Assistant Research Professor | King Abdulaziz city for science and technology | Saudi Arabia
Dr. Aminah Ghazi Alotaibi is a distinguished researcher affiliated with the King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With a Scopus h-index of 3, 4 indexed publications, and 58 citations, she has demonstrated consistent scholarly impact in the fields of hematology, stem cell biology, and molecular diagnostics. Her research primarily focuses on elucidating the phenotypic and molecular diversity of hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs) derived from cord blood and bone marrow, advancing the understanding of their biological significance and translational potential in clinical applications. Notably, her recent open-access article titled “Distinct Phenotypic and Molecular Characteristics of CD34− and CD34+ Hematopoietic Stem/Progenitor Cell Subsets in Cord Blood and Bone Marrow Samples: Implications for Clinical Applications” (2025, Diagnostics) highlights her expertise in cellular characterization and regenerative medicine, offering valuable insights for stem cell-based therapies and transplantation science. Dr. Alotaibi’s collaborative network spans 23 co-authors, reflecting her active engagement in multidisciplinary and international scientific research. Her work integrates clinical hematology, genomics, and translational biomedical research, bridging the gap between laboratory discoveries and patient-centered innovations. Through her contributions, she aims to enhance diagnostic precision, therapeutic efficacy, and personalized medical approaches in hematologic and immune-related disorders. Dr. Alotaibi’s scholarly endeavors not only strengthen Saudi Arabia’s presence in global biomedical research but also contribute to the broader scientific community’s understanding of stem cell biology and its clinical potential.
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Featured Publications
1. Alotaibi, A. G., Li, J. V., & Gooderham, N. J. (2021). Tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) enhances dietary carcinogen-induced DNA damage in colorectal cancer epithelial cells through activation of JNK signaling pathway. Toxicology, 457, 152806. Cited by: 36
2. Al-Saleh, I., Elkhatib, R., Al-Rajoudi, T., Al-Qudaihi, G., Manogarannogaran, P., Alotaibi, A. G., & others. (2020). Cytotoxic and genotoxic effects of e-liquids and their potential associations with nicotine, menthol and phthalate esters. Chemosphere, 249, 126153. Cited by: 22
3. Alotaibi, A. G., Li, J. V., & Gooderham, N. J. (2023). Tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α)-induced metastatic phenotype in colorectal cancer epithelial cells: Mechanistic support for the role of microRNA-21. Cancers, 15(3), 627. Cited by: 21
4. Gaafar, A., Hamza, F. N., Yousif, R., Shinwari, Z., Alotaibi, A. G., Iqniebi, A., & others. (2025). Distinct phenotypic and molecular characteristics of CD34− and CD34+ hematopoietic stem/progenitor cell subsets in cord blood and bone marrow samples: Implications for clinical applications. Diagnostics, 15(4), 447. Cited by: 1
5. Alotaibi, A. G. (2023). Effect of the inflammatory mediator TNF-α on colorectal cancer epithelial cells development and metastasis, role of dietary carcinogens and miRNA [Doctoral dissertation, Imperial College London]. Imperial College Repository.
Dr. Aminah Ghazi Alotaibi’s research advances global understanding of inflammation-driven carcinogenesis and stem cell biology, bridging molecular insights with clinical translation. Her work contributes to precision oncology, regenerative medicine, and the development of safer therapeutic strategies, fostering innovation that benefits both scientific progress and human health worldwide.