Adan

Gehan Elelimy

MD Rheumatology

Kuwait University
Clinical Tutor

I graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Benha University, Egypt, in December 1996. Following the completion of medical school, I embarked on an extensive training journey at Benha University Hospital, where I completed an internship from 1997 to 1998. This foundational training was followed by a residency in the Rheumatology Department, which lasted from October 1998 to October 2001.
In the early stages of my career, I served as a Rheumatology specialist in the private sector from October 2001 to March 2003. Then transitioned to academic roles, beginning as an assistant lecturer of Rheumatology at Benha University Hospitals in March 2003. Then I was promoted to numerous roles: Assistant Professor of Rheumatology from September 2007 to March 2014, Associate Professor of Rheumatology from March 2014 to November 2021, and ultimately to the position of Professor of Rheumatology, which I have held since November 2021.

Qualifications:

• Medical Doctorate (MD) in Rheumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Egypt (May 2007).

• Master's Degree (MSc) in Rheumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Egypt (November 2001).

• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B., B.Ch.), Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Egypt (December 1996).

Throughout my career, I have engaged in significant researches and academic activities within the field of Rheumatology.

Academic Supervision:
I have supervised numerous MSc theses in the fields of rheumatology and immunology, including:
• Assessment of Synovitis of Hand Joints in Rheumatoid Arthritis Using Power Doppler Ultrasound (MSc, 2008–2010)
• Impact of Fibromyalgia on Lifestyle (MSc, 2008–2013)
• Immunological Aspects of Rheumatic Diseases (MSc, 2009–2010)
• Depression and Interleukin-6 in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients (MSc, 2010–2012)
• Vitamin D Deficiency in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients: Correlation with Disease Activity Parameters (MSc, 2010–2012)
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Knee Osteoarthritis: Correlation with Demographic, Clinical and Radiographic Variables (MSc, 2010–2012)
• Relationship Between Vitamin D and Disease Activity in Rheumatoid Arthritis (MSc, 2011–2012)
List of Publications:
I have authored and co-authored more than 20 scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals and international conferences. Highlights include:
• Studies on intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors for falls among the elderly.
• Detection of Ureaplasma urealyticum and Mycoplasma hominis in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus patients.
• Investigation of thrombin-cleaved osteopontin in synovial fluid and urine in Rheumatoid Arthritis.
• Research on Magnetic Resonance Imaging findings in Knee Osteoarthritis.
• Power Doppler Ultrasound assessment of hand joint synovitis in Rheumatoid Arthritis.
• Genetic studies on IL18 polymorphisms in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
• Exploration of the role of Th17 cells in SLE pathogenesis.
• Influence of adipocytokines and IL-6 on Ankylosing Spondylitis disease activity.
• Serum BLyS and APRIL as biomarkers in pediatric SLE and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis.
• Impact of dynamic exercise programs on oxidative stress in Fibromyalgia patients.
• Investigations into Human Parvovirus B19 infection in Rheumatoid
• Asymptomatic Left ventricular diastolic dysfunction in diffuse systemic sclerosis patients: Conventional Echocardiography and Left atrial speckle tracking.
• Assessment of autonomic dysfunction in patients with primary sjogren’s syndrome: relation to clinical aspect and immunological profiles.
• Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis: Relationship with Disease-Related Variables.
• Successful treatment of refractory lupus erythematosus profundus with the interleukin-6 antagonist tocilizumab: a case report.
• Depression in Behçet’s disease patients: Relationship with disease pattern, activity and quality of life.
• Egyptian consensus on treat-to-target approach for osteoporosis: a clinical practice guideline from the Egyptian Academy of bone health and metabolic bone diseases.
• Hypovitaminosis D in patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis: Frequency and Consequences.
• Serum Cystatin C and βeta2 Microglobulin as potential biomarkers in children with lupus nephritis.
• Active tuberculosis infection in moroccan patients with rheumatic diseases under biologic therapy: A multicenter national study.
• Psoriatic arthritis treatment to the target: a consensus, evidence-based clinical practice recommendations for the management of psoriatic arthritis and its concomitant clinical manifestations.