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Employment (3)

Qatar Foundation: Doha, Ad Dawhah, QA

2020-01-01 to present | Research Specialist (Qatar Genome Program)
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Yasser Al-Sarraj

Hamad Bin Khalifa University: Doha, Ad Dawhah, QA

2014-04-13 to 2019-12-31 | Senior Research Associate (Qatar Biomedical Research Institute)
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Yasser Al-Sarraj

Shafallah Center for Children with Special Needs: Doha, Ad Dawhah, QA

2007-10-23 to 2014-04-12 | Senior Research Associate (Shafallah Medical Genetics Center)
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Yasser Al-Sarraj

Education and qualifications (2)

Hamad bin Khalifa University: Doha, QA

2017-08 to 2021-06 | PhD in Biological and Biomedical Sciences (College of Health and Life Sciences)
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Yasser Al-Sarraj

Hamad Bin Khalifa University: Doha, Ad Dawhah, QA

2015-08 to 2017-06 | Master of Science in Biological and Biomedical Sciences (College of Science and Engineering)
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Works (34)

The Genetic Architecture of Vitamin D Deficiency among an Elderly Lebanese Middle Eastern Population: An Exome-Wide Association Study

Nutrients
2023-07-20 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/nu15143216
Contributors: Nagham Nafiz Hendi; Marlene Chakhtoura; Yasser Al-Sarraj; Dania Saleh Basha; Omar Albagha; Ghada El-Hajj Fuleihan; Georges Nemer
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Genetic Architecture of Vitamin D Deficiency Among an Elderly Lebanese Middle Eastern Population: An Exome-wide Association Study

2023-06-08 | Preprint
DOI: 10.20944/preprints202306.0651.v1
Contributors: Nagham Nafiz Hindi; Marlene Chakhtoura; Yaser Al-Sarraj; Dania Saleh Bacha; Omar Albagha; Ghada El-Hajj Fuleihan; Georges Nemer
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Genetic Determinants of Vitamin D Deficiency in the Middle Eastern Qatari Population by a Genome-Wide Association Study

2023-02-28 | Preprint
DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-2585804/v1
Contributors: Georges Nemer; Nagham Hindi; Yasser Al-Sarraj; Umm-Kulthum Umlai; Karsten Suhre; Omar Albagha
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Circulating MicroRNA Profiling Identifies Distinct MicroRNA Signatures in Acute Ischemic Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack Patients

International Journal of Molecular Sciences
2022-12-21 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/ijms24010108
Contributors: Salman M. Toor; Eman K. Aldous; Aijaz Parray; Naveed Akhtar; Yasser Al-Sarraj; Essam M. Abdelalim; Abdelilah Arredouani; Omar El-Agnaf; Paul J. Thornalley; Sajitha V. Pananchikkal et al.
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The Genetic Spectrum of Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY) in Qatar, a Population-Based Study

International Journal of Molecular Sciences
2022-12-21 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/ijms24010130
Contributors: Asma A. Elashi; Salman M. Toor; Ilhame Diboun; Yasser Al-Sarraj; Shahrad Taheri; Karsten Suhre; Abdul Badi Abou-Samra; Omar M. E. Albagha
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Identification of Novel Circulating miRNAs in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke

International Journal of Molecular Sciences
2022-03 | Journal article | Author
DOI: 10.3390/ijms23063387
Contributors: Eman K. Aldous; Salman M Toor; Aijaz Parray; Yasser Al-Sarraj; Ilhame Diboun; Abdelalim EM; abdelilah arredouani; Omar El Agnaf; Paul Thornalley; Naveed Akhtar et al.
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
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Qatar Genome: Insights on Genomics from the Middle East.

Human mutation
2022-02 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1002/humu.24336
PMID: 35112413
Contributors: Mbarek H; Devadoss Gandhi G; Selvaraj S; Al-Muftah W; Badji R; Al-Sarraj Y; Saad C; Darwish D; Alvi M; Fadl T et al.
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Yasser Al-Sarraj via Europe PubMed Central
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The QChip1 knowledgebase and microarray for precision medicine in Qatar.

NPJ genomic medicine
2022-01 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1038/s41525-021-00270-0
PMID: 35046417
Contributors: Rodriguez-Flores JL; Messai-Badji R; Robay A; Temanni R; Syed N; Markovic M; Al-Khayat E; Qafoud F; Nawaz Z; Badii R et al.
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Yasser Al-Sarraj via Europe PubMed Central

One year of SARS-CoV-2: Genomic characterization of COVID-19 outbreak in Qatar

medRxiv
2021 | Other
DOI: 10.1101/2021.05.19.21257433
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2-s2.0-85108366420
Contributors: Benslimane, F.M.; Khatib, H.A.A.; Al-Jamal, O.; Albatesh, D.; Boughattas, S.; Ahmed, A.A.; Bensaad, M.; Younuskunju, S.; Mohamoud, Y.A.; Badr, M.A. et al.
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Yasser Al-Sarraj via Scopus - Elsevier

Whole genome sequencing in the Middle Eastern Qatari population identifies genetic associations with 45 clinically relevant traits

Nature Communications
2021 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-21381-3
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Part of ISSN: 20411723
Contributors: Thareja, G.; Al-Sarraj, Y.; Belkadi, A.; Almotawa, M.; Ismail, S.; Al-Muftah, W.; Badji, R.; Mbarek, H.; Darwish, D.; Fadl, T. et al.
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One Year of SARS-CoV-2: Genomic Characterization of COVID-19 Outbreak in Qatar.

Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology
2021-11 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2021.768883
PMID: 34869069
PMC: PMC8637114
Contributors: Benslimane FM; Al Khatib HA; Al-Jamal O; Albatesh D; Boughattas S; Ahmed AA; Bensaad M; Younuskunju S; Mohamoud YA; Al Badr M et al.
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Yasser Al-Sarraj via Europe PubMed Central

Poking COVID-19: Insights on Genomic Constraints among Immune-Related Genes between Qatari and Italian Populations

Genes
2021-11 | Journal article | Author
DOI: 10.3390/genes12111842
Contributors: Hamdi Mbarek; Massimiliano Cocca; Yasser Al-Sarraj; Chadi SAAD; Massimo Mezzavilla; Wadha; Dario Cocciadiferro; Antonio Novelli; Isabella Quinti; Azza AlTawashi et al.
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
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Poking COVID-19: insights on genomic constraints among immune-related genes between Qatari and Italian populations

2021-10 | Preprint
DOI: 10.1101/2021.10.04.21264507
PPR: PPR404868
Contributors: Mbarek H; Cocca M; Al Sarraj Y; Saad C; Mezzavilla M; AlMuftah W; Cocciadiferro D; Novelli A; Quinti I; AlTawashi A et al.
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Yasser Al-Sarraj via Europe PubMed Central

Thousands of Qatari genomes inform human migration history and improve imputation of Arab haplotypes.

Nature communications
2021-10 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-25287-y
PMID: 34642339
PMC: PMC8511259
Contributors: Razali RM; Rodriguez-Flores J; Ghorbani M; Naeem H; Aamer W; Aliyev E; Jubran A; Qatar Genome Program Research Consortium; Clark AG; Fakhro KA et al.
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Yasser Al-Sarraj via Europe PubMed Central

Qatar Genome: Insights on Genomics from the Middle East

2021-09 | Preprint
DOI: 10.1101/2021.09.19.21263548
PPR: PPR398394
Contributors: Mbarek H; Gandhi GD; Selvaraj S; Al-Muftah W; Badji R; Al-Sarraj Y; Saad C; Darwish D; Alvi M; Fadl T et al.
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Yasser Al-Sarraj via Europe PubMed Central

Mapping the human genetic architecture of COVID-19.

Nature
2021-07 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1038/s41586-021-03767-x
PMID: 34237774
PMC: PMC8674144
Contributors: COVID-19 Host Genetics Initiative
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Yasser Al-Sarraj via Europe PubMed Central

Family-Based Genome-Wide Association Study of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Middle Eastern Families

Genes
2021-05 | Journal article | Author
DOI: 10.3390/genes12050761
Contributors: Yasser Al-Sarraj; Eman Al-Dous; Rowaida Z. Taha; Dina Ahram; Fouad Alshaban; Mohammed Tolfat; El-Shanti; Omar Albagha
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Using symptom-based case predictions to identify host genetic factors that contribute to COVID-19 susceptibility

medRxiv
2020 | Other
DOI: 10.1101/2020.08.21.20177246
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2-s2.0-85099891246
Contributors: van Blokland, I.V.; Lanting, P.; Ori, A.P.S.; Vonk, J.M.; Warmerdam, R.C.A.; Herkert, J.C.; Boulogne, F.; Claringbould, A.; Lopera-Maya, E.A.; Bartels, M. et al.
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Yasser Al-Sarraj via Scopus - Elsevier

Host Genetic Variants Potentially Associated With SARS-CoV-2: A Multi-Population Analysis

Frontiers in Genetics
2020-10-02 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2020.578523
Part of ISSN: 1664-8021
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Yasser Al-Sarraj
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CD56 expression in breast cancer induces sensitivity to natural killer-mediated cytotoxicity by enhancing the formation of cytotoxic immunological synapse.

Scientific reports
2019-06-19 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-45377-8
PMID: 31217484
PMC: PMC6584531
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Yasser Al-Sarraj
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Multiplex epithelium dysfunction due to CLDN10 mutation: the HELIX syndrome.

Genetics in medicine : official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics
2017-08-03 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1038/gim.2017.71
PMID: 28771254
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Yasser Al-Sarraj
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Heterozygous PDGFRB Mutation in a Three-generation Family with Autosomal Dominant Infantile Myofibromatosis.

Acta dermato-venereologica
2017-07-01 | Journal article
DOI: 10.2340/00015555-2671
PMID: 28417142
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Yasser Al-Sarraj
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A chromosomal microdeletion of 15q in a female patient with epilepsy, ID, and autism spectrum disorder: a case report.

Clinical case reports
2017-05-12 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.945
PMID: 28588858
PMC: PMC5457985
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Yasser Al-Sarraj

Type II diabetes mellitus and hyperhomocysteinemia: a complex interaction.

Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome
2017-03-21 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1186/s13098-017-0218-0
PMID: 28331553
PMC: PMC5359933
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Yasser Al-Sarraj
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Biallelic SCN10A mutations in neuromuscular disease and epileptic encephalopathy.

2017-01 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1002/acn3.372
PMID: 28078312
PMC: PMC5221474
Contributors: Kambouris M; Thevenon J; Soldatos A; Cox A; Stephen J; Ben-Omran T; Al-Sarraj Y; Boulos H; Bone W; Mullikin JC et al.
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Yasser Al-Sarraj via Europe PubMed Central
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Caffeine Impact on Metabolic Syndrome Components Is Modulated by a CYP1A2 Variant.

2016 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1159/000441481
PMID: 26588584
Contributors: Platt DE; Ghassibe-Sabbagh M; Salameh P; Salloum AK; Haber M; Mouzaya F; Gauguier D; Al-Sarraj Y; El-Shanti H; Zalloua PA et al.
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Yasser Al-Sarraj via Europe PubMed Central
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Mosaic partial pericentromeric trisomy 8 and maternal uniparental disomy in a male patient with autism spectrum disorder.

2016-12 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.705
PMID: 27980747
PMC: PMC5134130
Contributors: Ahram DF; Stambouli D; Syrogianni A; Al-Sarraj Y; Gerou S; El-Shanti H; Kambouris M
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Yasser Al-Sarraj via Europe PubMed Central

Interaction between cadmium (Cd), selenium (Se) and oxidative stress biomarkers in healthy mothers and its impact on birth anthropometric measures.

2015-01 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheh.2014.08.001
PMID: 25239374
Contributors: Al-Saleh I; Al-Rouqi R; Obsum CA; Shinwari N; Mashhour A; Billedo G; Al-Sarraj Y; Rabbah A
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Mercury (Hg) and oxidative stress status in healthy mothers and its effect on birth anthropometric measures.

2014 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheh.2013.11.001
PMID: 24332576
Contributors: Al-Saleh I; Al-Rouqi R; Obsum CA; Shinwari N; Mashhour A; Billedo G; Al-Sarraj Y; Rabbah A
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Multivariate epidemiologic analysis of type 2 diabetes mellitus risks in the Lebanese population.

2014 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1186/1758-5996-6-89
PMID: 25191526
PMC: PMC4153892
Contributors: Ghassibe-Sabbagh M; Deeb M; Salloum AK; Mouzaya F; Haber M; Al-Sarraj Y; Chami Y; Akle Y; Hirbli K; Nemr R et al.
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Yasser Al-Sarraj via Europe PubMed Central
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Mutations in zinc finger 407 [ZNF407] cause a unique autosomal recessive cognitive impairment syndrome.

2014 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1186/1750-1172-9-80
PMID: 24907849
PMC: PMC4070100
Contributors: Kambouris M; Maroun RC; Ben-Omran T; Al-Sarraj Y; Errafii K; Ali R; Boulos H; Curmi PA; El-Shanti H
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Yasser Al-Sarraj via Europe PubMed Central
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T2DM GWAS in the Lebanese population confirms the role of TCF7L2 and CDKAL1 in disease susceptibility.

2014-12 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1038/srep07351
PMID: 25483131
Contributors: Ghassibe-Sabbagh M; Haber M; Salloum AK; Al-Sarraj Y; Akle Y; Hirbli K; Romanos J; Mouzaya F; Gauguier D; Platt DE et al.
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Yasser Al-Sarraj via Europe PubMed Central
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Distal trisomy 10q syndrome, report of a patient with duplicated q24.31 - qter, autism spectrum disorder and unusual features.

2014-10 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.94
PMID: 25614812
PMC: PMC4302626
Contributors: Al-Sarraj Y; Al-Khair HA; Taha RZ; Khattab N; El Sayed ZH; Elhusein B; El-Shanti H
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Yasser Al-Sarraj via Europe PubMed Central
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Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) as determinants of various anthropometric measures of birth outcome.

2013-02 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2012.12.021
PMID: 23314068
Contributors: Al-Saleh I; Alsabbahen A; Shinwari N; Billedo G; Mashhour A; Al-Sarraj Y; Mohamed Gel D; Rabbah A
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