About
Professional SummaryThe Chairman of The Scientific Council for Medical Laboratory Sciences, Saudi Commission for Health Specialties. More than 35 years of experience in Diagnostic Medical Parasitology and entomology. Diagnosed the first case of human intestinal isosporiasis in Saudi Arabia in 1992. Member of the British Society for Parasitology. Editorial board member and reviewer in 50 scientific journals.
Education
Academic Background-
Ph.D. University of Liverpool, UK Diagnostic Parasitology and Medical Entomology | Completed: 2000
Publications (81)
Selected Scholarly Contributions
When Diagnosis Meets Reality: Operational Performance of Routine Malaria Diagnostics Against Molecular Evidence in Southwestern Saudi Arabia
2026
A One Health Molecular Investigation and Exploratory Epidemiological Analysis of
Cryptosporidium
spp. in A Shared Human‐Animal Ecosystem
2026
Genotyping of Blastocystis species in hemodialysis patients from Makkah, Saudi Arabia
2026
Seroprevalence and Risk Factors of Cystic Echinococcosis in Cattle and Buffaloes: Insights From an In‐House ELISA
2026
Platelet Rich Plasma as a Potential Therapy for Chronic Toxoplasmosis in Immunocompetent and Immunocompromised Murine Model
2026
The therapeutic potential of green synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles in murine schistosomiasis
2026
Administration of Trichinella spiralis Antigens Alleviated Diabetic Nephropathy in Diabetic Mice
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2025
Treating Hymenolepiasis with Pumpkin Seeds: Effect on Ileum Histology and Dwarf Tapeworm Morphology.
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2025
Latent Toxoplasmosis and the Involvement in Traffic Accidents among Drivers
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2025
Global Scale Insights into genetic variation in mitochondrial cox1 and nad1 genes of Clonorchis sinensis.
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2025
Intestinal Helminth Infection of Pigeons (Columba livia domestica): Prevalence and Histopathology.
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2025
Human Gut Parasitic Pathogens Carried by the Housefly (Musca domestica L): A Single Health Approach.
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2025
Soil-transmitted Helminths Associated with BMI in Schoolchildren
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2025
Toxoplasmosis Awareness among Women: A Cross-Sectional Study on Knowledge, Attitudes, Perceptions, and Risk Factors
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2025
Kaempferol Activity on Cryptosporidium parvum Infection in an Experimentally Infected Immunocompromised Mouse Model: In silico and In vivo Investigations
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2025
Therapeutic Potential of Moringa oleifera and Curcuma longa on Fascioliasis in A Murine Model. Modern
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2025
Evaluation of Two Multiplexed qPCR Assays for Malaria Detection and Speciation: A Comparative Study With Nested PCR and Microscopy
2025
Global Scenario of Genetic Diversity in cox1 and nad1 Genes of Moniezia expansa
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2024
In Silico and In Vivo Evaluation of the Anti-Cryptosporidial Activity of Eugenol
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2024
High Genetic Variability in Full-length cox2 and nad6 Genes of Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto and Echinococcus ortleppi Recovered from Cattle
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2024
Scrotal Myiasis in a Child Due to Cordylobia anthropophaga
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2024
Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Echinococcus multilocularis: An in-silico Global Analysis
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2024
Genetic variation and population structure of Taenia multiceps (Coenurus cerebralis) based on mitochondrial cox1 gene: A comprehensive global analysis
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2024
Immuno-therapeutic and Prophylactic Potential of Trichinella spiralis Antigens for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2024
Prior Trichinella spiralis Infection Protects Against Schistosoma mansoni Induced Hepatic Fibrosis
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2024
Contribution of socio-demographic factors in prevalence of soil-transmitted helminth infections among newly arrived laborers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2024
Prevalence of intestinal parasites and comparison of detection techniques for soil-transmitted helminths among newly arrived expatriate labors in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2024
Zingiber officinale Ameliorates Acute Toxoplasmosis-Induced Pathology in Mice
2024
Hygiene Practices and Factors Influencing Intestinal Parasites among Food Handlers in The Province of Belgarn, Saudi Arabia
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2023
Livelihood Activities, Human Mobility, And Risk of Malaria Infection in Elimination Settings: A Case–Control Study
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2023
Prevalence and Hepatic Histopathological Findings of Fascioliasis in Sheep Slaughtered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2023
Toxoplasma gondii Infection in Egyptian Domestic Sheep and Goats: Seroprevalence and Risk Factors
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2023
Evaluation of the Immunopathological Response to BCG Vaccine in a Xenogeneic Immunocompetent Animal
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2023
Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Produced by Zingiber officinale Ameliorates Acute Toxoplasmosis-Induced Pathological and Biochemical Alterations and Reduced Parasite Burden in Mice Model
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2023
Prevalence of Permethrin-Resistant kdr Mutation in Head Lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) from Elementary School Students in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2023
Seroprevalence and Potential Risk Factors of Toxoplasma gondii in Dromedary Camels
2023
Pathological Findings and Oxidative Stress Status Associated with Hydatidosis in Dromedary Camels
2023
2023
Annona muricata Leaf as an Anti-Cryptosporidial Agent: An In Silico Molecular Docking Analysis and In Vivo Studies
2023
Molecular Characterization of Fasciola hepatica in Sheep Based on DNA Sequences of Ribosomal ITS-1
2023
Potential Anti-Toxoplasmosis Efficiency of Phoenix dactylifera Extracts Loaded on Selenium Nanoparticles
2023
Genotyping of Taenia hydatigena isolated from sheep and goats in KSA based on Cox1 gene
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2022
Furuncular Myiasis Caused by Wohlfahrtia magnifica (Diptera: Sarcophagidae) in A Healthy Child
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2022
Prevalence, Type of Infections and Comparative Analysis of Detection Techniques of Intestinal Parasites in the Province of Belgarn, Saudi Arabia
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2022
2022
Identification and Genetic Characterization of Fasciola hepatica Isolated from Cattle in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Based on Sequence Analysis of Mitochondrial (COI) Gene
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2022
The Effectiveness of Emergency Remote Learning during COVID-19 Crisis, Did We Achieve the Learning Outcomes?
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2022
First Report of Neospora caninum from Aborted Fetuses of Cattle, Sheep, and Goats in Bangladesh
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2022
Identification and Genetic Characterization of Blastocystis Species in Patients from Makkah, Saudi Arabia
2022
Circulation of Dengue Virus Serotype 2 in Humans and Mosquitoes During an Outbreak in El Quseir City, Egypt
2022
Circulation of Dengue Virus Serotype 2 in Humans and Mosquitoes During an Outbreak in El Quseir City, Egypt [Corrigendum]
2022
2022
Molecular, Microscopic, and Immunochromatographic Detection of Enteroparasitic Infections in Hemodialysis Patients and Related Risk Factors
2022
Pancreatic Pathological Changes in Murine Toxoplasmosis and Possible Association with Diabetes Mellitus
2022
Prevalence of Enteroparasites among non-Saudis in Bahrah, Saudi Arabia
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2020
Detection of Giardia lamblia by microscopic examination, rapid chromatographic immunoassay test, and molecular technique
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2020
Evaluation of Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Tests in Madinah, Saudi Arabia.
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2020
Speciation of Intestinal Hookworm among Bangladeshi and Indian Male Workers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2020
Giardia duodenalis Pathogenicity on Immunosuppressed Animal Model
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2020
Human Soil-transmitted Helminths and Lung Infections: A Guide Review for Respiratory Therapists
2020
Intestinal parasitic infection among middle school boy students in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2020
Evaluation of common microscopic techniques for detection of Blastocystis hominis.
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2020
Was this the First Case of Isospora belli in Saudi Arabia?
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2019
In vitro antihelminthic activity of ethanol Zingiber officinale extract on Fasciola gigantica in comparison to triclabendazole.
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2019
Anthelmintic potential of Cucurbita pepo seeds on Hymenolepis nana.
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2019
Migraine among students from the faculty of applied medical sciences, King Abdulaziz university, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2018
Hydatidosis among Imported Animals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2017
The use of flow cytometry to examine calcium signalling by TRPV1 in mixed cell populations.
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2017
Transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 expression and function in splenic dendritic cells: a potential role in immune homeostasis.
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2016
DNA Methylation in human genes for schistosoma-associated and non-schistosoma-associated bladder cancer.
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2015
Giardiasis in Man: Review and Updates.
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2014
Isolation and Genotyping of Cryptosporidium among HIV and Non-HIV Infected Patients in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2014
Comparative epidemiological studies on Echinococcosis of local and imported livestock in Al-madina Al-munawwarah in Saudi Arabia.
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2013
Bacterial contamination of Saudi one Riyal paper notes.
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2011
Fecal Occult Blood Test and Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infection
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2010
Intestinal Parasitic infection among Food Handlers in Holy City Makkah during Hajj Season 1428 Hegira (2007).
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2009
Improvement of Ritchie technique by identifying the food that can be consumed pre-analysis.
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2009
A laboratory-based study for first documented case of urinary myiasis caused by larvae of Megaselia scalaris (Diptera: Phoridae) in Saudi Arabia.
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2008
Distribution of intestinal parasites among food handlers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2006
Flagellar attachment of Leishmania promastigotes to plastic film in vitro.
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
2004
Leishmania mexicana: Investigation offlagellar attachment by promastigotes in vitro.
Majed Hamdi Matar Wakid
1998