Curriculum Vitae

Prof. Fuad A. Abdulla, PhD, PT

Amman Marj Alhamam
P.O. Box 177
962-6-573-4945
[email protected]
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Personal Data:
Date of Birth : February 22 1961
Marital status : Married with 4 children
Nationality : Canadian

Education:
Kuwait University
Kuwait
1979-1983
Major: Physical Therapy
Bachelor of Science (BSc.), 1983.
Kuwait University
Kuwait
1985-1987
Major: Medical Physiology
Master of Science (MSc.), 1987.
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University of London, Kings College/Institute of Psychiatry
London, United Kingdom
1990-1993
Major: Physical Therapy/ Neuroscience
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), 1993.

Continuing Education and Workshops Attended:

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Sport medicine course: Ministry of Public Health, Kuwait, 1984.

Functional electrical stimulation course, Kuwait, 1985.
Advanced electrotherapy courses, Kuwait, 1984, 1985.
P.N.F., Kuwait, 1985.
Medical illustration course, Kuwait, 1985.
Laser therapy workshop, Kuwait, 1987.
McKenzie course part 1, Kuwait, 1990.
Lab Animal Care, London, 1990.
Radiation Handling in Research, London, 1992.
Lab Animal care, Edmonton 1994.
Pain Workshop, Portland, Oregon, 1994.
Effective teaching for university students, Edmonton, 1998.
Successful Grant Writing, Nashville, TN, 1998.
PNF I, the Institute of Physical Art, Birmingham, AB, 1999.
Web Course Design, Tennessee State University, TN, 1999.
AIDS workshop, Nashville, TN, 2000.
Indirect Cost for the Lay Audience, Nashville, TN, 2000.
Rehabilitation of the Vestibular System, Alexandra, VA, 2000.
APTA meeting, Indianapolis, IN, May 2000.
Integrating Technology in Physical Therapy Education, MD, 2000.
Facilitating Student Achievement: Why Standards Are Important. Tennessee State
University, Nashville TN, September 2000.
Active Learning Involving Students Effectively in the
Classroom, San Diego, California, October 2000.

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Objective Structured Clinical Examination, Nashville, TN, December 2000.

Evidence-based practice: do we need it and why, Chicago, IL, April 2001.
SPSS for the public, Chicago, IL, May 2001.
Evidence-based practice, Boston, MA, May 2001.
APTA meeting, Anaheim, CA, June 2001.
Self-study Workshop, APTA, Department of Accreditation, Anaheim, CA,
June 2001.
Enhancing student learning: setting clear expectations. Baltimore, Maryland,
March 2002.
The uses of Bio-electro-magnetic Energy (Bemer 3000) in therapy. Amman,
Jordan, March 2003.
The strategic planning for the handicapped. Ministry of Social Development.
Amman, Jordan, March 2003.
The handicapped: challenges and obstacles. University of Jordan. Amman,
Jordan, April 2003.
Grant review workshop. The development of higher education. Sponsored by
the World Bank, June 2003.
Managing medical waste in Jordan. Jordan University of Science and
Technology. Irbid, Jordan, June 2004.
Modern communications and their effects on distance learning. Yarmouk
University, Irbid, Jordan, July 6-8, 2004.
Term of Reference, Ministry of education. Organized by World Bank.
Amman, Jordan, September 16, 2004.
Biological Sciences and Society: Services and Obstacles. Yarmouk
University, Irbid, Jordan, October 12-14, 2004.
Jordan National Tempus Day. University of Jordan. Amman, Jordan, October
17, 2004.
Management of low back pain by the DBC system. Organized by W.R.
Abdulhadi Company. Amman Jordan, December 17, 2004.
Development of Physical Therapy in Jordan. University of Jordan. Amman,
Jordan, December 18, 2004.
The German-Jordanian diabetes conference. Amman, Jordan, March 19-20,
2005.
Toward happy childhood and flourishing family. The Hashemite University,
Zarqa, Jordan, May 11-12/2005.
Jordan National Tempus Day. University of Jordan. Amman, Jordan, October
09, 2005.

Employment and Positions Held:

Academic:
1. Instructor
Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physiology, Kuwait University, Kuwait
1985-1987.
2. Clinical Instructor
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy, Kuwait
University, Kuwait
1988-1990.

3. Teaching Assistant/Instructor
Institute of Psychiatry, Department of Neuroscience, London,
United Kingdom
1991-1993.
4. Post-doctoral Fellow
Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, London, United Kingdom
1993.
5. Post-doctoral Fellow/ Research Assistant Professor
Department of Pharmacology and Division of Neuroscience, University of Alberta,
Canada 1993-1998.
6. Associate Professor
Department of Physical Therapy, Tennessee State University, Tennessee, USA.
1998-2002.
7. Director of Research
Tennessee State University, Tennessee, USA.
2000-2002.
8. Associate Professor
School of Graduate Studies, Tennessee State University, Tennessee, USA.
2001-2002.
9. Associate Professor
Department of Physical Therapy, the Hashemite University Jordan, Zarqa.
2002-2007.
10. Associate Dean:
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, the Hashemite University Jordan, Zarqa.
2003-2007.
11. Chairman of Department of Occupational Therapy:
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, The Hashemite University, Jordan
2003-2007.
12. Chairman of Department of Cosmetology Sciences:
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, The Hashemite University, Jordan
2004-2006.
13. Chairman of Department of Physical Therapy
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, The Hashemite University, Jordan
2005-2007.
14. Professor and Program Coordinator:
Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate Program,
School of Health Professions, Behavioural and Life Sciences
New York Institute of Technology (Jordan Campus), Jordan
2007-Present.
Clinical:
1. Physical Therapist
Kuwait Ministry of Public Health hospitals
1983-1985.
2. Home Health Physical Therapist
Kuwait
1985-1987.
3. Clinical Instructor
Kuwait (In addition to student supervision, I worked two days per week as a staff
Physical Therapist).

1988-1990.
4. Part-time Physical Therapist
The Maudsley and the Bethlem Royal Hospitals, London, England
1991-1993.
5. Albayroni Physical Therapy Centre (co-owner), Amman, Jordan: 2009present
6. Consultant and Student Supervision:
University of Alberta Hospital, Edmonton, Canada
1993-1998
Pain Clinic: University of Alberta Hospital: Edmonton,
Canada 1993-1998
Metro-General Hospital: Nashville, Tennessee, USA:
1998-2002
Albasheer Hospital, Amman, Jordan: 2002-2007
(students supervision)
Al-Hussein Society: Amman, Jordan: 2007-present
Sheik Zayed centre, Abu-Dhabi, UAE: 2007-2009
Arab City for Comprehensive Care, Amman, Jordan:
2010-present.

Publications:
A) Thesis and Dissertation:
1. Master Degree thesis:
Studies on the contribution of small diameter fibres to the subcortical somatosensory
evoked potentials in the rat. Kuwait University, Kuwait, 1987.
2. Doctoral thesis:
An electrophysiological, behavioural and morphological study of AMPA lesions of
nucleus basalis magnocellularis and of fetal basal forebrain transplants in rats. Institute
of Psychiatry, University of London, London, UK, 1993.
B) Refereed papers:
1. Abdulla, F.A., Aneja, I.S. and Bahargava, K.P. (1989) Effect of morphine on far-field
somatosensory evoked potentials (SEPs) in the rat. Neuropharmacol., 28: 69-73.
2. Onuoha, A.R. and Abdulla, F.A. (1991) Professional and career satisfaction of
Physical Therapy graduates from Kuwait University. Physiotherapy, 77: 295-298.
3. Abdulla, F.A., Dawe, G., Scorsa, A.M., Rispoli, V. and Stephenson, J.D. (1992)
Effects of tetrahydro-9-aminoacridine on the electrocorticogram of rats with a
unilateral lesion of the nucleus basalis magnocellularis. Funct. Neurol., 6: 141-146.
4. Abdulla, F.A., Calaminici, M.-R., Gray, J.A., Raevsky, V., Sinden, J.D. and
Stephenson, J.D. (1992) Changes in sensitivity of rat frontal cortex neurones to
acetylcholine (ACh) after -amino-3-oh-4-isoxozole propionic acid (AMPA) lesions of
nucleus basalis magnocellularis and after embryonic basal forebrain transplants. J.
Neurotransplantation Plasticity, 3: 297-298.
5. Abdulla, F.A. and Aneja, I.S. (1993) Morphine inhibits the thalamic component of the
subcortical somatosensory evoked potentials in rats. Funct. Neurol., 8: 197-203.
6. Calaminici, M-R., Abdulla, F.A., Sinden, J.D. and Stephenson, J.D. (1993) Direct
evidence for axonal outgrowth from cholinergic grafts to cholinergically-deafferented

rat cortex. Neuroreport, 4: 585-587.

7. Abdulla, F.A., Calaminici, M.-R., Stephenson, J.D. and Sinden, J.D. (1993) Chronic
treatment with cholinoceptor drugs influence spatial learning in rats.
Psychopharmacology, 111: 508-511.
8. Abdulla, F.A., Calaminici, M.-R., Stephenson, J.D. and Sinden, J.D. (1994) Unilateral
AMPA lesions of nucleus basalis magnocellularis induce a sensorimotor deficit which
is differentially altered by arecoline and nicotine. Behav. Brain Res., 60: 161-169.
9. Abdulla, F.A., Calaminici, M.-R., Raevsky, V.V., Sinden, J.D., Gray, J.A. and
Stephenson, J.D. (1994) An iontophoretic study of the effects of -amino-hydroxy-5methyl-4-isoxazole propionic acid lesions of the nucleus basalis magnocellularis on
cholinergic and GABAergic influences on frontal cortex neurones of rats. Exp. Brain
Res., 98: 441-456.
10. Abdulla, F.A., Abu-Bakra, M.A.J., Calaminici, M.-R., Stephenson, J.D. and Sinden,
J.D. (1995) Importance of forebrain cholinergic and GABAergic systems to the age
related deficits in water-maze performance of rats. Neurobiol. Aging, 16: 41-52.
11. Abdulla, F.A., Smith, S.E., Calaminici, M.-R., Stephenson, J.D., Sinden, J.D.,
Meldrum B.S. and Gray, J.A. (1995) Cholinoceptor sensitivity and behavioural deficits
after middle cerebral artery occlusion in rats. In Pharmacology of Cerebral Ischaemia
1994. Krieglstein, J. and Oberpichler-Schwenk, H. (Eds.). Wissenschaftliche
Verlagsgesellschaft mbh Stuttgart, pp 531-540.
12. Abdulla, F.A., Calaminici, M.-R., Wonnacott, S., Gray, J.A., Sinden, J.D. and
Stephenson, J.D. (1995) Sensitivity of rat frontal cortical neurones to nicotine is
increased by chronic administration of nicotine and by lesions of the nucleus basalis
magnocellularis: comparison with numbers of [3H]nicotine binding sites. Synapse, 21:
281-288.
13. Abdulla, F.A., Bradbury, E., Calaminici, M.-R., Lippiello, P.M., Wonnacott, S., Gray,
J.A. and Sinden, J.D. (1996) Relationship between up-regulation of nicotine binding
sites in rat brain and delayed cognitive enhancement observed after chronic or acute
nicotinic receptor stimulation. Psychopharmacology, 124: 323-331.
14. Calaminici, M.-R., Abdulla, F.A., Sinden, J.D. and Stephenson, J.D. (1997) Plastic
changes in the cholinergic innervation of the rat cerebral cortex after unilateral lesion
of the nucleus basalis with -amino-3-OH-4-isoxozole propionic acid (AMPA): reversal
by basal forebrain transplants. Brain Res. Bull., 42: 79-93.
15. Abdulla, F.A., Calaminici, M.-R., Gray, J.A., Sinden, J.D. and Stephenson, J.D.
(1997) Changes in the sensitivity of frontal cortical neurones to acetylcholine after
unilateral lesion of the nucleus basalis with -amino-3-OH-4-isoxozole propionic acid
(AMPA): effects of basal forebrain transplants into neocortex. Brain Res. Bull. 42:
169-186.
16. Abdulla, F.A., Calaminici, M.-R., Stephenson, J.D. and Sinden, J.D. (1997)
Behavioural specificity of neocortical grafts of fetal basal forebrain tissue after
unilateral lesion of the nucleus basalis with -amino-3-OH-4-isoxozole propionic acid
(AMPA). Brain Res. Bull. 42: 407-414.
17. Abdulla, F.A. and Smith, P.A. (1997) Ectopic 2-adrenoceptors couple to N-type Ca+2
channels in axotomized rat sensory neurones. J. Neurosci. 17: 1633-1641.
18. Abdulla, F.A. and Smith, P.A. (1997) Nociceptin inhibits T-type Ca2+-channel current
in rat sensory neurons by a G-protein-independent mechanism. J. Neurosci. 17: 87218728.
19. Abdulla, F.A. and Smith, P.A. (1998) Axotomy reduces the effect of analgesic opioids
yet increases the effect of nociceptin on dorsal root ganglion neurons. J. Neurosci. 18:

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20. Abdulla, F.A. and Smith, P.A. (1999) Nerve injury increases an excitatory action of
neuropeptide Y and Y2-agonists on dorsal root ganglion neurones. Neurosci. 89: 43-60.
21. Abdulla, F.A. and Smith, P.A. (1999) Neuropeptide Y actions and the distribution of
Ca2+-dependent Cl- conductance in rat dorsal root ganglion neurons. J. Auto. Ner. Sys.
78: 24-29.
22. Moran, T.D., Abdulla, F.A. and Smith, P.A. (2000) Cellular neurophysiological
actions of nociceptin/orphanin FQ. Peptides. 21: 969-976.
23. Abdulla, F.A. Stabbing, M and Smith, P.A. (2001) Effects of substance P on
excitability and axotomized rat dorsal root ganglion. Eur. J. Nerurosci. 13(3): 545-552.
24. Abdulla, F.A. and Smith, P.A. (2001) Axotomy and autotomy-induced changes in the
excitability of rat dorsal root ganglion neurons. J. Neurophysiol. 85: 630-643.
25. Abdulla, F.A. and Smith, P.A. (2001) Axotomy and autotomy-induced changes in Ca2+
and K+ channel currents of rat dorsal root ganglion neurons. J. Neurophysiol. 85: 644658.
26. Smith, P.A., Stebbing, M.J., Moran, T.D., Tarkkila, P. and Abdulla, F.A. (2002)
Neuropathic pain and the electrophysiology and pharmacology of nerve injury. Drug
Development Research 54:140-153.
27. Abdulla, F.A. and Smith, P.A.(2002) Changes in Na+ channel currents of rat dorsal
root ganglion neurons following axotomy and axotomy-induced autotomy. J.
Neurophysiol. 88: 2518-2529.
28. Abdulla, F.A., Moran T. and Smith, P.A.(2003) Effects and consequences of nerve
injury on the electrical properties of sensory neurons. Can. J. Physiol. Pharmacol. . 81:
663-682.
29. Abdulla, F.A. (2005) Pain fibres contribute to the generation of subcortical
somatosensory evoked potentials (SEPs) in rats. Func. Neurol 20: 17-22.
30. Qnais, E.Y., Abdulla, F.A. and Abu Ghalyun, Y.Y. (2005) Antidiarrhoeal effects of
Juniperus Phoenicia L. leaves extracts in rats. Pak. J. Biol. Sci. 8 (6): 867-871.
31. Qnais, E.Y. Abdulla, F.A., Khanfer M.A., Abu-Zarga, M.H. and Abu Ghalyun, Y.Y.
(2006) Effects of kreysigine, an alkaloid isolated from Colchicum decaisnea on ileum
smooth muscles and intestinal motility of rats. Int.J. Pharmacol. 2 (4): 451-455.
32. Abdulla, F.A. and Qnais, E.Y. (2006) Cognitive alteration is associated with an
increase in cholinergic neurons sensitivity in an animal model of stroke. Bulletin:
Proceedings of the 9th International Scientific Conference, Cairo University .199-207
33. Othman, I., Maheidat, R., Abu-Dieah, M. and Abdulla, F.A. (2006) Effects of
Motivation on Physical Performance among Collage Students. Bulletin: Proceedings of
the 9th International Scientific Conference, Cairo University. 193-198.
34. Nassaj, A.M. and Abdulla, F.A. (2006) Integration of physically challenged students
into the public schools in Jordan. Processing of the Childhood and Family Conference.
The Hashemite University (in press).
35. Smith, P.A., Moran TD, Abdulla, F.A. and Taylor, B.K. (2007) Spinal Mechanisms of
NPY Analgesia. Peptide 28(2): 464-474.
36. Qnais E.Y., Elokda, A.S., Abu Ghalyun, Y.Y. and Abdulla, F.A. (2007) Antidiarrhoeal
Activity of the Aqueous Extract of Punica granatum (Pomegranate) Peels. Pharmacol.
Biol. 45(9): 715-720.
37. Abdulla, F.A. and Qnais, E.Y. (2008) Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion Increases the
Cortical Neurons Sensitivity to Acetylcholine and Impairs Cognitive Functions in Rats.
J. Biol Sci . 1: 1-6.

38. Abdulla, F.A., Abu-Dieyeh, M.H. and Qnais, E.Y. (2008) Human Activities and
Ecosystem Health. In Environmental Management, Sustainable Development and
Human Health. Eds: Laboy-Nieves, E.N., Schaffner,F.C., Abdelhadi, A.H. and Goosen
M.F.A. CRC Press, New York, 2008. PP 341-359.
39. Ahmad, I.M., Abdalla M.Y., Mustafa, N.H. Qnais, E.Y. and Abdulla, F.A. (2009)
Datura aqueous leaf extract enhances cytotoxicity via metabolic oxidative stress on
different human cancer cells. J. Biol Sci. 2: 9-14.).
40. Qnais, E.Y. and Abdulla, F.A. (2009) Evaluation of antidiarrhoeal activity of Laurus
nobilis L leaves extract in rats. Submitted to Pharmacol. Biol.
41. Qnais, E.Y., Abu-Safieh K. and Abdulla, F.A. (2010) Antinociceptive effect of two
flavonoids from Aloysia triphylla. Submitted.
42. Sallam, S. and Abdulla, F.A. (2010) The Translation and Validation Studies of the
Arabic Versions of Stroke Specific Quality of Life, Fall Efficacy Scale, and Fatigue
Severity Scale in Patients after Stroke. Submitted to Physiotherapy Theory and
Practice.
43. Naseef, M, Basha W., Ghanem, W., Shraim, R., Qnais, E. and Abdulla, F.A. (2010)
Effects of Salvia Officinalis on Pressure Ulcer Healing in Albino Rats. Submitted to J.
Biol Sci.
C) Manuscripts in preparation (tentative titles):
44. Abdulla, F.A., AMPA lesions of basalis magnocellularis induce functional changes in
cortical GABAergic receptors.
45. Abdulla, F.A., Effects of AMPA lesions of nucleus basalis magnocellularis and of
subsequent fetal transplants on frontal cortical neurones sensitivity to serotonin in rats.
46. Abdulla, F.A. and Smith, P.A. Axotomy decreases the sensitivity of rat dorsal root
ganglion neurones to neurotensin.
D) Abstracts:
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Abdulla, F.A., Aneja, I.S., Bahargava, K.P., Ahmed, B. and Mathew, J. (1987)
Effect of morphine on subcortical somatosensory evoked potentials. Neurosci., 22S.
318.
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Abdulla, F.A. and Aneja, I.S. (1989) The contribution of different nerve fibre groups
to the thalamic component of the far field somatosensory evoked potentials. FASEB
J., 3: A390.
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Abdulla, F.A., Aneja, I.S. and Mathew, J. (1989) The primary locus of morphine
action on the subcortical somatosensory evoked potentials (SEPs). Pain Workshop,
Kuwait, P17.
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Chanmugam, P., Helal, A., Abdulla, F.A., Abdulmalek, F. and Murad, Z. (1989)
Criteria for selection of laser therapy for the management of pain and dysfunction of
soft tissue lesions. Pain Workshop, Kuwait, P19.
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Abdulla, F.A. and Aneja, I.S. (1990) Localization of morphine action by evoked
potentials. Pharmacist (Kuwait). 11(4): 20, 1990.
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Abdulla, F.A. and Onuoha, A.R. (1990) The career profile of and feedback from the
graduates of Kuwait University program in Physical Therapy. Proceeding of the
XXIII Annual Conference of the Indian Association of Physiotherapist, Newdalhi,
India.
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Onuoha, A.R. and Abdulla, F.A. (1990) The career attitude of Physical Therapy
graduates from Kuwait University. Proceeding of the XXIII Annual Conference of the
Indian Association of Physiotherapist, Newdalhi, India.

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Abdulla, F.A., Calaminici, M.-R., Gray, J.A., Sinden, J.D. and Stephenson, J.D.
(1992) Chronic hyosine and oxotremorine treatment alters the sensitivity of rat
frontal cortex pyramidal cells to acetylcholine and carbachol. Br. J. Pharmacol., 106
(Suppl.): 39P.
Abdulla, F.A., Calaminici, M.-R., Gray, J.A., Raevsky, V., Sinden, J.D. and
Stephenson, J.D. (1992) Changes in sensitivity of rat frontal cortex neurones to
acetylcholine (ACh) after -amino-3-oh-4-isoxozole propionic acid (AMPA) lesions
of nucleus basalis magnocellularis and after embryonic basal forebrain transplants.
Restorative Neurol. Neurosci., 4: 209-210.
Abdulla, F.A., Calaminici, M.-R., Gray, J.A., Sinden, J.D. and Stephenson, J.D.
(1992) Sensorimotor neglect and impaired spatial performance in rats after unilateral
lesion of the nucleus basalis with -amino-3-oh-4-isoxozole propionic acid (AMPA).
8th international cholinergic symposium: cholinergic neurotransmission: function
and dysfunction. Montreal, P71, 68.
Abdulla, F.A., Calaminici, M.-R., Gray, J.A., Sinden, J.D. and Stephenson, J.D.
(1992) Time course of changes in sensitivity of rat cortical neurones to muscarinic
receptors stimulation with ACh and carbachol after unilateral lesion of the nucleus
basalis with -amino-3-oh-4-isoxozole propionic acid (AMPA). 8th international
cholinergic symposium: cholinergic neurotransmission: function and dysfunction.
Montreal, P70, 67.
Calaminici, M.-R., Abdulla, F.A., Gray, J.A., Sinden, J.D. and Stephenson, J.D.
(1992) Time course of changes in rat cortical cholinergic innervation after unilateral
lesion of the nucleus basalis with -amino-3-oh-4-isoxozole propionic acid (AMPA).
8th international cholinergic symposium: cholinergic neurotransmission: function
and dysfunction. Montreal, P69, 68.
Abdulla, F.A., Calaminici, M.-R., Mitchell, S.N., Sinden, J.D. and Stephenson, J.D.
(1993) Chronic nicotine treatment and unilateral lesion of nucleus basalis (nb) with amino-3-oh-4-isoxozole propionic acid (AMPA) alter rat frontal cortex pyramidal
cell sensitivity to nicotine. Br. J. Pharmacol., 109 (Suppl.): 32P.
Abdulla, F.A., Calaminici, M.-R., Sinden, J.D. and Stephenson, J.D. (1993)
Centrally acting drugs alter sensorimotor deficit induced by unilateral -amino-3-OH4-isoxozole propionic acid (AMPA) lesion of nucleus basalis (nb). Br. J.
Pharmacol., 109 (Suppl.) 72P.
Abdulla, F.A., Calaminici, M.-R., Gray, J.A., Sinden, J.D. and Stephenson, J.D.
(1993) Foetal cholinergic transplants normalise frontal cortex neurones' sensitivity to
ACh increased by lesioning nucleus basalis magnocellularis (nbm). Proceeding of the
XXXII nd International Congress of Physiological Sciences, Glasgow, 89.
Abdulla, F.A., Calaminici, M.-R., Sinden, J.D. and Stephenson, J.D. (1993) Effects
of AMPA lesions of NBM and subsequent embryonic transplants on cortical
serotonergic mechanisms in rats. Soc. Neurosci. Abstr. 19: 1151.
Abdulla, F.A., Calaminici, M.-R., Sinden, J.D. and Stephenson, J.D. (1994) Effects
of unilateral AMPA lesion of nucleus basalis magnocellularis (nbm) and subsequent
fetal basal forebrain transplants on cortical GABAergic mechanisms in rats. Br. J.
Pharmacol., 111 (Suppl.): 92P.
Abdulla, F.A., Abu-Bakra, M.A.J., Calaminici, M.-R., Stephenson, J.D. and Sinden,
J.D. (1994) Deficits in spatial learning are correlated with changes in sensitivity of
frontal cortical neurones to acetylcholine and bicuculline in aged rats. Br. J.
Pharmacol., 112: (Suppl.) 269P.
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J.D. and Stephenson, J.D. (1994) Effects of occlusion of middle cerebral and
common carotid arteries on cortical cholinergic mechanisms in rats. Canadian J.
Physiology Pharmacology, 72: (Suppl. 1), 437.
Abdulla, F.A., Calaminici, M.-R., Gray, J.A., Stephenson, J.D. and Sinden, J.D.
(1994) Effects of AMPA lesions of nucleus basalis magnocellularis (nbm) and
embryonic basal forebrain transplants on rat cortical cholinergic and non-cholinergic
mechanisms.
Proceeding of the 5th International Symposium on Neural
Transplantation, Paris, 25-29, 1994.
Smith, S.E., Abdulla, F.A., Calaminici, M.-R., Stephenson, J.D., Gray, J.A., Sinden,
J.D. and Meldrum B.S. (1994) Cholinergic sensitivity and behavioural deficits after
middle cerebral artery occlusion in rats. Proceeding of the 5th International
Symposium on Pharmacology of Cerebral Ischaemia, Marburg, 44.
Abdulla, F.A., Bradbury, E.J., Calaminici, M.-R., Wonnacott, S. Stephenson, J.D.,
Sinden, J.D. and Gray J.A. (1994) Chronic nicotine-induced cognitive facilitation are
correlated with changes in the nicotine binding sites. In: International Symposium on
Nicotine: the Effects of Nicotine on Biological Systems II. Clark, P.B.S., Quik, M.,
Thurau, K. and Adlkofer, F. (Eds). Birkhauser Verlag, Basel. P 91.
Abdulla, F.A., Calaminici, M.-R., Wonnacott, S., Gray, J.A., Sinden, J.D. and
Stephenson, J.D. (1994) Chronic nicotine administration and unilateral AMPA
lesions of nucleus basalis magnocellularis (nbm) increase cortical neuronal
sensitivity to nicotine. In: International Symposium on Nicotine: the Effects of
Nicotine on Biological Systems II. Clark, P.B.S., Quik, M., Thurau, K. and Adlkofer,
F. (Eds). Birkhauser Verlag, Basel. P 75.
Abdulla, F.A. and Smith, P.A. (1995) Changes in the properties of rat dorsal root
ganglion neurones following axotomy and axotomy-induced autotomy. Proc.
Canadian Fedn. Biol. Soc. 79.
Abdulla, F.A., Aneja, I.S. and Smith, P.A. (1995) Different nerve fibre groups
contribute to the thalamic component of the subcortical somatosensory evoked
potentials. Proc. Canadian Fedn. Biol. Soc. 80.
Abdulla, F.A. and Smith, P.A. (1995) Action potentials and calcium currents of
axotomized rat dorsal root ganglion neurones. Soc. Neurosci. Abstr., 21: 566.
Abdulla, F.A. and Smith, P.A. (1996) Increased excitability of damaged rat sensory
neurones involves altered coupling between calcium channels and adrenoceptors. Br.
J. Pharmacol. 119: 37P.
Abdulla, F.A., Colmers, W.F. and Smith, P.A. (1996) Axotomy increases the
response of rat sensory neurones to Y2 agonists. Br. J. Pharmacol., 119: 162P.
Abdulla, F.A. and Smith, P.A. (1996) Altered coupling of calcium channels to
adrenoceptors invokes ectopic activity in damaged rat sensory nerves. Soc. Neurosci.
Abst., 22: 1748.
Calaminici, M.-R., Abdulla, F.A. and Stephenson, J.D. (1997) Effects of unilateral
AMPA lesions of the nucleus basalis magnocellularis (nbm) on the GABAergic
system in the rat brain. Neuropathol. Appl. Neurobiol. 23: 182.
Abdulla, F.A., Colmers, W.F. and Smith, P.A. (1997) An excitatory action of Y2agonists on sensory neurones that is potentiated by nerve injury. J. Aut. Nervous Sys.
65: 115.
Abdulla, F.A. and Smith, P.A. (1997) Differential effects of axotomy on the
sensitivity of dorsal root ganglia cells to morphine and nociceptin. Soc. Neurosci.
Abst., 23: 1016.
Abdulla, F.A. and Smith, P.A. (1998) Axotomy alters the response of dorsal root

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ganglion neurons to substance P. Soc. Neurosci. Abst. 24: 2089.

Abdulla, F.A. and Smith, P.A. (1999) Differential effects of peripheral nerve injury
on the sensitivity of various dorsal root ganglion cell types to substance P. Tennessee
State University Research Symposium. 21: 35.
Smith, P.A. and Abdulla, F.A. (1999) Nerve injury-induced changes in calcium
channels functions. Canadian J. Pharmacol.
Abdulla, F.A. and Smith, P.A. (2000) Peripheral nerve injury-induced changes in the
excitability of rat dorsal root ganglion neurons. Tennessee State University Research
Symposium. 22: 33.
Ashlock, T., Hardin, B., Patel, S. and Abdulla, F.A. (2000) Knowledge and attitude
of rural and urban physical therapists toward treating AIDS patients. Tennessee State
University Research Symposium. 22: 34.
Dowe, T., Grant, C., Ingram, C. and Abdulla, F.A. (2000) The effects of motivation
on performance. Tennessee State University Research Symposium. 22: 34.
Abdulla, F.A. and Aneja, I.S. (2001) Small diameter fibres contribute to the
subcortical somatosensory evoked potentials in rats. APTA, Anaheim, California.
Abdulla, F.A. (2001) Fibre types that contribute to the subcortical somatosensory
evoked potentials in rats. Tennessee State University Research Symposium.
Abdulla, F.A. and Smith, P.A.(2002) Changes in Na+ channel currents of rat dorsal
root ganglion neurons following axotomy and autotomy-induced. APTA annual
meeting.
Ashlock, T., Hardin, B., Patel, S. and Abdulla, F.A. (2002 Knowledge and attitude
of rural and urban physical therapists toward treating AIDS patients. APTA annual
meeting.
Abdulla, F.A. and Smith, P.A.(2002) Changes in Na+ channel currents of rat dorsal
root ganglion neurons following axotomy and autotomy-induced. Tennessee State
University Research Symposium.
Abdulla, F.A. (2004) Small diameter fibres contribute to the subcortical
somatosensory evoked potentials (SEPs) in rats. Biological Sciences and Society:
Services and Obstacles. Yarmouk University, 4: 15.
Abdulla, F.A. (2004) Middle cerebral artery occlusion increases cholinergic
sensitivity and induces behavioural deficit in rats. Biological Sciences and Society:
Services and Obstacles. Yarmouk University, 4: 17.
Abdulla, F.A. (2005) Somatosensory evoked potentials as a tool for pain
measurement. Faculty of Allied Health Sciences Scientific Day.
Nassaj, A.M. and Abdulla, F.A. (2005) Integration of physically challenged students
into the public schools in Jordan. School of Education Conference, The Hashemite
University, 31.
Abdulla, F.A. (2005) Subcortical somatosensory evoked potentials as a tool for pain
measurement. The Third Physiotherapy Days of Saint-Joseph University.
Sharaqbi, N. and Abdulla, F.A. (2005) Passive stretch reduces spasticity in children
with cerebral palsy. The Third Physiotherapy Days of Saint-Joseph University.
Abdulla, F.A. and Qnais, E.Y. (2006) Cognitive alteration after stroke is associated
with an increase in cholinergic neurons sensitivity in rats. 3rd Royal Medical Services
International Conference.
Beseso, Y., Qnais, E.Y. and Abdulla, F.A. (2006) Anti-nociceptive effects of leaf
aqueous extract of Hyoscyamus muticus L in rats. 3rd Royal Medical Services
International Conference.
Qnais, E.Y. and Abdulla, F.A. (2006) Effects of kreysigine, an alkaloid isolated

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from Colchicum decaisnea on ileum smooth muscle and intestinal motility of rats. 3rd
Royal Medical Services International Conference.
Abdulla, F.A. (2006) Cognitive alteration is associated with an increase in
cholinergic neurons sensitivity in an animal model of stroke. 9th International
Scientific Conference, Cairo University.
Othman, I., Maheidat, R., Abu-Dieah, M. and Abdulla, F.A. (2006) Effects of
Motivation on Physical Performance among Collage Students. 9th International
Scientific Conference, Cairo University.
Abdulla, F.A. (2006) Spasticity: pathophysiology, assessment and management. 2nd
conference of Jordanian physical therapy association.
Abdulla, F.A. (2006) Somatosensoty evoked potentials as a tool for pain assessment.
2nd conference of Jordanian physical therapy association.
Abdulla, F.A. (2006) Management of Spasticity. Al-Fatih University Conference,
Libya, Tripoli.
Abdulla, F.A. (2006) Pain Pathophysiology. Al-Fatih University Conference, Libya,
Tripoli.
Abdulla, F.A. (2007) Passive stretch reduces spasticity in children with spastic
cerebral palsy. 10th International Scientific Conference, Cairo University.
Abdulla, F.A. (2007) Plasticity after central nervous system lesions. Physical
Therapy conference, University of Jordan.
Abdulla F.A. (2007) New advances in CVA assessment and management. Ist
symposium of Saudi German Hospital, Jeddah.
Abdulla, FA and Sarakbi NH (2007) Passive stretch and spasticity. First scientific
Conference of School of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Jordan.
Abdulla F.A. (2007) The role of physical therapist in lower limb amputation. The
first Jordanian Italian Artificial Limb and Assistive Devices. Jordan June 2007.
Jarrar M. and Abdulla F.A. (2008) Effect of magnet therapy vs. exercises in the
management of osteoporosis. 11th International Scientific Conference, Cairo
University.
Jarrar M. and Abdulla F.A. (2008) Effect of magnet therapy vs. exercises in the
management of low bone mineral density at the lumber spine in postmenopausal
women: a comparative study. 3rd International Scientific Conference of the Jordanian
Physical Therapy Society. pp 7.
Abdulla F.A., Sarakbi N.H. AND Qnais E (2008) Effects of weight bearing on
spasticity in children with spastic cerebral palsy. The 6th Medical Conference of the
Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology. pp 19.
Dabbas, D., Abbani, F. and Abdulla, F.A. (2009) Prevalence and Risk Factors of
Urinary Incontinence among Jordanian Women. 11th International Scientific
Conference, Cairo University, in press.

Grants and Awards:

1993 The R.J. Reynolds Award, Institute of Psychiatry, University of London, UK. The
effects of nicotinic compounds on rats' learning. (10,000.00).
1994 Rick Hansen Man in Motion (post-doctoral fellowship) University of Alberta.
Cellular mechanisms of neuropathic pain ($47,000.00).
1995 Alberta Paraplegic Foundation, University of Alberta, Molecular mechanisms of
Neuropathic pain ($86,000.00).
1996 Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research, University of Alberta,
Canada. Molecular mechanisms of neuropathic pain ($88,000.00).

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1997 Start-up fund to purchase equipment for my laboratory: Tennessee State

University. Amount awarded $ 50,000.00.
1998 Additional start-up fund: Dean of School of Allied Health Professions. Amount
awarded $ 20,000.00.
1999 Award from the EARDA Grant, Tennessee State University. The molecular
mechanisms of neuropathic pain in the aged rats. $ 7,000.00.
2000 Office of the Academic Vice President, Tennessee State University. Amount
awarded 40,000.00.
2001 Cellular Mechanisms of Peripheral Nerve Injury-Induced Neuropathic Pain in
Aged Rats. MBRS. $ 84,345.00.
2002 Award from the RISE Grant, Tennessee State University. Amount awarded $
10,000.
2003 Professional and career satisfaction of Physical Therapy graduates from the
Hashemite University. The Hashemite University JD 1060.00.
2004 Establishing a community based rehabilitation centre in the Zarqa governorate.
World Bank ($ 675,000.00) and the Hashemite University (320,000.00); Total
awarded US $995,000.00.
2005 Neuropathic pain and the aging process: behavioural, pharmacological,
physiological and biochemical studies in rats. The Hashemite University JD
48,585.00.
2005 Establishment of Neuroscience Centre and an MSc program at the Hashemite
University. IMG grant from Tempus (amount awarded 260000).
2006 AbdelHameed Showman Award for Young Arab Scientists.

Research Work and Interest:

Mechanisms of nerve-injury induced pain:
Peripheral nerve injury in both human and animal models may lead to neuropathic pain. This
type of pain represents a major therapeutic challenge because conventional medical and
surgical pain therapies are ineffective, largely because the pathophysiology is poorly
understood. There is a growing body of evidence which indicates that chronic pain in general
and especially neuropathic pain show a dramatic increase incidence in the elderly population.
In young rats, injury or section of the sciatic nerve promotes sprouting of sympathetic nerve
fibres into dorsal root ganglion (DRG) where they abut the cell bodies of sensory neurons.
Noradrenaline (NA) released from these fibres excites the DRG neurons and facilitate the
generation of spontaneous activity in damaged sensory neurons. This activity is perceived as
pain. The invasion of uninjured DRG by sympathetic axons occurs naturally with age, and the
sympathetic density after peripheral nerve damage is greater in aged than young rats. However,
it is not known how axotomy alters the excitability and sensitivity of aged DRG neurons. It is
of scientific and clinical interest to understand the cellular mechanisms of neuropathic pain in
the elderly. We are testing the hypothesis:
Axotomy-induced changes in physiological and pharmacological characteristics of various
DRG cell types in the young rats will be seen to greater extent in the aged rats.
Using axotomy (sciatic nerve section in rats) as animal model for neuropathic pain, we are
testing this hypothesis by addressing the following questions:
1. Do the characteristics of action potentials and various ion channel conductances of
different DRG cell types change with aging?
2. What are the effects of axotomy on the characteristics of action potentials and various

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3. Do normal aging and axotomy change the sensitivity of different DRG types to various
neurotransmitters?
Whole-cell patch-clamp recording techniques will be used to address these questions.
Understanding the cellular mechanisms underlying the chronic pain syndromes that are invoked
by nerve injury in the elderly is crucial for designing an effective treatment for these conditions
and for the improvement of their quality of life.

Professional Societies Membership:

Pharmacological Society of Canada

Canadian Association for Neuroscience
Society for Neuroscience.
Jordanian Physiotherapy Society.
World Congress of Physical Therapy.
European Congress of Physical Therapy
Arab Congress of Physical Therapy
American Physical Therapy Association
Society of Arab Faculties and Institutes of Physiotherapy (Member of the
Executive Committee)

AD-hoc Manuscript Reviews:

Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior.

Brain Research.
Neuroscience Letter.
Journal of Neurophysiology
Pain.
European Journal of Pain.

Continuing Education Courses Conducted:

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Pain Physiology and Pathophysiology, Kuwait, 1988.

Pain Management, Kuwait, 1988.
Exercise Therapy in Pain Management, Kuwait, 1988.
Physiological Basis of Laser Therapy, Kuwait and Bahrain, 1990.
Pharmacology for Physical Therapists: University of Alberta, Canada, 1995
Pain Physiology and Pathophyssiology, University of Alberta, Canada, 1996
Neuropathic pain: Pathophysiology and Management, University of Alberta, Canada,
1997.
8. Research Methods Workshop (Several locations USA, 1998-2002).
9. Pharmacology for therapists: Nashville, Tennessee, USA, 1999
10. Management of patients with SCI, Nashville, Tennessee, USA, 2000; 2001
11. Stroke: different approaches one goal: APTA, USA, 2001.
12. Stroke: patient oriented approach, Nashville, Tennessee, USA, 2002
13. Research Methods Workshop (The Hashemite University, 2003, 2004, 2005).
14. The role of clinical instructors in clinical education the Hashemite University
(2004).
15. Educating the patients with MS. MS society, Jordan 2005.
16. Neurological Examination and Physical Therapy Diagnosis: Jordan 2006
17. Stroke: Assessment and management, Saudi-German Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia,
2007.

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18. Fundraising. Amman, Jordan, 2008.

19. Lower limb orthesis. Jordan 2008.
20. Evaluation and Management of the Hemiplegic Shoulder: Evidence Based Approach.
Bahrain 2009.
21. Evaluation and Management of the Hemiplegic Shoulder: Evidence Based Approach.
Amman, Jordan 2009.
22.

Courses Taught at Different Universities:

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Neurological physical therapy.

Geriatric.
Basic Neuroscience.
Clinical Neuroscience
Psychology for physical therapy students.
Clinical Education.
Special topics in physical therapy.
Pharmacology.
Pathophysiology.
Pathology.
Research Methods
Exercise Physiology.
Differential Diagnosis.

Administrative Positions held at Different Universities:

2000-2002
2003-2007
2004-2007
2005-2007
2007-now

Director of Research, Tennessee State University, TN, USA

Associate Dean: Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, the Hashemite University,
Jordan.
Chairman of Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health
Sciences, the Hashemite University, Jordan.
Chairman of Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health
Sciences, the Hashemite University, Jordan.
Coordinator of School of Health Professions, Behavioral and life Sciences,
New York Institute of Technology, Amman, Jordan.

University/Faculty Committees at Different Universities:

1998-2002
1999-2002
1999-2002
2001-2002
2003-2007
2003-2007
2003-2007

Member of the Tennessee State University Annual Conference Committee,

Tennessee State University, TN, USA.
Member of the President Research Committee, Tennessee State University,
TN, USA.
Member, School of Allied Health Sciences Curriculum Committee, Tennessee
State University, TN, USA.
Member of the University Accreditation Committee, Tennessee State
University, TN, USA.
Member of Faculty of Allied Health Sciences Academic Council, the
Hashemite University, Jordan.
Chairman of the research committee, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, the
Hashemite University, Jordan.
Chairman of the curriculum committee, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, the
Hashemite University, Jordan.

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2003-2005

2004-2007
2005

2005-2006

2006

2007-now
2007-now
2008-now

Chairman of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences Clinical Training

Committee, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, the Hashemite University,
Jordan.
Chairman of the faculty of Allied Health Sciences Scientific Day, Faculty of
Allied Health Sciences, the Hashemite University, Jordan.
Chairman of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences Committee responding to
the Prime Minister letter, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, the Hashemite
University, Jordan.
Chairman of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences Strategic Planning
Committee, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, the Hashemite University,
Jordan.
Chairman of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences Committee in the use of
Information Technology and Modern Communication in Higher Education,
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, the Hashemite University, Jordan.
Member of the Academic Council, New York Institute of Technology,
Amman, Jordan.
Member of SOURCE Committee, New York Institute of Technology,
Amman, Jordan
Information Technology Strategic Planning Committee, New York Institute of
Technology, New York, USA

Departmental Committees at Different Universities:

1999-2002

1999-2002

2002-2003

2003-2007

2003-2007

2007-now

Chairman of the curriculum Committee, Department of Physical Therapy,

School of Allied Health Sciences Curriculum Committee, Tennessee
State University, TN, USA.
Chairman of accreditation committee, Department of Physical therapy,
School of Allied Health Sciences Curriculum Committee, Tennessee
State University, TN, USA.
Member of the Department of Physical Therapy Council, Department of
Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, the Hashemite
University, Jordan.
Chairman of the Department of Physical Therapy Council, Department of
Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, the Hashemite
University, Jordan.
Chairman of the Department of Occupational Therapy Council, Department
of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, the Hashemite
University, Jordan.
Chairman of the Department of Physical Therapy Council, New York Institute
of Technology, Amman, Jordan

Students Research Supervision

6 PhD Students at various Universities

32 Master Students at various Universities
More than 100 graduation undergraduate research projects.

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References
1.

Prof. Suleiman Saleh, PhD

Department of Laboratory Medical Sciences
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
The Hashemite University
P.O. Box 150459 Zarqa 13115 Jordan
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel : +962-795685713

2.

Prof. Naim Ismail, PhD

Department of Biological Sciences
Faculty of Science
The Hashemite University
P.O. Box 150459 Zarqa 13115 Jordan
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: +962-795655478

3.

Dr. Mahmoud I. Nazzal

Department of Physical Therapy
Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences
Jordan University of Science and Technology
Chairman, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, King Abdulla Hospital
I rbid 22110 Jordan
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel : +962-795574871
Prof. Ayed S. Amr, PhD
Department of Nutrition and Food Technology
University of Jordan
Amman 11942 Jordan
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: +962-777498806

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5.

Prof. Donna Eldin, PT, PhD

4843 South Kip Lane
Spokane
WA 99224-8284
USA
E-mail: [email protected]
E-mail: [email protected]

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