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MD, PhD Biochemistry (USA) | Oncology & Hepatocellular Carcinoma Specialist | Expert in Clinical Interpretation of Tumor

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I am an MD (Cairo University) and hold a PhD in Biochemistry (with a focus on Radiation Biology and Tumor Biology) from Virginia Commonwealth University, USA (2006). I also completed USMLE certification (2005) and hold Egyptian Boards in Clinical Biochemistry and Obstetrics & Gynecology. With over 30 years of combined clinical, academic, and research experience, I specialize in clinical biochemistry, oncology (particularly hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and liver-related cancers), and clinical interpretation of diagnostic tests and imaging studies. My core expertise includes interpreting biochemical laboratory results, tumor markers (e.g., AFP, CEA, CA19-9), liver function profiles, and oncology-related biochemical data, as well as clinical interpretation of imaging modalities such as MRI, CT, Ultrasound (US), and X-ray in the context of cancer diagnosis and management. As Professor of Clinical Biochemistry and Molecular Diagnostics at the National Liver Institute, Menoufia University (since 2022), I lead research on HCC in Egyptian patients, supervise theses, and teach advanced clinical biochemistry, laboratory techniques, biomarkers, and related diagnostic approaches. Previous roles include postdoctoral research at Massey Cancer Center (VCU) on AKT/ERK signaling in glioblastoma, IGF1R in head and neck cancer, and BRCA1 in breast cancer. I co-authored the book "The Art of 2D Transesophageal Echocardiography: 2D Transesophageal Atlas with Anatomical and Surgical Correlation" with Dr. Osama A. Khalil (Elsevier / Academic Press, 2024), which provides a comprehensive atlas linking echocardiographic imaging to anatomical and surgical findings. I have authored/co-authored over 30 peer-reviewed publications, many focused on HCC biomarkers, metabolomics, bile acids, and prognostic factors in liver cancer and viral hepatitis. My work bridges clinical practice and research, emphasizing practical interpretation of biochemical tests and imaging studies. I offer freelance scientific and educational consulting services, including: Interpretation of oncology-related clinical laboratory tests and tumor markers. Clinical review and explanation of imaging studies (MRI, CT, US, X-ray) in cancer contexts. Guidance on understanding biochemical and imaging results for better-informed discussions with treating physicians. Scientific consultation on oncology biochemistry and diagnostic topics. Important note: All services are strictly scientific and educational in nature. They do not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Clients should always consult licensed healthcare professionals for clinical decisions. I am fluent in English and Arabic, and I am committed to delivering clear, evidence-based, and reliable insights based on my extensive training and experience.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Women's Health
• ☆ Breast Cancer
• ☆ Ovarian Cancer
• ☆ Obstetrics & Gynecology
• ☆ Birth Control Methods
• ☆ Oncology
• ☆ Radiation Therapy
• ☆ Chemotherapy
• ☆ Endocrinology
• ☆ Hormone Replacement Therapy
• ☆ Reproductive Medicine
• ☆ Diabetes
• ☆ Clinical Laboratory Science
• ☆ Clinical Pathology
• ☆ Molecular Pathology
• ☆ Clinical Biochemistry
• ☆ Clinical Physiology

Services

• Writing

Writing Clinical Trial Documentation, Medical Writing

Work Experience

Professor of Clinical chemistry

National Liver Institute

May 2022 - Present

Cancer research associate,, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

University of Virginia

January 2011 - December 2013

Postdoctoral Fellow in Radiation Oncology

Massey Cancer Center, Medical College of Virginia, Virgin, Richmond, VA, USA

July 2010 - January 2011

Education

PhD, Biochemistry

Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University

November 1995 - June 1999

Certifications

• Egyptian board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cairo school of Medicine, University of Cairo

  Cairo school of Medicine, University of Cairo

  November 1995 - Present

• Egyptian licence for medical practice

  Cairo School of Medicine

  March 1989 - Present

• Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduate Certification,

  ECFMG

  September 2004 - August 2005

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Ashraf Khalil, Ashraf Abbass Basuni, Azza El Sheashaey, Ashraf El Fert, Manar Obada, Eman Abdelsameea, Mohamed Abdel-Samiee, Asmaa Ibrahim (2024). Exploring the prognostic significance of blood carnitine and acylcarnitines in hepatitis C virus-induced hepatocellular carcinoma . Egyptian Liver Journal.

Ashraf Khalil, Nadia Salama, Gamalte Elgedawy, Radwa Gamal, Osama Zaki, Manar Obada (2024). The value of simultaneous determination of blood large neutral amino acids and tetrahydrobiopterin metabolites in the diagnosis of atypical hyperphenylalaninemia . Egyptian Liver Journal.

Ashraf Khalil, Hager Abouelnaga, Doaa El-Khateeb, Yasmine Moemen, Ashraf El-Fert, Mohamed Elgazzar (2022). Characterization of mesenchymal stem cells isolated from Wharton’s jelly of the human umbilical cord . Egyptian Liver Journal.

Ashraf Khalil, Alaa Tahoon, Doaa El-Khateeb, Asmaa Mosbeh, Ibrahim Tantawy El Sayed (2022). Significance of promoter methylation of multiple tumor suppressor genes in hepatocellular carcinoma . Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics.

Ashraf Khalil, Azza Elsheashaey, Eman Abdelsameea, Manar Obada, F. F. Mohamed Bayomy, Hala El-Said (2021). Role of bile acids in the prediction of hepatocellular carcinoma in HCV-induced liver cirrhosis . Egyptian Liver Journal.

Ashraf Khalil, Ashraf Elfert, Samar Ghanem, Marwa Helal, Shymaa Abdelsattar, Gamalate Elgedawy, Manar Obada, Mohamed Abdel-Samiee, Hala El-Said(2021). The role of metabolomics in hepatocellular carcinoma . Egyptian Liver Journal. 11. (1). Springer Science and Business Media {LLC}

Ashraf Khalil, Yasmine Moemen, Fatma Khalil(2019). FokI polymorphism in vitamin D receptor gene and its association with hepatocellular carcinoma in Egyptian patients with chronic liver disease . Meta Gene. 19. p. 104--110. Elsevier {BV}

Ashraf Khalil, Yasmine Moemen, Fatma Khalil(2018). The association between vitamin D receptor gene polymorphisms and hepato-cellular carcinoma in Egyptian patients with chronic liver disease . Gene Reports. 13. p. 1--8. Elsevier {BV}