CURRICULUM VITAE

NAME: Azar H. Maluki

EMAIL: azarmaluki@gmail.com

POSITION TITLE: Research Scholar, Department of Dermatology, U of MN Medical School, Minnesota, USA

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

INSTITUTION AND LOCATION	DEGREE	GRADUATION	FIELD OF STUDY
–          University of Baghdad Medical School, Iraq   –          University of Baghdad Medical School, Iraq   –          Iraqi Board of Dermatology, Iraq   –          Arab Council of Dermatology, Iraq	Bachelor (M.B.Ch. B)     Diploma (D.D.V)     Board Certified (F.I.C.M.S)   Board Certified (C.A.B.M.S)	1992     1998     1999   2000	Medicine and Surgery     Dermatology     Dermatology   Dermatology

 

• Post-doctoral Research Fellowship, Department of Dermatology, U of MN Medical School, Minnesota, USA.

 

 

Personal Statement:

 

Board Certified dermatologist (MD) and former Professor at the U of Kufa Medical School, Iraq. Over 15 years of clinical practice in general dermatology with special interest in cosmetic laser therapy and procedural dermatology. Accomplished post-doctoral research fellowship in the Dermatology Imaging Center, Department of Dermatology at the U of MN Medical School, Twin Cities Campus. Dr. Maluki’s research at the UMN (BSL-2 Lab) focused on the detection of re-emerging stealth pathogens using advanced skin imaging techniques, molecular diagnosis and immunohistochemistry methodologies. In addition, submitting many NIH grants and research proposals, exploring different investigative strategies to detect undiagnosed stealth pathogens, vector-borne coinfections and studying mechanisms of persistence in human tissues.

 

 

Research Expertise in the United States:

 

• BSL-2 Lab protocols and procedures.
• Bacterial and cell line cultures.
• Biological samples processing and immunostaining.
• PCR and Gel Electrophoresis.
• Indexing tissue samples in the Red Cap and Log Book.
• Advanced skin imaging (single- and multi-photon laser scanning, second harmonic generation “SHG”, super-resolution, and fluorescence microscopy).
• Image and data collection and analysis.
• Supervising lab trainees.
• Maintaining CITI and U-Learn training at the U of MN.
• Complying with IRB and HIPAA regulations.
• Manuscript and grants writing.
• COVID-19 Experience: Contact Tracing Course Certificate – Coursera, Johns Hopkins University.

 

 

 

Dermatology Experience outside the United States:

 

• Former professor and consultant dermatologist: University of Kufa Medical School, Iraq.
• Procedural dermatology: Cutaneous surgery under local anesthesia, Dermabrasion, dermal filler, Botox, mesotherapy, and Platelet-Rich-Plasma.
• Laser systems: Erbium: YAG 2940nm, Erbium: GLASS 1540nm, long and Short-pulsed ND: YAG 532nm/1046nm, Q-Switched ND: YAG 532nm/1064nm, long pulsed Alexandrite 755nm and bio-stimulation laser 800nm.
• Light therapy: IPL, NB-UVB, PUVA and Infrared.
• Dermatology Consultant and advisor: Pulse Biosciences, Inc. (Hayward, CA, USA) and GLG, Ltd. (NY City, NY, USA).
• Supervisor and mentor to medical students and postgraduate dermatology residents.
• Training courses in medical laser applications: Quanta System (Italy 2009, 2011), G&D (Italy 2011), Ascelpion (Germany 2009) University of Regensburg Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Dept. (Germany 2009).

 

 

 

Positions, Honors and Memberships:

 

Positions

2020-present       Member and author, Global Library of Medicine, UMN-Training Team, MN

2015-2019           Research Fellow, Dermatology Imaging Center, U of MN Twin Cities, MN

2013-2015           Scientist, Laser Research Unit, U of Kufa Medical School, Iraq

2012-2015           Professor, Dermatology, U of Kufa Medical School

2012-2015           Consultant Dermatologist, U of Kufa Teaching Hospital

2008-2015           Supervisor, Council of Arab Board of Dermatology, U of Kufa

2006-2015           Supervisor, Iraqi Board of Dermatology, U of Kufa

2011-2014           Director, Laser Research Unit, U of Kufa Medical School

2010-2012           Vice Dean of Scientific Affairs, U of Kufa Medical School

2008-2011           Head, Department of Dermatology, U of Kufa Medical School

 

Honors

2014                     Iraq Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research

2012                     Iraq Ministry of Health

2010                     University of Kufa

2006                     U of Kufa Medical School

2000                     Iraqi Board of Dermatology

 

Professional Memberships

2014-present        American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine2013-present        American Academy of Dermatology2010-present        Iraqi Society of Dermatology1992-present        Iraqi Medical Association

 

 

Peer-reviewed Publications: 

 

• Ericson ME, Breitschwerdt EB, Reicherter P, Maxwell C, Maggi RG, Melvin RG, Maluki AH, Bradley JM, Miller JC, Simmons GE Jr, et al. Bartonella henselae Detected in Malignant Melanoma, a Preliminary Study. Pathogens; 2021, 10, 326.

 

• Maluki A, Breitschwerdt E, Bemis L, et al. Imaging analysis of Bartonella species in the skin using single-photon and multi-photon (second harmonic generation) laser scanning microscopy. Clin Case Rep; 2020; 00:1–7

 

• Al-Musawi MM, Hasan HR, Maluki AH. The use of sarcoptes scabiei crude extract as allergen: An attempt to prepare a vaccine.  J. Res. Pharm. Sci; 2019, 10(4):2849-2855.

 

• Maluki A, Greenberg R, Dodd E, Williams J, Ericson M. Non-traditional skin striae as a manifestation of bartonellosis. Poster No.514. Investig. Dermatol; 2016, 136(5): S90.

 

• Maluki AH, Al-Hulli AS. The Frequency of Nail Changes and Disorders in Iraqi People above 50 Years Old. Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications; 2016, 6:124-132.

 

• Maluki AH, Abdullah AA. Metabolic Associations with Skin Tags. Int J Dermatol Clin Res; 2016, 2(1): 003-011.

 

• Maluki AH, Kadhum QJ. Treatment of Molluscum Contagiosum by Potassium Hydroxide Solution 20% with and Without Pricking and by Pricking Alone: A Comparative Study with Review of Literature. Int J Dermatol Clin Res; 2015, 1(2): 031-041.

 

• Maluki AH, Al-Sabak HA. Split Face Comparative Study of using Fractional Erbium: Glass 1540 Nanometer and Nd: YAG Q-Switched 1064 Nanometer Laser Systems in the Treatment of Melasma. J Dermatol Res Ther; 2015, 1:1.

 

• Al-Dhalimi MA, Maluki AH, Tauma A. Efficacy and Safety of 532-nm and 1,064-nm Q-switched Nd:YAG Laser Treatment of Frictional Dermal Melanosis Over Bony Prominences (Lifa Disease). Dermatol Surg; 2015; 41:136–141.

 

• Al-Musawi MM, Hasan HR, Maluki AH. Relationship between TH1, TH2 Immune Responses and Serum SOD Activity in Scabies. Journal of Advanced Biomedical & Pathobiology Research; Vol. 4, No. 1, 2014, 1 – 15.

 

• Al-Musawi MM, Hasan HR, Maluki AH. Prevelance of Scabies among Patients Attending the Dermatology Outpatient Clinic in Najaf Governorate, Iraq. Journal of Advanced Medical Research; Vol. 3, No. 4, 2013, 63 – 70.

 

• Maluki AH, Fulaih ZF. Correlation between the severity of chronic plaque psoriasis and metabolic derangements. Kufa Medical Journal; Vol. 15, No. 3, 2012, pp. 176-188.

 

• Maluki AH, Mohammad FH. Treatment of atrophic facial scars of acne vulgaris by Q-Switched Nd: YAG (Neodymium: Yttrium-Aluminum-Garnet) laser 1064 nm wavelength. J Cosmet Laser Ther; 2012, 14: 224 – 233.

 

• Maluki AH, Hadi NR. Clinical and Etiological Study of Skin Drug Eruptions in Mid Euphrates Region of Iraq. Kufa Medical Journal; Vol. 14, No. 2, 2011, pp.85-89.

 

• Maluki AH. The frequency of polycystic ovary syndrome in females with resistant acne vulgaris. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology; 9, 142 – 148; 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

 

• Maluki AH, Mahmood TA, Hadi QN. Treatment of alopecia areata with topical Garlic. Kufa Medical Journal; Vol. 12, No. 1, 2009, pp. 330 – 336.

 

• Maluki AH, Al-Busaisi AK. Clinical study of psoriatic arthritis in Iraqi patients. Journal of Arab Board for Medical Specializations; Vol. 7, No. 1, 2005, pp. 42 – 45.

 

• Maluki AH, Al-Muhanna SJ. Clinical and laboratory study of systemic lupus erythematosus in Iraqi patients. Kufa Medical Journal; Vol. 8, No. 1, 2005, pp. 100 – 103.

 

• Maluki AH. Facial resurfacing of atrophic acne scars using high energy pulsed carbon dioxide laser. Journal of Arab Board for Medical Specializations; Vol. 5, No. 4, 2003, pp. 8 – 11.

 

• Al-Waiz MM, Maluki AH. Squamous cell carcinoma complicating chronic prurigo nodularis. Saudi Medical Journal; Vol. 3, No. 21, 2000, pp. 300 – 301.