
Diagnostic Parasitology (1) MLT 351 2 1 3
Islamic Studies 301 ISLS 301 2 -- 2
TOTAL 13 8 21

YEAR 3; 2nd Semester

STUDY UNITS
COURSE TITLE CODE/NO.
Theory Practical Credit
Blood Bank MLT 314 2 2 4
Diagnostic Clinical Chemistry 2 2 4
MLT 322
(2)
Urinalysis and Body Fluids MLT 323 2 1 3
Diagnostic Microbiology (2) MLT 342 2 2 4
Diagnostic Parasitology (2) MLT 352 1 1 2
Islamic Studies 401 ISLS 401 2 -- 2
TOTAL 11 8 19

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 YEAR 4
Clinical Rotations (1st and 2nd Semester)
STUDY UNITS
COURSE TITLE CODE/NO.
Theory Practical Credit
Clinical Rotation-Hematology MLT 411 - 5 5
Clinical Rotation-Blood Bank MLT 414 - 4 4
Clinical Rotation-Clinical 5 5
MLT 421 -
Chemistry
Clinical Rotation- Parasitology 3 3
MLT 423 -
and Urinalysis
Clinical Rotation- Immunology MLT 431 - 4 4
Clinical Rotation- 5 5
MLT 441 -
Microbiology
Clinical Rotation-Histo- 2 2
MLT 461 -
pathology. and Cytology
Clinical Rotation- Molecular 1 1
MLT 471 -
Diagnostics
Electives MLT 497 - 2 2
TOTAL - 31 31

1st Semester
STUDY UNITS
COURSE TITLE CODE/NO.
Theory Practical Credit
Lab Administration and Quality 2 -- 2
MLT 491
Control
TOTAL 2 2

2nd Semester
STUDY UNITS
COURSE TITLE CODE/NO.
Theory Practical Credit
Student Seminar MLT 492 - 1 1
Student Project MLT 493 -- 2 2
TOTAL 3 3

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1.6. Expected Overall Educational Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the Medical Laboratory Technology Department courses
and the internship Medical Laboratory Technology training Program, the graduate will
be able to:
1- Perform technically demanding specialized diagnostic laboratory procedures.
2- Establish clinical reference ranges for selected laboratory procedures.
3- Prepare a list of panic values (values that may be life threatening and must be
immediately communicated to the responsible physician) and submit a protocol for
proper handling of these values.
4- Recognize laboratory results from out of control procedures and take correction
action.
5- Administer and participate in laboratory procedure quality assurance programs.
6- Test for clinical sensitivity and specificity of a designated laboratory procedure.
7- Correlate patient results from different laboratory disciplines for the purpose of
assuring proper quality control of test results.
8- Communicate with consultants and medical staff regarding technical interpretation of
laboratory procedures.
9- Develop an appropriate departmental budget.
10- Prepare a cost analysis for procedure(S) designated by the clinical instructor.
11- Prepare a protocol for inventory control.
12- Prepare and present regularly seminars to medical students, staff and community.
13- Communicate effectively and accurately with patients, physicians, and other
personnel.
14- Establish a comprehensive departmental safety policy.
15- Review and critique the department procedure manual for items to include patient
preparation, specimen requirements, reagent preparation, test procedure, calculations
and quality assurance.
16- Prepare a report detailing proper specimen collection and processing requirements
for the department.
17- Evaluate the current general laboratory and departmental laboratory administrative
structure.
18- Evaluate the appropriateness of the current departmental test schedule (time and
days tests are performed).
19- Suggest areas within the department (if any) where computerization may be

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appropriate.
20- Prepare a report on the supervisory and managerial techniques employed within the
department laboratory.
21- Maintain the standards of hygiene and safety measures throughout their work area.
23- Evaluate the list of specific tests offered by the department and suggest (with
justifications) appropriate additions and / or deletions for this list.
24- Prepare a complete maintenance program for one or more instruments designated by
the clinical instructor.

1.7. Graduates employment opportunities

Medical laboratory technologist play a crucial role in the process of provides data that
helps physicians determine the best treatment for the patient. Examine and analyze body
fluids, tissues, and cells to identify bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms. They
analyze the chemical constituents of body fluids, crossmatch donor blood for
transfusions, and test blood for drug levels to measure the efficacy of particular
treatments. MLT also evaluate and interpret laboratory results, integrate data, solve
problems, consult with physicians, conduct research, and evaluate new test methods.
Graduates of this programme are qualified to work as technologist in medical labs in
either public or private sector and in a wide range of arenas including.

Hospital clinical laboratories

Commercial or reference laboratories

Public health laboratories

Pharmaceutical or chemical industries

Biotechnology companies

Forensic and law enforcement laboratories

Research and teaching institutions

Transplant and blood donor centres

Fertility clinics

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 Part II , Student activities
The University provides several student clubs including:-

Fine Art Club, Sports Club (Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Table Tennis, Tennis,
Swimming, Athletics), Computer Club, theatre club and folklore, English language Club,
literary club, Quranic programme, Public relation club, Volunteering club.

2.1. Objectives of student activity:

 Helping the students find his true personality.

 Helping the student discover their inner talents and developing them.
 Helping the students to have leadership qualities.
 Helping the students in respecting their country and know their role in it.
 Helping the students interact with one another.
 Asking the students to have a relationship with the university even after
graduating.

2.2. How to subscribe in student activities:

1. Fill out membership registration form student form.

2. Two (2) recent photographs.

3. copy of the table curriculum student to determine their leisure times

4. Abide by the laws and regulations of the University.

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 Part III; Student services

3.1.1. Money Rewards

Each internal undergraduate student is subjected for a monthly money reward (1000
SR).For those students who reach excellence every two semesters are rewarded with a
bonus amount of 1000 SR where the student has reached a GPA between 4.50 to 5 unless
it was the summer semester where there is nothing to be paid.

3.1.2. Student Funds.

A. Continues subsidies
Monthly subsidies for one studying year according to the following condition :

 The student should be active.

 Consider that the student should not combine between the subsidies, student
award or scholar ship.
 Stop caching the subsidies when the student graduates or withdraw.
 Stop caching the subsidies if the student didn’t receive if for two consecutive
months.
 Make sure that the student is an active student at the beginning of each
semester.

B. Working student subsidies:

Because of the importance of make the students work by the hour and launching from the
deanship goals to develop the student s abilities and help them overcome the difficulties
and problems that may face in their studying live.

Conditions:

 Maximum hours of working is 50 hours for 10 RS per hour .

 The student should be active.
 The priority should be given to special needs students, and the students with special
talent.

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C. Computers instalments and electrical instalment:

Deanship of student affairs contracts with a number of Computers and electrical

companies forinstallment of their appliances for the university’s students according to
these conditions : The student should be active and completed a full semester, The
students GPA shouldn’t be less than 2.75, Deduct 33% from the students reward.

3.3. Students Accommodation.

A. Conditions of Admission.
 The student should have a regular full-time schedule and not engaged with a
job.
 His family should be in a city far away by 85 KM.
 Well-behaved and committed to proper manners.
 Has not been subjected to a disciplinary sanction of violation.
 Has not been dismissed permanently from the university accommodation.
 Show total obedience to the university’s rules & regulations.
 Submit a medical report stating that he is free from any contagiousdiseases.

B. Needed registration paperwork:

 Two copies of the registration form filled out and signed.
 University ID + a copy.
 Civil identification and a copy of it.
 Sixpersonal photos of the student.
 Two copies of the high school certificate.
 A copy of the good behaviour form from the last high school.
 Medical report stating that the student is clear from any contagious diseases.
 Paying 1000 SR per semester.
 Paying 500 SR insurance one time only.

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 3.4. Health Services

The University Hospital and Medical Clinic provide free primary

health care to all KAU students, Basic medication is usually supplied free to patients.
This services includes; clinics internal medicine, orthopedics, ENT, dentistry,
ophthalmic clinic, pediatrics, family medicine, radiology, laboratory and first aid.
Morning Hours (for men): from 7:30 to 14:00
Evening Hours (for families): from 17:00 to 20:00
Contact: Telephone 6400000 Ext. 51437

3.5. Banking Services

For the convenience of the university community, a branch of
the Saudi American Bank (Samba) has been made available on
campus near the University Medical Clinic. Automatic Teller
Machines (ATM) operated by Samba are also available throughout
the University campus.

3.6. Student Meals

The university is committed to providing students with quality
food services at affordable prices. Three restaurants are available
for students, which provide 3 basic meals at discounted prices
besides cafeterias, which offer light meals and snacks. All meals
are supervised and inspected by specialized personal and a team
of nutritionists.

3.7. Travel and Travel Tickets

The university Provide reductions in travel tickets for all internal undergraduate

Student.SaudiArabianAirlines offers Saudi students enrolled at KAU discounts and

special rates for all domestic flights.
A branch of Saudi ArabianAirlines is available on campus.
 contact 6400000 Ext. 61359.

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 Part IV; Student support.

KAU provides various supports to all undergraduate students including MLT student.
A. Graduate Tutors:
All graduate students have a Graduate Tutor who is responsible for 'pastoral' welfare
and financial aid. Tutorial support for graduates comprises a very wide range of
provision, covering graduate welfare in the broadest sense (pastoral, financial and
academic support). Students can turn in confidence to their Tutor if they experience
difficulties or if they feel they are getting a poor deal. Although they have no formal role
in the academic decision-making processes, they can become involved, as separating
academic progress from domestic circumstances is sometimes difficult. Tutors have a
formal role in seeking allowances, making complaints etc.

B. Charter university student rights and duties.

Students' rights in the academic field of the right student:

a. the right of the student: providing classroom environment and climate science
appropriate for him to get High-quality learning in line with the mission of the
university.
b. Facilitate access to full rights within the university by the academic or administrative
bodies, according to the rules and regulations of the university.
c. Maintaining the confidentiality of the information and complete privacy in every
respect, non-viewing or use of personal information, academic record, Profile and its
transcript only to authorize dpersonnelonly.
d. Notice before making any decision against him and drew a look upon the occurrence
of any irregularities and notified in writing what has been taken from the right
decisions with giving him the right to cash in any decision contrary to the interests of
the Academy in accordance to the rules and regulations of the university.
e. Freedom of expression and debate in educational matters affecting them to be within
the limits of decent behaviour, according to the rules and regulations of the
university….

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f. Complaint to the concerned authority in case of failure to obtain the rights mentioned
in the Charter of the student.
g. Commitment to f the faculty of the dates and times of lectures and office hours and
rest periods between lectures and not cancelled lectures or change her time except in
case of necessity and after the announcement.
h. Definition sources to obtain university rules and regulations (the University's website,
the Admissions and Registration and the Dean of Student Affairs and other.
i. get the card to prove his identity inside and outside the university.
j. Provide opportunities for constant communication with the faculty member in
different ways such as email or office hours and other.
k. Effective scientific discussion and the freedom to ask questions on a faculty member
without embarrassment or calls with a commitment to ethics debate and as required
by public morals.
l. Ensure the confidentiality of the complaint submitted by it against his teacher.
Sensory sense of security, so that is not exposed to physical or health hazards, and of
moral or psychological security, so that the student does not feel any moral threat,
such as fear of punishment or be subjected to insult or ridicule by academic and
administrative bodies.
m. See signs in the course and the results of the tests and periodic quarterly paid after the
completion of the correction as well as review of his answers in the final test and see
the answer sheet if necessary and in accordance with the rules and regulations
adopted at the university.
o. His issued against him, including alarm and draw the attention or deprived from
entering the final test and his because of the deprivation and before the date well in
advance of the final test.
p. That the test questions within the framework of the curriculum and its contents and
distribution should be balanced and logical degrees within this framework. Typical
know the answer to questions quarterly tests.
q. Provide adequate health care to him and as required by university regulations
provide treatment in hospitals and health centers of the University.
r. Giving him the opportunity to attend training courses and programs, trips and
activities and volunteer work, not conflicting with his academic duties.
s. Choose a representative of his fellow students to participate in the advisory
committees of students to discuss their own thing of topics.

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t. Get decent service and appropriate to its needs and its definition in the case of a
special needs, according to available resources.

C. Foreign Scholarship program.

Once student graduated from a faculty of medical science(medical technology

department), the Saudi government (through King Abdullah program for foreign
missions for Graduate Studies or of ministry of higher education) provide a
number of scholarship opportunities to those who wish to continue their post
graduate study in the best world universities. scholarships are selected on the
needs of government ministries, national corporations and the private sector. This
selection aims to fulfil the requirements of work markets across the kingdom in
regions, universities and industrial cities. The Program is commissioned with
qualifying Saudi youth to take an active role in development in all fields in
government and private sectors.

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 Part IV; How to contact the academic staff

Virology and Microbiology

Dr Zahira M.F. EL-SAYED

Professor
Phone 6400000 ext 24230.
Email.zalsayed@kau.edu.sa

Dr Osama Husein Al-jiffri

Associate Professor
Phone 64000000 ext 24230.
Email.ojiffri@kau.edu.sa

Dr Esam Ibrahim Ahmed Azhar

Assistant Professor
Phone 64000000 ext.
Email.eazhar@kau.edu.sa

Dr Ahmed Abdullah Khalaf Al-Ghamdi

Assistant Professor
Phone 64000000 ext 22080
Email.aalghamdi@kau.edu.sa

Dr AbdulazizBamarouf
Assistant Professor
Phone 64000000 ext 22088
Email.Abamarouf@kau.edu.sa

Dr Khalil Khalid Alkuwaity

Assistant professor
Phone 6400000, ext 25100
Email. : kalkuwaity@kau.edu.sa

Dr NaremanSendiy
Assistant professor
Phone 640000, ext 25100
Email. : nsindi@kau.edu.sa

Dr. Ibrahim Alzahrani

Assistant professor

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 Phone 695200, ext 25586
Email. : iaalzahrani@kau.edu.sa

Clinical Chemistry.
Dr Adeel Gulzar Ahmed Chaudhary
Associate Professor
Phone: 6400000, ext 25960
e.mailchaudhary@kau.edu.sa

Dr. HamedIs'haqKhouja
Assistant Professor
Phone. 6400000, ext 25275
e. mail : hkojak1@gmail.com

Dr. Essam Husain Aqeel Jiffri

Associate Professor
Phone. 6401000, ext 25987
e.mail. ejiffri@kau.edu.sa

Dr. Kaltoom Ali Mohamed Al-Sakkaf

Assistant Professor
Phone 6400000, ext 24235
e. mail: kalsakkaf @kau.edu.sa

Haematology.
Dr Mamdooh Abdulla Gari
Associate Professor
Phone: 6400000, ext 51526
e.mail mgari@kau.edu.sa

Dr Adel Mohmmad Mohsen Abuzenadah

Associate Professor
Phone: 64020000, ext 20130
e.mail aabuzenadah@kau.edu.sa

Dr. Talaat Abdulkarim Abdulrahman Mirza

Assistant Professor
Phone 6400000, ext 25097
Email: tmirza @kau.edu.sa

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Blood bank
Dr. Mohammed Hassan Ali Saiem-Aldahr
Associate Professor
Phone.6400000, ext 51526
e.mail. :mdahr@kau.edu.sa

Mr. Mansour Mohamad Salih Abulola

Lecturer
Phone.64010000, ext 25984
e.mail : mabulola@kau.edu.sa

Medical Parasitology

Dr. Wajihullah Raziullah Khan

Professor
Phone.64000000, ext
e.mail. wrkhan@kau.edu.sa

Dr. Haytham Ahmed Zakai

Associate Professor
Phone.6400000, ext 51673
e.mail. hzakai@kau.edu.sa

Dr. Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid

Associate Professor
Phone.6952000, ext 25264
e.mail. mwakid@kau.edu.sa

Immunology.

Dr Refaat Ibrahim El-Fayoumi

Associate Professor
Phone:- 6400000 ext 66925
email. rialfayoumi@kau.edu.sa

Dr Fadwah Muzahim M. R. AlGhalib Alsharif

Associate professor
Phone.6400000, ext 23492.
e.mail. Falghalib@kau.edu.sa

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Dr. Mustafa Hasan Linjawi
Assistant Professor
Phone.64000000, ext 51673
e.mail. mlinjawi@kau.edu.sa

Dr Laila Hamed Damanhouri

Assistant professor
Phone.6400000, ext 24236
e.mail: Ldamanhouri @kau.edu.sa

Mr. Salem H. Alkolli

Lecturer
Phone.6952000, ext 20132.

Molecular genetic and histology

Dr. WafaMakky Jonathan Ronald Nichols

Assistant Professor
Phone 6401000, ext 23495
e.mail wnichols@kau.edu.sa

Dr. Mohammad Hussain Alqahtani

Associate Professor
Phone: 64020000, ext 20131
e.mail malgqhtani@kau.edu.sa

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