Journal of Medical Science Review

Biography:

Prof. Dr. Idress Hamad Attitalla is a Libyan academic and researcher specializing in molecular evolution, microbiology, and plant pathology. He currently serves as a Dean of Faculty of Health Sciences, Omar Al-Mukhtar University, Libya.

He holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Evolution from Uppsala University, Sweden, with additional degrees in Plant Pathology and Biology from Swedish and Libyan institutions. His doctoral work explored biological and molecular responses of tomato plants to microbial defense triggers.

With over 30 years of academic experience, Dr. Attitalla has taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses across Libya and Malaysia, covering topics such as molecular biology, genomics, plant biotechnology, proteomics, and gene therapy. He has also supervised numerous MSc and Ph.D. students and served as an external examiner for theses across several countries.

Dr. Attitalla has published over 60 peer-reviewed research papers in internationally indexed journals (ISI, Scopus, PubMed) and contributed to multiple book projects, including translations in plant biology and microbiology. His research focuses on fungal pathogens, biofertilizers, biocontrol agents, DNA-based diagnostics, and environmental microbiology.

He is an editor and reviewer for more than 50 international journals and holds memberships in numerous global scientific societies, such as:

• The Science Advisory Board (USA)

• International Society for Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions

• European Mycological Association

• International Digital Organization for Scientific Information (IDOS)

Dr. Attitalla is frequently invited to speak at and organize international conferences, particularly in the fields of plant sciences and microbiology. He has participated in academic exchanges and collaborative research in Sweden, Egypt, Malaysia, and India.

Fluent in Arabic, English, and with working knowledge of Swedish, Prof. Attitalla continues to be a key figure in advancing microbiological and plant science research in North Africa and beyond.

Biography:

Dr. Abu-Hussein Muhamad is an internationally recognized expert in Pediatric Dentistry, with specialized training in Oral Biology, Restorative Dentistry, and Biostatistics. Holding multiple advanced degrees, including a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), two Master of Science degrees, and a Master of Science in Dentistry (MScD), Dr. Abu-Hussein also holds a Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry and several postgraduate clinical diplomas, including in Bioesthetic and Aesthetic Dentistry.

He completed a postgraduate two-year course in Oral Biology/Pathology at the University of Athens in 1998, followed by a Master’s degree in Biostatistics from the School of Mathematics/Medicine, Athens in 2001. His clinical training includes a Diploma in Bioesthetic Dentistry from the OBI International Faculty and a Postgraduate Certificate in Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry from the Roth/Williams Center for Functional Occlusion.

Dr. Abu-Hussein is a fellow of both the Pierre Fauchard Academy (FPFA) and the International College of Dentists (FICD), recognizing his leadership in global dental education and service.

He is an active member of leading professional associations including:

• The European Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (EAPD)

• The International Association of Pediatric Dentistry (IAPD)

• The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)

With 194 publications in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters, and over 120 invited lectures and continuing education courses delivered internationally, Dr. Abu-Hussein is a prolific contributor to the advancement of pediatric and aesthetic dentistry. His clinical focus includes cleft lip and palate, restorative pediatric care, and occlusal function and development.

Research Intrest:

His Research interests are Dental traumatology, Cleft lip and palate, Genetics, Orthodontics

Biography:

Dr. Sakarie Mustafe Hidig is a researcher at the Research Center, Hargeisa Group Hospital, and the UK Country Coordinator for the International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM). He is a member of the China Medical Association (CMA), the Somali Medical Association (SMA), and the Scholars Academic and Scientific Society (SAS), where he holds a Young Research Fellow Membership (SYRFM). He has received multiple international awards, including the SHEN-2022, 2023, and 2025, GCDMSE-2024, and ISSN Research Awards 2024. Dr. Hidig serves as an editor for several international journals, such as PLOS One Medicine, Annals of Medicine and Surgery, Obesity Surgery, the Aegean Journal of Medical Science, and the JMIR Journal of Public Health and Surveillance. He has authored and co-authored over 70 international papers and has handled more than 200 SCI papers as an editor. His research interests include general, gastrointestinal, trauma, emergency, hepatobiliary, and pancreatic surgery.