In a move reflecting the activation of international cooperation: "The College of Science witnesses the discussion of a Master's thesis in collaboration with Rutgers University in the United States of America."
In a new achievement embodying the strategic vision of the University of Anbar in strengthening international academic ties, the College of Science witnessed on Thursday, February 26, 2026, the discussion of a Master's thesis by student Noor Jassim Mohammed entitled "The Effect of Organometallic Nanoparticles on Gene Expression of the Flow Pump in Multidrug-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae," in collaboration with Rutgers University in the United States of America. in the Jaber Ibn Hayyan Hall at the College of Science.
The discussion committee consisted of:
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Al-Mustansiriya University – College of Science - Chairperson |
Prof. Dr. Khitam Rasoul Habib |
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University of Anbar – College of Science - Member |
Prof. Dr. Ismat Ramzi Abdul Ghafour |
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University of Anbar - College of Sciences - Member |
Assist. Prof. Dr. Saad Taha Mutlaq |
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University of Anbar - College of Sciences - member and supervisor |
Assist. Prof. Dr. Thamer Yousef Matar |
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Rutgers University / USA - member and supervisor |
Prof. Dr. Gerben Zyistra |
This study aimed to characterize the resistance profile of Klebsiella pneumoniae, including antibiotic resistance, biofilm formation, and the prevalence of acrB and oqxB efflux genes. It also developed and characterized CdSNPs and CdSNPs-HA nanoparticles and evaluated their antibacterial and antibiofilm performance. The isolates showed high antibiotic resistance and universal efflux gene presence. HA-coated nanoparticles demonstrated superior activity, achieving >90% biofilm inhibition, lower MICs, and minimal hemolysis. CdSNPs-HA enhanced stability and induced cell-wall damage with distinct gene-expression responses compared to uncoated CdSNPs.
