Lec.Dr.Omar Jassim Katwan|

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         Full name and Surname      Omar Jassim Katwan
 Place and date of birth Diyala/Baquba 01/05/1973   Home addressBaghdad
 Nationality Iraqi   Religion Muslim  
 Graduation Year 1995 University/College   University of Baghdad  
 general specializationBiochemistry SpecializationClinical Biochemistry
 Job Faculty member Current work addressUniversity of Diyala/College  of Medicine
 First job date13/03/2001 First job placeBaqubaa teaching hospital
 Phone Number  E-mailDr.Omer@uodiyala.edu.iq
  Education 
 Degree Field University/College Year
 B.Sc.ChemistryUniversity of Baghdad1995
 M.Sc.Clinical biochemistry    University of Baghdad   2000
 Ph.D.Clinical biochemistry  University of Glasgow/institute of cardiovascular and medical science   2019
 Title of Doctoral Dissertation and Master’s Thesis
 Master Thesis Arabicدراسة العلاقة بين اكسدة الدهون و العناصر الضئيلة وصورة الدهون عند مرضى اقفار القلب الحاد 
 English  Study of the relationship between Lipid Peroxidation and Serum Trace Element, lipid Profile and Tissue Damage in Patient with Acute Ischemic Heart Disease
 Doctoral Dissertation Arabicالآليات التي يعمل بها بروتين كيناز AMP المنشط في الأنسجة الدهنية المحيطة بالأوعية الدموية لتعديل وظيفة الأوعية الدموية وتكوين الشحم
 Mechanisms by which AMP-activated protein kinase in perivascular adipose tissue modulates vascular function and adipogenesis
 English  
  Scientific Title
 Item Scientific title Year
 1 Assistant teacher 2008
 2 University teacher2019
  Teaching Experience
 Item Job University/College   Year
 1 Faculty MemberUniversity of Diyala/College of pure science /Department of biology and Chemistry 2001-2011
2                     PhD student at the University of Glasgow, UK, 2014-2019.  
   3 Faculty MemberUniversity of Diyala/College of Medicine/Department of clinical biochemistry 2011-Present
 The subjects he/she taught
 Item Stage Subject Year of Teaching University/College Department
 1 SecondBiochemistry2001 – 2008University of Diyala/College of  pure scienceBiology
 2 ThirdBiochemistry2008 – 2010University of Diyala/College of pure scienceChemistry
3SecondClinical biochemistry2011 – 2013University of Diyala/College of MedicineBiochemistry
 SecondClinical biochemistry2019 – 2021University of Diyala/College of MedicineBiochemistry
 Publications
No. Paper Title Journal
1Deletion of AMPKα1 attenuates the anticontractile effect of perivascular adipose tissue (PVAT) and reduces adiponectin releaseBritish Journal of Pharmacology
2Changes in IP3 Receptor Expression and Function in Aortic Smooth Muscle of Atherosclerotic MiceJournal of Vascular Research
3High Fat Diet Attenuates the Anticontractile Activity of Aortic PVAT via a Mechanism Involving AMPK and Reduced Adiponectin SecretionFrontiers in Physiology
4Canagliflozin inhibits interleukin-1β-stimulated cytokine and chemokine secretion in vascular endothelial cells by AMP-activated protein kinase-dependent and -independent mechanismsScientific Reports
5AMP-activated protein kinase complexes containing the β2 regulatory subunit are up-regulated during and contribute to adipogenesis.Biochemical Journal
6Short Periods of Hypoxia Upregulate Sphingosine Kinase 1 and Increase Vasodilation of Arteries to Sphingosine 1-Phosphate (S1P) via S1P3.Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
Selective Conference, Workshop, Symposium, and Meeting Presentations
ItemTitle  PresentationPlaceYear
1The role of AMP-activated protein kinase in perivascular adipose tissue modulates vascular function.PosterOxford, UK2016
2AMPKβ2 is the principal β subunit isoform in adipocytes and is may contribute to adipogenesisPosterFrance2017
 Scientific Societies Membership
Item Committee University/College Year
 3Exams Committee University of Diyala/College of Medicine 2020