Welcome to my publication folio, where I am excited to share a selection of my scholarly contributions to the fields of Molecular Microbiology, Immunology, Oncology, and Medical Education. With a dedication to advancing scientific knowledge and addressing pressing health challenges, I have had the privilege of publishing research findings in esteemed journals and conferences. 

Educational Background

• Ph.D., Molecular Microbiology, University of Duhok (Iraq) in collaboration with the University of Nottingham (UK), 2006.

• M.Sc., Molecular Medical Microbiology, University of Nottingham, UK, 2005.

• M.Sc., Immunology, University of Salahaddin-Hawler, Iraq, 1996.

• B.Sc., Biology, University of Mosul, Iraq, 1986

Selected Publications

These publications represent a sample of my research endeavours, reflecting a commitment to rigorous research, scientific inquiry, and the pursuit of knowledge to improve public health and medical education. Below are some of my selected publications:

• Latent Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Infections among Diabetic Patients Attending Shilan Private Hospital, Duhok City; Prevalence and Risk Factors. JSMJ. 2020. 10:2

• Molecular detection of oral Helicobacter pylori with vacA, cagA, and dupA virulence genes in Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis patients in Duhok, Kurdistan region, Iraq. 2020. Duhok medical journal, 14(2)

• Association of Complement Factor H Gene (CFH) Single Nucleotide Polymorphism with Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis. Duhok Med J. 2018; 12(1).

• Determination of Dyspepsia Causes in Patients Attending Endoscopy dept (2018)

  • Barwari, W., Goreal, A., Salih, A., & Ibraheem, N. N.

  • Zanco Journal of Medical Sciences (Zanco J Med Sci), 14(1 Special), 121–126.

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• BRAFV600 gene mutation in thyroid cancer in Duhok-Iraq. Duhok Med J 2015; 9 (2): 30-36.

• Molecular determination of Echinococcus granulosus isolated from human hydatid cyst using mitochondrial nad1 gene sequencing in Duhok Province-Kurdistan Region, Iraq, The first scientific international Conference of Zakho University, 2013.

• The Most Predominant Spoligopatterns of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Isolates among Iranian, Afghan-Immigrant, Pakistani, and Turkish Tuberculosis Patients: A Comparative Analysis, International journal of Mycobacteriology, (1), 2012.

• Ophthalmia neonatorum in Duhok, North of Iraq, bacteria causative agents and their antibiotic sensitivity pattern, ISRA medical journal, (4), 2012.

• Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) typing by polymerase chain reaction-sequence specific primers (PCR-SSP) in comparison with serological methods, Duhok Medical Journal, (6), 2012.

• First insight into the drug resistance pattern of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Duhok, Iraq: Using spoligotyping and MIRU-VNTR to characterize multidrug-resistant strains, Journal of Infection and Public Health, (4), 2011.

• Risk factors for multi-drug resistant tuberculosis: a review, Duhok Medical Journal

• First insight into the genetic diversity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains from patients in Duhok, Iraq, Chemotherapy, (56), 2010.

These publications represent a fraction of my scholarly endeavours, reflecting a commitment to rigorous research, scientific inquiry, and the pursuit of knowledge in the service of public health and medical education. I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to these fields and look forward to continuing my scholarly journey. Thank you for your interest in my publication folio.