College of Applied Medical Sciences

العربية

Dr. Marwah Al Driweesh

Dr.MarwaAldriwesh

I am a Saudi microbiome researcher, medical educator and a passionate scholar of integrative, evidence-based gut health.

Education & Memberships
Experiences
Acknowledgments
Publications
Contact Information

2020	Master’s in Medical Education, Part Time College of Medicine,King Saud bin Abdul-Aziz University for Health Sciences,Riyadh,Saudi Arabia ThesisTitle:The learning and teaching approaches of interprofessional education in health professions undergraduate students:a systematic review
2017	Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Microbiology, Full Time College of Medicine,Biological Sciences,and Psychology,University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Thesis Title: Contributory factors in the development of infectious peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis patient
2016	Executive Diploma in Leadership,Part Time Oxford School of Management and English, Oxford, United Kingdom
2012	Master of Science in Molecular Genetics,Full Time College of Medicine, Biological Sciences, and Psychology, University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Thesis Title: Direct binding of respiratory syncytial virus to pneumococci; how does this phenomenon affect pneumococcal gene expression and infection of human alveolar epithelial cells
2009	Bachelor’s degree of Clinical Laboratory Sciences,Full Time College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Memberships:

Microbiology Society.
Saudi Society for Clinical Laboratory Sciences.
International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis.

Academic Experiences:

(2017–Present) Assistant Professor, King Saud bin Abdul-Aziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Member of clinical laboratory sciences program accreditation committee
Member of college identity and accomplishment committee
Educator and coordinator of medical microbiology courses
Member of students’ research and assessment committee
Mentor and counsellor of undergraduate students

(2013–2016) Teaching Assistant, University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom

Teaching medical microbiology and immunology practical courses

(2009–2010) Teaching Assistant, King Saud bin Abdul-Aziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Assisting professors in teaching and students’ assessment.

Research Experience:

(Jan.2021–Dec.2023) Member of the Impact and Influence Committee at Microbiology Society, London, United Kingdom (By Nomination)

Advancing the understanding and impact of microbiology by highlighting the global importance of the work of microbiologists to support the Society’s strategic objectives

(Sep.2019–present) Reviewer Mentee at Microbiology Society, London, United Kingdom

Reviewing manuscripts submitted to the Access Microbiology Journal

(Sep.2018–May2020) Member of International Studies Committee at the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis Representing the Middle East, Brussels, Belgium (By Nomination)

Reviewing and evaluating the research proposals submitted to the Society Being the point of contact for research teams for the Middle East region

(2018–present) Principal investigator of undergraduate students’ research, King Saud bin Abdul-Aziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Guiding students on how to produce high quality research proposals
Supporting students in data collection, analyses, reporting and presentation

(2013–2017) Dr. Freestone’s Group Leader, University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom

Training new undergraduate and graduate students on different laboratory equipment and facilities including laboratory safety precautions

Leaders Experience:

(Oct. 2019 – Present) Assistant Dean, Student Affairs, King Saud bin Abdul-Aziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Acts as advocate for students' concerns and needs with faculty and college administration .
Participates in many committees responsible for monitoring student progress .
Oversees coordination of orientation programs for prospective students .
Serves as mentor and counsellor for students who need support .
Monitor students’ compliance with precautionary measures during COVID-19 pandemic .

(Sep. 2020) First Place, Outstanding Faculty Member, President’s Award for Excellency, with a financial reward of 15,000 SAR Received from Dr. Bandar Al-Knawy, Chief Executive Officer at Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs and President of King Saud bin Abdul-Aziz University for Health Sciences, Saudi Arabia

(Apr. 2019) Best Proposal Award for Students’ Research o Received from Dr. Muhammed Al-Mutairi, Dean of College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdul-Aziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

(May 2018) Best Faculty Award Received from Dr. Muhammed Al-Mutairi, Dean of College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdul-Aziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Awards for Excellence in Academic Performance, received from:

(Dec. 2016) Dr. Fahad Al-Nueem, the Saudi Cultural Attaché in the UK
(Sep. 2015) Prince Muhammad Al-Saud, the Saudi Ambassador in the UK
(Mar. 2015) Dr. Faisal Aba-Alkheel, the Saudi Cultural Attaché in the UK

(Apr. 2014) Award for Best Oral Presentation at the 6th Annual Postgraduate Conference o Received from Professor Peter Andrew, Head of Infection, Immunity, and Inflammation Department at Leicester University, Leicester, UK

(Feb. 2008) Award for Scientific Excellence Received from Dr. Sada Al-Orf, Dean of College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Aldriwesh M, Alajroush L, Alangari R, Alzaben S, Alsmail H, Almokali K, Alotibi R, Othman F, Freestone P. A retrospective analysis of peritoneal dialysis-associated peritonitis at a single-care children’s hospital in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 2020 Nov (accepted manuscript; in production)
Almokali K, Alyami A, Ajeebi A, Almutairi T, Aldriwesh M. The frequency of genetic mutations in pediatric patients diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome: a single-center retrospective study in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 2020 Oct (accepted manuscript; in production)
Akiel MA, Mohamud MS, Aldriwesh MG, Alamri HS, Alhawiti NM, Alfhili MA. Translation and cross-cultural validation of the noninvasive prenatal testing questionnaire in Arabic. Saudi Medical Journal. 2020 Sep 1;41(9):999-1011
Aldriwesh M, Al-Dayan N, Barratt J, Freestone P. The Iron Biology Status of Peritoneal Dialysis Patients May Be a Risk Factor for Development of Infectious Peritonitis. Peritoneal Dialysis International. 2019 Jul;39(4):362-74
Sandrini S, Aldriwesh M, Alruways M, Freestone P. Microbial endocrinology: host–bacteria communication within the gut microbiome. Journal of Endocrinology. 2015 May 1;225(2):R21-34