Biography

Dr. Rowyda Al-Harithy is an Associate Professor of Molecular Genetics in the department of Biochemistry at King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Jeddah. Prior to joining KAU, Dr. AL-Harithy was a Research Associate in a Molecular Genetic laboratory at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSH&RC), Riyadh, from 1984-1995. Dr. AL-Harithy’s work in a research center and then in an academic environment provided her with much experience in research, teaching and administrating; skills that strengthened her teamwork abilities and improved her talents of balancing academic and non-academic responsibilities.

In her research, Dr. AL-Harithy primarily aim is to understand the Biomarkers for type II diabetes and colon cancer. Her aspiration is to be involved in the challenge of making science work for society.