Dr. Arif is currently working as a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine at Shaqra University (Saudi Arabia). Dr. Arif went to Indian Institute of Toxicological Research (India) for his PhD degree with a major in Biochemical Toxicology. Since 1993, Dr Arif has over 25 years of experience in research & development, academic affairs, academic and general administration as well as quality assurance. He has worked in the University of Kentucky (USA) (1993-2001), King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center (Riyadh, KSA) (2001-2006), and University of Hail (KSA) (2010-2016). He worked as Chairman, Department of Biochemistry in College of Medicine at the University of Hail (2010-2015) and Vice Dean (Basic Sciences) (2015-16) In 2016-2018, he has worked in the Integral University (Lucknow, India) holding simultaneous positions of Dean (R&D), Dean (Academic Affairs) and Pro Vice Chancellor. Since March 2017 till January 2018, Dr. Arif also worked as the Vice Chancellor of Integral University (India). Dr. Arif has published 100 research/review articles in the peer-reviewed scientific journals, 5 book chapters and presented 83 scientific abstracts in various conferences/symposia. He also served as an Editorial Board member of various scientific journals including the Chemico-Biological Interactions. He also guest edited Cancer Letters for a special issue “Technologies in Carcinogenesis and Chemoprevention” in 2013 with Dr. MNV Ravikumar and Dr. MV Vadhanam. Currently, he is guest editing a research topic for Frontiers in Pharmacology. Besides, he is also serving as an active and regular reviewer for many international scientific journals.

Research Gate status:  https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jamal_Arif  (RG score: 35.31;           h-index: 22;      i10-index: 48)

Scopus Author ID: 6603906517

ORCID: 0000-0002-9491-3390

Loop ID: 1094187

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