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Amal Attallah Ibraheim Shaikhah

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Email
amal.a.shaikhah@uia.no
Phone
+47 38 14 27 04
Mobile phone
+47 41 32 03 94

Background and experience

Dr. Amal is an accomplished researcher and academic specializing in biomedical informatics and medical statistics. She was awarded her Ph.D. in Medical Informatics from Alexandria University, Egypt (2024). Prior to this, she completed a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology at Al-Quds University, Palestine (2020), and earned her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health from the Islamic University of Palestine (2012).

With over 15 years of professional experience in healthcare quality, research, and strategic planning, Dr. Amal has worked extensively with both national and international organizations, demonstrating her unwavering commitment to advancing public health, preventive medicine, and evidence-based healthcare practices.

As an international researcher and medical data analyst, Dr. Amal has developed strong expertise in biostatistics, study design, and data management, applying advanced statistical methodologies through tools such as SPSS and R. Her research has addressed pressing public health challenges, including childhood care and biobanking, contributing meaningful insights to the scientific community and expanding the scope of applied biomedical research in the region.

In addition to her research contributions, Dr. Amal serves as a faculty member at Al-Azhar University, where she teaches research methodology and biostatistics. Through her academic roles, she fosters a culture of critical inquiry and innovation, mentoring students and young researchers while promoting interdisciplinary approaches to health sciences.

Dr. Amal’s scholarly achievements, coupled with her leadership in education and research, have positioned her as a pivotal figure in the advancement of medical research and public health. Her dedication to addressing healthcare challenges, improving patient outcomes, and integrating research into policy and practice highlights her role as both a thought leader and an innovator in her field.

Publications

  • Shaikhah, Amal A. I. (2024). A Comparative Analysis of Minimally Invasive vs. Open Surgery: Patient Outcomes and Recovery in General Surgery. American Journal of Surgical Pathology: Reviews and Reports. ISSN 2381-5949. Full text in Research Archive
  • Shaikhah, Amal A. I. (2022). Evaluating the amount of knowledge about palliative care concepts among health professionals and medical students in the Gaza Strip: a cross-sectional study. The Lancet. ISSN 0140-6736. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(22)01169-2. Full text in Research Archive

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  • Shaikhah, Amal A. I. (2023). In Response to “Establishing Biobanking in Medical Curricula—The Education Program ‘Precision Medicine International’(eduBRoTHER)” in Biopreservation and Biobanking, Published …. Current Protocols. doi: 10.1089/bio.2023.0007. Full text in Research Archive

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