The PhD program is based primarily on research and includes at least three years of full-time supervised research. The program will also include the presentation of a detailed thesis proposal, and at least two seminars. At successful completion of the program, PhD students are required to produce a thesis containing original work of suitable merit that demonstrates their command of the relevant research methodology and ability to undertake independent research.
The department is involved in basic (experimental), clinical, and epidemiological research which includes the following topics:
• Genetics of single gene and polygenic disorders
• Obesity
• Metabolic diseases
• Lipid Metabolism
• Nutrition
• Antioxidants and oxidative stress
• Atherosclerosis
• Mineral disorders
• Deafness
• Genetics of malaria parasites
• Cytogenetics and molecular genetics of leukemia and solid tumors
• Proteomics
• Inflammatory diseases
• Cellular signaling
Dr. Marit P. Delghandi
Email: marit@squ.edu.om
Tel: +968 2414 (1115)