Al-Ahliyya Amman University
Dr. Mustafa Ardah
Assistant Professor
Major: Biomedical Sciences/Biotechnology
Department: Medical Laboratory Sciences Department
Faculty: Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences
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COURSES TAUGHT
- Anatomy and Histology
- Metabolic Biochemistry
ACADEMIC RANKS
| Rank | University | Country | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | Al Ahliyya Amman University | Jordan | 2025 |
QUALIFICATION
| Degree | Institute | Specialization | Country | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ماجستير | MAICh | Biotechnology | اليونان | June / 2006 |
| دكتوراة | UAE University-College of Medicine | Biomedical Sciences | الامارات العربية المتحدة | December / 2014 |
| دبلوم عالي | MAICh | Biotechnology | اليونان | June / 2004 |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Job Title | Institute | Time Period |
|---|---|---|
| Research Associate | College of Medicine-UAE University | July / 2014 - July / 2024 |
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- α-Synuclein Aggregation in Parkinson’s Disease
- Protein Misfolding and Amyloid Formation
- Small Molecule and Natural Product Inhibitors of Protein Aggregation
- Protein Expression, Purification, and Biophysical Characterization
- Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Oxidative Stress in Neurodegeneration
- Stem Cell-Based Models and Regenerative Approaches
- Microscopy and Imaging of Protein Aggregates
RESEARCHES AND PUBLICATIONS
- ARDAH MT, RADWAN N, KHAN E, KITADA T, HAQUE ME (2023) Parkin Precipitates on Mitochondria via Aggregation and Autoubiquitination Int J Mol Sci, 19;24(10):9027, 2023
- MUSTAFA T ARDAH, NABIL EID, TOHRU KITADA AND M EMDADUL HAQUE (2021) Ellagic acid prevents α-synuclein aggregation and protects SH-SY5Y cells from aggregated α-synuclein-induced toxicity via suppression of apoptosis and activation of autophagy International Journal of Molecular Sciences Journal (IJMS), 13;22(24):13398
- MERGHANI, M. M., ARDAH, M. T., AL SHAMSI, M., KITADA, T. & HAQUE, M. E (2021) Dose-related biphasic effect of the Parkinson's disease neurotoxin MPTP, on the spread, accumulation, and toxicity of α-synuclein Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, 84:41-52
- ARDAH, M. T., BHARATHAN, G., KITADA, T. & HAQUE, M. E (2020) Ellagic Acid Prevents Dopamine Neuron Degeneration from Oxidative Stress and Neuroinflammation in MPTP Model of Parkinson's Disease Biomolecules, 6;10(11):1519
- ARDAH, M. T., GHANEM, S. S., ABDULLA, S. A., LV, G., EMARA, M. M., PALEOLOGOU, K. E., VAIKATH, N. N., LU, J. H., LI, M., VEKRELLIS, K., ELIEZER, D. & EL-AGNAF, O. M. A (2020) Inhibition of alpha-synuclein seeded fibril formation and toxicity by herbal medicinal extracts BMC Complement Med Ther, 6;20(1):73
- ARDAH, M. T., MERGHANI, M. M. & HAQUE, M. E (2019) Thymoquinone prevents neurodegeneration against MPTP in vivo and modulates α-synuclein aggregation in vitro Neurochem Int, 128:115-126
- ARDAH, M. T., PARWEEN, S., VARGHESE, D. S., EMERALD, B. S. & ANSARI, S. A (2018) Saturated fatty acid regulated lncRNA dataset during Data in Brief, 27:21:1061-1065
- ARDAH, M. T., PALEOLOGOU, K. E., LV, G., ABUL KHAIR, S. B., KAZIM, A. S., MINHAS, S. T., AL-TEL, T. H., AL-HAYANI, A. A., HAQUE, M. E., ELIEZER, D. & EL-AGNAF, O. M (2014) Structure activity relationship of phenolic acid inhibitors of α-synuclein fibril formation and toxicity Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, 5:6:197
CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS
| Conference Title | Type of Participation | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12th FENS Forum of Neuroscience | Participate in the organization of Conference | Glasgow, UK | July / 2020 |
| UAEU Annual Research & Innovation Conference | Participate in the organization of Conference | United Arab Emirates | November / 2016 |
| The 12th International Conference on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases AD/PD | Participate in the organization of Conference | Nice, France | March / 2015 |
| UAEU Annual Research & Innovation Conference | Participate in the organization of Conference | United Arab Emirates | November / 2015 |
| International Conference on “Alpha-Synuclein in Parkinson’s Disease and Related Neurodegenerative Diseases, From Mechanisms to Therapeutic Strategies | Participate in the organization of Conference | Dubai-UAE | March / 2013 |
| The 10th International Conference on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases AD/PD | Participate in the organization of Conference | Barcelona, Spain | March / 2011 |
| 1st IBRO Middle east Neuroscience conference | Participate in the organization of Conference | Al Ain, UAE | February / 2011 |
| Neuroscience advanced course” Translational Research in CNS diseases | Attendance | Siena, Italy | October / 2011 |
| 2nd Al-Ain International Genetics Conference | Attendance | Al Ain, UAE | October / 2008 |
| Dubai Harvard Foundation's Second Scientific Symposium | Attendance | Dubai, UAE | December / 2007 |
| 12th Euro conference on Apoptosis | Attendance | Chania-Greece | September / 2004 |
