Dr. Rana Sammour

Assistant Professor, Associate Dean Academic Affairs

+97142120314
rana@dmu.ae

Biography

An accomplished professional in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dr. Rana Sammour holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honors) from Dubai Pharmacy College, UAE (2003), a Master of Science in Pharmacy-Pharmaceutical Technology from Ajman University, UAE (2013), and a Master of Science in Health Administration from the University of Atlanta, USA (2010, Online Degree). Dr. Rana earned her PhD in Science in Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Technology) from the International Islamic University of Malaysia (2021), focusing her research on enhancing the bioavailability of Aceclofenac via a proniosomal system.

Since joining Dubai Pharmacy College in 2021, Dr. Rana has excelled in both teaching and research, delivering courses in Pharmaceutics, Biopharmaceutics, and Social and Behavioral Aspects of Pharmacy. Her academic contributions also include supervising capstone projects and curriculum development. As Head of the Student Affairs Unit, Dr. Rana oversees student activities, addresses concerns, and maintains effective communication with stakeholders.

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Education

PhD in Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Technology) – International Islamic University of Malaysia (2021)
MSc in Pharmacy-Pharmaceutical Technology – Ajman University, UAE (2013)
MSc in Health Administration – University of Atlanta, USA (2010, Online Degree)
BPharm (Honors) – Dubai Pharmacy College, UAE (2003)

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Research Interests

Development of pharmaceutical formulations
Nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems (e.g., proniosomes, microsponges)
Solubility enhancement techniques for poorly soluble drugs
In vitro and in vivo studies to evaluate drug bioavailability
Stability studies and shelf-life prediction of pharmaceutical products

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Research Publications

Khalaf, M. M., Sajad, O., Sammour, R. M. F., & Abdul Rasool, B. K. (2026). Design and evaluation of a novel expandable gastroretentive film for sustained Metoprolol release. PLOS ONE, 21(4), e0345598.
Samara, R. K., Sammour, R. M. F., Seidel, V., & Abdul Rasool, B. K. (2026). Design, molecular docking, in vitro and in vivo evaluation of Dimenhydrinate-cyclodextrin complex for fast-disintegrating tablet. Current Pharmaceutical Design, 32(3), 228–242.
Firoz, F., Yousef, T., Asser, Y., Thaer, R. M., & Sammour, R. M. F. (2024). Thermo-activated in situ rectal gel preparation for Ibuprofen using eutectic mixture. European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 200, 106843.
Almurisi, S. H., Mohammed, A., Qassem, F., AL-Japairai, K. A. S., & Sammour, R. M. F. (2024). Development and in vitro evaluation of Aceclofenac buccal film. Current Drug Discovery Technologies, 21(3), 46–55, e041023221583.
Salem, Y. Y., Hoti, G., Sammour, R. M. F., Shahiwala, A. F., & Trotta, F. (2023). Preparation and evaluation of $\beta$-cyclodextrin-based nanosponges loaded with Budesonide for pulmonary delivery. International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 647, 123529.
Sammour, R. M. F., Khan, G. A., Sameer, S., Saraya, S., & Abdul Rasool, B. K. (2023). Development of Clindamycin loaded oral microsponges (Clindasponges) for antimicrobial enhancement: In vitro characterization and simulated in vivo studies. Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 46(8), 1088–1097.
Sammour, R. M. F., Almurisi, S. H., Taher, M., & Shahiwala, A. F. (2023). Proniosomes for oral delivery of Aceclofenac: Impact of paddle versus dialysis methods on in vitro-in vivo correlation (IVIVC) predictions. Drug Delivery Letters, 13(3), 186–195.
Abdul Rasool, B. K., & Sammour, R. M. F. (2022). DDSolver software application for quantitative analysis of in vitro drug release behavior of the gastroretentive floating tablets combined with radiological study in rabbits. Current Drug Delivery, 19(9), 949–965.
Almurisi, S. H., AL-Japairai, K. A. S., Alshammari, F., Sammour, R. M. F., & Doolaanea, A. A. (2022). Stability of Paracetamol instant jelly for reconstitution: Impact of packaging, temperature and humidity. Gels, 8(3), 144.
Sammour, R. M. F., Chatterjee, B., Taher, M., Saleh, M. S. M., & Shahiwala, A. F. (2021). Effect of different carriers on in vitro and in vivo drug release behavior of Aceclofenac proniosomes. Current Drug Delivery, 18(9), 1272–1279.
Sammour, R. M. F., Taher, M., Chatterjee, B., Shahiwala, A. F., & Mahmood, S. (2019). Optimization of aceclofenac proniosomes by using different carriers, part 1: Development and characterization. Pharmaceutics, 11(7), 350.
Farah, F. H., Sammour, R. M. F., & Ali, A. A. A. (2015). Publications trends of different routes of administration, oral dosage forms and conventional tablets during 1980-2012: A pilot study using pubmed search tool. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology, 8(2), 216–224.
Sammour, R. M. F., & Shahiwala, A. F. (2023). Discrepancies in open access fees within pharmacology, toxicology, and pharmaceutics journals. Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 13(4), 635–638.
Almardod, Z. A., Alkayed, A. I. M., Makhashen, M. G. B., Albacha, R. F., & Sammour, R. M. F. (2023). RBC membrane-coated nanoparticles: A comprehensive review on the preparation methods, characterisations and applications. Current Drug Therapy, 18(2), 98–116.

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External Profiles

Google Scholar: scholar.google.com/citations?user=5RdvJJEAAAAJ

Scopus: scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=56581912100

ResearchGate: researchgate.net/profile/Rana-Sammour

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rana-sammour-6695b674

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