Mohd Salem Mohd Alsbou
  • Mohd Salem Mohd Alsbou

  • Professor
  • Ext: 5356

Dr Mohammed Al-Sbou is a professor in Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacogenomics and Precision Medicine. He has more than 15 years of progressive experience in teaching and conducting research in the field of clinical pharmacology. He held different administrative positions such as Vice Dean for Graduate Studies at Mutah University, Assistant Dean for Basic Medical Sciences. He was the Chairman of the Pharmacology Department. Prof. Al-sbou was the Director of the Pharmacovigilance Center for South Jordan at Al-Karak Governmental Teaching Hospital and the vice chairman of Health and Hazzard Evaluation Committee at the Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA). He is Certified Higher Education Quality Assurance Assessor for Medical Institutions at Higher Education Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission. His research work focuses on two areas: the first concerns with pharmacogenomics, precision Medicine, and pharmacovigilance. The second has focused on rare genetic disorders. He is the medical director and chairman of alkaptonuria society in Jordan and member in the International Alkaptonuria clinical trial team (DevelopAKUre Project). Prof Al-Sbou is a member of the AKU Society Scientific Advisory Board in the UK to help guide the research into AKU, and foster international collaboration, and to review current research initiatives, propose new directions, and provide feedback on potential clinical trials and drug development programs.

Education
  • Doctor in Philosophy (PhD) in Clinical Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Liverpool, United Kingdom (2007)
  • Masters of Science (MSc) in Molecular Pharmacology Physiology, Pharmacology & Toxicology Department, School of Biological Sciences, University of Manchester, United Kingdom, (2003)
  • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of General Surgery (MD) Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece (2000)
Experience
  • Chairman of Pharmacology Department Faculty of Medicine, Mutah University, Jordan (2015-2021)
  • Major Physician at Jordanian Royal Medical Services (RMS) Jordanian Armed Forces Amman-Jordan (1992-2014)
  • Associate Professor in Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacogenomics and Precision Medicine (2012-2017) Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Mutah University, Jordan
  • Vice Dean of Graduate Studies, Mutah University, Jordan Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mutah University, Jordan (2013-2014)
  • Director of Pharmacovigilance and Adverse Drug Reaction Center for South Jordan (Jordan Food and Drug Administration JFDA)/ Al-karak Governmental Teaching Hospital (2012-2022)
  • Assistant Dean for Basic Medical Sciences Faculty of Medicine, Mutah University, Jordan (2011-2013)
  • Assistant Professor in Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacogenomics and Precision Medicine Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Mutah University, Jordan (2007-2012)
  • Assistant Dean for College Development and Testing Affairs, Faculty of Medicine, Mutah University, Jordan (2008-2010)
Teaching Area
  • Clinical Pharmacology
Research
  • Pharmacogenomics, precision Medicine, and pharmacovigilance
  • Rare genetic disorders (Alkaptonuria, Phenylketonuria)
Publications
Conference Presentation
  • Exploring Pharmacogenomics in the MENA Region: Opportunities & Challenges, International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (IFCC) WorldLab conference, 8th UAEGDA International Genetic Disorders Conference, Dubai, UAE , 26-30 May 2024
  • Alkaptonuria: From Basic Research to Clinical Trial: A Success Story from Jordan, MENA Congress for Rare Diseases, Abu Dhabi, 16-19 May 2024
Memberships, Awards and Honors
  • Member of Jordanian Medical Association
  • Member of European Association for Clinical Pharmacology
  • Member of International Society of Pharmacovigilance
  • Member of British Pharmacological Society
  • The Daniel Turnberg UK/Middle East Travel Fellowship Scheme, Royal College of Physicians of London and Wellcome Trust (2011).