Ms. Ebtihal Al Harbi is a dedicated Teaching Assistant making significant contributions to the Respiratory Therapy Department at the College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences. A distinguished alumna of this institution, her Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy laid the groundwork for her thriving career. Through valuable internships at esteemed healthcare institutions in Riyadh, she honed her clinical expertise and deepened her passion for Respiratory Therapy.

Driven by an unwavering commitment to advancing the field, Ms. Al Harbi earned a Master's degree in Respiratory Medicine from the prestigious University of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Her master's thesis focused on the Antimicrobials and the microbiome in severe acute influenza like illness.

Currently, Ms. Al Harbi is pursuing a PhD in Infection, Immunity & Inflammation at the University of Leicester in the UK. Her groundbreaking research delves into Screening for individuals with COPD likely to benefit from lung volume reduction