Dr. Shaikha Al-Arrayed

Janeen Fertility & Genetics Center

Dr. Shaikha Al-Arrayed

Consultant Clinical Genetics

Qualifications

  • MBChB, Cairo University
  • MSc in Human and Clinical Genetics, UK
  • PhD in Genetics, University of Aberdeen
  • Former Chairperson of the Genetics Department, Salmaniya Medical Complex
  • Chairperson of Gulf Genetic Center
  • Head of the National Committee for the Control of Hereditary Diseases, Ministry of Health, Bahrain
  • Member, World Health Organization Expert Advisory Panel on Human Genetics
  • Member, American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics
  • Member, Human Genome Organization (HUGO)
  • Published over 60 scientific papers and participated in more than 150 international and national conferences

Areas of expertise

  • Prenatal Diagnosis and Genetic Counseling
  • Prenatal Screening and Consultation
  • Genetic Disorders and Inherited Diseases
  • Chromosomal Disorders
  • Congenital Malformations and Birth Defects
  • Hereditary Blood Disorders (Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassemia)
  • Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD)
  • Whole Genome and Exome Sequencing Studies
  • Paternity Testing
  • Genetic Risk Assessment and Family Counseling