Ahmed Elmarakby
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Dental College of Georgia
Department of Oral Biology and Diagnostic Sciences
The Graduate School
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology
Bio
I have long lasting experience in addressing how to protect kidney against pathophysiological changes of diabetes and hypertension. I have been really interested in addressing the role of oxidative stress and inflammatory cytokines in the pathogenesis and progression of renal injury in cardiovascular disease.
- (706) 721-2748
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Education
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Ph.D., PharmacologyMedical College of Georgia, 2004
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MS, PharmacologyMansoura University, 1998
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BS, PharmacyMansoura University, 1993
Certifications
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Board Certified Pharmacist in the United StatesGeorgia, 2006
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Board Certified PharmacistEgypt , 1993
Awards & Honors
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Best poster awardWinter Eicosanoid meeitng , 2018
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Travel AwardWinter Eicosanoid meeting, 2018
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New Investigator Travel Award, Council on Kidney in Cardiovascular Disease, High Blood Pressure Research Conference, New Orleans 2013American Heart Association, 2013
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Water and Electrolyte Young Investigator AwardExperimental Biology Meeting, 2011
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Annual High Blood Pressure Research Conference New Investigator Award62nd High Blood Pressure Research Conference, 2008
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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BMNN 5202
Applied Neuropharmacology
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BMBS 5403
Bioclinical Seminar III
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BMEN 5201
Endocrine System
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BIOM 8030
Experimental Therapeutics
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OBMP 8002
Topics in Oral Biology 2
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OBPR 8002
Topics in Oral Biology II
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BMBS 5302
Bioclinical Seminar II
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BMBS 5504
Bioclinical Seminar IV
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BMFN 5101
Biomedical Foundations I
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BMFN 5102
Biomedical Foundations II
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BMCR 5301
Cardiovascular & Renal Systems
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BMGH 5301
Gastrointestinal & Hepatobilia
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BMHD 5101
Host Def, Path & Mgt Infect
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BMRS 5301
Respiratory System
Teaching Interests
Pharmacology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Development Biology and Microbiology
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Increased arterial pressure in mice with overexpression of the ADHD candidate gene calcyon in forebrain. , 2019
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Tetrahydrobiopterin improves endothelial function in patients with cystic fibrosis, 2018
Cited Research
- Influence of the selective COX-2 inhibitor celecoxib on sex differences in blood pressure and albuminuria in spontaneously hypertensive rats., 2018
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Meloxicam fails to augment the reno-protective effects of soluble epoxide hydrolase inhibition in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats via increased 20-HETE levels., 2017
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Novel molecular triggers underlie valproate-induced liver injury and its alleviation by the omega-3 fatty acid DHA: role of inflammation and apoptosis., 2016
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Cytochrome P450 metabolites in cardiovascular disease
Department Service
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Associate Director of the Oral Biology Graduate Program2018 - 2019
Role:Faculty Advisor
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I- Chair of the Oral Biology Graduate Program Admission Committee, DCG2017 - 2019
Role:Committee Chair
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Department Seminar2018 - 2019
Role:Committee Chair
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Bioclinical Seminar2018 - 2019
Role:Attendee, Meeting
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Chair of the Search Committee for Physiology Faculty Position , Department of Oral Biology, DCG2017 - 2019
Role:Committee Chair
College Service
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DCG Scholarship Committee2018 - 2019
Role:Committee Member
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Steering committee2014 - 2019
Role:Committee Member
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Student Academic Review Committee2013 - 2019
Role:Committee Member
University Service
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Univeristy Faculy rights and responsibility committee2018 - 2020
Role:Chairperson
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University senate2015 - 2018
Role:Committee Member
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Member of the Governance and Communication Committee2016 - 2018
Role:Committee Member
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Grievance and dispute resolution2013 - 2016
Role:Committee Member
Professional Service
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Clinical Science and Frontier of Vascular Physiology Journals2015 - Present
Role:Reviewer
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Fellow of the American Heart Association (FAHA)2012 - Present
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Pharmacological Research and Vascular Pharmacology2007 - Present
Role:Reviewer
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Cardiovascular Pharmacology and Clinical Science2006 - Present
Role:Reviewer
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American Heart Association2005 - Present
