Dr. Dalia Alammari: Advancing Medical Education, Immunology, and Scientific Research in Saudi Arabia

A Multidisciplinary Career in Medical Education and Immunology

Dr. Dalia Alammari has developed a career at the intersection of medical education, microbiology and immunology, laboratory science, higher education, and scientific research.

Currently based in Jeddah, she serves as Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies (ISNC), where her responsibilities have expanded into medical education, faculty development, assessment, and community services.

Her professional journey combines academic teaching with laboratory expertise and research, supported by advanced postgraduate training in infection, immunity, inflammation, and medical education.

Academic Leadership at Ibn Sina National College

Dr. Alammari has been part of Ibn Sina National College since 2017, initially joining as an Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Immunology.

Alongside her academic role, she has taken on several responsibilities supporting medical education and institutional development.

Since 2026, she has served as:

• Coordinator of the Assessment Committee for Foundation Year
• Leader of the Foundation Year Faculty Development Program
• Health Professional Educational Centre Coordinator of Foundation Year

She has also served as a Lecturer in Medical Education since December 2023 and as Coordinator of Community Services for the Medicine Program since September 2022.

These roles reflect her growing involvement in strengthening educational processes, faculty development, assessment, and community-oriented medical education.

Expertise in Microbiology and Clinical Immunology

Dr. Alammari’s academic specialization is rooted in microbiology and immunology, complemented by professional laboratory experience.

Her profile includes qualifications and certifications in:

• Clinical Immunology
• Laboratory Science
• Medical Education
• Academic Quality
• Item Writing and Assessment
• Faculty Development
• Higher Education

She is also identified as a Consultant of Laboratory – Clinical Immunology and a Senior Specialist Laboratory professional in Clinical Immunology.

This combination of laboratory expertise and academic experience allows her to connect scientific knowledge with the educational needs of future healthcare professionals.

International Academic Experience

Before establishing her academic career in Saudi Arabia, Dr. Alammari spent several years in the United Kingdom.

At the University of Leicester, she worked as a Laboratory Demonstrator from January 2012 to December 2016.

Her experience there coincided with her postgraduate studies and doctoral research in infection, immunity, and inflammation, providing an international academic and research environment for her scientific development.

Earlier in her career, she worked as a Lab Technologist at King Fahad General Hospital in Jeddah from 2007 to 2008.

Research Across Infection, Immunity, and Health

Scientific research represents an important dimension of Dr. Alammari’s professional profile.

Her listed publications address a range of biomedical topics, including:

• Proximal tubule damage and TFF3 release
• The inhibitory and anticancer properties of Annona squamosa seed extracts
• Potential COVID-19 immune-system-associated genes and their relationship with type-2 diabetes
• Knowledge of first aid toward burning injuries among the general population in western Saudi Arabia

Her research interests demonstrate a broad engagement with immunology, inflammation, disease mechanisms, therapeutic potential, and public health-related topics.

Building the Next Generation of Healthcare Professionals

Through her work in medical education, Dr. Alammari contributes to the development of healthcare professionals beyond traditional classroom teaching.

Her roles in faculty development, assessment, medical education, and community services place her within the broader ecosystem of healthcare education and institutional quality.

Her involvement in assessment committees and faculty development initiatives particularly reflects the importance of structured educational processes in preparing students for professional healthcare environments.

Academic Credentials

Dr. Alammari holds a strong academic background spanning biomedical sciences and medical education.

She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from King AbdulAziz University, followed by a Master of Science in Infection, Immunity and Inflammation and a PhD in Infection, Immunity and Inflammation from the University of Leicester.

She later completed a Master of Science in Medical Education from King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, strengthening the educational dimension of her academic career.

Recognition

Dr. Dalia Alammari’s career reflects the integration of scientific expertise, laboratory practice, medical education, and academic leadership. Through her continuing work in microbiology and immunology, faculty development, assessment, and research, she contributes to the advancement of healthcare education and scientific knowledge in Saudi Arabia.