Alexander Woodman

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Alexander Woodman
Alma mater
  • Harvard University
  • University of Salford
  • University of Southern California, USC
  • Cal State Fullerton
  • University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA
Awards
  • Fulbright Research Fellow
  • DHS Biosecurity Research
  • UCLA Chancellor Award
  • California Predoctoral Fellow
  • Wasserman Fellow
Scientific career
FieldsPreventive medicine
Clinical research
Public health practice
Reproductive health
Medical education
Health diplomacy
Doctoral advisorDr. Margaret Coffey
Dr. Anna Mary Cooper-Ryan
Other academic advisorsDr. Aaron Hagedorn
Dr. Walter Zelman

Alexander Woodman is a Saudi-based author and a professor of medicine whose studies examine genetic, behavioral, and preventive aspects of health. His research connects academic and clinical institutions across the Middle East and the U.S.

Education

Woodman earned an Associate of Science degree from Santa Monica College. He then attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he obtained a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts degree and was part of the UCLA Honors program.[1][2] While at UCLA, he received the Chancellor Gene Block's award and the Wasserman Fellowship. As part of his undergraduate work, he documented the narratives of Holocaust survivors.[3] Woodman earned a Master of Science degree in Gerontology from the University of Southern California (USC), where he served as a teaching and research assistant.[4][5][6] He later obtained a Master of Public Health degree from California State University, Fullerton, where he was a recipient of the California Predoctoral Fellowship.[7] Woodman completed his doctoral studies at the University of Salford in Manchester, United Kingdom, where his research examined dietary behaviors and health knowledge among students in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province.[8][9][10] He received his clinical training at the Whipps Cross University Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital in London. He subsequently undertook postdoctoral research in preventive medicine at Harvard Medical School and received a Fulbright Research Fellowship to conduct research at the School of Medicine, Arabian Gulf University, in Bahrain.[11][12] His academic advisors included Dr. Margaret Coffey, Dr. Anna Mary Cooper-Ryan, Dr. Aaron Hagedorn, and Dr. Walter Zelman.[13][14][15]

Career

Alexander Woodman began his professional career at UCLA and Cal State LA as a research associate. At Cal State LA, he worked with Dr. Walter Zelman and Dr. Howard Xu on techniques for detecting bacterial pathogens. His research at Chiang Mai University Medical Center and the Chiang Mai Provincial Health Office assessed the healthcare needs of Burmese/Myanmar refugees and migrants in Thailand's Saraphi district, Chiang Mai province.[16]Woodman later moved to the Middle East, focusing on clinical research and medical education at a university in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province. He collaborated with Saudi Aramco, SABIC, and Sadara petrochemical companies on preventative healthcare in the workplace.[17] He has collaborated on international projects addressing preventive medicine, reproductive health, and genetics, including studies conducted at King Fahad Specialist Hospital and other Gulf regional research centers. His work has contributed to cross-institutional initiatives that link academic research with clinical practice in public health.[18] Woodman has held academic and research positions at universities in the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Middle East, including Harvard Medical School, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University and contributed to collaborative research projects at the Arabian Gulf University School of Medicine.[19][20]

Research

Woodman’s research centers on the intersection of genetics, behavior, and global public health. His published studies include investigations of genetic determinants of iron deficiency anemia through analysis of the TMPRSS6 gene, [21][22] the association between leptin gene variations and obesity,[23][24] and antigen levels of PAI-2 in pregnancy among women with homozygous sickle cell anemia. He has also examined how post-diagnosis exercise influences the quality of life of breast cancer survivors.[25] In addition to his genetic and clinical research, Woodman has written on preventive medicine and cultural perspectives on health behavior, with several papers published in international health and medical journals.[26]

Publications and media

Woodman has authored and co-authored more than seventy peer-reviewed and scholarly articles published in journals associated with publishers such as Oxford University Press, Springer Nature,[27] Taylor & Francis,[28] Elsevier,[29] and Wiley.[30] He has served on the editorial boards of the Ibnosina Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences [31] and the Saudi Critical Care Journal. His 2020 book, The Land of ‘Adat, explores Saudi Arabia’s history, traditions, architecture, and daily life. The book is catalogued by the King Fahd National Library in Saudi Arabia and is listed in the collections of several international academic libraries. [32][33] It has been reported to have received recognition from the California State Assembly[34][35][36][37]. In addition to his book, Woodman has contributed book chapters addressing communicable and non-communicable diseases in Middle Eastern contexts, as well as topics in bioethics, including end-of-life care and organ donation ethics.[38][39][40] Woodman has been interviewed by media outlets in the Gulf region, including Middle East Health, Middle East, and Arab News Japan. In 2020, he contributed coverage of the G20 Riyadh Summit and Global Health conferences for the Diplomatic Quarter publication. [41][42] He has conducted and participated in public discussions and interviews with international figures including former Polish President Lech Wałęsa, [43] former President of Finland Tarja Halonen, [44] and Queen Sofía of Spain. [45] In 2019, Woodman attended and reported on the “A Life at the Heart of the Twentieth Century” exhibition in London, which commemorated King Faisal Abdul Aziz Al Saud’s 1919 visit to Europe. [46]

Awards & Recognition

  • Harvard Medical School Research Commendation Award
  • UCLA College & Departmental Honors Award
  • UCLA Recognition Award for Editorial Work
  • UCLA Recognition of High Achievements and Outstanding Promise
  • University of Southern California Graduate Award
  • California State University & UCLA Leadership Academy Award
  • California State University Graduate Equity Award
  • The U.S. President’s Volunteer Service Award
  • Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital Recognition for Research
  • Saudi Aramco Recognition for Research
  • His Royal Highness Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Recognition for Research
  • King Fahad Specialist Hospital Award for Research Work as part of Vision 203
  • Arabian Gulf University for Research in Mapping the Obesity in the Gulf
  • King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology for Research "Guidelines on Risk Assessment for Health Care Professionals at King Fahad Military Medical Complex"
  • Oxford Nanopore Technologies and Novo Genomics for "Genetic Sequencing of Premature Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients in Saudi Arabia"

References

  1. ↑ "Alexander Woodman '11: Passionate Educator and Advocate for Clinical Research Benefitting Global Health". UCLA Alumni Association. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
  2. ↑ "UCLA Global: Alexander Woodman". UCLA Global. Retrieved 18 October 2025.
  3. ↑ Woodman, Alexander (2022). "Promoting tolerance through historical memory: A discussion with the founders of the Museo Memoria y Tolerancia, Mexico". Journal of Modern Jewish Studies. 22 (4): 400–411. doi:10.1080/14725886.2022.2058381.
  4. ↑ "USC Leonard Davis Commencement 2015: Alexander Woodman". University of Southern California. 12 May 2015. Retrieved 18 October 2025.
  5. ↑ "Master of Science in Gerontology Readies Student for Career in Global Public Health and Research". USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology. University of Southern California. April 29, 2024. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  6. ↑ Riggs, Jonathan (April 16, 2014). "USC Leonard Davis MSG Student, Alexander Woodman, receives Academic Support Peer Achievement Award". USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology. University of Southern California. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  7. ↑ "News Release: Sally Casanova Pre-Doctoral Scholars". California State University. Retrieved 18 October 2025.
  8. ↑ "Salford PhD candidate explores food habits amongst Saudi youths as part of public health research". University of Salford. Retrieved 18 October 2025.
  9. ↑ "Salford graduate to continue 'first-of-its-kind' research at Harvard Medical School". University of Salford. April 13, 2023. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Turning Dreams into Care: Dr Alexander Woodman's NHS Journey in Endocrine Medicine". Graduate Voice (University of Salford). University of Salford. May 29, 2025. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Building Clinical Research Skills to Advance Health in Saudi Arabia – Alexander Woodman". Harvard Medical School. 15 September 2023. Retrieved 18 October 2025.
  12. ↑ "Turning Dreams into Care: Dr Alexander Woodman's NHS Journey in Endocrine Medicine". University of Salford. 29 May 2025. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
  13. ↑ "Anna Cooper-Ryan". University of Salford. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Aaron Hagedorn, PhD". USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology. University of Southern California. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Walter Zelman, Ph.D." The California State University System. California State University. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Burmese Migrants and HIV Stigma through the Lens of Socio-Ecological Model, Thailand". Research Communities by Springer Nature. Springer Nature. September 29, 2025. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  17. ↑ Woodman, Alexander; Jaoua, Nizar; Al Zahrani, Eidan M.; Alfahad, Othman A.; Quiambao, Jenifer V.; Withers, Mellissa (June 2023). "Factors of Overweight and Obesity Among Employees of Petrochemical Manufacturing Companies". Journal of Community Health. 48 (3): 381–389. doi:10.1007/s10900-022-01177-2. PMID 36508062.
  18. ↑ "Building Clinical Research Skills to Advance Health in Saudi Arabia". Harvard Medical School. 15 September 2023. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
  19. ↑ "Professional development, transition from academic life to the real-world". Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University. Retrieved 26 October 2025."LRC PDC PMU Press Newsletter – Spring 2019" (PDF). Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University. Spring 2019. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
  20. ↑ "Showcasing Collaborative Efforts: AGU and University of Kentucky". Arabian Gulf University. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
  21. ↑ Al-Jamea, Lamiaa H.; Woodman, Alexander; Heiba, Nihal M. (2021). "Genetic analysis of TMPRSS6 gene in Saudi female patients with iron deficiency anemia". Hematology/Oncology and Stem Cell Therapy. 14 (1): 41–50. doi:10.1016/j.hemonc.2020.04.007. PMID 32446932.
  22. ↑ Al-Jamea, Lamiaa H.; Woodman, Alexander; Heiba, Nihal M. (2023). "TMPRSS6 gene mutations in six Saudi families with iron refractory iron deficiency anemia". Gene. 856: 148736. doi:10.1016/j.gene.2022.148736.
  23. ↑ "Salford graduate to continue 'first-of-its-kind' research at Harvard Medical School". University of Salford. April 13, 2023. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  24. ↑ "Master of Science in Gerontology Readies Student for Career in Global Public Health and Research". USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology. University of Southern California. April 29, 2024. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  25. ↑ Salam, A. (2022). "Effect of Post-Diagnosis Exercise on Depression Symptoms, Physical Functioning and Mortality in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis". European Journal of Oncology Nursing. 57: 102132. doi:10.1016/j.ejon.2022.102132.
  26. ↑ Woodman, Alexander; Waheed, Khawaja Bilal; Rasheed, Mohammad; Ahmad, Shakil (2022). "Current state of ethical challenges reported in Saudi Arabia: a systematic review & bibliometric analysis from 2010 to 2021". BMC Medical Ethics. 23 (1): 82. doi:10.1186/s12910-022-00816-6. PMC 9375198. PMID 35964019.
  27. ↑ "Dr Alexander Woodman". Research Communities by Springer Nature. Springer Nature. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  28. ↑ "Alexander Woodman". Taylor & Francis Online. Informa UK Limited. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  29. ↑ "Alexander A. Woodman". ScienceDirect. Elsevier. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  30. ↑ "Search results for "Alexander Woodman"". Wiley Online Library. Wiley. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  31. ↑ "Editorial Board (PDF)" (PDF). Thieme Open. Thieme Publishers. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  32. ↑ "HOLLIS search result: lsr01 contains 99156803097903941". HOLLIS (Harvard University). Harvard University Library. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  33. ↑ "Discovery Catalogue result: The Land of Adat". Blackpool & The Fylde Library Catalog. Blackpool & The Fylde College Library. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  34. ↑ "A westerner's journey through Saudi Arabia". Arab News. Saudi Research & Publishing Company. August 26, 2020. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  35. ↑ "Salford PhD student captures the sacred traditions and untold stories of Saudi Arabia in book and documentary duo". University of Salford. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  36. ↑ "A Journey to "The Land of Adat"". DQ Living Magazine. DQ Living. February 14, 2020. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  37. ↑ "The Land of Adat, Saudi Arabia". Alchemiya. Alchemiya Media. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  38. ↑ Woodman, Alexander (December 8, 2022). Advances in Health and Disease, Volume 61: Chapter 6. The Prevalence of Overweightness and Obesity among Adolescents in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Chapter 7. Prevalence and Key Determinants of Overweightness and Obesity among Bahraini Adolescents. Nova Science Publishers. ISBN 979-8-88697-443-0.
  39. ↑ Woodman, Alexander (December 3, 2021). Fields, Felipe (ed.). A Closer Look at Children's Health: Chapter 5. Risk Factors Associated with Overweight and Obesity among Emirati Adolescents in the United Arab Emirates. Nova Science Publishers. doi:10.52305/AIIY2750. ISBN 978-1-68507-407-4.
  40. ↑ Woodman, Alexander (January 2020). Childhood Obesity: Prevention, Risk Factors and Management – Chapter 2. Childhood Obesity, Its Prevalence and Health Impact on Children and Adolescents in Orange County, California, US. Nova Science Publishers. ISBN 978-1-53617-361-1.
  41. ↑ "The G20 Riyadh Summit 2020". DQ Living Magazine. December 14, 2020. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  42. ↑ "KSA Holds Global Health Exhibition 2023". DQ Living Magazine. November 21, 2023. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  43. ↑ "Former Polish President Lech Wałęsa – Nobel Prize winning labor activist who changed the European history in an exclusive interview with Alexander Woodman". Foreign Policy News. July 4, 2019. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  44. ↑ "Finland Celebrates 107 Years of Resilience, Growth, and Progress". DQ Living Magazine. December 6, 2021. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  45. ↑ "Celebrating 25 Years of Global Impact: The Prince Talal International Prize for Human Development". DQ Living Magazine. December 6, 2021. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  46. ↑ "A Life at the Heart of the Twentieth Century Exhibition". DQ Living Magazine. December 6, 2021. Retrieved October 29, 2025.

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