Medical Laboratory Technology Department

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KING ABDULAZIZ UNIVERSITY

Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences

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Table of contents Page Number

Part 1.General Introduction 3-11

1.1. Overview of Medical Laboratory Technology Department 1.2. Mission and Objectives

1.3. Welcome massages

 Dean’s Message

 Head of Department Message

1.4. Admission policies and Graduation requirements

 Departmental admission requirement

 Graduation requirements

1.5. Study plan framework.

 Graduation requirement courses

 year 2; 1st semester and 2nd semester  year 3; 1st semester and 2nd semester  year 4; 1st semester and 2nd semester

1.6. Expected Overall Educational Outcomes 1.7. Graduates employment opportunities

Part II. Student activity

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2.1. Objectives of student activity

2.2. How to subscribe in student activities 2.3. Trips & Visits

Part III. Student services 13-15

3.1. Money Rewards 3.2. Student Funds

 Continues subsidies

 working student subsidies

 computers and electrical instalments

3.3. Student accommodation.  condition of Admission  Registration paperwork 3.4. Health services 3.5. Banking services 3.6. Student meal

3.7. Travel and reduced tickets

Part VI. Student Support 16-19

 Graduate tutors

 Charter university student right and duties

 Foreign scholarship program

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Part 1; General Introduction

1.1.

Overview of Medical Laboratory Department

The Medical Laboratory Technology Department started in 1980 as a program in the Faculty of Medicine and Allied Medical Sciences. In 2004, the Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences was established by the direction of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to transform the Medical Sciences programs of the Faculty of Medicine and Allied Medical Science into an independent Faculty, to be one of the four medical faculties at the Medical Centre in King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah.

The faculty was established aiming at meeting the society’s needs for qualified health personnel in various areas of preventive and curative rehabilitation to cope with level of health service developed and promoted to the level of scientific and technical progress in the area of health in general.

Mission

To produce highly qualified medical laboratory Technologists in order to serve the need of society. That will improve health care system promote researches concerns with health problems.

Objectives:

1. Provide education opportunities for high school graduates to be Medical Laboratory Technologists.

2. Qualify professional medical laboratory technologists to cover the increasing demand for this profession.

3. Qualify highly skilful graduates in the field of diagnosis and research.

4. Make graduates of the medical laboratory technology to form a base for continuous education, conferences and scientific meetings.

5. Help in publication by establishing and participation in specialized scientific journals. 6. Increase the awareness level among our population about local infectious and chronic diseases.

7. Make the society aware of the scientific development in clinical diagnosis profession. 8. Establishing graduate programs for the medical laboratory technology graduates.

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1.2.

Welcome massages.

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Head of Department Message

Welcome to the Medical Laboratory Technology Department

The Medical Laboratory Technology Program (MLT), nationally known for its excellent and realistic education, provides traditional courses as well as extensive experience in actual clinical laboratories. Program's lectures and labs provide students with a substantial knowledge base as well as fundamental skills and techniques. Students are challenged to critically examine all data and results and to be alert for potential technical errors. Students are actively involved in discussions relating theory to tests results, and perform detailed lab write-ups, which also help to correlate laboratory findings with theory. The facilities are modern and well equipped for this purpose. To begin the transition to “real world” medical laboratory technology, students spend time in the main Laboratories at King Abdul Aziz University Hospital. Here, students receive instruction using actual clinical specimens in a laboratory environment. Finally, in the affiliate laboratories, students continue to develop understanding of principles, mastery of basic skills and professionalism.

98% of the staff is Saudi nationality. The MLT Program staff participates in a wide variety of activities within the department and professional community.

Dr. Essam H. Aljifffri

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1.3.

Admission policies and Graduation requirements

Students entering the BSc in Medical Laboratory Technology must meet all the university and faculty admission requirements (htpp://admission.kau.edu.sa) & referred to student specification)

A. Departmental admission requirement.

1. Applicant must have a high school degree not less than 90%.

2. Applicant must score not less than 90% in (chemistry, physics, Biology, English)

3. To pass the degree of the Achievement test

In addition, the students must show interest in dealing with patients and working in hospital environments, which appear during his/her admission interview by the admission committee at the department if required.

B. Graduation requirements:

The degree granted is Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Medical Laboratory Technology is four years including the foundation year (first year) and one obligatory year for clinical practice (Internship Program). In order for a student to qualify for a BSc in Medical Laboratory Technology degree, he/she must successfully complete the total credit hour requirements (137 study units) including university requirements (26 study units), faculty requirements (23 study units) and the departmental requirements (88 study units). In addition to graduate in Medical Laboratory Technology, a student must be must complete the obligatory training year of internship training program that aims at:

1. Obtaining further experience in relation to standard investigation and procedural activity.

2. Acquiring further skills in interpersonal relationships with both patients and other staff.

3. Consolidating a sense of professional ethics and responsibility.

4. Allowing each intern to spend a reasonable amount of time working at each imaging modality.

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1.5. Study Plan System and Study Plan Framework

ALL MLT students must pass all Foundation year courses successfully during the first year (refereed to student specification).

Graduation Requirement Courses

REQUIREMENTS CREDITS 1. University requirements 26 2. Faculty requirements Compulsory 15 Elective (*) 8 3. Department requirements

(if unified for all departments)

Compulsory 88

Elective 0

4. Free courses (from outside the faculty) 0

TOTAL 137

(Faculty and Department Courses) YEAR 2; 1st Semester STUDY UNITS CODE/NO. COURSE TITLE Credit Practical Theory 3 1 2 MLT 294

Med Tech Skills

2 1 1 MLT 296 Instrumentation 2 -- 2 PHYM 205 Physiology 4 1 3 BCHM 205 Biochemistry 2 1 1 ANTM 205 Anatomy 3 -- 3 ARAB 101 Arabic Studies 101 2 -- 2 ISLS 101 Islamic Studies 101 18 4 13 TOTAL

8 Year 2; 2ndSemester STUDY UNITS CODE/NO. COURSE TITLE Credit Practical Theory 3 1 2 MLT 211 Hematology (1) 3 1 2 MLT 231 Immunology (1) – (Basic) 2 1 1 MLT 261 Histotechnology and Cytotechnology 3 1 2 MLT 271

Diagnostic Genetics and Molecular Biology 3 -- 3 ARAB 201 Arabic Studies 201 2 -- 2 ISLS 201 Islamic Studies 201 16 4 12 TOTAL YEAR 3; 1st Semester STUDY UNITS CODE/NO. COURSE TITLE Credit Practical Theory 3 1 2 MLT 312 Hematology (2) 2 1 1 MLT 313

Coagulation and Hemostasis

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2 MLT 321

Diagnostic Clinical Chemistry (1) 2 1 1 MLT 332 Immunology (2) (Diagnostic) 5 2 3 MLT 341 Diagnostic Microbiology (1) 3 1 2 MLT 351 Diagnostic Parasitology (1) 2 -- 2 ISLS 301 Islamic Studies 301 21 8 13 TOTAL YEAR 3; 2nd Semester STUDY UNITS CODE/NO. COURSE TITLE Credit Practical Theory 4 2 2 MLT 314 Blood Bank 4 2 2 MLT 322

Diagnostic Clinical Chemistry (2)

3 1

2 MLT 323

Urinalysis and Body Fluids

4 2 2 MLT 342 Diagnostic Microbiology (2) 2 1 1 MLT 352 Diagnostic Parasitology (2) 2 -- 2 ISLS 401 Islamic Studies 401 19 8 11 TOTAL

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Clinical Rotations (1st and 2nd Semester) STUDY UNITS CODE/NO. COURSE TITLE Credit Practical Theory 5 5 - MLT 411 Clinical Rotation-Hematology 4 4 - MLT 414

Clinical Rotation-Blood Bank

5 5 - MLT 421 Clinical Rotation-Clinical Chemistry 3 3 - MLT 423

Clinical Rotation- Parasitology and Urinalysis

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- MLT 431

Clinical Rotation- Immunology

5 5 - MLT 441 Clinical Rotation-Microbiology 2 2 - MLT 461 Clinical Rotation-Histo-pathology. and Cytology

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- MLT 471

Clinical Rotation- Molecular Diagnostics 2 2 - MLT 497 Electives 31 31 - TOTAL 1st Semester STUDY UNITS CODE/NO. COURSE TITLE Credit Practical Theory 2 -- 2 MLT 491

Lab Administration and Quality Control 2 2 TOTAL 2nd Semester STUDY UNITS CODE/NO. COURSE TITLE Credit Practical Theory 1 1 - MLT 492 Student Seminar 2 2 -- MLT 493 Student Project 3 3 TOTAL

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1.6. Expected Overall Educational Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the Medical Laboratory Technology Department courses and the internship Medical Laboratory Technology training Program, the graduate will be able to:

1- Perform technically demanding specialized diagnostic laboratory procedures. 2- Establish clinical reference ranges for selected laboratory procedures.

3- Prepare a list of panic values (values that may be life threatening and must be immediately communicated to the responsible physician) and submit a protocol for proper handling of these values.

4- Recognize laboratory results from out of control procedures and take correction action.

5- Administer and participate in laboratory procedure quality assurance programs. 6- Test for clinical sensitivity and specificity of a designated laboratory procedure.

7- Correlate patient results from different laboratory disciplines for the purpose of assuring proper quality control of test results.

8- Communicate with consultants and medical staff regarding technical interpretation of laboratory procedures.

9- Develop an appropriate departmental budget.

10- Prepare a cost analysis for procedure(S) designated by the clinical instructor. 11- Prepare a protocol for inventory control.

12- Prepare and present regularly seminars to medical students, staff and community. 13- Communicate effectively and accurately with patients, physicians, and other personnel.

14- Establish a comprehensive departmental safety policy.

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18- Evaluate the appropriateness of the current departmental test schedule (time and days tests are performed).

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20- Prepare a report on the supervisory and managerial techniques employed within the department laboratory.

21- Maintain the standards of hygiene and safety measures throughout their work area. 23- Evaluate the list of specific tests offered by the department and suggest (with justifications) appropriate additions and / or deletions for this list.

24- Prepare a complete maintenance program for one or more instruments designated by the clinical instructor.

1.7. Graduates employment opportunities

Medical laboratory technologist play a crucial role in the process of provides data that helps physicians determine the best treatment for the patient. Examine and analyze body fluids, tissues, and cells to identify bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms. They analyze the chemical constituents of body fluids, crossmatch donor blood for transfusions, and test blood for drug levels to measure the efficacy of particular treatments. MLT also evaluate and interpret laboratory results, integrate data, solve problems, consult with physicians, conduct research, and evaluate new test methods. Graduates of this programme are qualified to work as technologist in medical labs in either public or private sector and in a wide range of arenas including.

Hospital clinical laboratories

Commercial or reference laboratories

Public health laboratories

Pharmaceutical or chemical industries

Biotechnology companies

Forensic and law enforcement laboratories

Research and teaching institutions

Transplant and blood donor centres

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Part II , Student activities

Fine Art Club, Sports Club (Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Table Tennis, Tennis, Swimming, Athletics), Computer Club, theatre club and folklore, English language Club, literary club, Quranic programme, Public relation club, Volunteering club.

2.1. Objectives of student activity:

 Helping the students find his true personality.

 Helping the student discover their inner talents and developing them.

 Helping the students to have leadership qualities.

 Helping the students in respecting their country and know their role in it.

 Helping the students interact with one another.

 Asking the students to have a relationship with the university even after graduating.

2.2. How to subscribe in student activities:

1. Fill out membership registration form student form.

2. Two (2) recent photographs.

3. copy of the table curriculum student to determine their leisure times

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Part III; Student services

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Money Rewards

Each internal undergraduate student is subjected for a monthly money reward (1000 SR).For those students who reach excellence every two semesters are rewarded with a bonus amount of 1000 SR where the student has reached a GPA between 4.50 to 5 unless it was the summer semester where there is nothing to be paid.

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Student Funds.

A. Continues subsidies

Monthly subsidies for one studying year according to the following condition :

 The student should be active.

 Consider that the student should not combine between the subsidies, student

award or scholar ship.

 Stop caching the subsidies when the student graduates or withdraw.

 Stop caching the subsidies if the student didn’t receive if for two consecutive months.

 Make sure that the student is an active student at the beginning of each semester.

B. Working student subsidies

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Because of the importance of make the students work by the hour and launching from the deanship goals to develop the student s abilities and help them overcome the difficulties and problems that may face in their studying live.

Conditions:

 Maximum hours of working is 50 hours for 10 RS per hour .

 The student should be active.

 The priority should be given to special needs students, and the students with special talent.

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C. Computers instalments and electrical instalment:

Deanship of student affairs contracts with a number of Computers and electrical companies forinstallment of their appliances for the university’s students according to these conditions : The student should be active and completed a full semester, The students GPA shouldn’t be less than 2.75, Deduct 33% from the students reward.

3.3. Students Accommodation.

 The student should have a regular full-time schedule and not engaged with a

job.

 His family should be in a city far away by 85 KM.

 Well-behaved and committed to proper manners.

 Has not been subjected to a disciplinary sanction of violation.

 Has not been dismissed permanently from the university accommodation.

 Show total obedience to the university’s rules & regulations.

 Submit a medical report stating that he is free from any contagiousdiseases.

B. Needed registration paperwork:

 Two copies of the registration form filled out and signed.

 University ID + a copy.

 Civil identification and a copy of it.

 Sixpersonal photos of the student.

 Two copies of the high school certificate.

 A copy of the good behaviour form from the last high school.

 Medical report stating that the student is clear from any contagious diseases.

 Paying 1000 SR per semester.

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3.4. Health Services

The University Hospital and Medical Clinic provide free primary

health care to all KAU students, Basic medication is usually supplied free to patients. This services includes; clinics internal medicine, orthopedics, ENT, dentistry,

ophthalmic clinic, pediatrics, family medicine, radiology, laboratory and first aid. Morning Hours (for men): from 7:30 to 14:00

Evening Hours (for families): from 17:00 to 20:00 Contact: Telephone 6400000 Ext. 51437

3.5. Banking Services

For the convenience of the university community, a branch of the Saudi American Bank (Samba) has been made available on campus near the University Medical Clinic. Automatic Teller Machines (ATM) operated by Samba are also available throughout the University campus.

3.6. Student Meals

The university is committed to providing students with quality food services at affordable prices. Three restaurants are available for students, which provide 3 basic meals at discounted prices besides cafeterias, which offer light meals and snacks. All meals are supervised and inspected by specialized personal and a team of nutritionists.

3.7. Travel and Travel Tickets

The university Provide reductions in travel tickets for all internal undergraduate

Student.SaudiArabianAirlines offers Saudi students enrolled at KAU discounts and special rates for all domestic flights.

A branch of Saudi ArabianAirlines is available on campus.

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Part IV; Student support

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KAU provides various supports to all undergraduate students including MLT student

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Graduate Tutors:

All graduate students have a Graduate Tutor who is responsible for 'pastoral' welfare and financial aid. Tutorial support for graduates comprises a very wide range of provision, covering graduate welfare in the broadest sense (pastoral, financial and academic support). Students can turn in confidence to their Tutor if they experience difficulties or if they feel they are getting a poor deal. Although they have no formal role in the academic decision-making processes, they can become involved, as separating academic progress from domestic circumstances is sometimes difficult. Tutors have a formal role in seeking allowances, making complaints etc.

B. Charter university student rights and duties.

a. the right of the student: providing classroom environment and climate science

appropriate for him to get High-quality learning in line with the mission of the university.

b. Facilitate access to full rights within the university by the academic or administrative bodies, according to the rules and regulations of the university.

c. Maintaining the confidentiality of the information and complete privacy in every

respect, non-viewing or use of personal information, academic record, Profile and its transcript only to authorize dpersonnelonly.

d. Notice before making any decision against him and drew a look upon the occurrence

of any irregularities and notified in writing what has been taken from the right decisions with giving him the right to cash in any decision contrary to the interests of the Academy in accordance to the rules and regulations of the university.

e. Freedom of expression and debate in educational matters affecting them to be within

the limits of decent behaviour, according to the rules and regulations of the university….

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f. Complaint to the concerned authority in case of failure to obtain the rights mentioned in the Charter of the student.

g. Commitment to f the faculty of the dates and times of lectures and office hours and rest periods between lectures and not cancelled lectures or change her time except in case of necessity and after the announcement.

h. Definition sources to obtain university rules and regulations (the University's website, the Admissions and Registration and the Dean of Student Affairs and other.

i. get the card to prove his identity inside and outside the university.

j. Provide opportunities for constant communication with the faculty member in

different ways such as email or office hours and other.

k. Effective scientific discussion and the freedom to ask questions on a faculty member without embarrassment or calls with a commitment to ethics debate and as required by public morals.

l. Ensure the confidentiality of the complaint submitted by it against his teacher. Sensory sense of security, so that is not exposed to physical or health hazards, and of moral or psychological security, so that the student does not feel any moral threat, such as fear of punishment or be subjected to insult or ridicule by academic and administrative bodies.

m. See signs in the course and the results of the tests and periodic quarterly paid after the completion of the correction as well as review of his answers in the final test and see the answer sheet if necessary and in accordance with the rules and regulations adopted at the university.

o. His issued against him, including alarm and draw the attention or deprived from

entering the final test and his because of the deprivation and before the date well in advance of the final test.

p. That the test questions within the framework of the curriculum and its contents and

distribution should be balanced and logical degrees within this framework. Typical know the answer to questions quarterly tests.

q. Provide adequate health care to him and as required by university regulations

provide treatment in hospitals and health centers of the University.

r. Giving him the opportunity to attend training courses and programs, trips and

activities and volunteer work, not conflicting with his academic duties. s. Choose a representative of his fellow students to participate in the advisory

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t. Get decent service and appropriate to its needs and its definition in the case of a special needs, according to available resources.

C. Foreign Scholarship program.

Once student graduated from a faculty of medical science(medical technology department), the Saudi government (through King Abdullah program for foreign missions for Graduate Studies or of ministry of higher education) provide a number of scholarship opportunities to those who wish to continue their post graduate study in the best world universities. scholarships are selected on the needs of government ministries, national corporations and the private sector. This selection aims to fulfil the requirements of work markets across the kingdom in regions, universities and industrial cities. The Program is commissioned with qualifying Saudi youth to take an active role in development in all fields in government and private sectors.

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Part IV; How to contact the academic staff

Dr Zahira M.F. EL-SAYED Professor

Phone 6400000 ext 24230.

zalsayed@kau.edu.sa Email.

Dr Osama Husein Al-jiffri Associate Professor

Phone 64000000 ext 24230.

ojiffri@kau.edu.sa Email.

Dr Esam Ibrahim Ahmed Azhar Assistant Professor

Phone 64000000 ext.

eazhar@kau.edu.sa Email.

Dr Ahmed Abdullah Khalaf Al-Ghamdi Assistant Professor Phone 64000000 ext 22080 aalghamdi@kau.edu.sa Email. Dr AbdulazizBamarouf Assistant Professor Phone 64000000 ext 22088 Abamarouf@kau.edu.sa Email.

Dr Khalil Khalid Alkuwaity Assistant professor Phone 6400000, ext 25100 kalkuwaity@kau.edu.sa Email. : Dr NaremanSendiy Assistant professor Phone 640000, ext 25100 nsindi@kau.edu.sa Email. : Dr. Ibrahim Alzahrani Assistant professor

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iaalzahrani@kau.edu.sa

Email. :

Clinical Chemistry.

Dr Adeel Gulzar Ahmed Chaudhary Associate Professor Phone: 6400000, ext 25960 e.mailchaudhary@kau.edu.sa Dr. HamedIs'haqKhouja Assistant Professor Phone. 6400000, ext 25275 e. mail : hkojak1@gmail.com

Dr. Essam Husain Aqeel Jiffri Associate Professor

Phone. 6401000, ext 25987 e.mail. ejiffri@kau.edu.sa

Dr. Kaltoom Ali Mohamed Al-Sakkaf Assistant Professor

Phone 6400000, ext 24235 e. mail: kalsakkaf @kau.edu.sa

. Haematology

Dr Mamdooh Abdulla Gari Associate Professor

Phone: 6400000, ext 51526

e.mail mgari@kau.edu.sa

Dr Adel Mohmmad Mohsen Abuzenadah Associate Professor

Phone: 64020000, ext 20130

e.mail aabuzenadah@kau.edu.sa

Dr. Talaat Abdulkarim Abdulrahman Mirza

Assistant Professor

Phone 6400000, ext 25097 Email: tmirza @kau.edu.sa

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Dr. Mohammed Hassan Ali Saiem-Aldahr Associate Professor

Phone.6400000, ext 51526 e.mail. :mdahr@kau.edu.sa

Mr. Mansour Mohamad Salih Abulola Lecturer

Phone.64010000, ext 25984

e.mail : mabulola@kau.edu.sa

arasitology Medical P

Dr. Wajihullah Raziullah Khan Professor

Phone.64000000, ext

wrkhan@kau.edu.sa

e.mail.

Dr. Haytham Ahmed Zakai Associate Professor

Phone.6400000, ext 51673

hzakai@kau.edu.sa

e.mail.

Dr. Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid Associate Professor

Phone.6952000, ext 25264

mwakid@kau.edu.sa

e.mail.

Immunology.

Dr Refaat Ibrahim El-Fayoumi Associate Professor

Phone:- 6400000 ext 66925

email. rialfayoumi@kau.edu.sa

Dr Fadwah Muzahim M. R. AlGhalib Alsharif Associate professor

Phone.6400000, ext 23492.

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Assistant Professor

Phone.64000000, ext 51673

mlinjawi@kau.edu.sa

e.mail.

Dr Laila Hamed Damanhouri Assistant professor

Phone.6400000, ext 24236

e.mail: Ldamanhouri @kau.edu.sa

Mr. Salem H. Alkolli Lecturer Phone.6952000, ext 20132. and histology olecular genetic M

Dr. WafaMakky Jonathan Ronald Nichols Assistant Professor

Phone 6401000, ext 23495

e.mail wnichols@kau.edu.sa

Dr. Mohammad Hussain Alqahtani Associate Professor

Phone: 64020000, ext 20131