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Dr. Muhammad Umair is a Pakistani scientist and researcher specializing in human genetics, with a focus on novel gene discovery and genotype-phenotype correlations in rare genetic disorders. He is an Associate Research Scientist and Team Leader in the Medical Genomics Research Department at King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Early Life and Education Dr. Umair was born on June 16, 1988, in Peshawar, Pakistan. He completed his Ph.D. in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology at Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, with a dissertation titled "Clinical and Genetic Characterization of Human Hereditary Skeletal Deformities in Consanguineous Families". His doctoral research included a six-month fellowship at the Technical University Munich, Germany, under the International Research Support Initiative Program (IRSIP).

Career

Dr. Muhammad Umair has held several academic and research positions that highlight his contributions to the field of medical genomics and molecular biology:

Research Scientist in the Medical Genomics Research Department at King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC), Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs (MNGHA), Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). (October 26, 2018 – Present) Team Leader for Functional Studies in the Medical Genomics Research Department at KAIMRC, MNGHA, Riyadh, KSA. (May 12, 2019 – Present) Research Advisor in the Department of Life Sciences, School of Science, University of Management and Technology (UMT), Lahore, Pakistan. (July 1, 2022 – Present)

Research Contributions Dr. Umair has made significant contributions to human genetics, particularly in the identification of 22 novel genes associated with rare genetic disorders. His research has been published in 175 peer-reviewed articles, and he is the editor of the book "Rare Genetic Disorders: Advancements in Diagnosis and Treatment". His expertise includes: Dr. Umair currently leads two projects as Principal Investigator (PI) and collaborates on nine projects as Co-PI, with a total funding value exceeding USD 5 million.

Awards and Recognition 1. Gold Medal in Genetics (2021) by the Applied Zoological Society of Pakistan. 2. Best Poster Presentation Award at the 4th Middle East Genetic and Metabolic Academy (MEGMA) Symposium, Riyadh (2023). 3. Recognized for the Top Cited Article (2022-2023) in Clinical Genetics. 4. Recipient of competitive scholarships and fellowships from Pakistan's Higher Education Commission (HEC). 5. Top 2% Scientist worldwide. Patents Dr. Umair co-developed a Device for identifying rare genetic disorders in Children, registered under the UK Design Number 6396874. This innovation aims to detect rare genetic conditions early in pediatric patients.

Publications Umair M, Rafeeq M, Alam Q. Rare Genetic Disorders: Advancements in Diagnosis and Treatment. Springer Nature, 2024. Link For a comprehensive list of publications, visit Google Scholar and ResearchGate.

Personal Life Dr. Umair resides with his family in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He is actively involved in international collaborations to advance genetic research and improve healthcare outcomes for rare disorders.

== References ==

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