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Prathibha Prasad
- Assistant Professor, Head of Medical and Dental Sciences
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Dr. Prathibha is an Assistant Professor and Head of Basic Medical and Dental Sciences at the College of Dentistry, Ajman University. With 20 years of teaching experience, including 15 years in the UAE, she has a strong background in student supervision and academic leadership. She holds a Graduate Diploma in Health Profession Education and is skilled in program development and review. Dr. Prathibha has been mainly involved in funded cancer research, focusing primarily on molecular studies related to shisha smoking. She has contributed to several administrative and institutional committees and has published extensively in highly reputed, Scopus-indexed journals.
Education
- PhD in Oral Pathology, Pacific Dental College, Rajasthan, India
- MDS in Oral Pathology, College of Dental Sciences, Karnataka, India
- BDS, A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Karnataka, India
PhD in Oral Pathology, Pacific Dental College, Rajasthan, India
MDS in Oral Pathology, College of Dental Sciences, Karnataka, India
BDS, A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Karnataka, India
Experience
- Assistant Professor, Head of Department of Basic Medical and Dental Sciences, College of Dental Sciences, Ajman University, United Arab Emirates, September 2025 – Present
- Assistant Professor, Specialist, Department of Basic Medical and Dental Sciences, College of Dental Sciences, Ajman University, United Arab Emirates, 29th August 2021 – Present
- Assistant Professor, Specialist A, Ras Al Khaimah College of Dental Sciences, Ras Al Khaimah Medical and Health Sciences University, United Arab Emirates, 3rd January 2021 – 26th August 2021.
- Lecturer, Specialist A, College of Dentistry, Gulf Medical University, United Arab Emirates, 20th February 2011 – 31st May 2020
- Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Pathology, College of Dental Sciences, KGF, India, May 2010 – February 2011
- Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Pathology, Navodaya Dental College, India, May 2009 – April 2010
- Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Pathology, Jodhpur Dental College, Jodhpur, India, May 2008 – April 2009
Assistant Professor, Head of Department of Basic Medical and Dental Sciences, College of Dental Sciences, Ajman University, United Arab Emirates, September 2025 – Present
Assistant Professor, Specialist, Department of Basic Medical and Dental Sciences, College of Dental Sciences, Ajman University, United Arab Emirates, 29th August 2021 – Present
Assistant Professor, Specialist A, Ras Al Khaimah College of Dental Sciences, Ras Al Khaimah Medical and Health Sciences University, United Arab Emirates, 3rd January 2021 – 26th August 2021.
Lecturer, Specialist A, College of Dentistry, Gulf Medical University, United Arab Emirates, 20th February 2011 – 31st May 2020
Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Pathology, College of Dental Sciences, KGF, India, May 2010 – February 2011
Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Pathology, Navodaya Dental College, India, May 2009 – April 2010
Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Pathology, Jodhpur Dental College, Jodhpur, India, May 2008 – April 2009
Teaching Area
- Oral Pathology
- Oral Histology and Embryology
- Dental Anatomy
- Cell Biology
- General Pathology & Microbiology
- Histology
- Advanced Basic Sciences for MSc in Endodontics (Graduate program)
Oral Pathology
Oral Histology and Embryology
Dental Anatomy
Cell Biology
General Pathology & Microbiology
Histology
Advanced Basic Sciences for MSc in Endodontics (Graduate program)
Research
- Molecular Research, qPCR, Tissue Culture, Western Blotting, and Immunofluorescence Imaging
- Medical Education
- Cancer research
- Forensic dentistry
- Histopathology
Molecular Research, qPCR, Tissue Culture, Western Blotting, and Immunofluorescence Imaging
Medical Education
Cancer research
Forensic dentistry
Histopathology
Publications
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JournalRania Faouzi Zaarour 1,✉, Prathibha Prasad 1, Goutham Hassan Venkatesh 1, Raefa Abou Khouzam 1, Francis Amirtharaj 1, Nagwa Zeinelabdin 1, Ayesha Rifath 1, Stephane Terry 2, Husam Nawafleh 1, Yehya El Sayed 3, Salem Chouaib 1,2, Waterpipe smoke condensate influences epithelial to mesenchymal transition and interferes with the cytotoxic immune response in non-small cell lung cancer cell lines., Oncology Reports, 45, Oct 2020, doi: doi: 10.3892/or.2021.7938
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JournalAmirtharaj Francis 1, Goutham Hassan Venkatesh 1, Rania Faouzi Zaarour 1, Nagwa Ahmed Zeinelabdin 1, Hussam H Nawafleh 1, Prathibha Prasad 1, Stéphanie Buart 2, Stéphane Terry 2, Salem Chouaib 3, Hypoxia a key determinant of microenvironment hostility and the first check point during the anti-tumor response., Critical Reviews in Immunology, pp.505 - 524, Sep 2018, doi: 10.1615/CritRevImmunol.2019030168
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JournalPooja Adtani 1, Malathi Narasimhan 2, Kannan Ranganathan 3, Alan Punnoose 4, Prathibha Prasad 1, Prabhu Manickam Natarajan 5, Characterization of oral fibroblasts: An in vitro model for oral fibrosis., J Oral Maxillofac Pathol, Sep 2019, doi: 10.4103/jomfp.JOMFP_28_19.
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JournalPrathibha Prasad1, Mohamed Said Hamed1, Prashant Nahar2, A Comparison of Feulgen Stain and Acridine Orange to Stain Micronuclei in Shisha Smokers and Cigarette Smokers., J Clin Res Dent., Aug 2018
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JournalPrathibha Prasad Mohamed Said Dr. Prashant Nahar, Oral Health Effects in Shisha Smokers -A Study among Arabs and Indians in UAE, Saudi J. Oral. Dent. Res, May 2018
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JournalRahul S. Halkai Kiran R. Halkai Shishir Ram Shetty Raghavendra M. Shetty Sunaina Shetty Prathibha Prasad, An in-vitro evaluation of cytotoxicity of fungal derived nanosilver particle endodontic irrigant on human periodontal ligament fobroblast cells., Saudi Endodontic Journal., Sep 2021, doi: 10.4103/sej.sej_223_20
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JournalShishir Ram Shetty Raghavendra M. Shetty Rahul Halkai Prathibha Prasad Sunaina Shetty, Application of E-learning in Dental Radiology Education at undergraduate level -a Systematic Review, Brazilian Dental Science., Jul 2019
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Oral Hygiene: Association between knowledge and Practice among school going children in Ajman, United Arab Emirates.
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JournalFrequency and pattern of oral manifestations and oral hygiene practices among cases with diabetes melitus in Ajman, United Arab Emirates, American Journal of Research Communication, Dec 2014
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JournalPrathibha Prasad Mandana Donoghue, A comparative study of various decalcification techniques, Indian Journal of Dental Research., Feb 2012
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JournalPrathibha Prasad Vanishree, A comparison of lip prints between Aryans– Dravidians and Mongols, Indian Journal of Dental research., Jun 2012
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JournalPrathibha Prasad 1, Mohamed S Hamed 2, Prashant Nahar 3, Micronucleus Assay in Waterpipe Tobacco and Cigarette Smokers: A Comparative Study, J Contemp Dent Pract ., Jan 2019
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JournalSelf-reported allergic occupational contact dermatitis among dental healthcare professionals in United Arab Emirates-A cross sectional study, Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, Jul 2023
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JournalPrasad, Prathibha, Khalil, Ebtesam, Desai, Vijay Bhavrao, ,Kumar, Kiran,Pradeep, Sulakshana , Bifid uvula-An enigma, Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, Jul 2023
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JournalPrasad, Prathibha Billah Khair, Al-Moutassem Venkatesan, Kumar Shahwan, Moyad Shamsi, Anas , Molecular and functional insight into focal adhesion kinases: Therapeutic implications for oral malignancies, Drug Discovery Today, Jan 2024, doi: 10.1016/j.drudis.2023.103852
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JournalPrasad, Prathibha Jaber, Mohamed Dinesh Y. Ramani, Prathibha Arafat, Abdulrahman , SRY gene isolation from teeth for forensic gender identification—An observational study, PLOS ONE, Jan 2024, doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0294751
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JournalAl-Madani S.O. Jaber, Mohamed Prasad, Prathibha , The Patterns of Impacted Third Molars and Their Associated Pathologies: A Retrospective Observational Study of 704 Patients, Journal of Clinical Medicine, Jan 2024, doi: 10.3390/jcm13020330
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JournalJaber, M. A., Prasad, Prathibha, Akeil, Mohammad. Al-Sammarraie, Almustafa, Charaf Eddin, Chuaeib, Long-Term Evaluation of Tooth Transplantation: An Umbrella Review, Journal of Clinical Medicine, Jan 2024, doi: 10.3390/jcm13113341
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JournalM Jaber, AM Alshikh Ali, RI El Saleh, P Prasad, The Use of Stem Cells in Bone Regeneration of Cleft Lip and Palate Patients: A Systematic Review, Journal of Clinical Medicine, Jan 2024
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JournalMohamed Jaber, Aalaa Majed Alshikh Ali, Roba Imad El Saleh, Prathibha Prasad, The Use of Stem Cells in Bone Regeneration of Cleft Lip and Palate Patients: A Systematic Review, Journal of Clinical Medicine, Sep 2024
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JournalPrathibha Prasad, Lalithambigai Gunasekaran, B Khair Al Moutassem, Raghavendra Shetty, Naresh Shetty, WhatsApp as a Tool in Blended Learning in Dental Education, Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, Apr 2024
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JournalDodla Rukmini, Balachander Kannan, Chandra Pandi, Anitha Pandi, Prathibha Prasad, Vijayashree Priyadharsini Jayaseelan, Paramasivam Arumugam, Aberrated PSMA1 expression associated with clinicopathological features and prognosis in oral squamous cell carcinoma, Odontology, Jan 2024
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JournalPrathibha Prasad, Mohamed Jaber, Tahani Awad Alahmadi, Hesham S Almoallim, Arun Kumar Ramu, Solanine Inhibits Proliferation and Angiogenesis and Induces Apoptosis through Modulation of EGFR Signaling in KB-ChR-8-5 Multidrug-Resistant Oral Cancer Cells, Journal of Clinical Medicine, Jul 2024
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JournalReddy G Ananya, Chandra Pandi, Balachander Kannan, Anitha Pandi, Prathibha Prasad, Vijayashree Priyadharsini Jayaseelan, Paramasivam Arumugam, DYNC1I1 acts as a promising prognostic biomarker and is correlated with immune infiltration in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sep 2024
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JournalPrathibha Prasad, Balachander Kannan, Gopu Sriram, Mohamed Jaber, Al Moutassem Billah Khair, Abilasha Ramasubramanian, Pratibha Ramani, Vijayashree Priyadharshini Jayaseelan, Paramasivam Arumugam, Waterpipe smoke condensate induces epithelial-mesenchymal transformation and promotes metastasis of oral cancer by FOXD1 expression, Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sep 2024
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JournalMoyad Shahwan, Pratibha Prasad, Dharmendra Kumar Yadav, Nojood Altwaijry, Mohd Shahnawaz Khan, Anas Shamsi, Identification of high-affinity Monoamine oxidase B inhibitors for depression and Parkinson’s disease treatment: bioinformatic approach of drug repurposing, Frontiers in Pharmacology, Oct 2024
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JournalManal Almaslamani, Suliman Alhassawi, Prathibha Prasad, Maher Alshayeb, Diagnosis and Management of Inferior Alveolar Nerve Injury Caused by Calcium Hydroxide Extrusion during Root Canal Treatment: Case Report, Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, Dec 2024
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JournalPrathibha Prasad, Musab Saeed, Naresh Shetty, Artificial Intelligence in Histopathology, Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, Dec 2024
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JournalPrathibha Prasad, Al-Moutassem Billah Khair, Safa Mohammad Najib, Shahrzad Iman Talab, A Review on the Expanding Role of Dentists in Facial Esthetics, Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, Dec 2024
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JournalLovely M Annamma, Sudhir Rama Varma, Huda Abuttayem, Prathibha Prasad, Sabrin Ali Azim, Ruba Odeh, Biji Thomas George, Chandrasekharan Nair, Mohmed Isaqali Karobari, Current challenges in dental education-a scoping review, BMC Medical Education, Dec 2024
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JournalPrathibha Prasad, Naresh Shetty, Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry, EC Dental Science, Dec 2024
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JournalMusab Hamed Saeed, Khouloud Samrouth, Prathibha Prasad, Al Moutassem Billah Khair, Vijay Desai, Nader Bakir, Zaynab Marhaba, COGNIDENTHISTO: EMPOWERING ORAL HISTOLOGY EDUCATION WITH AI-POWERED MOBILE APPLICATION FOR ORAL HISTOLOGY MICROSCOPIC IMAGE SEGMENTATION AND DATASET AUGMENTATION, Scientific Culture, Aug 2025
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JournalLovely M Annamma, Sudhir Rama Varma, Huda Abuttayem, Prathibha Prasad, Sabrin Ali Azim, Ruba Odeh, Biji Thomas George, Chandrasekharan Nair, Mohmed Isaqali Karobari, Current challenges in dental education-a scoping review (vol 24, 1523, 2024), BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION, Apr 2025
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JournalPrathibha Prasad, Balachander Kannan, Abilasha Ramasubramanian, Pratibha Ramani, Paramasivam Arumugam, Waterpipe smoking as deregulator of RNA m6A modification and promotor of epithelial-mesenchymal transition to cause oral cancer., Journal of Clinical Oncology, Jun 2025
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JournalHawra Al Rashed, Reena Rachel John, Nisha Sam, Lovely M Annamma, Biji Thomas George, Vijay B Desai, Sabrin Ali Azim, Godfred Antony Menezes, Davis C Thomas, Prathibha Prasad, Awareness of Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain among Healthcare Professionals in Bahrain, UAE, and India: A Cross-sectional Study, The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice, Nov 2025
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JournalPrathibha Prasad, Azna Zuberi, Areej Ali Alzahrani, Mohd Shahnawaz Khan, Computational identification of Moracin G and Isolonchocarpin as potent MELK inhibitors for anticancer drug discovery, Scientific Reports, Dec 2025
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JournalPrathibha Prasad, Gopu Sriram, Balachander Kannan, Mohamed Jaber, Al Moutassem Billah Khair, Abilasha Ramasubramanian, Pratibha Ramani, Vijayashree Priyadharsini Jayaseelan, Paramasivam Arumugam, Waterpipe smoke condensate activates the oncogenes and promotes epithelial–mesenchymal transition to cause oral cancer, Odontology, Jun 2025
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JournalYinsheng Yang, Khalida Ahmed Mohammed Ahmed, Khuzin Dinislam, Pratibha Prasad, Akhtar Atiya, Molecular Insights Into Repurposed Drug Interactions With HDAC11 for Advancing Epigenetic Therapeutics in Cancer and Neurodegenerative Diseases, Journal of Chemistry, Jan 2026
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JournalManal Matoug‐Elwerfelli, Layla Hassouneh, Kamran Ali, Rebecca Glanville, Dilek Helvacioglu‐Yigit, Eman Alnuaimi, Prathibha Prasad, Hazza Alhobeir, Rahaf Almohareb, Hayat Alghutaimel, Aisha Almoadhadi, Archa Asokan, Mawlood Kowash, Self‐Reported Confidence and Perceived Barriers in Raising Concerns Among Dental Students and Trainees in the Gulf Cooperation Council Region, Journal of Dental Education, Jun 2026
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JournalPrathibha Prasad, Maya Haddad, Mohamed KHALED, Mustafa ZAINI, Abdulla HASSAN, Sustainable dentistry: A systematic review of evidence-based practices, challenges, and solutions, Materials Research Proceedings, Jun 2026
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JournalPrathibha Prasad, Mohamed Jaber, Musab Hamed Saeed, Abilasha Ramasubramanian, Paramasivam Arumugam, Waterpipe Smoke-Induced N6-Methyladenosine Modification Promotes the Progression of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, International Dental Journal, Feb 2026
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JournalPrathibha Prasad, The role of artificial intelligence in diagnosing pediatric dental disorders—a narrative review, Frontiers in Dental Medicine, Feb 2026
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JournalPratibha Prasad, Manal Jamil Al Maslamani, Khuzin Dinislam, Syed Tasqeruddin, Anas Shamsi, Protacs in oral cancer: degrading oncogenic drivers for next-generation therapy, Frontiers in Oral Health, Feb 2026
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JournalPrathibha Prasad, Paramasivam Arumugam, High UBE2D1 expression is associated with poor prognosis and immunotherapy resistance in head and neck cancer, Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research, Mar 2026
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JournalRami Khoder, Khouloud Samrouth, Prathibha Prasad, Syed Arif Ali, Nader Bakir, A Survey on Recent Federated Learning Techniques in Healthcare: Challenges and Future Trends, 2026 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Systems, and Emerging Technologies (ICAISET), Apr 2026
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JournalPrathibha Prasad, Paramasivam Arumugam, Association of expression of m6A-modified ACLY immunotherapy resistance and poor survival in head and neck cancer., Journal of Clinical Oncology, Jun 2026
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JournalPrathibha Prasad, Mahinour Amin, Elizabeth Fitriana Sari, Lovely M Annamma, Jayaraj Narayanan, Dinesh Yasothkumar, Mehzabin Ahmed, Faculty development and institutional readiness for incorporating AI in health professions education-A narrative review, Frontiers in Dental Medicine, Jul 2026
Rania Faouzi Zaarour 1,✉, Prathibha Prasad 1, Goutham Hassan Venkatesh 1, Raefa Abou Khouzam 1, Francis Amirtharaj 1, Nagwa Zeinelabdin 1, Ayesha Rifath 1, Stephane Terry 2, Husam Nawafleh 1, Yehya El Sayed 3, Salem Chouaib 1,2, Waterpipe smoke condensate influences epithelial to mesenchymal transition and interferes with the cytotoxic immune response in non-small cell lung cancer cell lines., Oncology Reports, 45, Oct 2020, doi: doi: 10.3892/or.2021.7938
Waterpipe tobacco smoking (WPS) continues to spread globally and presents serious health hazards. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of treatment with WPS condensate (WPSC) on lung cell proliferation and plasticity as well as tumor cell recognition and killing by natural killer (NK) cells using cytotoxicity assays. The results indicated that exposure of normal and cancer lung cell lines to WPSC resulted in a decrease in their in vitro growth in a dose-dependent manner and it induced tumor senescence. In addition, WPSC selectively caused DNA damage as revealed by an increase in γH2AX and 53BP1 in tumor lung cells. To gain further insight into the molecular mechanisms altered by WPSC, we conducted a global comprehensive transcriptome analysis of WPSC-treated tumor cells. Data analysis identified an expression profile of genes that best distinguished treated and non-treated cells involving several pathways. Of these pathways, we focused on those involved in epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) and stemness. Results showed that WPSC induced an increase in SNAI2 expression associated with EMT, ACTA2 and SERPINE2 were involved in invasion and CD44 was associated with stemness. Furthermore, WPSC exposure increased the expression of inflammatory response genes including CASP1, IL1B, IL6 and CCL2. While immune synapse formation between NK and WPSC-treated lung cancer target cells was not affected, the capacity of NK cells to kill these target cells was reduced. The data reported in the present study are, to the best of our knowledge, the first in vitro demonstration of WPSC effects on lung cellular parameters providing evidence of its potential involvement in tumor physiology and development.
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Amirtharaj Francis 1, Goutham Hassan Venkatesh 1, Rania Faouzi Zaarour 1, Nagwa Ahmed Zeinelabdin 1, Hussam H Nawafleh 1, Prathibha Prasad 1, Stéphanie Buart 2, Stéphane Terry 2, Salem Chouaib 3, Hypoxia a key determinant of microenvironment hostility and the first check point during the anti-tumor response., Critical Reviews in Immunology, pp.505 - 524, Sep 2018, doi: 10.1615/CritRevImmunol.2019030168
Recent antitumor immunotherapies such as monoclonal antibodies targeting immune checkpoints have led to outstanding results in several cancers. However, despite the favorable outcomes for responding patients, the response rate remains relatively low. This is in part due to the influence of the tumor microenvironment (TME) in protecting the tumor from the antitumor immune response and facilitating immune escape. Tumor hypoxia is one of the most important features of the TME, exerting an adverse effect on tumor aggressiveness and patient prognosis. Hypoxic stress interferes with immune plasticity and promotes tumor heterogeneity and progression. Cellular adaptation to hypoxia is primarily mediated by a family of transcriptional regulators, hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF). Apart from hypoxia, the HIF pathway is modulated in a hypoxia-independent manner. HIF-1α stabilization and activity are regulated by epigenetic changes and mutations. Strong evidence indicates that tumor hypoxia controls malignant and metastatic phenotype of cancer cells and therefore presents a unique therapeutic challenge in the treatment of solid malignancies. An alluring alternative strategy to reinvigorate anticancer immune responses comes from the emerging field of TME and its associated pathways. Targeting hypoxia or its associated pathways may therefore offer new options in the design of innovative cancer immunotherapy approaches. In this article, we briefly review the potential of hypoxic stress on tumor plasticity and stromal reactivity as well as the possible targeting of hypoxia-induced pathways to increase immunotherapy efficiency.
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Pooja Adtani 1, Malathi Narasimhan 2, Kannan Ranganathan 3, Alan Punnoose 4, Prathibha Prasad 1, Prabhu Manickam Natarajan 5, Characterization of oral fibroblasts: An in vitro model for oral fibrosis., J Oral Maxillofac Pathol, Sep 2019, doi: 10.4103/jomfp.JOMFP_28_19.
Background: Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a chronic debilitating condition of the oral mucosa that has been classified as a potentially malignant disorder with a malignant transformation rate of 2%-8%. Several in vitro and in vivo experiments have been performed to formulate a treatment modality for OSMF, yet no ideal in vitro primary oral fibroblast model has been developed. Aim: To establish an in vitro primary oral fibroblast model. Setting and design: In vitro laboratory setting. Materials and methodology: Primary cell culture protocol was performed after obtaining normal oral tissue. Karyotyping was performed to rule out chromosomal abnormalities. Immunofluorescence staining was carried with a panel of fibroblast-specific markers (vimentin, phalloidin, transforming growth factor-β receptor 1 [TGFβR1] and s100a4) and Masson trichrome staining (MTS) to demonstrate the presence of extracellular matrix (ECM) qualitatively. Results: A monolayer of oral fibroblasts was observed on the 9th-day postseeding. No chromosomal abnormality was observed in the patient samples. Positive staining was observed with vimentin, phalloidin, TGFβR1 and s100a4, thereby confirming the cell type. MTS revealed fibroblasts with spindle morphology and scanty ECM. Conclusion: The present study lays down a protocol to design and characterize primary buccal fibroblast cell culture model that would aid researchers in performing in vitro preliminary experiments in areas concerning fibrosis.
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Prathibha Prasad1, Mohamed Said Hamed1, Prashant Nahar2, A Comparison of Feulgen Stain and Acridine Orange to Stain Micronuclei in Shisha Smokers and Cigarette Smokers., J Clin Res Dent., Aug 2018
Background: Micronuclei are tiny extra-nuclear bodies that resembles the daughter nucleus but just smaller in size. They are induced by defects in the DNA repair mechanism, accumulated DNA damages and chromosomal aberrations. Micronucleus as a biomarker to assess the effects of genotoxicity has been emphasized by several geneticists. Method: After a brief explanation of the study, and obtaining a written consent signed from the study participants, a questionnaire was administered to collect data. A buccal swab was taken from the subjects. The exfoliated cells were transferred onto 2 glass slides which were immediately fixed using a spray fixative. They were stained by DND specific stains to analyze micronuclei. Results: Acridine orange appeared to be a much easier and faster way of identifying micronuclei and there was absolutely no confusion with any other nuclear abnormality when compared to Feulgen stain
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Prathibha Prasad Mohamed Said Dr. Prashant Nahar, Oral Health Effects in Shisha Smokers -A Study among Arabs and Indians in UAE, Saudi J. Oral. Dent. Res, May 2018
Shisha/ Waterpipe smoking has become a global epidemic, especially among youth. Health effects of WTS have not been studied extensively like the cigarette smoking. There is a dire need to study and document health effects of water pipe smoking in general and specifically on the oral cavity. 100 subjects under each category were studied: Exclusively Shisha smokers, Exclusively Cigarette smokers, Cigarette and shisha smokers and non-smokers. Along with the Arab population, Indian populations residing in UAE were also studied. After a brief explanation of the study, and obtaining a written consent signed from the study participants, a questionnaire was administered to collect data. A detailed case history was taken. Oral examination included soft tissue and hard tissue examination. Simplified oral hygiene was calculated. Respiratory problems and Sleep disturbance were mainly reported among shisha subjects. Moderate to mild stains and calculus along with periodontitis was recorded. Complains of bad breath and dry mouth was reported. One case of mixed white and red patches was noted in shisha smoker. The finding of our study could be substantial evidence that WTS alone has the potential to cause deleterious oral health effects and could even lead to pre-malignant lesions.
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Rahul S. Halkai Kiran R. Halkai Shishir Ram Shetty Raghavendra M. Shetty Sunaina Shetty Prathibha Prasad, An in-vitro evaluation of cytotoxicity of fungal derived nanosilver particle endodontic irrigant on human periodontal ligament fobroblast cells., Saudi Endodontic Journal., Sep 2021, doi: 10.4103/sej.sej_223_20
Introduction: Recently, silver nanoparticles were indicated for root canal irrigation. The cytotoxicity evaluation of these agents helps to ascertain confident clinical use. This article aims at evaluating the cytotoxic effect of fungal-derived nanosilver particle irrigant on human periodontal ligament fibroblast (hPDLF) cells using 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. Materials and Methods: The test “nanoparticle” irrigant was produced using the fungi “Fusarium semitectum.” The cells were cultured in Dulbecco's Modified Eagle's Medium solution and adjusted to 5 × 103 cells/ml. About 100 μl of cells were seeded into a 96 well microplate and 100 μl test irrigant ranging from 5 to 640 μg/ml concentrations was added to a microplate and incubated at 37°C, 5% CO2 humidified conditions for 24 h. Untreated cells were used as a control group. About 5 mg/ml MTT was added to the plates and incubated at 37°C in 5% CO2 conditions for 4 h. The viability of cells and the percentage inhibition of cell were determined. Results: The 50% inhibition of cells was found to be around 320 μg/ml concentration. Cytotoxicity was found to be dose dependent and increased with higher concentrations of the nanosolution. Conclusion: Fungal-derived nanosilver irrigant is safe to hPDLF cells “in vitro” at a concentration of
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Shishir Ram Shetty Raghavendra M. Shetty Rahul Halkai Prathibha Prasad Sunaina Shetty, Application of E-learning in Dental Radiology Education at undergraduate level -a Systematic Review, Brazilian Dental Science., Jul 2019
With the increase in internet technology as well as the electronic content the web-based learning has become the desirable medium in the field of education. In medical, dental and allied health science education, the conventional method involves the use of textbooks, lectures, and images. But trends suggest that a change is poised in this field. Objective: the systematic review aims to evaluate the literature of studies about the application of the e-Learning methods in radiology education at the undergraduate level in comparison to conventional teaching-learning methods. Material and Methods: prominent scientific databases were searched for literature related to the application of e-Learning in undergraduate radiology education. The search keywords used for the search were- E-learning, dental radiology, oral radiology, undergraduate. English language full text of eligible article was systematically reviewed. Results: seven full text articles were obtained after scrutiny of the available literature. Most of the research work was carried out in the past decade and dental schools in different parts of the world. Almost all the studies showed that e-learning was as either equally effective or more effective when compared to conventional teaching in dental radiology. Conclusion: e-learning could be a suitable alternative to conventional teaching-learning method with significant improvement in student attitude and knowledge however, the influence of e-learning in improving the practical or clinical skills of dental radiography is still debatable.
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Oral Hygiene: Association between knowledge and Practice among school going children in Ajman, United Arab Emirates.
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Frequency and pattern of oral manifestations and oral hygiene practices among cases with diabetes melitus in Ajman, United Arab Emirates, American Journal of Research Communication, Dec 2014
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Prathibha Prasad Mandana Donoghue, A comparative study of various decalcification techniques, Indian Journal of Dental Research., Feb 2012
Background : Study of fibrilar, cellular and sub cellular structures of mineralized tissues is only possible after the removal of the calcium apatite of these tissues by the process of demineralization. Aims: The present study aims to evaluate six commonly used demineralizing agents to identify the best decalcifying agent. Materials and Methods: The present study included six different decalcifying solutions: 10% formal nitric acid, 8% formal nitric acid, 10% formic acid, 8% formic acid, Perenyi′s fluid and Ethylene Di-Amine Tetra Acetic Acid. eight samples of posterior mandible of rat were decalcified in each of the decalcifying solutions and subjected to chemical end-point test. Ehrlich′s Hematoxylin stain was used. Statistical Analysis Used: One way ANOVA was used for multiple group comparisons and Chi-square test was used for analyzing categorical data. P value of 0.05/less was set for statistical significance. Results: Samples treated with EDTA showed the best overall histological impression and the tissue integrity were well preserved. Formal nitric of both the percentages 10 and 8% gave fairly good cellular detail and were rapid in their action. Conclusion: The final impression led to the proposition that EDTA was indeed the best decalcifying agent available. However, with time constraint, the use of formal nitric acid is advocated.
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Prathibha Prasad Vanishree, A comparison of lip prints between Aryans– Dravidians and Mongols, Indian Journal of Dental research., Jun 2012
Lip prints are very useful in forensic investigation and personal identification. Like finger prints, even lip prints can be instrumental in identifying a person positively. Indians are closer to Mongoloids than to Caucasoids or Negroids as indicated by the phylogenetic tree. Most of the studies on lip prints are done in their own population. We have compared lip prints of Manipuris with other Indians (Aryans and Dravidians) who are both close to Mongoloid race and are genetically similar. A total of 100 students 50 males and 50 females were selected of whom 30 males and 30 females were of Aryan and Dravidian features and 20 males and 20 females showed the Mongol features. Study materials used were Red colored lipstick, Lip brush, Cellophane tape, White chart paper and Magnifying lens. The lip prints were analyzed by dividing them into eight compartments. Analysis of lip prints showed that the most common and the least common pattern in both males and females (Aryans-Dravidians and Mongols) were the same, but the compartment wise distribution of the lip patterns was different. In the present study, it is established that there is no similarity of lip prints from one individual to another individual and between males and females. Regarding the comparison with Mongols, more studies with a larger sample size is necessary.
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Prathibha Prasad 1, Mohamed S Hamed 2, Prashant Nahar 3, Micronucleus Assay in Waterpipe Tobacco and Cigarette Smokers: A Comparative Study, J Contemp Dent Pract ., Jan 2019
Aim: Waterpipe tobacco smoking (WTS) has become a global epidemic, especially among youth. WTS has not been studied like cigarette smoking. There is a dire need to study and document health effects of waterpipe smoking in general and specifically on the oral cavity. Materials and methods: A total sample size of 400 was studied. One hundred exclusive shisha smokers, 100 exclusive cigarette smokers, 100 subjects smoking both cigarette and shisha and 100 non-smokers. We recorded and associated socio-demographical data pertaining to WTS and cigarette smoking in UAE and examining their toxic effects on the oral mucosa at a cytogenetic level by studying the micronuclei (MN) stained by Feulgen and Acridine Orange (DNA specific stains). Results: A significant association was observed between age distribution and groups. Majority of subjects were males. Arabic nationalities were consuming a higher percentage of Waterpipe and Cigarette separately, and Indian nationality was consuming a higher percentage of waterpipe and cigarette together. Comparison of Micronuclei in Feulgen and Micronuclei in Acridine Orange group between four groups was significant. Mean micronuclei in feulgen was highest for Waterpipe and Cigarette group followed by shisha group and least for Control group. Similarly, Mean micronuclei in acridine orange was highest for waterpipe and cigarette group followed by shisha group and least for control group. Conclusion: Further epidemiological studies should be undertaken to determine whether WTS is associated with the incidence of lung cancer/oral cancerous lesions. Clinical significance: The findings of this study could be used to spread awareness that waterpipe smoking, like cigarette smoking, has the potential to cause genotoxic effects and could eventually lead to carcinogenicity based on duration and frequency.
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Self-reported allergic occupational contact dermatitis among dental healthcare professionals in United Arab Emirates-A cross sectional study, Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, Jul 2023
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Prasad, Prathibha, Khalil, Ebtesam, Desai, Vijay Bhavrao, ,Kumar, Kiran,Pradeep, Sulakshana , Bifid uvula-An enigma, Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, Jul 2023
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Prasad, Prathibha Billah Khair, Al-Moutassem Venkatesan, Kumar Shahwan, Moyad Shamsi, Anas , Molecular and functional insight into focal adhesion kinases: Therapeutic implications for oral malignancies, Drug Discovery Today, Jan 2024, doi: 10.1016/j.drudis.2023.103852
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Prasad, Prathibha Jaber, Mohamed Dinesh Y. Ramani, Prathibha Arafat, Abdulrahman , SRY gene isolation from teeth for forensic gender identification—An observational study, PLOS ONE, Jan 2024, doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0294751
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Al-Madani S.O. Jaber, Mohamed Prasad, Prathibha , The Patterns of Impacted Third Molars and Their Associated Pathologies: A Retrospective Observational Study of 704 Patients, Journal of Clinical Medicine, Jan 2024, doi: 10.3390/jcm13020330
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Jaber, M. A., Prasad, Prathibha, Akeil, Mohammad. Al-Sammarraie, Almustafa, Charaf Eddin, Chuaeib, Long-Term Evaluation of Tooth Transplantation: An Umbrella Review, Journal of Clinical Medicine, Jan 2024, doi: 10.3390/jcm13113341
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M Jaber, AM Alshikh Ali, RI El Saleh, P Prasad, The Use of Stem Cells in Bone Regeneration of Cleft Lip and Palate Patients: A Systematic Review, Journal of Clinical Medicine, Jan 2024
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Mohamed Jaber, Aalaa Majed Alshikh Ali, Roba Imad El Saleh, Prathibha Prasad, The Use of Stem Cells in Bone Regeneration of Cleft Lip and Palate Patients: A Systematic Review, Journal of Clinical Medicine, Sep 2024
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Prathibha Prasad, Lalithambigai Gunasekaran, B Khair Al Moutassem, Raghavendra Shetty, Naresh Shetty, WhatsApp as a Tool in Blended Learning in Dental Education, Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, Apr 2024
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Dodla Rukmini, Balachander Kannan, Chandra Pandi, Anitha Pandi, Prathibha Prasad, Vijayashree Priyadharsini Jayaseelan, Paramasivam Arumugam, Aberrated PSMA1 expression associated with clinicopathological features and prognosis in oral squamous cell carcinoma, Odontology, Jan 2024
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Prathibha Prasad, Mohamed Jaber, Tahani Awad Alahmadi, Hesham S Almoallim, Arun Kumar Ramu, Solanine Inhibits Proliferation and Angiogenesis and Induces Apoptosis through Modulation of EGFR Signaling in KB-ChR-8-5 Multidrug-Resistant Oral Cancer Cells, Journal of Clinical Medicine, Jul 2024
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Reddy G Ananya, Chandra Pandi, Balachander Kannan, Anitha Pandi, Prathibha Prasad, Vijayashree Priyadharsini Jayaseelan, Paramasivam Arumugam, DYNC1I1 acts as a promising prognostic biomarker and is correlated with immune infiltration in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sep 2024
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Prathibha Prasad, Balachander Kannan, Gopu Sriram, Mohamed Jaber, Al Moutassem Billah Khair, Abilasha Ramasubramanian, Pratibha Ramani, Vijayashree Priyadharshini Jayaseelan, Paramasivam Arumugam, Waterpipe smoke condensate induces epithelial-mesenchymal transformation and promotes metastasis of oral cancer by FOXD1 expression, Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sep 2024
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Moyad Shahwan, Pratibha Prasad, Dharmendra Kumar Yadav, Nojood Altwaijry, Mohd Shahnawaz Khan, Anas Shamsi, Identification of high-affinity Monoamine oxidase B inhibitors for depression and Parkinson’s disease treatment: bioinformatic approach of drug repurposing, Frontiers in Pharmacology, Oct 2024
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Manal Almaslamani, Suliman Alhassawi, Prathibha Prasad, Maher Alshayeb, Diagnosis and Management of Inferior Alveolar Nerve Injury Caused by Calcium Hydroxide Extrusion during Root Canal Treatment: Case Report, Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, Dec 2024
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Prathibha Prasad, Musab Saeed, Naresh Shetty, Artificial Intelligence in Histopathology, Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, Dec 2024
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Prathibha Prasad, Al-Moutassem Billah Khair, Safa Mohammad Najib, Shahrzad Iman Talab, A Review on the Expanding Role of Dentists in Facial Esthetics, Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, Dec 2024
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Lovely M Annamma, Sudhir Rama Varma, Huda Abuttayem, Prathibha Prasad, Sabrin Ali Azim, Ruba Odeh, Biji Thomas George, Chandrasekharan Nair, Mohmed Isaqali Karobari, Current challenges in dental education-a scoping review, BMC Medical Education, Dec 2024
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Prathibha Prasad, Naresh Shetty, Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry, EC Dental Science, Dec 2024
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Musab Hamed Saeed, Khouloud Samrouth, Prathibha Prasad, Al Moutassem Billah Khair, Vijay Desai, Nader Bakir, Zaynab Marhaba, COGNIDENTHISTO: EMPOWERING ORAL HISTOLOGY EDUCATION WITH AI-POWERED MOBILE APPLICATION FOR ORAL HISTOLOGY MICROSCOPIC IMAGE SEGMENTATION AND DATASET AUGMENTATION, Scientific Culture, Aug 2025
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Lovely M Annamma, Sudhir Rama Varma, Huda Abuttayem, Prathibha Prasad, Sabrin Ali Azim, Ruba Odeh, Biji Thomas George, Chandrasekharan Nair, Mohmed Isaqali Karobari, Current challenges in dental education-a scoping review (vol 24, 1523, 2024), BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION, Apr 2025
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Prathibha Prasad, Balachander Kannan, Abilasha Ramasubramanian, Pratibha Ramani, Paramasivam Arumugam, Waterpipe smoking as deregulator of RNA m6A modification and promotor of epithelial-mesenchymal transition to cause oral cancer., Journal of Clinical Oncology, Jun 2025
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Hawra Al Rashed, Reena Rachel John, Nisha Sam, Lovely M Annamma, Biji Thomas George, Vijay B Desai, Sabrin Ali Azim, Godfred Antony Menezes, Davis C Thomas, Prathibha Prasad, Awareness of Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain among Healthcare Professionals in Bahrain, UAE, and India: A Cross-sectional Study, The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice, Nov 2025
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Prathibha Prasad, Azna Zuberi, Areej Ali Alzahrani, Mohd Shahnawaz Khan, Computational identification of Moracin G and Isolonchocarpin as potent MELK inhibitors for anticancer drug discovery, Scientific Reports, Dec 2025
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Prathibha Prasad, Gopu Sriram, Balachander Kannan, Mohamed Jaber, Al Moutassem Billah Khair, Abilasha Ramasubramanian, Pratibha Ramani, Vijayashree Priyadharsini Jayaseelan, Paramasivam Arumugam, Waterpipe smoke condensate activates the oncogenes and promotes epithelial–mesenchymal transition to cause oral cancer, Odontology, Jun 2025
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Yinsheng Yang, Khalida Ahmed Mohammed Ahmed, Khuzin Dinislam, Pratibha Prasad, Akhtar Atiya, Molecular Insights Into Repurposed Drug Interactions With HDAC11 for Advancing Epigenetic Therapeutics in Cancer and Neurodegenerative Diseases, Journal of Chemistry, Jan 2026
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Manal Matoug‐Elwerfelli, Layla Hassouneh, Kamran Ali, Rebecca Glanville, Dilek Helvacioglu‐Yigit, Eman Alnuaimi, Prathibha Prasad, Hazza Alhobeir, Rahaf Almohareb, Hayat Alghutaimel, Aisha Almoadhadi, Archa Asokan, Mawlood Kowash, Self‐Reported Confidence and Perceived Barriers in Raising Concerns Among Dental Students and Trainees in the Gulf Cooperation Council Region, Journal of Dental Education, Jun 2026
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Prathibha Prasad, Maya Haddad, Mohamed KHALED, Mustafa ZAINI, Abdulla HASSAN, Sustainable dentistry: A systematic review of evidence-based practices, challenges, and solutions, Materials Research Proceedings, Jun 2026
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Prathibha Prasad, Mohamed Jaber, Musab Hamed Saeed, Abilasha Ramasubramanian, Paramasivam Arumugam, Waterpipe Smoke-Induced N6-Methyladenosine Modification Promotes the Progression of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, International Dental Journal, Feb 2026
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Prathibha Prasad, The role of artificial intelligence in diagnosing pediatric dental disorders—a narrative review, Frontiers in Dental Medicine, Feb 2026
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Pratibha Prasad, Manal Jamil Al Maslamani, Khuzin Dinislam, Syed Tasqeruddin, Anas Shamsi, Protacs in oral cancer: degrading oncogenic drivers for next-generation therapy, Frontiers in Oral Health, Feb 2026
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Prathibha Prasad, Paramasivam Arumugam, High UBE2D1 expression is associated with poor prognosis and immunotherapy resistance in head and neck cancer, Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research, Mar 2026
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Rami Khoder, Khouloud Samrouth, Prathibha Prasad, Syed Arif Ali, Nader Bakir, A Survey on Recent Federated Learning Techniques in Healthcare: Challenges and Future Trends, 2026 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Systems, and Emerging Technologies (ICAISET), Apr 2026
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Prathibha Prasad, Paramasivam Arumugam, Association of expression of m6A-modified ACLY immunotherapy resistance and poor survival in head and neck cancer., Journal of Clinical Oncology, Jun 2026
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Prathibha Prasad, Mahinour Amin, Elizabeth Fitriana Sari, Lovely M Annamma, Jayaraj Narayanan, Dinesh Yasothkumar, Mehzabin Ahmed, Faculty development and institutional readiness for incorporating AI in health professions education-A narrative review, Frontiers in Dental Medicine, Jul 2026
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Conference Presentation
- Delivered a presentation on "Lip Prints in Forensic Odontology" as a keynote speaker at the Forensic Science and Research Conference held in Chicago, USA, in October 2012
- Delivered a talk on "Nanotechnology in Dentistry" at the International Dental Congress held at the Intercontinental City Star Hotel, Cairo, Egypt, in October 2015
- Attended AIDC as a speaker in Alexandria, Egypt, in November 2016, delivering a talk on Shisha Smoking
- Presented a talk on "Oral Manifestations of Shisha Smoking" at the Dentistry and Dental Materials Conference in Rome, Italy, on July 20, 2018
- Presented a talk on "Oral Health: A Window to Overall Health" at the AKMG Conference held at Ajman University in November 2019
- Presented a talk on "Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry" at the Crown Plaza, Ajman, in December 2020
- Presented a talk on "Recent Trends in Dentistry During COVID" at the Crown Plaza, Ajman, in February 2021
- Delivered a paper presentation as a guest speaker at the American association of Oral Medicine conference held in Las Vegas, USA in May 2025.
Delivered a presentation on "Lip Prints in Forensic Odontology" as a keynote speaker at the Forensic Science and Research Conference held in Chicago, USA, in October 2012
Delivered a talk on "Nanotechnology in Dentistry" at the International Dental Congress held at the Intercontinental City Star Hotel, Cairo, Egypt, in October 2015
Attended AIDC as a speaker in Alexandria, Egypt, in November 2016, delivering a talk on Shisha Smoking
Presented a talk on "Oral Manifestations of Shisha Smoking" at the Dentistry and Dental Materials Conference in Rome, Italy, on July 20, 2018
Presented a talk on "Oral Health: A Window to Overall Health" at the AKMG Conference held at Ajman University in November 2019
Presented a talk on "Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry" at the Crown Plaza, Ajman, in December 2020
Presented a talk on "Recent Trends in Dentistry During COVID" at the Crown Plaza, Ajman, in February 2021
Delivered a paper presentation as a guest speaker at the American association of Oral Medicine conference held in Las Vegas, USA in May 2025.
Memberships, Awards and Honors
- Interviewed by the US television show "The Expert’s View" on Vuzzle TV on 10th October 2020.
- Interviewed by Dr. Mandan, author of the "Textbook of Oral Pathology," for her channel and blog. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjHV8srfRr4
- Awarded the "Superhero of Healthcare" by GEMS Group of Education
- Editor of the Pediatric Dental Care Journal
- Editor at the Journal of Clinical Research in Dentistry
- Reviewer for Journal of Forensic Research
- Reviewer for the Saudi Dental Journal
- Reviewer for the Indian Journal of Dental Research
- Reviewer for Clinical Medical Journals
- Reviewer for Research and Reviews
- Her research on lung cancer was cited in Innovation@UAE Magazine, Issue 3, May 2021, published by the UAE Ministry of Education https://issuu.com/moeuae/docs/explorer_6586_research_magazine_edition_3_en_v18/s/12404636
- Awarded the Internal Research Grant from Ajman University for the 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 cycle.