Personal Information

 Assistant Professor

Department of  Biological Sciences

Faculty of Sciences

Contact Information

Phone: لا يوجد

Email: ntashkandy@kau.edu.sa

Nisreen R Tashkandy

 Assistant Professor

Profile

Education

  • 2008

    Doctorate degree from molecular microbiology Institute of Pharmaceutical Science , kings college London, London , بريطانيا

Employment

  • 2011-1900

    assistant professor , king Abdul-Aziz university , Jeddah, المملكة العربية السعودية

Research Interests

Research Interests:

 

 Microbial ecology is the study of the interactions and linkages that occur within specific spatial contexts among microbial communities

 

Scientific interests

My research investigates the complex role of the human microbiome in health maintenance and illness progression. I am especially keen on elucidating the interactions between microbial communities and host physiology, immunity, and metabolism, as well as how dysbiosis—disruptions in these microbial ecosystems—contributes to chronic ailments such as inflammatory bowel disease, metabolic disorders, cancer, and neurological conditions. Through the integration of multi-omics methodologies, encompassing metagenomics, metabolomics, and host transcriptomics, I intend to find microbial signatures, pathways, and metabolites that function as biomarkers or therapeutic targets. My objective is to convert these findings into targeted therapies, including probiotics, prebiotics, or dietary alterations, to reestablish microbial equilibrium and enhance health outcomes. This research connects fundamental microbial ecology with therapeutic applications, providing innovative approaches to prevent, detect, and cure disorders associated with the microbiome.

Courses

introduction to molecular biology 475 bio 475
introduction to genomics 372 bio-372
prokaryotic SOS system 605 bio-605
basic terminologies in biology 391 391
introduction to biotechnology 370 bio 370
Masters of Science in Biology 691 bio 691
Cytogenetics

Areas of expertise

Microbiome