Reem Abou Assi
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Current Research
Enhancing drug/natural compound cellular penetration, solubility and dissolution rate, by employing safe, effective and stable novel nano formulations.
Contact Information
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International and National Courses Taught
Phind19_116, Principle of Pharmacy Practice.
Phind19_ 1212, Pharmaceutical Calculations.
Phind19_ 214, Physical Pharmacy I.
FAR 122/4, Dosage Form 1.
FAR 222/3, Dosage Form II.
Links
Verified Reviewer and Editor on Publons: https://goo.gl/RewHHr
Google Scholar: https://goo.gl/81zCRt
PharmaShout: https://goo.gl/GpcQUZ
International publication Awards 2019: https://bit.ly/2Pm8z7R
International publication Awards 2018: https://bit.ly/2qw3zFC
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Nano formulations, optimization & evaluation studies: SEDDs, NLC, SLN, Ethosomes, nano-capsule, .nano-emulsion
.Solidification Studies: Adhesion to solid carrier, Freeze drying, & Spry drying methods.
.Analytical Studies: HPLC & UV-VIS Spectrophotometric methods as per ICH guidelines.
.Cell Culture Studies: MTT, WST-1, Alamar blue, IC50, TEER measurement.
.Dissolution Studies: USP apparatus, Dialysis membrane diffusion, Franz diffusion cells.
.Microbiological Studies: MIC, Zone of inhibition, Time-Kill assay.
Liver functions Studies: PT/INR, Albumin, Bilirubin, Liver transaminases.
Haematological Studies: Full blood count.
Selected Publications
Reem Abou Assi, Yusrida Darwis, Ibrahim M. Abdulbaqi, Arshad Ali Khan, Lim Vuanghao, Madeeha Laghari. Morinda citrifolia (Noni): A comprehensive review on its industrial uses, pharmacological activities, and clinical trials. Arabian Journal of Chemistry. 2017; 10:691–707. (Q2/ISI/ Impact Factor: 3.298).
Arshad Ali Khan, Ibrahim M. Abdulbaqi, Reem Abou Assi, Vikneswaran Murugaiyah, Yusrida Darwis. Lyophilized hybrid nanostructured lipid carriers to enhance the cellular uptake of verapamil: statistical optimization and in vitro evaluation. Nanoscale Research Letters. 2018; 13: 323. (Q2/ISI/ Impact Factor: 3.159).
Ibrahim M. Abdulbaqi, Yusrida Darwis, Reem Abou Assi, Nurzalina Abdul Karim Khan. Transethosomal gels as carriers for the transdermal delivery of colchicine: Statistical optimization, characterization and evaluation. Drug Design, Development and Therapy. 2018: 12, 795–813. (Q2/ISI/ Impact Factor: 3.208)
Ibrahim M. Abdulbaqi, Yusrida Darwis, Nurzalina Abdul Karim Khan, Reem Abou Assi, Arshad Ali Khan. Ethosomal nanocarriers: the impact of constituents and formulation techniques on ethosomal properties, in vivo studies, and clinical trials. International Journal of Nanomedicine. 2016; 11:2279-304. (ISI/ Impact Factor: 4.383).
Reem Abou Assi, Yusrida Darwis, Ibrahim M. Abdulbaqi, Shaik Mohammed Asif. Development and validation of a stability-indicating RP-HPLC method for the detection and quantification of azithromycin in bulk, and self-emulsifying drug delivery system (SEDDs) formulation. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science. 2017;7(09): 020-029, (Q2/SCOPUS/ Impact Factor: 0.533).
Ibrahim M. Abdulbaqi, Yusrida Darwis, Nurzalina Abdul Karim Khan, Reem Abou Assi, Gabriel Onn Kit Loh. A simple (HPLC – UV) method for the quantification of colchicine in bulk and ethosomal gel nano-formulation and its validation. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2017; 9:72-78. (Q2/SCImago/Impact Factor: 0.23).
Madeeha Laghari, Yusrida Darwis, Memon AH, Arshad Ali Khan, Ibrahim Mohammed Tayeb Abdulbaqi, Reem Abou Assi. Nano-formulations and clinical trial candidates as probably effective and safe therapy for tuberculosis. Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. 2016; 15:201-11. (Q3/ISI/ Impact Factor: 0.569).
Selected Awards
“Hadiah Sanjungan” Award, high impact factor publications category, article (1). Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2019.
“Hadiah Sanjungan” Award, high impact factor publications category, article (2). Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2019.
Appreciating Letter for designing and delivering a successful workshop, Al-Kitab University, Iraq, 2019.
Appreciating Letter for Excellency in supervising students, Intellectual Property Conference,Al-Kitab University, 2019.
Funding of publication fees for high quality research (RM 5,000.00). Universiti Sains Malaysia, Nov. 2018.
“Hadiah Sanjungan” Award, high impact factor publications category. Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2018.
Funding of publication fees for high quality research (RM 5,000.00). Universiti Sains Malaysia, Mar. 2018.