• Kusienicka, A., Bukowska‑Strakova, K., Cieśla, M., Nowak, W. N., Bronisz‑Budzyńska, I., Seretny, A., Żukowska, M., Jeż, M., Krutyhołowa, R., Taha, H., Kachamakova‑Trojanowska, N., Waś, H., Kieda, C., Józkowicz, A., & Dulak, J. (2022). Heme oxygenase‑1 has a greater effect on melanoma clonogenic and tumorigenic potential than the expression of melanoma initiating cell markers. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 23, 3596. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms23073596
  
• Mohammed, P. Y., & Taha, H. (2023, in press). High‑throughput sequencing data reveals the complete mitogenome, abundance, maternal phylogeny, and mitogenomic diversity of the Alectoris chukar of Iraq. Emirates Journal of Food and Agriculture (EJFA).
  
• Bebane, P., Mustafa, S. I., Taha, H., Darweesh, O., & Kheder, R. K. (2023, in press). Involvement of dietary olive mill wastewater in alternative splicing (changes in transcript usage) in jejunum epithelial cells in broiler chickens. Cellular & Molecular Biology, (2), 315–323.
  
• Nowak, W. N., Taha, H., Kachamakova‑Trojanowska, N., Stępniewski, J., Markiewicz, J. A., Kusienicka, A., Szade, K., Szade, A., Bukowska‑Strakova, K., Hajduk, K., Klóska, D., Kopacz, A., Grochot‑Przęczek, A., Barthenheier, K., Cauvin, C., Dulak, J., & Józkowicz, A. (2018). Murine bone marrow mesenchymal stromal cells respond efficiently to oxidative stress despite the low level of heme oxygenases 1 and 2. Antioxidants & Redox Signaling, 29(2), 111–127. https://doi.org/10.1089/ars.2017.7097 PubMed+1
  
• Jazwa, A., Tomczyk, M., Taha, H. M., Hytonen, E., Stoszko, M., Zentilin, L., Giacca, M., Ylä‑Herttuala, S., Emanueli, C., Józkowicz, A., & Dulak, J. (2013). Arteriogenic therapy based on simultaneous delivery of VEGF‑A and FGF4 genes improves the recovery from acute limb ischemia. Vascular Cell, 5(1), 13. https://doi.org/10.1186/2045‑824X‑5‑13 PubMed+1
  
• Kotlinowski, J., Grochot‑Przeczek, A., Taha, H., Kozakowska, M., Pilecki, B., Skrzypek, K., Bartelik, A., Derlacz, R., Horrevoets, A. J. G., Pap, A., Nagy, L., Dulak, J., & Józkowicz, A. (2014). PPARγ activation but not PPARγ haplodeficiency affects pro‑angiogenic potential of endothelial cells and bone marrow‑derived progenitors. Cardiovascular Diabetology, 13(1), Article 150. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12933‑014‑0150‑7 pure.johnshopkins.edu+2BioMed Central+2
  
• Was, H., Sokołowska, M., Sierpniowska, A., Dominik, P., Skrzypek, K., Lackowska, B., Pratnicki, A., Grochot‑Przeczek, A., Taha, H., Kotlinowski, J., Kozakowska, M., Mazan, A., Nowak, W., Muchová, L., Vitek, L., Ratajska, A., Dulak, J., & Józkowicz, A. (2011). Effects of heme oxygenase‑1 on induction and development of chemically induced squamous cell carcinoma in mice. Free Radical Biology & Medicine, 51(9), 1717–1726. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21867749/ PubMed
  
• Taha, H., Grochot‑Przeczek, A., Was, H., Kotlinowski, J., Kozakowska, M., Marek, A., Skrzypek, K., Lackowska, B., Balcerczyk, A., Mustafa, S., Dulak, J., & Józkowicz, A. (2009). Modulation of inflammatory response by pentoxifylline is independent of heme oxygenase‑1 pathway. Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 60(2), 3–12.
  
• Papiez, M. A., Dybala, M., Sowa‑Kucma, M., Krzysciak, W., Taha, H., Jozkowicz, A., & Nowak, G. (2009). Evaluation of oxidative status and depression‑like status in Brown Norway rats with acute myeloid leukemia. Progress in Neuro‑Psychopharmacology & Biological Psychiatry, 33(4), 596–604.
  
• Papiez, M. A., Cierniak, A., Krzysciak, W., Bzowska, M., Taha, H. M., Jozkowicz, A., & Piskula, M. (2008). The changes of antioxidant defense system caused by quercetin administration do not lead to DNA damage and apoptosis in the spleen and bone marrow cells of rats. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 46(9), 3053–3058. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fct.2008.06.006
  
• Jozkowicz, A., Was, H., Taha, H., Kotlinowski, J., Mleczko, K., Cisowski, J., Weigel, G., & Dulak, J. (2008). 15d‑PGJ2 up‑regulates synthesis of IL‑8 in endothelial cells through induction of oxidative stress. Antioxidants & Redox Signaling, 10(12), 2035–2046. https://doi.org/10.1089/ars.2008.2032

- Vascular biology: mechanisms of angiogenesis and vasculogenesis.

- Medical biotechnology: gene and cell therapy in modulation of neovascularization and inflammation.

- Role of hypoxia in regulation of gene expression.

- Role of heme oxygenase-1 and other antioxidant genes in inflammation and neovascularization in cancer and cardiovascular system.

- Pharmacological modulation of inflammation and neovascularization.

- Effect of heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) on differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells.

- Statins as pharmacological enhancers of proangiogenic activity in human CD34+ progenitor cells.

- Investigation the effect of heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) on differentiation of progenitor cells.

- Analyze the molecular mechanisms responsible for regulation of hemangioblastic genes and effect of diabetes and antidiabetic drugs on differentiation of hemangioblasts.

- Investigation the role of HO-1 and HO-1-regulated transcription factors (especially c/EBP, PPAR and HIF families) in the diabetes-dependent modulations of stem cell differentiation.

- Investigation the influence of (GT)n polymorphism of heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) promoter on human endothelial cells, namely on their angiogenic potential, inflammatory reaction and resistance to oxidative stress.

- Involvement of heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) pathway in anti-inflammatory activities of PTX in vitro and in vivo.n

• Advanced Biochemistry
• Molecular Biology
• Genetics
• Advanced Molecular Genetics
• Molecular Genetics
• Population Genetics
• Biotechnology
• Animal biotechnology
• Diagnostic molecular pathology
• Academic Debate

November 2020 - April 2023 Paiman Yousif Mohammed, Master of Science (MSc) degree in the field of Biology (Molecular Genetics). University of Duhok, Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. M.Sc thesis "Complete sequencing of the mitochondrial genome and phylogenetic analysis of the Chukar partridge (Alectoris Chukar subspecies Kurdistanika) in Iraq"

Professional Development and Conferences

Professional Development

• The State of Biotech: Online workshop on Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, hosted by GENEDGE, 21–22 September 2022.
  
• Artificial Insemination in Buffaloes – A Necessity to Achieve Food Security in Iraq: Online workshop organized by University of Mosul, 27 June 2022.
  
• Nutritional Problems of Concentrative Production in Domesticated Animals: Online workshop organized by the University of Mosul, 4 June 2022.
  
• Shaping European Universities Through Collaboration – Tracking the Benefits of Academic Networks and Alliances: Online workshop by Elsevier in partnership with EURODOC, 16 November 2021.
  
• Scientific Promotion Instructions: Online workshop, University of Duhok, 26 May 2021.
  
• Big Picture Thinking: Using Clues to Diagnose Disease on Site: Online workshop, University of Al-Muthanna, 19 July 2020.
  
• 2nd Workshop of the MIR-TNAGo International Associated Laboratory on MicroRNAs – Mediators of Differentiation and Biomarkers of Diseases: Krakow, Poland, 4–6 December 2014.
  
• Easy Thesis and Paper Writing Using EndNote X4: Workshop, University of Duhok, Kurdistan Region – Iraq, 14–15 April 2013.
  
• Calculating an Author’s H-Index: Workshop, University of Duhok, Kurdistan Region – Iraq, 11 November 2012.
  
• EndNote Reference Management Software – The Complete Reference Solution: Workshop, University of Duhok, Kurdistan Region – Iraq, 3 May 2012.
  
• 2nd Next Generation Sequencing Workshop: Szeged, Hungary, 6–8 October 2010.
  
• 4th European Vascular Genomic Network (EVGN) Summer School: Krakow, Poland, 15–19 September 2008.
  
• 4th European Meeting on Vascular Biology and Medicine: Bristol, United Kingdom, 17–20 September 2007.
  
• International Workshop of The Physiological Society – 15th Symposium of The Jagiellonian Medical Research Centre: Krakow, Poland, 9–12 May 2007.
  
• XXXIII Winter School of the Faculty of Biotechnology: Krynica, Poland, 28 February – 2 March 2006.
  
• Molecular Mechanisms of Tumor-Host Interactions: Polish–French Scientific Meeting, Krakow, Poland, 22–24 September 2005.
  
• Seminar of the Jagiellonian Medical Research Centre on Atherothrombosis, Diabetes, and Vasculopathies: Krakow, Poland, 5–7 June 2005.
  
• XXXII Winter School of the Faculty of Biotechnology: From Molecular Biology to Biotechnology: Zakopane, Poland, 3–7 March 2005.
  

Conferences

• Scientific International Symposium of the UoD COVID-19 Center – The Genome of SARS-CoV-2: Evolution, Epidemiology, and Situation Update: Duhok, Kurdistan Region – Iraq, 1 December 2022.
  
• Science for EU 2030 Biodiversity Strategy: Online conference, Polish Academy of Sciences, 21 May 2021.
  
• 1st International Biology Online Symposium of Salahaddin University – Cancer: Secrets of Signaling, Applications, and Treatment Challenges: Erbil, Kurdistan Region – Iraq, 19 May 2021.
  
• 11th International Conference on Heme Oxygenase and Related Enzymes: Online conference, Division of Cardiology, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), USA, 29 June 2020.
  
• 3rd Edition of the World Congress & Exhibition on Vascular Surgery: London, United Kingdom, 24–25 May 2018.
  
• 9th International Conference on Heme Oxygenase: Prague, Czech Republic, 14–17 September 2016.
  
• 2nd BIO Congress 2016 – Expanding Beyond the Limits: Wrocław, Poland, 13–16 September 2016.
  
• 2nd Meeting of the Polish Iron Club: Jastrzębiec, Poland, 12–13 May 2015.
  
• Frontiers in Stem Cells and Cancer: Heidelberg, Germany, 29–31 March 2015.
  
• 7th International Conference of Contemporary Oncology – Personalized Cancer Medicine and Big Data Analysis: Poznań, Poland, 25–27 March 2015.
  
• 8th International Conference on Heme Oxygenases, BioIron, and Oxidative Stress: Sydney, Australia, 8–11 October 2014.
  
• 5th Seminar of the Jagiellonian Centre for Experimental Therapy: Wierchomla, Poland, 5–8 June 2014.
  
• VI Congress of Contemporary Oncology: Poznań, Poland, 27–29 March 2014.
  
• 4th Kurdistan Conference on Biological Sciences: Duhok, Kurdistan Region – Iraq, 8–10 May 2012.
  
• 1st Scientific Agricultural Conference: Sumail, Duhok, Kurdistan Region – Iraq, 10–12 April 2012.
  
• 6th International Congress on Heme Oxygenases – Heme Oxygenases in Biology and Medicine: Miami Beach, Florida, USA, 30 September – 4 October 2009.
  
• 34th FEBS Congress – Life’s Molecular Interactions: Prague, Czech Republic, 4–9 July 2009.
  
• Central European Congress in Life Sciences “Eurobiotech 2008”: Krakow, Poland, 17–19 October 2008.
  
• XLIII Congress of the Polish Biochemical Society: Olsztyn, Poland, 7–11 September 2008.
  
• XIII International Congress of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry: Gdańsk, Poland, 23–27 August 2008.
  
• XXXV Winter School of the Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Biotechnology – Structure and Function of Proteins and Nucleic Acids: Zakopane, Poland, 23–26 February 2008.
  
• 5th International Congress on Heme Oxygenases (Heme Oxygenases 2007): Krakow, Poland, 5–9 September 2007.
  
• Trends in Vascular Biology: Brixen, Italy, 3–5 May 2007.
  
• XXXIV Winter School of the Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University: Zakopane, Poland, 7–11 March 2007.
  
• IX Cell Biology Conference: Łódź, Poland, 15–17 September 2005.

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