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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
Research Area Keywords
- Regenerative Medicine
- Molecular Medicine
- Transplantation
Free-text keywords
- Islet cell transplantation
- Functional genomics
- Allograft rejection
- Osteocalcin
- Diabetes
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Mesenchymal Stromal Cells in Kidney Transplantation
Gaber, A. O., 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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Cognitive and Imaging Differences After Proton and Photon Whole Brain Irradiation in a Preclinical Model
Tang, T. T., Zawaski, J. A., Kesler, S., Beamish, C. A., Inoue, T., Perez, E. C., Bronk, L., Poenisch, F., Briere, T. M., Sabek, O. M., Grosshans, D. R. & Waleed Gaber, M., Feb 1 2022, In: International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics. 112, 2, p. 554-564 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Human pancreatic microenvironment promotes β-cell differentiation via non-canonical WNT5A/JNK and BMP signaling
Chmielowiec, J., Szlachcic, W. J., Yang, D., Scavuzzo, M. A., Wamble, K., Sarrion-Perdigones, A., Sabek, O. M., Venken, K. J. T. & Borowiak, M., Apr 12 2022, In: Nature Communications. 13, 1, p. 1952 1952.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access6 Scopus citations -
Pretransplant HOMA-β Is Predictive of Insulin Independence in 7 Patients With Chronic Pancreatitis Undergoing Islet Autotransplantation
Beamish, C. A., Gaber, A. O., Fraga, D. W., Hamilton, D. J. & Sabek, O. M., Sep 16 2022, In: Transplantation Direct. 8, 10, p. E1367Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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From Mesenchymal Stromal/Stem Cells to Insulin-Producing Cells: Immunological Considerations
Refaie, A. F., Elbassiouny, B. L., Kloc, M., Sabek, O. M., Khater, S. M., Ismail, A. M., Mohamed, R. H. & Ghoneim, M. A., Jun 23 2021, In: Frontiers in immunology. 12, 690623.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Open Access4 Scopus citations -
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
Open Access3 Scopus citations
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)