Dr. Amina Abdulrahman Ismaeel

Assistant Professor and Chairperson of the Department of Pathology

Department of Pathology

College of Medicine and Health Sciences

aminaaya@agu.edu.bh
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Bio▼

   Dr. Amina Abdulrahman Ismaeel is an Assistant Professor and Chairperson of the Department of Pathology at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Arabian Gulf University (AGU). She earned her MD from AGU with an excellent grade and completed postgraduate studies at the University of Oxford, obtaining both a DPhil in Medical Sciences and an MSc in Integrated Immunology. Her professional interests span pathology, immunology, and medical education, with a strong focus on innovation in teaching and mentorship. Dr. Amina’s research centers on the immunopathogenesis of dermatologic diseases, the pathogenesis of cancer with emphasis on vascular microinvasion, and human papillomavirus (HPV)–associated cervical pathology. She has published several peer-reviewed articles and remains actively involved in curriculum development and community engagement initiatives.

Academic Background▼
  • DPhil in Medical Sciences, Radcliff Department of Medicine, Green Templeton College, University of Oxford, United Kingdom, 2019. 
  • MSc in Integrated Immunology, Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, Green Templeton College, University of Oxford, United Kingdom, 2015. 
  • Doctor of Medicine (Excellent), College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Kingdom of Bahrain, 2011. 
  • BSc in Medical Sciences, College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Kingdom of Bahrain, 2009 
Research Interests▼
  • The immunopathogenesis of dermatologic diseases
  • Pathogenesis of cancer and vascular microinvasion of tumors
  • Human papilloma virus and cervical pathology
Selected Publications▼
  1. • Taha, S., Ismaeel, A., Aljishi, M., Selvam, S., Esther, A., & Greish, K. (2025). Silver Nanoparticles as a Novel Tissue Preservative: A Comparative Study with 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin. International journal of molecular sciences, 26(11), 5335.
  2. • Ismaeel A, Al-Shaikh S, Mubarak A, Ismaeel R. Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance cervical cytology in Bahrain: Reporting rates, high-risk HPV testing, and cytologic and histopathologic follow-up findings. CytoJournal. 2024;21
  3. • Ismaeel A, Alhashimi F, Almossali Z, Alshaikh S, Selvam S, Janahi D. Immunohistochemical expression of vitamin D receptor and Wnt signaling pathway molecules in psoriasis. Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica, et Adriatica. 2023;32(4):129-33
  4. • Ismaeel A, Farid E, Majed KS, Mansoor EJ, Toorani J, Tufail F, Aldanasoury RA, Alsuwaidi SA, Shome DK. Hematologic malignancies of primary bone marrow involvement: a decade’s experience in Bahrain. Hematology, transfusion and cell therapy. 2023;45(suppl 2):S68-S75,
  5. • Alsabbagh M, Ismaeel A. The role of cytokines in atopic dermatitis: a breakthrough in immunopathogenesis and treatment. Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Pannonica Adriat. 2022;31(1):13-31