GWAS meta‑analysis of axial spondyloarthritis and Behçet’s disease identifies CXCR6 as a novel MHC‑I‑opathy gene in a Turkish population Author: Dr. Mohammad Saeed Dr. Mohammad Saeed is a member of the EULAR MHC-I-opathy group. Read Full Text of the Article “MHC-I-opathy” is a family of inflammatory disorders with a strong genetic link to…
Read MoreCross-Reactivity of SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies With Typhoid Flagellar-H Protein. Aneela Pasha, Mohammad Saeed Share original published article freely (Click Here) Web: https://doi.org/10.1111/tmi.70027 Figure 2A of the article (Copyright with TMIH Journal) and depicts the molecular overlap between Salmonella typhi Flagellar-H antigen and SARS-CoV-2 RBM antigen. This overlap was eliminated due to the Delta mutation (Figure 2B).…
Read MoreDr. Mohammad Saeed was invited to present his research on the ‘Genetics of MHC-I-Opathy’ at the British Society for Rheumatology (BSR) (April 24, 2024). The summary of the research was published in the official BSR Journal, Rheumatology. The presentation was well-received by the august audience of Rheumatologists and Immunologists at the BSR 2024. A lengthy…
Read MorePython – The Logo Way (Book) The book is written with the child in mind to teach programming by drawing using “Logo” concepts. I hope to spark greater creativity in children, make education fun and fulfill the need to learn today’s essential skill, i.e, being able to program and ‘talk to computers’. Therefore, a simple…
Read MoreImmunoCure Seminars in Research and Development Lecture #3: “How to choose a Mentor?” by Prof. Anwar Siddiqui Friday, October 16, 2020. Timing: 3 – 4 pm (Tweet) Zoom Online Meeting Recorded Video Language requirement: Both English and Urdu Lecture #2: “Why do Research?” by Prof. Anwar Siddiqui Friday, September 25, 2020. Timing: 3 – 4…
Read MoreDr. Mohammad SaeedConsultant Rheumatology and Immunogenetics Rheumatology Clinic: Mon to Thu and SatTimings: 10 am to 5 pmAppointments: +92 308 282 2712 Dr. Mohammad Saeed, M.D.Consultant Rheumatology and ImmunogeneticsFellowships (USA): Rheumatology, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, Genomics, Immunology Dr. Mohammad Saeed graduated from Aga Khan University Medical College and has Fellowships in Genomics from Northwestern University, Chicago, and…
Read MoreEULAR 2019 Meeting in Madrid, Spain Two Abstracts were accepted from ImmunoCure at EULAR 2019 Meeting in Madrid, Spain. Abstract AB1101 is about the small subset of Rheumatoid arthritis patients in whom steroids cannot be withdrawn – an interesting rheumatologic dilemma. We showed that these patients have high frequency of Mi2 and Ku antibodies and…
Read MoreNeuroimmunology Diagnostics Review Abstract Neuroimmunology has led to advanced diagnostics of previously cryptic disorders, using autoantibody testing against neurological targets. Neuropsychiatric syndromes and autoimmune encephalitis can now be routinely diagnosed using specialized antibody tests such as immunofluorescence and immunoblot assays in specialized laboratories. This helps in early and accurate diagnosis, leading to favorable patient prognosis.…
Read MoreNew Genes for Parkinson’s Disease ImmunoCure is pleased to announce its publication in Immunogenetics identifying novel genes for Parkinson’s disease based on Dr. Mohammad Saeed’s statistical genetic algorithm, OASIS. This study provides further evidence that Parkinson’s disease has significant links with inflammation. It also strengthens the field of Neuroimmunology, for which ImmunoCure provides a…
Read MoreLupus review Dr. Mohammad Saeed’s Review on Lupus published in the journal “Immunogenetics” ‘The challenge will be more robust clinical classification of SLE. As more antibodies are discovered, such as MDA5 and PLA2R, and genetic tests seep into clinical practice, it is likely that SLE classification may change further. Perhaps, SLE clinical definition may…
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