C urriculum Vitae
Prof. Dr. Muna Salih Merza

Name – Surname: Muna Salih Merza
Place and Date of Birth: Baghdad 07/02/1966
Religion: Muslim
Citizenship: Iraqi
Social status: Married
Children: 3
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Dentistry / College of dentistry / Baghdad university (1989)
Master’s degree in Oral Pathology / College of dentistry / Baghdad university (1995)
PhD. in Oral Pathology / College of dentistry / Baghdad university (2006)
Title: Professor
Phone: 07817570773
Email: [email protected]










Career:
Period Workplace Academic Title
1989-1992 College of dentistry / Baghdad university Teaching Assistant
1992 –1994 College of dentistry / Baghdad university Oral pathology master’s student
1996-2001 College of dentistry / Baghdad university Assist. Instructor
2001-2007 College of dentistry / Baghdad university Instructor
2002-2006 College of dentistry / Baghdad university Oral pathology PhD student
2007-2016 College of dentistry / Baghdad university Assist. Prof
2016-1/12/2018 Department of dentistry / National University of Science and Technology / Dhi Qar Professor / Dean of the department of dentistry
1/12/2018-Now Department of dentistry / Al-Rafidain University College Professor


Scientific biography:
1. University teaching (for primary and postgraduate studies):
General Pathology / theoretical Third year / Primary
General Pathology / practical Third year / Primary
Oral pathology / theoretical Fourth year / Primary
Oral pathology / practical Fourth year / Primary
General Pathology / theoretical PhD students in oral pathology, masters in oral and maxillofacial pathology, oral medicine and surgery, and high diploma in oral diagnosis
Systemic pathology Master’s students in oral and maxillofacial pathology
Advanced technology PhD students in oral and maxillofacial pathology and oral histology PhD
Oral pathology / practical Master’s students in oral and maxillofacial pathology
Dental equipments techniques / first stage Prosthetic dental techniques
Oral histology / second stage, Prosthetic dental techniques
Oral physiology / second stage, Prosthetic dental techniques
Oral pathology / third stage, Prosthetic dental techniques

Scientific output:
2. Published research:
1. Incidence of non Hodgkin’s lymphoma of head and neck in Baghdad city.J College Dentistry vol.17 (1) p.35-37 ,2005.
2. Medical problems in a sample of Iraqi dental patients. Mustansiria DJ vol.3 no.4, page 333-335 ,2006
3. Oral findings in a sample collected from a public clinic in Baghdad. Mustansiria DJ vol.3 no.4, page 327-329 ,2006.
4. Detection of Transcription Factor C-MYC in Oral Dysplasia and Squamous Cell Carcinoma by in Situ Hybridization. Fac Med Baghdad Vol. 51, No. 4 ,2009
5.The Detection of Transcription Factor Nuclear Factor KappaB in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma by in Situ Hybridization. THE IRAQI POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL JOURNAL.VOL.10, NO.2, 2011
6. Immunohistochemical expression of cyclooxygenase 2 and heparanase enzymes in oral squamous cell carcinoma.Egyptian Dental Journal vol.57,225-229 January,2011.
7. Immunohistochemical expression of Cyclooxygenase 2 and Caspase 7 in oral lichen planus J Bagh College Dentistry Vol. 24(Sp. Issue 2),p.61-64, 2012
8. Immunohistochemical Expression of C-erb-B2 and Vimentin in Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma and Polymorphous Low-Grade Adenocarcinoma: A Comparative Study . J PIONEER MED SCI. Volume 3, Issue 4 (October-December, 2013)
9. PI3Kcb and K-Ras in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma .A possible cross talk. Journal of Orofacial sciences6(2),99,2014
10.Comparative immunohistochemical analysis of k-ras oncogen and cyclooxygenase2 enzyme expression in pleomorphic adenoma and adenoid cystic carcinoma of salivary gland. European Scientific Journal December edition vol.9, No.36 , 2013.
11. Incidence of Hodgkin s lymphoma of head and neck in Baghdad city. J Bagh College Dentistry Vol. 25(4), December 2013.
12. Immunohistochemical evaluation of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), MMP-2 and Heparanase in pleomorphic adenoma of salivary glands. Iraqi dental journal VOL. 36 NO.3 (2014)
13. Immunohistochemical evaluation of fhit and wwox expression in normal oral mucosa, oral epithelial dysplasia and oral squamous cell carcinoma. JBCD Vol 26, No 4 (2014)
14. Immunohistochemical expression of Cyclin D1 and NF-kb p65 in oral lichen planus and oral squamous cell carcinoma (comparative study) JBCD Vol 26, No 1 (2014)
15. Immunohistochemical assessment of tumor suppressor gene Wwox in relation to proliferative marker KI67 proteins expression in giant cell lesions of the jaws and giant cell tumor of long bones. J Bagh College Dentistry Vol. 27(1), March 2015
16. Immunohistochemical expression of antioxidents CYPA in oral squamous cell carcinoma compare to normal oral mucosa in relation to clinicopathological parameters. Diyala Journal of Medicine. 13(2) 91-103 2017
17. Immunohistochemical expression of antioxidant enzyme PRDX6 in oral squamous cell carcinoma in relation to clinicopathological parameters. Diyala Journal of Medicine 14 (2),93-109,2018
18. Clinicopathological Evaluation of Odontogenic Tumors in Iraq (A fifteen Years retrospective Study).Indian journal of public health research &development 11(2),2020
19.The use of combination therapy for the improvement of colistin activity against bacterial biofilm. Brazilian Journal of Microbiology.olume 55, pages 411–427, (2024)
20.Synthesis of CuS nanoparticles for enhance radiosensitization of cancer cells.Inorganic Chemistry Communications
(Volume 159, January 2024, 111757
21.MicroRNAs Function in Dental Stem Cells as a Promising Biomarker and Therapeutic Target for Dental Diseases. Molecular Diagnosis Therapy. 2023 Nov;27(6):703-722.
22.Osteoporosis in Adrenal Insufficiency: Could Metformin be Protective?Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry Review ArticlePublished: 23 September 2023
23.The Role of Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress in Promoting Aerobic Glycolysis in Cancer Cells: An Overview. Pathology - Research and Practice. 251(5):154905
24.Potential of nanotheranostic zeolitic imidazolate frameworks in cancer management. October 2023Advances in Natural Sciences Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 14(4):043002
25.Conjugated linoleic acid and glucosamine supplements may prevent bone loss in aging by regulating the RANKL/RANK/OPG pathway. Molecular Biology ReportsVolume 50, pages 10579–10588, (2023)
26.Nanotechnology Potent Photothermal and Photodynamic Immunotherapies of Cancer.Journal of Medical and Biological Engineering .Volume 43, pages 649–662, (2023)
27.Exosomal circular RNAs: A key player in cancer drug resistance.Gene Reports Volume 33, December 2023, 101835
28.Metabolic Reprogramming of Anti-cancer T Cells: Targeting AMPK and PPAR to Optimize Cancer Immunotherapy.Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry .Published: 08 January 2024
29.Revolutionizing Treatment for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Harnessing the Power of Exosomal miRNAs for Targeted Therapy.Pathology - Research and Practice .Volume 250, October 2023, 154825
30.free radical based nano cancer therapy .Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology. Volume 87, September 2023, 104803
31.The effects of ω−3 fatty acids on inflammatory and oxidative stress markers in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled trials.
Prostoglandins and other lipid matereials Published online september 5 ,2024
32.The effects of selenium supplementation on lipid profile in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Prostoglandins and other lipid matereials Published online september 12 ,2024.
33.Evaluation of the effect of taurine on the matrix metalloproteinase-9 and the expression changes of miRNA-21 and miRNA-146a in SH-SY5Y cell line. Hormone Molecular Biology and Clinical investigation. Published online September 16 ,2024
34.Assessing pristine and metal doped C2N monolayer as a nanocarriers for anticancer drug. Physica B: Condensed Matter. Volume 695, 15 December 2024, 416583
35.The emerging role of microRNA-126 as a potential therapeutic target in cancer: a comprehensive review. Pathology - Research and Practice .Volume 248, August 2023, 154631
36.Green and rapid and instrumental one-pot method for the synthesis of imidazolines having potential anti-SARS-CoV-2 main protease activity. Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy .Volume 34, September 2023, 101136
37.Small but mighty: How microRNAs drive the deadly progression of cholangiocarcinoma. Pathology - Research and Practice. Volume 247, July 2023, 154565
38.Targeting programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) for treatment of non-small-cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC); the recent advances. Pathology - Research and Practice. Volume 246, June 2023, 154470








3. Supervising postgraduate students:
1. Supervising five master s students in oral and maxillofacial pathology with the titles of their theses


1.1 Mustafa M. Adb Al-Hussein 2009
Immunohistochemical Expression of C-erb-B2 and Vimentin in Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma and Polymorphous Low-Grade Adenocarcinoma: A Comparative Study

1.2 Dhiya R. Ali 2010
Immunohistochemical expression of cyclooxygenase 2 and heparanase enzymes in oral squamous cell carcinoma.

1.3 Aseel Muhammed Ghazi 2011
The Role of K-Ras and PI3Kcb Expression in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma

1.4 Aamer Musa Abd
Immunohistochemical expression of CYCLIN D1 and NF-KB p65 in oral lichen planus and oral squamous cell carcinoma (comparative study) JBCD Vol 26, No 1 (2014)

1.5 Dhafar A. Majbil
Immunohistochemical evaluation of FHIT and WWOX expression in normal oral mucosa, oral epithelial dysplasia and oral squamous cell carcinoma

2. Supervising a PhD student in oral and maxillofacial pathology (Ali Hassan Ali Murad), the title of his thesis:
Immunohistochemical expression and significance of epithelial-mesenchymal transition biomarkers (β-catenin , MMP1 , Fibronectin, SNAIL1, and TWIST2) in oral squamous cell carcinoma in relation to tumor depth.. (2014)

3. Supervising three oral diagnostic high diploma students with their research titles
4. Member of 30 master’s students’ discussion committees at the University of Baghdad, Al-Mustansiriya University, the Laser Research Center, and 7 doctoral students’ discussion committees.
5. Scientific and linguistic assessment for (4) doctoral theses, (3) at the College of Dentistry / University of Baghdad, (1) at the University of Sulaymaniyah, and (13) master thesis.
6. Member of the committee to establish one of the private colleges of dentistry.
7. Participation in (6) continuing education courses as a lecturer or participation.
8. Participation in (10) scientific forums, courses, workshops and seminars.
9. Participation in (11) scientific conference.
10. Member of the Research Support Committee at the College of Dentistry / Baghdad.
11. Evaluation of research for the purpose of publication and promotion: College of Dentistry/University of Baghdad and College of Medicine/University of Diyala and College of Dentistry/Babylon University and College of Dentistry/University of Maysan.
12. Member of the Central Examination Committee for Private Colleges for the years 2013 and 2014.
13. Chosen by the Scientific Supervision and Evaluation Authority as a scientific investigator to evaluate a master s thesis in the College of Dentistry at Al-Mustansiriya University.
14. Appreciation letters, the latest of which is the following
14.1 A letter of appreciation from the President of the University of Baghdad for publishing single original research in a European journal with an impact factor.
14.2 A letter of appreciation from the Assistant President of the University of Baghdad for publishing joint original research in a Pakistani magazine with an impact factor.
14.3 A letter of appreciation from the President of the University of Baghdad for publishing single original research in the Journal of the College of Dentistry / University of Baghdad.
14.4 A letter of appreciation from the Dean of the College of Medicine / University of Babylon for my participation in the PhD student discussion committee
14.5 A letter of appreciation from the Dean of the College of Medicine, University of Diyala, for the efforts made in the work of the college magazine.
14.6 Member of several committees in the Faculty of Dentistry until retirement and the Oral Diagnostics department, including the Department Board Committee, the Scientific Committee in the department, and the Academic Leave Committee in the College.
15. Rapporteur for the Oral Diagnostics Department at the College of Dentistry / University of Baghdad until retirement.
16. The following two books were published in a German publishing company (LAMBERT):
16.1 Intracellular apoptotic signaling molecules in oral dysplasia and SCC.
16.2 Epithelial mesenchymal transitionin oral squamous cell carcinoma


Prof. Dr. Muna Salih Merza