Marwah Afeef

Accomplished Head of Research & Studies at the Ministry of Health, adept in establishing research departments and enhancing dental public health through innovative projects. Leveraged skills in Biostatistics and Research Mentorship to improve care coordination and oral health outcomes. Proven track record in project management and team leadership, significantly contributing to health research advancements.

• Winning the 2ed place prize at the Saudi International Periodontics 2nd Conference 2021. For presenting at the Poster Session Competition: “The short-term effect of different chlorhexidine forms versus povidone iodine mouth rinse in minimizing the oral sars-cov-2 viral load: An open label randomized controlled clinical trial study.”
• Student Leadership Award, April 2015. University of New Haven, CT, USA.
• Excellence in Dental Hygiene Award 2014. University of New Haven, CT, USA.

Clinical Research Coordinator

1- Alnahdi O, S, Albuqaytah F, A, Alotaibi N, Afeef M, A, Natto Z, S, Subahi R, H: COVID-19 Stigma Correlates with Burnout among Healthcare Workers: Evidence from Healthcare Workers Practicing in Saudi Arabia. Saudi J Health Syst Res 2023. doi: 10.1159/000528564 

2- Natto ZS, Bakhrebah MA, Afeef M, Al-Harbi S, Nassar MS, Alhetheel AF, Ashi H. The short-term effect of different chlorhexidine forms versus povidone iodine mouth rinse in minimizing the oral SARS-CoV-2 viral load: An open label randomized controlled clinical trial study. Medicine (Baltimore). 2022 Jul 29;101(30):e28925. Doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000028925. PMID: 35905275; PMCID: PMC9333084.  

3- Natto, Z.S., Afeef, M., Bakhrebah, M.A., Ashi, H., Alzahrani, K.A., Alhetheel, A.F. and Fletcher, H.M., 2022. Can periodontal pockets and caries lesions act as reservoirs for coronavirus?. Molecular Oral Microbiology, 37(2), pp.77-80. https://doi.org/10.1111/omi.12362

4- Natto ZS, Afeef M, Khalil D, Kutubaldin D, Dehaithem M, Alzahrani A, Ashi H. Characteristics of Oral Manifestations in Symptomatic Non-Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients: A Cross- Sectional Study on a Sample of the Saudi Population. Int J Gen Med. 2021;14:9547-9553 https://doi.org/10.2147/IJGM.S331611 

5- Afeef, M., Felemban, N., Alhazmi, N. and Natto, Z.S., 2021. Factors associated with a late visit to dentists by children: A cross-sectional community-based study in Saudi Arabia. Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences, 16(4), pp.513-520. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtumed.2021.02.005

6- Afeef, M., Redican, C., & Bernabé, E. (2019). Willingness of general dental practices in South East London to engage with research. Primary Health Care Research & Development, 20, E118. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1463423618000944

I am committed to ongoing professional development in the field of health research, bioethics, and public health. Throughout the past years, I have actively participated in several key learning activities:

• Health Research Foundation, Saudi National Institute of Health (June 2024): This course provided a comprehensive foundation in research methods relevant to the health sector. I gained valuable insights into the research process, from study design and data collection to analysis and dissemination of findings.
• Fundamentals of Data Management for Health Research, Saudi National Institute of Health (June 2024): This course equipped me with essential skills for effective data management in health research. I learned about data quality principles, data collection methods, data storage and security best practices, and basic data analysis techniques.
• Training forum for local ethics committees, National Committee of Bioethics (December 2022): This forum equipped me with the latest information and best practices for the evaluation of research from ethical standpoint and protecting the participants in the research within local ethics committees.
• Masterclass in Biostatistics, Saudi National Institute of Health (December 2022): This masterclass deepened my understanding of biostatistical methods, allowing me to analyze data and interpret research findings with greater confidence.
• Public Health Analysis course, Public Health Authority (January 2022): This course provided valuable insights into the analysis of public health data, which is crucial for informing public health initiatives and interventions.

By engaging in these activities, I have strengthened my knowledge and skills in bioethics, biostatistics, and public health analysis. This commitment to continuous learning allows me to provide the best possible service in my professional role.