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For M.S. students, your advisor when you are admitted to KAUST is the Program Chair. For Ph.D. students, your advisor is your PI (supervisor) whose lab you have been accepted in to.
Yes, you can change your advisor. M.S. students are advised to do so if/when they begin their thesis or directed research. Ph.D. students do have the ability to change advisors, but the overall impact to the Ph.D. project, as well as the time left to finish the Ph.D., could be significant. This will have to be taken into account before approval.
M.S. students need 36 credits (combination of courses and research is specific to your program).
Ph.D. students need 6 credits of 300-level coursework and will earn dissertation research credit each semester until they defend (no minimum credits established, although there is a minimum residency requirement of 2.5 years).
M.S. students get all university holidays (Eid Al-Fitr, Eid Al-Adha, Spring break).
Ph.D. students get university holidays and three weeks of annual/vacation leave per calendar year to be taken in agreement with your PI.
Yes. Drop and Add deadlines are on the academic calendar.
Your GPC can help you request these from the Registrar’s Office, or you can contact them directly at RegistrarHelpDesk@KAUST.EDU.SA
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Abstract:
This dissertation explores the design and applications of supramolecular and hybrid materials in biological systems.
Project 1 investigates the tautomeric organic cage (OC1) for fluorescent microscopy, demonstrating its high cell permeability and selective mitochondrial targeting, enabling single-molecule visualization in live cells.
Project 2 focuses on the biocompatible Mg mucicate (MUM) coordination polymer, which efficiently delivers therapeutic proteins and genetic materials, including successful CRISPR/Cas9 delivery.
Finally, Project 3 presents the SmartCube system, a core-shell drug delivery platform for oral vitamin D3, designed to improve absorption of vitamin D and promote bone health.
Overall, this research highlights the significant advancements and potential applications of supramolecular materials in medicine.
Bio:
Dana Al Kelabi’s doctoral research at KAUST, under Prof. Niveen Khashab's guidance, focuses on pioneering approaches to revolutionize biomedical applications. Dana's contributions have been recognized through publications in prestigious journals and presentations at renowned conferences. She is proficient in molecular biology techniques, and advanced imaging technologies.
Master of Science, Bioscience, KAUST | Thuwal, KSA, 2020
Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, KSU | Riyadh, KSA, 2018
Research Interests:
Design and synthesis of supramolecular porous materials for targeted biological imaging and drug delivery.
Exploration of innovative approaches to harness the unique properties of nanostructures in biomedical applications.
Aim to facilitate the precise and efficient delivery of therapeutics for improved biomedical outcomes.
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