Dr. Moyad Jamal Shahwan is a professor of Clinical Biochemistry working at the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (COPHS) in Ajman University (AU), Ajman Campus, since September 2009. He received his Ph.D. from the Aligarh Muslim University, India 2002 with a full scholarship from University Grant Commission (UGC-Foreign Nationals Fellowship for Ph.D. Program) Merit qualified (India). Since then and for over 19 years he worked academically in different Universities across the Middle East. He chaired different college committees such as the Research and Postgraduate, purchase, and a member of Curriculum, quality assurance, research, and examination committee. He has actively served as a Coordinator for the Master program in Pharmacy at the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Ajman University(UAE) (Sept.2014 - Present).

Recently he has been appointed as Head, Centre of Medical and Bio‑allied Health Sciences Research

Education

• Ph. D in Biochemistry. Aligarh University (India) 1999-2002
• MSc degree in Biochemistry. Aligarh University (India) 1997-1999
• BSc degree in Biochemistry. Aligarh University (India) 1994-1997

Experience

• Head, Centre of Medical and Bio‑allied Health Sciences Research sept.2020
• Coordinator of Master program in Pharmacy at the Pharmacy College, Ajman University(U. A. E.), 2012-present
• Professor at the Pharmacy College, Ajman University(U. A. E.) June- 2020
• Associate Professor at the Pharmacy College, Ajman University(U. A. E.) Sept. 2014 - 2020
• Assistant Professor at the Pharmacy College, Ajman University(U. A. E.) 2009 –aug. 2014
• Assistant Professor at the Pharmacy College, Al-Zaytoonah Private University, (JORDAN) 2005- 2009
• Assistant Professor at the Allied Health Sciences College, Zarqa Private University, (JORDAN)2004- 2005

Teaching Area

• Clinical Biochemistry, Biochemistry the courses Taught include Pharmaceutical Biochemistry I & II , Clinical Biochemistry, Clinical Nutrition , Pharmaceutical Biochemistry-1 LAB, Biochemistry for Nursing , Biochemistry for Dentistry Quality Assurance in Medical Laboratory , Principles of Public Health, Clinical Immunology, Medical Biochemistry, General Chemistry for Dentistry , Clinical Biochemistry (for master students) and First Aid

Research

• Clinical and Biochemical research
• Diabetes Mellitus and Public Health.
• Social Pharmacy
• Biochemical analysis of phytochemicals

Publications

• Moyad Shahwan*, Sham Mohammed Zain Al Abdin Antioxidant, hepatoprotective and lipid lowering activity of Sarcopoterium Spinosum on carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)- induced hepatic damage in rats Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research Vol. 10(11), 2018, 2800-2804
• Muaed J.Alomar1, Amna N. Al Zaabi1, Nageeb A. Hassan1, Claire CarolineStrauch2,Mohammad E. Al Zaabi1, Moyad J Shahwan1*Safety and Economic Evaluation of Patients Treated for Hepatitis with Antiviral Daclatasvir and Sofosbuvir Combined Vs. Ledipasvir/ Sofosbuvir 90mg/400mg in a medical institution in The U.A.E Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research 2018, 10(3), 501-505
• Moayad Shahwan* , Nageeb Hassan , Adel Noshi1and Naheed Banu2 Prevalence and Risk Factors of Vitamin B12 Deficiency among Patients with Type II Diabetes on Metformin: A study from Northern Region of United Arab Emirates Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research 2018, 11, 8, 225-229
• Ammar Abdulrahman Jairoun, Sabaa Saleh Al-Hemyari, Abdulla khalfan Alkendi, Mina Rabea Al Ani, Moyad Shahwan .Evaluating the use and quality of University Face-Book in medical education: a cross sectional study, UAE. Journal of Advanced Pharmacy Education & Research 2018, 8 (2) 55-62
• Moayad Jamal Shahwan1*, Sabrina Ait Gacem. Neuroprotective Antioxidant Effect of Portulaca Quadrifida Linn. Leaves Extract on Immobilization Stress Induced Changes in Rat’s Brain Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research 2018,11, (10) 1- 4
• Moyad Shahwan, Ammar Abdulrahman Jairoun2, Muaed J. Alomar1 , Rania Ziad Babbili1 and Zhraa Abdullatif Akkad. Prevalence, Determinants and Knowledge of Smoking among Health Sciences Colleges at Ajman University UAE: a cross sectional study Journal of applied Pharmaceutical sciences (Accepted) 2019
• Moayad Al-Shahwan, Sabrina Ait Gacem*, Shahd Shamseddin, Marwa Sammour Vitamin D Impact on Human Health and Its Relation with Several Diseases Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics 10(6), 2018, 60-64
• Syed K. Zaidi, Shakeel A. Ansari, Shams R. Tabrez1, Muhammad I. Naseer, Moyad J. Shahwan, Naheed Banu3, Muhammad H. Al-Qahtani Antioxidant Potential of Solanum nigrum Aqueous Leaves Extract in Modulating Restraint Stress-Induced Changes in Rat’s Liver Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences 2019 Pharm Bioall Sci 2019;11:60-8.
• 1Heena D. Patel, 2Moyad Shahwan, 3Akram Ashames, 3Mohammed Waseemul Islam and 3Richie Bhandare* Microwave-assisted synthesis of 3-benzyl-5-hydroxymethyl-1,3-oxazolidin-2-one Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research 10(11), 2018, 2814-2817
• Asimul Islam, Anas Shamsi, Faizan Ahmad, Shahzaib Ahamad, Moyad Shahwan, Imtiyaz Hassan .Spectroscopic, calorimetric and molecular docking insight into the interaction of Alzheimer’s drug Donepezil with human transferrin: Implications of Alzheimer’s drug The Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics(2019)
• Azaj Ahmed , Anas Shamsi , Moyad Jamal Shahwan , Fakhra Amin, Bilqees Bano, Role of phytocystatin in combating metal ion induced conformational alterations in glutathione reductase International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 127 (2019) 271–277
• Moyad Jamal Shahwan Syed K. Zaidi, Dr Sabrina Ait Gacem Prevalence of Diabetic Nephropathy and Associated Risk Factors Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Ramallah, Palestine. Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews(accepted) 2019
• Shahwan Moyad Jamal *, Khawaja Amal Hatem, Khasati Dana Samih Knowledge, Attitudes, And Practices Towards Herbs And Herbal Products Among Health Sciences Students Of A University In Uae International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy -2017,8 3,79-83
• Sabrina Ait Gacem, Moayad J. Al-Shahwan*, NAGM Hassan1, Fetta Djessas2 Assessment of knowledge and healthcare providers’ role in promoting lactation in United Arab Emirates International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences 2017,5(4),1510-1513 http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20171255
• Amna Alawad, Heba Alyassin, Arwa Alrefai, Ammar Abdulrahman Jairoun, Moyad Shahwan*Assessment of Sun Health Awareness Levels Among Medical Sciences Female Students at Ajman University Study European Journal Of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research 2017,4(4), 623-628
• Noura Tarek Sharab, Lana Khaled Barake, Ammar Abdulrahman Jairoun, Moyad Shahwan* .Stress-Induced Immune-Related Disease And Health Outcome Of Pharmacy And Dentistry Students-Pilot Study European Journal Of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research 2017,4(4), 117-121
• Al-Assi Ameen Rasheed*, Al-Qirim Tareq Musbah, Abomair Mustafa Sulaiman , Shahwan Moyad and Bader Ammar Mohammed Short-term Feeding Effects of Origanum Syriacum. Crude Extract on Blood Constituents in Rats Study International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy 2017,8 (1),118-120
• Mena Rabea Al-Ani, Najeeb Hassan, Zehra Edis, Samir Haj Bloukh, Moyad Shahwan* Common health complaint reported by students according to specialization and gender regarding self-medication at Ajman University European Journal Of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research 2017,4(3), 137-140.
• Mena Rabea Al-Ani, Najeeb Hassan, Zehra Edis, Samir Haj Bloukh, Moyad Shahwan* Prevalence of self-medication among Medical and Non-medical Students at Ajman University European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research 2017,4(3), 141-144.
• Tabarak Ahmed, Zahraa Saad, Nageeb Hassan and Moyad Shahwan* A Cross Sectional Study of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Menstrual Hygiene among AU female students. European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research 2017 2017, 4(3), 133-136.
• Adnan Abdul Moneam, Wahbi MHD Nour Eddin, Ahmad M Gh M Taqi, Aya Rahman Lafta, Mohammed Shamssain*, Moayad Shahwan and Samir Haj Bloukh The Prevalence And Factor Affecting Acne Vulgaris Among University Students European Journal Of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research 2016,3(6), 101-107
• Yara Meni, Farah Laham, Haya Dandashi, Chaza Alleli, Nageeb Hassan and Moayad Shahwan*Prevalence And Factors Associated With Obesity And Overweight Among Medical Students Of Ajman University European Journal Of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research 2016,3(6), 20-25
• Moayad Shahwan*,Rania Hourani, Rym Lezzar, Zahra’a Raed, Rana Mohamed. Health Related Quality of life and Academic Performance Among Ajman University of Science & Technology Students. European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research 2016, 3(5), 94-97
• Mena Rabea Al-Ani; Najeeb Hassan; Zehra Edis; Samir Haj Bloukh & Moyad Shahwan*Common Adverse Effects Due to Self-Medication. International Journal of Research 2016,3 (4),380-385 https://edupediapublications.org/journals Available at
• Sahar Mahmoud Alia, Mohammed Shamssain and Moayad Shahwan* Prevalence and Impact of Dysmenorrhea on Health Related Quality Of Life in the United Arab Emirates. European Journal Of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research 2016,3 (2),77-86
• Hala Hamed, Amani Miskey, Razan Alkurd, Zena Ghazal, Razan Sami, NageebHassan, Samir Bloukh, Moayad Shahwan*, and Alaa Al Amiry The Effect of Sleeping Pattern on the Academic Performance of Undergraduate Medical Students at Ajman University of Science and Technology. IOSR Journal of Pharmacy 2015, 5(6),30-33
• Yasser El-Shabrawy, Alaa Alhaboby, Nageeb Abdulgaleel Hassan, Sameer Issa Bloukh and Moayad Jamal Shahwan* The Effect Of Metformin On Body Weight In Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients. International Journal Of Research –Granthaalayah 2015, 2 ( 3 ) : 33- 39
• Moyad Jamal Shahwan*, Antihyperlipidimic Effect Of Simmondsia Chinensis Seeds Extracts In Rabbits. International Journal of Applied biology and Pharmaceutical technology 2014, 5 (1), 184-188.
• Dareen Alia, Abduelmula Abduelkarema, Moyad Shahwan*, and Monzer Shahwan . Evaluation of Factors Associated With Inadequate Glycemic Control and Some Other Health Care Indicators among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Ramallah, Palestine. Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences 2013, 4 (3), 445-451
• Moyad Shahwan *, Monzer Shahwan2, Abduelmula Abduelkarem1, Kamel Ajlouni3 and Dana Hyasat3. Prevalence and Risk Factors of Vitamin D Deficiency among Type 2 Diabetics and Non-Diabetic Female Patients in Jordan. Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences 2013, 4 (3), 278-292
• Moyad Shahwan*, Tariq Al-Qirim , Ammar Bader. Short-term feeding effects of origanum syriacum crude extract on Immobilization Stress Induced Antioxidant Defense Changes in Rat. Journal of Biological Sciences 2012, 12(7), 421-425
• Ghassan Shattat 1,*, Rania Al-Qirim 2, Yusuf Al-Hiari 2, Ghassan AbuSheikha 1, Tariq Al-Qirim 1,Waseem El-Huneidi 1 and Moyad Shahwan Synthesis and Anti-Hyperlipidemic Evaluation of N-(Benzoylphenyl)-5-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carboxamide Derivatives in Triton WR-1339-Induced Hyperlipidemic Rats Molecules 2010, 15, 5840-5849;
• Moyad Shahwan, Ghassan Shattat, Tariq Al-Qirim, Ghassan Abu Sheikha, Yusuf Al-Hiari, Waseem El-Huneidi, Anan Jarab, and Manal AL-Najdawi. Synthesis and Pharmacological Evaluation of Novel Substituted and Unsubstituted N-(Benzoylphenyl)-1H-indole-2-carboxamides As Potent Anti-Hypertriglyceridemic Agents. Zeitschrift f\xfcr Naturforschung ,65 c, 309 – 316 (2010);
• Ghassan Shattat, Tariq Al-Qirim, Kamal Sweidan, Moyad Shahwan, Waseem el-Huneidi, Yusuf Al-Hiari. The Hypolipidaemic Activity of Novel Benzofuran-2-carboxamide Derivatives in Triton WR-1339-Induced Hyperlipidaemic Rats: A Comparison with Bezafibrate. Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry., 25, Issue: 6, Pages: 751-755(2010).
• Tariq Al-Qirim, Moyad Shahwan, Ghassan Shattat, Yusuf Al-Hiari, Ghassan Abu Sheikha, and Syed Zaidi. Pharmacological Evaluation of Novel Indole-2-carboxamides As Potent Lipid-Lowering Agents in Triton-WR1339-Induced Hyperlipidemic Rats. Zeitschrift f\xfcr Naturforschung C. 64c, 619-625 (2009).
• Moyad J. Shahwan, Tariq M. Al-Qirim and Haytham Daradka. Hypolipidaemic Effects of Euphorbia prostrata in Rabbits. Journal of Biological Sciences 9 (1): 88-91, 2009 Moyad J. Shahwan, Tariq M. Al-Qirim, Haytham Daradka. Effects of Ballota undulata on blood biochemical parameters and insulin in albino rats. Asian Biomedicine. 2009; 3 ( 2) 171-175
• Tariq Al-Qirim, Syed M. Zaidi, Moyad Shahwan, Ghassan Shattat and Naheed Banu. Effect of Solanum nigrum on immobilization stress induced antioxidant defense changes in rat. Research Journal of Biological Sciences. 2008; 3(12): 1426-1429.
• Shahwan M, Al-Qirim TM, Zaidi SM. Physicochemical properties and amino acid sequence of sheep brain galectin-1. Biochemistry (Mosc). 2004 May;69(5):506-12.
• Moyad Shahwan, Tariq M Al-Qirim, Moselhy S. Mansy, S.M.K.Rais Zaidi, and Naheed Banu. Isolation, physicochemical and immunological characterization of galectin-1 from sheep brain. Egypt. J. Biotechnol. 2004 oct; 17.
• Al-Qirim TM, Shahwan M, Zaidi KR, Uddin Q, Banu N. Effect of khat, its constituents and restraint stress on free radical metabolism of rats. J Ethnopharmacol. 2002 Dec;83(3):245-50.
• M.D. Shamsul Ola, Moyad Shahwan and Naheed Banu (2001). Galectin from Caprine Brain: Subunit structure, carbohydrate specificity and its immunological relationship. J. Biochem. Mol. Biol. Biophys. Vol. 5, pp. 473-480
• Alaa Chakhachiro , Moayad Shahwan1*, Nageeb Hassan1 Evidence-Based Practice among pharmacists in Northern Emirates and Fujairah: A Cross-sectional Survey
• Moyad Jamal Shahwan Syed K. Zaidi, Sabrina Ait Gacem Prevalence of Diabetic Nephropathy and Associated Risk Factors Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Ramallah, Palestine. Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews

Conference Presentation

• Identifying The Most Common Reasons To Wean Among Breastfeeding Mothers In U.A.E. Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan and The University of Toledo International Pharmaceutical Conference (ZTIPC 2017)-JORDAN
• Assessment of Sun Health Awareness Levels Among Medical Sciences Female Students at Ajman University DUPHAT-7th-9th March 2017,Dubai,UAE
• Stress-Induced Immune-Related Disease And Health Outcome Of Pharmacy And Dentistry Students DUPHAT-7th-9th March 2017,Dubai,UAE
• •Prevalence and Impact of Dysmenorrhea on Health Related Quality of Life in The United Arab Emirates International Conference on Emerging Trends In Biomedical Sciences ETBS-2016 March 6-8, 2016 Aligarh-INDIA
• Health Related Quality of life and Academic Performance Among Ajman University of Science & Technology Students Poster presentation.DUPHAT-9th-11th March 2016,Dubai,UAE
• . Hormones that Boost Your Mood. Poster presentation.DUPHAT-10th-12th March 2014,Dubai,UAE
• The New Deep Sea Miracle to Fight Human Aging. Poster presentation.DUPHAT-10th-12th March 2014,Dubai,UAE
• Traditional Weight Loss Herbs and their effectiveness. Poster presentation.DUPHAT-10th-12th March 2013,Dubai,UAE
• Impact Of Aflatoxin On Human Health, Poster presentation.DUPHAT-22nd-24th March 2011,Dubai,UAE
• Glutathione: Impact On Human Health. Poster presentation.DUPHAT-12th-14th March2012,Dubai,UAE
• Organic Cosmetics.Poster presentation.DUPHAT-12th-14th March 2012,Dubai,UAE
• Smoking Cessation Between The Hard Decision And Hard Choices.Poster presentation.DUPHAT-12th-14th March 2012,Dubai,UAE
• Whitening Injections : Advantages & Disadvantages. Poster presentation.DUPHAT-12th-14th March 2012,Dubai,UAE
• Purification and characterization of galactoside binding lectin from sheep brain: Proceedings of the 69th Annual Meeting of the Society of Biological Chemists (India) held at Calcutta December 7-9, 2000.
• Stability of native and modified ovine brain galectin: National symposium on stability and stabilization of biomolecules held at Aligarh March 13-14, 2001.
• “ Knowledge and Awareness of Dental Care Providers towards Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ”The 3rd International Conference on Academic and Industrial Innovations: Transitions in Pharmaceutical, Medical and Biosciences (INNOPHARM 3)22-23- October-2018
• Knowledge and Practice of Dietary Supplement and Micronutrients among Medical Students , the twelfth Dubai international food safety conference held on 29-31 October 2018

Memberships, Awards and Honors

• Member of the Editorial Board : European Journal Of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research
• Member of the Editorial Board : 'International Journal of Clinical Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapy'
• Member of the Editorial Board :International journal of pharmacy and Bio-Sciences
• Member of the Editorial Board : Science International
• Knowledge and Practice of Dietary Supplement and Micronutrients among Medical Students , the twelfth Dubai international food safety conference held on 29-31 October 2018 won the second Best presentation