President of Umm Al Qura University (UQU) Dr. Bakri Bin M'atoog Bin Bakri Assas on Tuesday, Rabei' Al Awal 28, 1438H hailed efforts exerted by the College of Medicine and its leading role in the local and international scientific research production.

The president made the remarks during a meeting to receive a copy of the book Aging Stimuli Cancerous Genes which was published by the College of Medicine.

The book was co-authored by Biochemistry Associate Professor Mohamed bin Ahmed Tsubaiti, College of Medicine. The meeting was held at Dr. Assas’ office in Al-Abidyah. The president hailed efforts exerted by Dr. Tsubaiti to maintain research excellence.

For his part, Dean of Medicine College Dr. Anmar Naser reiterated importance of the research production and activities carried out by the college. The college has marked a distinguished participation in producing the book in cooperation with other renowned universities, he said.

A galaxy of specialists participated to the compilation of the book which helps in the early diagnosis of age-related and dangerous diseases such as cancer and diabetes.

The dean voiced hope that the Saudi Arabia would successfully maintain prosperity under sincere guidance and scientific projects. He also thanked Dr. Assas for supporting the college in order to maintain leading role in knowledge production.

According to Dr. Tsubaiti, he has written the book’s Chapter XIV under the title Aging Stimuli Cancerous Genes that was published on September 15, 2016 by the Springer in New York which is one of the best scientific journals worldwide.

The cellular senescence is a key reason for chronic diseases such as cancer, aging and diabetes, he said, adding these diseases threaten human lives and the early diagnosis may lead to a reasonable prevention.

The early diagnosis opens the door for medical intervention; he noted adding that the majority of medical tools used for lab tests give inaccurate results and consume time and uncontrollable consequences.

In this book, Dr. Tsubaiti shed light on a creative diagnostic technique to test aging cells through newly discovered list of signs using the Flow Cytometry (FCM). This technology is a key player in diagnosis and follow-up procedures and accordingly save efforts and time to accurately calculate aging cells.

In conclusion, Dr. Tsubaiti underlined importance of Dr. Assas’ support and extended thanks for the college’s staff.

Vice-Dean Dr. Hani Al Moa’lem and Vice-Dean for Postgraduate Studies Dr. Saed Al Harethi attended the meeting.