Dr. Sayed Abdul Azeez is a distinguished Associate Professor and Molecular Biologist at the Institute for Research & Medical Consultations (IRMC) within Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU) in Saudi Arabia. Recognized for his global impact, he has been named among the top 2% of scientists worldwide by Stanford University in 2020, 2022, and 2025. Research and Innovation With an h-index of 24 and nearly 2,000 citations, Dr. Abdul Azeez has authored 96 scientific publications in high-impact journals such as Frontiers in Medicine, Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal, and Scientific Reports. He is a prolific inventor with three granted US patents and several others filed, focusing on innovations like primer compositions for Thalassemia detection and methods for early fetal gender determination. Leadership and Professional Impact Dr. Abdul Azeez has held significant administrative roles, including serving as the Supervisor of the Genetics Research Department and a member of the IRMC Main Committee. His research has been supported by prestigious agencies such as KACST and KAUST.Beyond his research, he is an active educator and mentor, coordinating postgraduate courses in Bioinformatics and leading international research collaborations with institutions in the USA, Netherlands, and Italy. He is also a Member of the Royal Society of Biology (MRSB) and a reviewer for numerous international scientific journals.
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Genetics
3rd Abstract Award
MENA Organization for Rare Diseases and UAE Genetic Diseases Association, Dubai
Won “3rd Abstract Award” for the abstract entitled “”Fetal nucleated red blood cell (fNRBC) based early prenatal identification of genetic disorders in Saudi population is more promising than cell-free-fetal DNA (cffDNA)” at the MENA Organization for Rare Diseases Annual Meeting 2023 from 3rd March to 5th March 2023 at Dubai organized by the MENA Organization for Rare Diseases and UAE Genetic Diseases Association, Dubai
Won “GOLD PRIZE”
Seoul International Invention Fair in Seoul, Korea. 3-6th Dec 2025
Our team Won “GOLD PRIZE” for the invention entitled “A Novel Nano-Therapeutic Approach Based on the Potential of Dutasteride against Colorectal Cancer" Presented by Mr. Muntadar Aldaroorh at the “2025 Seoul International Invention Fair” in Seoul, Korea. 3-6th Dec 2025. Korea Invention Promotion Association on 05 Dec 2025