Professor of Medical Biochemistry & Lipidology

Director, Medical Research Centre

Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), Muscat – Oman

Profile

Professor Khalid Al-Rasadi is a physician-scientist and lipidologist with extensive expertise in dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis, and cardiometabolic diseases. He combines strong academic leadership with clinical and translational research, with a particular focus on familial hypercholesterolemia at regional and global levels.

Current Positions

• Professor, Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine & Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University
• Director, Medical Research Centre, Sultan Qaboos University
• Senior Consultant Clinical Biochemist & Lipidologist, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital

Education & Training

• Fellowship in Preventive Cardiology & Lipidology, McGill University, Canada
• FRCPC, Medical Biochemistry, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
• American Board of Clinical Lipidology, USA
• MD, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman

Areas of Expertise

• Dyslipidemia & Familial Hypercholesterolemia
• Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease & Residual Risk
• Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome
• Clinical, Epidemiological & Genetic Research
• Academic Leadership & Research Development

Research & Publications

• 130+ peer-reviewed publications in high-impact international journals
• h-index: 34 (Google Scholar)
• Principal or Co-Principal Investigator on 20+ competitive research grants
• Founder of the Gulf Familial Hypercholesterolemia Registry
• Active contributor to international initiatives under the International Atherosclerosis Society (IAS) and related global collaborations

Honors & Awards

• Royal Order of Commendation (2nd Class, 2024) for outstanding contributions to the health sector
• Sultan Qaboos University Award for Excellence in Research

Languages

Arabic (native), English (fluent)