BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I

Credits 4. 3 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.

(BIOL 1306 and 1106, 1406) Introductory Biology I. First half of an introdutory two-semester survey of contemporary biology that covers the chemical basis of life, structure and biology of the cell, molecular biology and genetics; includes laboratory that reinforces and provides supplemental information related to the lecture topics.

BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II

Credits 4. 3 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.

(BIOL 1307 and 1107, 1407) Introductory Biology II. The second half of an introductory two-semester survey of contemporary biology that covers evolution, history of life, diveristy and form and function of organisms; includes laboratory that reinforces and provides supplemental information related to the lecture topics.

Recent Publications:

Recent Biomedical/Biological Education Publications

1-El-Hashash AH. The effectiveness of web-based classroom response system (clickers) in teaching biomedical science courses (in preparation).

2- El-Hashash AH. Learning & teaching repository and other tools to improve the quality of biological/biomedical science education (in preparation).

3-El-Hashash AH. (2022). Weekly quizzes reinforce student learning outcomes and performance in biomedical science in-course assessments. Open Journal of Educational Research, 2(4), 168-178. DOI: 10.31586/ojer.2022.273

4- El-Hashash AH. (2022). Adapting examination and student evaluation at biomedical science institute in the time of COVID-19. Open Journal of Educational Research, 2(3), 138-146. DOI: 10.31586/ojer.2022.272

5- El-Hashash AH. (2021). Role of digital formative assessment in improving the assessment and monitoring of student learning and their significance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Open Journal of Educational Research, 2(1), 9-12. DOI: 10.31586/ojer.2022.25

6-El-Hashash AH (2020). Written assessment methods: multiple choice vs. short answer questions in biomedical education. Journal of Global Medical Education & Research. 3(1): 5-11.

7- El-Hashash AH (2019). PBL vs. non-PBL approach and assessment in biomedical and medical education. Journal of Global Medical Education & Research. 2(1): 9-13.

Recent Books & Textbooks

• Authored

1-El-Hashash AH. (author). Biomedical Basis of Human Disease: From Research to Clinic. Academic Press, Elsevier, New York, USA (2023).

2-El-Hashash AH. (author) Stem Cell Innovation in Health and Disease (Volume 1: The Lung). Academic Press, Elsevier, New York, USA (2021). 174 pages

3-El-Hashash AH. and Abdel Magued E. (authors) The Lung: Developmental Morphogenesis, Mechanobiology and Stem Cells. Imperial College London Press /World Scientific (2019). 204 pages.

4-El-Hashash AH. (author) Lung Stem Cell Behavior. Springer (Springer-Nature), Berlin, Germany. (2018). 105 pages.

(b) Edited

5-Jiang G & El-Hashash AH (editor) Stem Cell Innovation in Health and Disease (Volume 3: The Bone & Joint). Academic Press, Elsevier, New York, USA (2023). 196 pages

6-Shabrawy E & Elalfy M* (editor) Stem Cell Innovation in Health and Disease (Volume 4: The Eye). Academic Press, Elsevier, New York, USA (2023). 200 pages

                *Books 2,5,6,7 are volumes of my book series at Elsevier

7-El-Hashash AH. and Abdel Magued E. (editors) Stem Cell Innovation in Health and Disease (Volume 2: The Intestine). Academic Press, Elsevier, New York, USA (2021). 204 pages

8-El-Hashash AH. (editor) Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Human Health and Disease. Academic Press, Elsevier, New York, USA (2020). 228 pages.

9-Pham PV and El-Hashash AH. (editors). Stem Cells for Cancer and Genetic Disease Treatment. Springer (Springer-Nature), Berlin, Germany. (2018). 190 pages

10-El-Hashash AH. (editor) Developmental and Stem Cell Biology in Health and Disease. Bentham, Dubai, UAE (2016). 249 pages.

Recent Biomedical/Biological Research  Publications                                                                      Research & Review Articles

1- Nasir M, El-Hashash AH, Aldahmash B. Molecular Identification and Phylogenetic Analysis of Two Freshwater Catfishes C. Naziri and C. Garua Using COI Gene as A DNA Barcoding Marker. J. of Zoological Systematic & Evolutionary Research (Submitted)

2-Yuan D, Bao Y, El-Hashash AH* (2022). Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Based Therapy in Lung Diseases; From Research to Clinic. Current Stem Cell Research & Therapy (submitted). *Senior/Correspond. Author

3-Berika M and El-Hashash AH* (2022). Stem Cells in Bone Repair and Regeneration. Current Stem Cell Research & Therapy. 2022 Apr.  PMID: 35410621. *Senior/Correspond. Author

4-El-Hashash AH (2021). Histone H3K27M Mutation in Brain Tumors. In Fang, D, editor. Histone Mutations and Cancer. Adv Exp Med Biol 2021;1283: 43-52.

5-Yin Z, Lin J, Yan R, Zhou W, El-Hashash AH, Chen X, Ouyang H (2020). Atlas of Musculoskeletal Stem Cells with the Soft and Hard Tissue Differentiation Architecture. Advanced Science 2020, 2000938 (1-15).

6-Chen Y, Wu B, Yu D, Du X, Yu Y, Zhu S, Sun H, Zhang S, Zhou J, Bunpetch V, EI-Hashash AH, Ouyang H (2019). (2020). High-Resolution Dissection of Chemical Reprogramming from Mouse Embryonic Fibroblasts into Fibrocartilaginous Cells. Stem Cell Reports 14(3): 478-492.

6-Lu, Q, El-Hashash, AH* (2019). Cell-based therapy for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Stem Cell Investigation. 6: 22. *Senior/Correspond. Author

7-Zhu, Y, Chen X, Yang X and EI- Hashash, AH* (2018). Stem cells in lung repair and regeneration: current applications and future promise. Journal of Cellular Physiology 233 (10): 6414-6424 *Senior/Correspond. Author

8-Abdel Meguid E, Ke Y, Ji J, El-Hashash AH* (2017). Stem cells applications in bone/tooth repair and regeneration: New insights and tools. Journal of Cellular Physiology. 233 (3): 1825– 1835 *Senior/Correspond. Author