Wael Mohamed, MD, PhD

Dr. Mohamed, a Physician Neuroscientist, earned his PhD from PSU in the USA and currently holds the position of Professor at IIUM Medical School in Malaysia. With an extensive background, Dr. Mohamed has delivered over 150 lectures nationally and internationally. His noteworthy contributions to Neuroscience and Psychiatry encompass the publication of more than 120 peer-reviewed papers, boasting an impressive h-index of 22. Engaging in book editing with Springer, CRC, and Cambridge in the neuroscience field further underscores his academic involvement. Dr. Mohamed’s research endeavors have attracted substantial grants from reputable national and international organizations, including IBRO, ISN, MJF, STDF, FRGS, and INDO-ASEAN, amounting to half a million US dollars. Notably, he is the founder and chair of the AfrAbia-PD-Genomic Consortium.

As a physician-neuroscientist, Dr. Mohamed’s career is dedicated to neurological research and medical education. He obtained his medical degree from Menoufia Medical School, Egypt, and his research doctorate from Penn State University, USA. Following his training in the neurosurgery department, he transitioned to become a clinical pharmacologist with a focus on psychopharmacology. Dr. Mohamed’s fascination lies in understanding both the remarkable cognitive abilities and their inherent limitations. Through behavioral experiments, clinical trials, and psychometric analyses, he seeks to gain a comprehensive understanding of cognition and its neural underpinnings. Dr. Mohamed’s primary research focus is on Neurodegenerative Disorders, particularly Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. His research targets the investigation and development of novel treatments using animal models such as rats, mice, and Zebrafish. With a focus on Parkinson’s disease, including non-motor symptoms, comorbidities, disease heterogeneity, genetics, patient-centered care, and evidence-based medicine. Dr. Mohamed’s commitment to teaching and training is evident through his involvement in organizing teaching courses on Parkinson’s and movement disorders.