Education
Dr. Alotaibi earned his Ph.D. in Neuroimaging and MRI from the University of Nottingham, specializing in advanced imaging techniques. He holds an M.Sc. in Medical Imaging from Boston University, where he graduated with a 3.8 GPA, focusing on clinical and research pathways, and a B.Sc. in Radiological Sciences from Southern Illinois University, specializing in CT/MRI with a GPA of 3.7. ππ
Experience
Currently, Dr. Alotaibi is an Assistant Professor at King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences. He has held positions as an Honorary Contract Researcher at the UK National Health Services (NHS) and as an MRI Specialist at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center. Dr. Alotaibi also serves as a Scientific Reviewer and Item Writer for the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, contributing to educational standards in radiologic sciences. π₯π
Research Focus
Dr. Alotaibi’s research explores brain microstructure, imaging biomarkers, and MRIβs role in managing neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis. His work involves advanced imaging techniques like diffusion tensor imaging and neurite orientation dispersion and density imaging, aiming to improve diagnostics and prognostic markers for clinical outcomes in neurodegenerative diseases. π§ π¬
Awards & Honors
Throughout his career, Dr. Alotaibi has been honored with awards such as the William H. Oldendorf Award (2021) and SIU Honors Recognition. He was also part of the International Scholar Laureate Program and recently served as the chair of the scientific committee at the RSSA annual meeting in Riyadh (2023). ππ
Publication Highlights
Investigating Brain Microstructural Alterations in Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Using Diffusion Tensor Imaging: A Systematic Review, Brain Sciences, 2021. Cited by relevant studies in neuroimaging research.
Investigating Microstructural Changes in White Matter in Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Neurite Orientation Dispersion and Density Imaging, Brain Sciences, 2021. Cited as a reference in MS microstructure studies.
Iron Rims as an Imaging Biomarker in MS: A Systematic Mapping Review, Diagnostics, 2020. Cited for advancements in imaging biomarkers.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging as a Prognostic Disability Marker in Clinically Isolated Syndrome and Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Diagnostics, 2021. Cited in studies on prognostic disability markers.
Longitudinal Clinical Study of Patients with Iron Rim Lesions in Multiple Sclerosis, Multiple Sclerosis Journal, 2022. Cited in research on longitudinal MS clinical studies.
Predictors of Long-term Disability in Multiple Sclerosis Patients Using Routine Magnetic Resonance Imaging Data: A 15-year Retrospective Study, The Neuroradiology Journal, 2022. Cited in MS disability prediction research.