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Areej A. Alhareeri

Assistant Professor

Dr. Areej Alhareeri is an accomplished Assistant Professor of Human Genetics in the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences at the College of Applied Medical Sciences. Her academic journey includes a master’s and PhD in Human Genetics from the esteemed School of Medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University, further complemented by an ABMGG fellowship in Clinical Cytogenetics at the same institution.

Dr. Alhareeri's expertise is widely recognized. She is a board-certified Clinical Cytogeneticist and a Fellow of the prestigious American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG). Additionally, the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties has classified her as a Consultant Clinical Scientist in Clinical Cytogenetics and Genomics.
Beyond her academic and clinical achievements, Dr. Alhareeri also contributes to the administrative side of the college. She has been serving as the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs in the female branch since 2022, showcasing her dedication to fostering a supportive learning environment.

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EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DEGREE

American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics in Clinical Cytogenetics and Genomics, United States of America

Ph.D. in Human Genetics, Virginia Commonwealth University, United States of America

M.Sc. in Human Genetics, Virginia Commonwealth University, United States of America

B.Sc. in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, King Saud University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Assistant Dean, Student Affairs, College of Applied Medical Sciences/Female Branch, 2022- Present

Assistant professor, Clinical laboratory Sciences Program, College of Applied Medical Sciences, 2018- Present

Teaching assistant, Clinical laboratory Sciences Program, College of Applied Medical Sciences/ KSAUHS, 2009- 2010

Clinical Cytogenetics Medical Technologist, National Guard Hospital, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, 2005- 2009

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSIGNMENTS

Assistant Dean, Student Affairs, College of Applied Medical Sciences/Female Branch, 2022- Present

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Publications

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SCIENTIFIC MEMBERSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES

MEMBERSHIP OF SOCIETIES

American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG)

SCIENTIFIC PARTICIPATION

Member of the Research Projects Monitoring and Supervision of Spending System Committee, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Member of the Committee for Supporting and Developing Basic Health Sciences Specializations for Faculty Members, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Member in the College Council, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Chair of the Faculty Enhancement Committee, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (2021-2022)

Chair of the Molecular Genetics Master Program Establishment Task force, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (2020-2022)

Member in the Board of Reviewers Task Force, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Member in the College of Applied Medical Sciences President Award Committee, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Member in the Risk Management Task force, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences at Riyadh, Jeddah, and Alahsa, Saudi Arabia

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact information

Office location/number: College of Applied Medical Sciences - 500-01-158

Phone: +966 11 4299999 Ext: 99647

Email: alhariria@ksau-hs.edu.sa