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After completion of her postdoctoral training in 2005, Dr. Sabek received dual appointments as an Assistant Professor in the College of Nursing and Department of Surgery at the University of Tennessee in Memphis, Tennessee. She has collaborated on several NIH-funded research grants and published over 30 peer-reviewed papers. Dr. Sabek joined The Methodist Hospital Research Institute in 2007.
Research interests
Dr. Sabek´s research focuses on islet cell transplantation, and specifically, the surrogate markers for prediction of long-term transplantation outcomes. She also aims to improve transplantation outcomes through the development and validation of improved techniques for islet recovery, isolation, engraftment, and post-transplant functioning/preservation. Dr. Sabek also conducts studies investigating potential biomarkers of allograft rejection.
Education/Academic qualification
Biochemistry, Postdoctoral Fellowship, Department of Biochemistry, University of Tennessee, Memphis, TN
Chemistry, PhD, University College London
Free-text keywords
- Islet cell transplantation
- Functional genomics
- Allograft rejection
- Osteocalcin
- Diabetes
Research Area Keywords
- Regenerative Medicine
- Molecular Medicine
- Transplantation
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Mesenchymal Stromal Cells in Kidney Transplantation
Gaber, A. O., Gaber, L., Knight, R. J., Moore, L. W. & Sabek, O.
5/15/17 → …
Project: Clinical Trial
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Role of Pancytopenia and inflammatory Signaling in the Mechanism of AIRE-Induced Microvascular and Organ Damage Using an Animal Imaging Model.
7/13/10 → 4/4/14
Project: Federal Funding Agencies
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NF-κB Blockade by NEMO Binding Domain Peptide Ameliorates Inflammation and Neurobehavioral Sequelae After Cranial Radiation Therapy in Juvenile Mice
Beamish, C. A., Zawaski, J. A., Inoue, T., Sarkar, P., Grosshans, D. R., Sabek, O. M. & Gaber, M. W., Apr 1 2021, In: International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics. 109, 5, p. 1508-1520 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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NF-ĸB blockade by NBD peptide ameliorates inflammation and neurobehavioral sequelae following cranial radiotherapy in juvenile mice
Beamish, C. A., Zawaski, J. A., Inoue, T., Sarkar, P., Grosshans, D. R., Sabek, O. M. & Gaber, M. W., Dec 8 2020, (E-pub ahead of print) In: International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Novel Silicon Titanium Diboride Micropatterned Substrates for Cellular Patterning
Friguglietti, J., Das, S., Le, P., Fraga, D., Quintela, M., Gazze, S. A., McPhail, D., Gu, J., Sabek, O., Gaber, A. O., Francis, L. W., Zagozdzon-Wosik, W. & Merchant, F. A., Jun 2020, In: Biomaterials. 244, 119927.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Serum C-peptide and osteocalcin levels in children with recently diagnosed diabetes
Sabek, O. M., Redondo, M. J., Nguyen, D. T., Beamish, C. A., Fraga, D. W., Hampe, C. S., Mulukutla, S. N., Graviss, E. A. & Gaber, A. O., Jan 1 2020, In: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. 3, 1, e00104.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access4 Scopus citations -
Serum C-peptide and osteocalcin levels in children with recently diagnosed diabetes
Sabek, O. M., Redondo, M. J., Nguyen, D. T., Beamish, C. A., Fraga, D. W., Hampe, C. S., Mulukutla, S. N., Graviss, E. A. & Gaber, A. O., Jan 2020, In: Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism. 3, 1, p. e00104Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Prizes
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International Pancreas & Islet Transplant Association Education Committee Member
Sabek, Omaima (Recipient), May 15 2016
Prize: National/international honor
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The Network of Minority Health Research Investigators/NIDDK Recognition Award
Sabek, Omaima (Recipient), Apr 27 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)