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Dr. Layla J.R Al-Mansoori is a Research Assistant Professor at the Biomedical Research Center, Qatar University. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Science from Qatar University and a Master of Science in Biochemistry from King Saud University. Layla earned her PhD in Medicine from Groningen University, Netherlands, focusing on targeted cancer treatments and long-acting protein therapeutics. Her research expertise includes cancer therapy, insulin resistance, stem cell differentiation, and bioengineering. Layla is an active researcher and supervisor, contributing to multiple national and international projects and grants. She is also involved in teaching and mentoring MSc and PhD students in biomedical sciences
Professional Profile
Education 🎓:
Layla J.R Al-Mansoori has a distinguished academic background. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Science from Qatar University in 1999. She further advanced her studies by completing a Master of Science (MSc) in Biochemistry from King Saud University, Saudi Arabia, in 2010, where she focused on the molecular mechanisms of Ukrain and Taxotere in breast cancer cells. Her academic journey continued with a PhD program in Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology at the University of Toronto, Canada, where she researched embryonic stem cells and their differentiation into osteogenic lineage. Layla completed her PhD in 2020 at Groningen University in the Netherlands, with a project on “Ligand Directed Enzyme Prodrug Therapy and Production of Long-Acting Protein Therapeutics for Targeted Cancer Treatment.”
Work Experience 💼:
Dr. Layla J.R Al-Mansoori currently serves as a Research Assistant Professor at the Biomedical Research Center at Qatar University. Her work focuses on biomedical research, particularly in the field of cancer treatment and therapeutics. She has worked extensively in various research labs, including her PhD research, which focused on enzyme prodrug therapy and targeted cancer treatments. She has also been involved in multiple research projects, including supervising MSc and PhD students, and contributing to national and international research grants.
Skills 🔍
Layla possesses a strong set of laboratory and research skills, particularly in the fields of molecular biology, biochemistry, and stem cell research. Her expertise extends to stem cell maintenance, differentiation, enzyme prodrug therapies, and the development of long-acting protein therapeutics. She is also highly skilled in grant writing, project management, and research supervision.
Awards and Honors 🏆
Throughout her career, Layla has been the recipient of numerous grants and honors, including multiple QU Student Grants, UREP grants from QNRF, and participation in national capacity building projects. She has been recognized for her innovative research on cancer therapies, insulin resistance, and bioactive glass scaffolds for bone regeneration. Her involvement in high school research programs also highlights her contribution to nurturing young talent in the biomedical sciences.
🤝 Memberships:
Dr. Al-Mansoori is an active member of several professional research organizations. Her collaborations extend across national and international research communities, where she contributes to projects on cancer therapy, diabetes, and bioengineering.
Teaching Experience 👩🏫:
Layla has significant teaching experience, particularly in supervising MSc and PhD students. She serves as a committee member for MSc students working on epigenetic regulation and obesity treatments, and she co-supervises PhD students investigating cancer biomarkers. Her teaching role is integral to the development of future scientists in Qatar.
Research Focus 🔬:
Dr. Al-Mansoori’s research focuses on cancer therapeutics, with particular interest in ligand-directed enzyme prodrug therapy, protein therapeutics, and insulin resistance. She has also explored the role of exosomes in cancer biomarkers and the use of bioactive glass scaffolds for bone regeneration. Her work aims to improve targeted treatments for cancer, enhance drug delivery systems, and further understand metabolic disorders like diabetes.
📚 Publilcation
- MLIP and Its Potential Influence on Key Oncogenic Pathways
- Authors: Hamwi, M.N., Elsayed, E., Dabash, H., Al-Mansoori, L., Burgon, P.G.
- Year: 2024
- Journal: Cells
- Volume: 13(13), 1109
- The Association between Lifestyle Factors and COVID-19: Findings from Qatar Biobank
- Authors: Akbar, Z., Kunhipurayil, H.H., Saliba, J., Shi, Z., Shaito, A.A.
- Year: 2024
- Journal: Nutrients
- Volume: 16(7)
- Impact of Obesity-Related Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress on Cancer and Associated Molecular Targets
- Authors: AlBashtawi, J., Al-Jaber, H., Ahmed, S., Al-Mansoori, L.
- Year: 2024
- Journal: Biomedicines
- Volume: 12(4), 793
- The Role of Apolipoproteins in the Commonest Cancers: A Review
- Authors: Darwish, N.M., Al-Hail, M.K., Mohamed, Y., Al-Mansoori, L., Pedersen, S.
- Year: 2023
- Journal: Cancers
- Volume: 15(23), 5565
- Evaluation of the Influence of Eggshell (ES) Concentration on the Degradation Behavior of Mg-2.5Zn Biodegradable Alloy in Simulated Body Fluid
- Authors: Radwan, A.B., Okonkwo, P.C., Murugan, S., Shakoor, R.A., Abdullah, A.M.
- Year: 2023
- Journal: ACS Biomaterials Science and Engineering
- Volume: 9(5), pp. 2376–2391
- Effect of Sera from Elite Athletes on Cytokine Secretion and Insulin Signaling in Preadipocytes and Skeletal Muscle Cells
- Authors: Alheidous, S., Al-Muraikhy, S., Rizk, N., Al-Mansoori, L., Elrayess, M.A.
- Year: 2022
- Journal: Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences
- Volume: 9, 943034
- In Vitro and In Vivo Validation of GATA-3 Suppression for Induction of Adipogenesis and Improving Insulin Sensitivity
- Authors: Al-Jaber, H., Mohamed, N.A., Govindharajan, V.K., Al-Mansoori, L., Elrayess, M.A.
- Year: 2022
- Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences
- Volume: 23(19), 11142
- Role of Inflammatory Cytokines, Growth Factors, and Adipokines in Adipogenesis and Insulin Resistance
- Authors: Al-Mansoori, L., Al-Jaber, H., Prince, M.S., Elrayess, M.A.
- Year: 2022
- Journal: Inflammation
- Volume: 45(1), pp. 31–44
- Bio-vehicles of Cytotoxic Drugs for Delivery to Tumor Specific Targets for Cancer Precision Therapy
- Authors: Al-Mansoori, L., Elsinga, P., Goda, S.K.
- Year: 2021
- Journal: Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy
- Volume: 144, 112260
- Age and Sport Intensity-dependent Changes in Cytokines and Telomere Length in Elite Athletes
- Authors: Sellami, M., Al-Muraikhy, S., Al-Jaber, H., Botre, F., Elrayess, M.A.
- Year: 2021
- Journal: Antioxidants
- Volume: 10(7), 1035