Education

PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Medicine, Lorraine University, Nancy, France

Master 2 in Biology and Health, College of Medicine, Lorraine University, Nancy, France

Master 1 in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Medicine, Lorraine University, Nancy, France

Bachelor in Biochemistry, College of Sciences, Lebanese University, Lebanon

Research Interests

Research interests lie in the field of molecular oncology, cancer metabolism, and translational biomedical sciences, with a focus on:

 

• Cancer Metabolism & Therapeutic Vulnerabilities
• ER Stress, UPR & Autophagy in Cancer
• Metabolic Modulation in Cancer Therapy
• Small Molecule Inhibitor Discovery & Target Validation
• CRISPR & Functional Genomics Approaches

 

Selected Publications

• Public Perceptions of AI-Assisted Cancer Care in Abu Dhabi, UAE: A Cross-Sectional Survey.
  Ghemrawi R, Sakkal M, Kayed K, Mousa W, Khair M.
  Supportive Care in Cancer, 2026.
• Plant Microbiome of the Arabian Peninsula Desert Reveals Unique Structural and Functional Adaptations Supporting Climate Resilience.
  Mousa WK, AlShami R, Ghemrawi R.
  F1000Research, 2026.
• The Role of CRISPR and Its Therapeutic Applications in Glioblastoma.
  Fayed S, Amer S, Badawy M, Bou Malhab L, Omran N, Khoder G, Ghemrawi R, Haider M, Hamoudi R, Harati R.
  International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2026.
• Targeting Cancer Through Thymoquinone: From Molecular Mechanisms to Clinical Prospects.

       Al-Damook N, Sakkal M, Khair M, Mousa WK, Khoder G, Ghemrawi R.

       International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2025.

• The Discovery of Small ERK5 Inhibitors via Structure-Based Virtual Screening, Biological Evaluation and MD Simulations
  Atatreh N., Mahgoub R.E., Ghemrawi R., Sakkal M., Sammani N., Khair M., Ghattas M.A.
  Molecules, 2025.
• The Intratumor Microbiome: An Untapped Avenue for Translational Applications in Cancer Immunotherapeutics
  Mousa W.K., Al Ali A., Abdelmoteleb R.W.A., Al Shami R., Al Ramadan N., Moutraji S., Ghemrawi R.
  Cancer Immunology Connect, 2025.
• Anti-urease Therapy: A Targeted Approach to Mitigating Antibiotic Resistance in Helicobacter pylori While Preserving the Gut Microflora
  Almarmouri C., El-Gamal M.I., Haider M., Hamad M., Qumar S., Sebastian M., Ghemrawi R., Muhammad J.S., Burucoa C., Khoder G.
  Gut Pathogens, 2025.
• The Role of ER Stress and the Unfolded Protein Response in Cancer
  Ghemrawi R., Kremesh S., Mousa W.K., Khair M.
  Cancer Genomics & Proteomics, 2025.
• Synergistic Modulation of ER Stress and Insulin Potentiation Therapy for Enhanced Cancer Treatment
  Al-Damook N., Sakkal M., Kremesh S., Mousa W.K., Khair M., Khoder G., Ghemrawi R.
  Cell Therapy & Engineering Connect, 2025.
• Human Microbiome-Derived Synthetic Antimicrobial Peptides with Activity Against Gram-Negative, Gram-Positive, and Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
  Mousa W.K., Shaikh A.Y., Ghemrawi R., Aldulaimi M., Al Ali A., Sammani N., Khair M., Helal M.I., Al-Marzooq F., Oueis E.
  RSC Medicinal Chemistry, 2025.

Teaching Courses

·       Undergraduate (Pharmacy, Nutrition, Dentistry and Nursing programs): Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology and Immunology, Inborn Errors in Metabolism, Nutrition and Metabolism, Science and Life.

·       Graduate (Master in Pharmaceutical Sciences): Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Thesis.

 

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all.

This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

 

 

Memberships

Member of the Canadian DOHaD Society.

Member of the Organization for the Study of Sex Differences.

Member of the Centre for Research in Reproduction and Development.