Majmaah University Rector, Dr. Khalid Al-Muqrin received the invention team who succeeded in inventing a device that can measure the cholesterol level in the blood using a biosensor enveloped in nuclear titanium oxide particles. The invention obtained a patent NO. 4923 from King Abdul-Aziz City for Science and Technology.
The Rector reviewed the full report from the beginning to the end, and he praised the efforts made by the team in this regard. “Such achievements are great for Majmaah University, and we are all proud of the team, as they represent the University and reflect a very positive image of the institution.” He said.
The team has managed to obtain a patent from the Saudi Patent Office in King Abdul-Aziz City for Science and Technology on 09/10/1437.
The research team has made considerable efforts in scientific experimentation for over 2 years and a half.
Such efforts yielded a very significant device that will make it easier and faster to measure the cholesterol level.
“We encourage research and innovation here on campus by providing every possible support for any faculty member or a talented student to be a source of pride for us,” the Rector added.
Dr. Muqrin expressed appreciation of and pride in the University achievements on the national, regional and international levels. This would not be possible without the substantial support by the government of King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz- the King of Saudi Arabia- and his Crown prince, Prince Muhammad bin Nayef.
Dr. Raed Al- Baradei, the Head of the Research Team, thanked the rector for his solid backing of the team in their research journey. “We’ve received total support throughout the research period from Dr. Muqrin and Dr. Shaie, and we appreciate that,” Dr. Baradei said. Dr. Baradei also said that the research received strong support from the Twijri Research Chair for Applied Research regarding strokes.
The University will participate with this research in the upcoming International Exhibitions of Patents in Kuwait and in other exhibitions worldwide.
Dr. Muqrin has also listened to an introduction to the invented device by Dr. Baradei as “There are traditional ways used in the calculation of the level of cholesterol in blood, such as the enzymatic method, the optical spectrum technology and the bio-optical sensors. However, these techniques are affected by the components of substances in the blood such as ascorbic and uric acid in addition to the need to take a blood sample from the patient and test in the lab.”
“So a bio sensor was designed using nuclear titanium oxide particles to measure the cholesterol level in under 10 seconds without the need to take a blood sample to the lab. A blood drop is only needed to be put on the sensor, and the result would be shown in no time,” Dr. Baradie concluded.
The purpose of such a device is to discover a faster and easier way for the patients to have their blood tested without affecting the accuracy or the quality of the procedure.
Additionally, the cost of the test is minimal for a patient plus guaranteed accuracy in a short time. The device is also not affected by the other blood components such as vitamin C or the uric acid.
The research team was formed from different faculties at the University. it included:
1- Dr. Abdurrahman Al-Atram- an associate professor and Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry.
2- Dr. Raed Al-Baradie- an associate professor and supervisor of the Twijri Research Chair for Applied Research on Strokes.
3- Dr. Nasser Al-Jarallah- an assistant-professor.
4- Dr. Muhammad Al-Aboudi- Dean of the Quality and Development Deanship.
5- Dr. Malik Al-Husseinawi- Director of King Khalid Hospital in Majmaah.
6- Dr. Ghazwan Segri- a lecturer at the Faculty of Dentistry.
7- Dr. Aiman Al-Johari- an assistant-professor at the Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences.
8- Dr. Anand Boss- an assistant-professor at the Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences.
9- Dr. Muhammad Al-Jamal
10- Dr. Omar Amer- an assistant-professor at the Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences.
11- Hamid Al-Enezi- a student at the Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences.
The team members thanked the rector for his support of the research for 2 and a half years.
The rector has also seen the report of the forthcoming patent concerning measuring Oxygen by the naked eye from Mr. Sami Al-Tayar.
