السيرة الذاتية
EDUCATION (2006-2019)
2014-2019: Ph.D, Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, SDSU, Brookings, SD. USA
2013-2014: English as a second language program for international, USC, Columbia, SC. USA
2006-2012: Pharm.D, College of Clinical Pharmacy, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, KSA
POSITIONS HELD
2020-Present: Acting Vice-dean of Academic affairs, College of Pharmacy, Shaqra University, KSA
2020-Present: Head of Academic Affairs Committee, College of Pharmacy, Shaqra University, KSA
2020-Present: Head of Training and Internship Committee, College of Pharmacy, Shaqra University, KSA
2020-Present: Head of Health Committee, College of Pharmacy, Shaqra University, KSA
2020-Present: Head of Exam Committee, College of Pharmacy, Shaqra University, KSA
2020: Head of Biomedical Science Department, College of Pharmacy, Shaqra University, KSA
2020-Present: Assistant professor, College of Pharmacy, Shaqra University, KSA
2012-2013: Teaching Assistant and Lecturer, College of Pharmacy, Shaqra University, KSA
AWARDS AND HONORS
2018: 2nd Place in Annual Pharmacy research poster competition, SDSU Brookings, SD. USA
2017: 1st Place in Annual Pharmacy research poster competition, SDSU Brookings, SD. USA
2017: Awarded with General Travel Award to attend ASPET meeting 2018.
2016: 1st Place in Annual Pharmacy research poster competition, SDSU Brookings, SD. USA
2015: Honored with Rho Chi Society pin for academic performance excellence with GPA 3.6 out of 4
2013: Granted a full scholarship for pursuing Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy & Allied Health Professions, South Dakota State University.
2012: Graduated with honor (GPA 4.52 out of 5) from King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, KSA
2010: 4th Place in Presenting a Research Paper in The First Scientific Conference for Students at Ministry of Higher Education, Al Riyadh, KSA
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS
2018- Present: Member of Society for Neuroscience (SfN).
2018- Present: Member of International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP).
2017- Present: Member of American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET).
2016: Member of Rho Chi Society.
2015-2016: Member of American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists.
2011-2012: Member of Saudi Pharmaceutical Society.
ABSTRACTS ACCEPTED FOR PRESENTATION
Alotaibi, G., & Rahman, S. (April 2020). LDN‐212320 improves neuroprotection and synaptic plasticity in the hippocampus in an inflammatory pain model. Poster presented at American Society of Experimental Biology meeting 2020 (Online), San Diego, CA. USA
Alotaibi, G., & Rahman, S. (April 2018). Glial Glutamate Transporter Activator, LDN-212320, Attenuates Formalin-Induced Pain Behavior in Mice. Poster presented at ASPET meeting 2018, San Diego, CA. USA
Alotaibi, G., & Rahman, S. (October 2017). Role of LDN-212320 on formalin-induced acute pain in mice. Poster presented at Avera health Symposium, SDSU Brookings, SD. USA
Alotaibi, G., & Rahman, S. (August 2017). Effects of LDN-212320 on formalin-induced acute pain in mice. Poster presented at the Annual Neurobehavioral Research Symposium, Vermillion, SD. USA
Alotaibi, G., & Rahman, S. (November 2016). Role of LDN-212320 on formalin-induced acute pain in mice. Poster presented at the 26th Annual Pharmacy Research Day, SDSU Brookings, SD. USA
CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDANCE
2018: Society for Neuroscience (SfN) conference, San Diego, CA. USA.
2018: American Society for Pharmacology and Exp. Therapeutics (ASPET) meeting, San Diego, CA. USA.
2017: Annual Neurobehavioral Research Symposium, Vermillion, SD. USA.
2010: 4th Medical Career Day, Riyadh, KSA.
2010: The First Scientific Conference for students and students in higher education, Al Riyadh, KSA.
2009: 8th International Saudi Pharmaceutical Conference, At Prince Sultan Hall, Al Riyadh, KSA.
2009: The 3rd International Conference on Advanced Cardiac Science, Al Hasa, KSA.
PUBLICATIONS
Alotaibi G, Rahman S. Effects of astroglial glutamate transporter activator in formalin-induced pain behavior in mice. European Journal of Pain 23, 765-783 (2019).
Training Certificates
2020: Management Leadership Skills certificate.
ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES
2020: Academic Training presenter on Basic Learning skills; deep learning vs superficial learning, Shaqra University.
2011: Participated in Cold and Flu Campaign 2011, at SAMAO Hospital, Dhahran, KSA.
2010: Participated in Genetic Blood Disorder Campaign at A’rafat Secondary School, Al Ahsa, KSA.
2009: Participated in educational trip to local pharmaceutical factories in Jamjoom and Spimaco factories.
2009: Participated in academic development lectures and workshops at king Faisal University, Al Ahsa, KSA.
KEY SKILLS
Motivated and Self-Learner.
Ability to work with team or independently.
Good leadership quality.
Good background in computer software (Microsoft Office, Lexi-comp, and Micromedex, Graph Pad Prizm).
Languages: Arabic (native) English: Speaking, Reading and Writing (very Good)