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Faiza Farhan

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Dr. Faiza Farhan earned a PhD in Clinical Science (specializing in stem cells) from Imperial College London in 2023.

Drawing on more than three years of editorial experience, Dr. Farhan seamlessly integrates her scientific knowledge with editorial prowess. Her extensive background in stem cell research fundamentally shapes her approach to scientific content editing. This powerful combination of rigorous academic training and practical editing expertise enables her to transform complex scientific concepts into clear, accessible information.

Biochemistry Genetics Molecular Biology

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PeerJ - the multidisciplinary STM open access journal

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Imperial College London

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Postdoctoral Research Assistant

Imperial College London
January 2023 - April 2024
Stem Cell Research

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  • Edited 60

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February 11, 2026
Chinese thyroid imaging reporting and data system with redefined marked hypoechogenicity for thyroid malignancy risk stratification demonstrates improved diagnostic accuracy
Yingxue Bai, Mingxin Yu, Size Wu
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20817
February 11, 2026
The efficacy of tranexamic acid in reducing intraoperative bleeding during transurethral resection of the prostate for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH): a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Yanwei Zhang, Ming Liu, Fengze Sun, Bin Wang, Yicheng Guo, Yuchen Qian, Jitao Wu
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20780
February 11, 2026
Effects of an 8-week liquid protein supplementation on resistance training adaptations in untrained healthy college students
Qisijing Liu, Yi Guo, Dancai Fan, Bo Peng, Jin Wang, Ze Chen, Wentao Gu, Jian Wu, Zhenhua Niu, Shuo Wang, Yanrong Zhao
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20778
February 11, 2026
Does preferred technique influence how kinematics change during a run to exhaustion?—A cluster based approach
Adrian R. Rivadulla, Zak Sheehy, Xi Chen, Dario Cazzola, Grant Trewartha, Ezio Preatoni
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20673
February 10, 2026
Retrospective assessment of the predictors of neonatal and infantile cholestasis with and without liver failure: an experience from Southeast China
Yijun Lin, Rui Zhang, Weijie Ou, Hong Ye
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20800
February 10, 2026
Study on the mortality risk and predictive model for COVID-19 inpatients with pneumonia manifestations
Zhi Li, Jiamin Liang, Katie Lu, Shuyu Tang, Jinyi Huang, Jinrong Zhang, Jianjun Zou, Dongsheng Huang, Chenli Xie, Linglong Zeng, Zhiwei Wang, Yibin Deng, Jiachun Lu
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20795
February 10, 2026
Assessment of physicians’ awareness and clinical practice regarding gingival enlargement caused by calcium channel blockers
Banaz Jabbar Ali, Al-Hussein Safaa Hussein, Ban Karem Hassan, Ola Shakir Fadhil, Ammar Sh Ahmed
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20739
February 9, 2026
Investigation of the relationship between pain, fear of movement and falling in geriatric patients
Ümmühan Meltem Öztürk, Mümin Polat
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20661
February 6, 2026
Myosin IXb is involved in multiple pathological conditions
Shufeng Dong, Kai Wang, Feng-Shuang Yi, Yonglei Hu, Xin Zhang
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20802
February 6, 2026
Localized low muscle mass is associated with hand dysfunction beyond inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis: a cross-sectional study
Ying Yang, Yao-Wei Zou, Ye Lu, Tao Wu, Zhi-Ming Ouyang, Pei-Wen Jia, Ya-Nan Cao, Yu-Ting Fan, PuiU Lam, Ran Shi, Jian-Zi Lin, Kui-Min Yang, Jian-Da Ma, Lie Dai
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20629
February 5, 2026
Effects of playing experience on joint kinetics and ball-release velocity in mid- and long-range basketball jump shots
Pengzhou Chen, Tao Chen, Xuan Tang, Ming Li, Xiangjun Miao
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20757 PubMed 41664650
February 4, 2026
Development and optimization of mathematical models for uniform seed placement in precision black cumin seeding under laboratory conditions
Gulin Turkusay, Arzu Yazgi
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20755 PubMed 41660104
February 4, 2026
Admission serum tropomyosin 4 levels predict 1-year functional outcomes in acute ischemic stroke
Keying Wu, Mingxi Chen, Huan Wang, Yuyi Zhu, Yaqi Chen, Shihong Zhang, Xinyi Leng, Zilong Hao, Deren Wang
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20745 PubMed 41660075
February 4, 2026
Evidence-based practice among physiotherapists in India: a nationwide survey of knowledge, attitude, and implementation behavior
Mohammad Sidiq, Jyoti Sharma, Balamurugan Janakiraman, Faizan Kashoo, Aksh Chahal, Ruchi Varshney, Sumbul Ansari, Akriti Pandey, Richa Hirendra Rai, Abdulqader Khormi, Imran Khan, Mohammed M. Alshehri, Monira I. Aldhahi
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20632 PubMed 41660066
February 2, 2026
Human-centered AI to promote youth mental health: a serendipitous natural experiment enabled by a digital health platform
Tarun Reddy Katapally, Nadine Elsahli, Sheriff Tolulope Ibrahim, Jasmin Bhawra
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20772 PubMed 41660072
January 30, 2026
Retrospective study of postoperative pleural effusion with hypoxemia in critically ill pancreatic surgery patients: model development and restricted cubic spline analysis
Bin Wang, Jie Zhao, Shuguang Yang, Xiaojiang Liu, Fengxue Zhu
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20635 PubMed 41635810
January 30, 2026
Preparing for an AI-driven future: insights from Saudi pharmacy students
Dalia Almaghaslah, Arwa Khaled, Shadma Wahab, Geetha Kandasamy
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20600 PubMed 41635811
January 29, 2026
Sperm chromatin condensation defects and IVF outcomes: a retrospective cohort study
Wen Zhou, Shan Lu, Aiai Wang, Manbo Jiang, Sinan Li, Huanqun Zhou
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20749 PubMed 41630849
January 29, 2026
Exploring new rehabilitation pathways for stroke based on the comorbidity of post-stroke hypoesthesia with anxiety and depression
Yuyan Chen, Yusheng Zhao, Bangqi Wu, Yupei Cheng, Jingjie Huang, Chaoran Wang, Jing Bai, Yuxing Zhang
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20679 PubMed 41630843
January 29, 2026
Effects of exercise combined with brain stimulation on hand function in children with cerebral palsy: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Shuoqi Li, Shenhao Guo, Ruihan Wang, Jiayuan Ma, Hu Lou
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20670 PubMed 41630846
January 29, 2026
Do ureteral stents improve clinical outcomes in renal transplantation? A systematic review and meta-analysis comparing stented and non-stented anastomosis techniques
Shengnan Yin, Xiaodong Hao, Xiaoping Cai, Xiaowei Wang, Chenyang Zhao, Yaxiong Li, Shuo Zheng
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20665 PubMed 41630842
January 29, 2026
Rheumatoid arthritis and stroke risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Lulu Yang, Xinyu Liu, Guangyuan Yang, Hongmei Wu, Xingsen Li, Jinyu Xuan, Shuxin Dong
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20568 PubMed 41630847
January 28, 2026
Reproductive outcomes of different management strategies after hysteroscopic resection of the uterine septum with endometrial polyps: a retrospective study
Kaili Wang, Jianmin Du, Xinxin Zhao, Xin Zhao, Canyu Li
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20669 PubMed 41623392
January 28, 2026
Comparing efficacy and safety of oral drugs in treatment of hyperthyroidism: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Hui Zhang, Minghao Lin, Peng Zhang, Dexi Zhao, XiangYue Ma, Yujuan Fu
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20403 PubMed 41623375
January 26, 2026
The association between chronic disease resource utilization and illness uncertainty in COPD patients: a latent profile analysis
Yangjuan Bao, Lili Yang, Jing-yi Zhao, Zhiqian Wang, Leimian Fu, Min Fang, Jin’e Lin
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20674 PubMed 41623383
January 21, 2026
Predicting loss of hepatitis B surface antigen and evaluating the durability of functional cure induced by pegylated interferon alpha: insights from a real-world study
Xin Xu, Jia-Quan Huang, Shuaiwen Huang
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20587 PubMed 41584834
January 21, 2026
Advances in novel biomaterials for cardiovascular tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
Wei Pan, Min Yu, Zeliang Chen
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20582 PubMed 41584827
January 20, 2026
Characteristics and outcome of rhabdomyolysis in acute ischemic stroke patients: a 10-year retrospective study
Zhen Wang, Bo Wang, Lirui Wang
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20645 PubMed 41584825
January 16, 2026
The relationship between mode of delivery and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: a meta-analysis and systematic review
Jiali Wei, Zehao Zheng, Yao Zheng, Kaishan Hou, Xue Pan, Xinyu Li, Yue Qiu, Mei Han
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20603 PubMed 41561819
January 16, 2026
Effect of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation on pain and joint mobility in knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Zihang Hu, Jie Dong, Yixian Zeng, Zijun He, Qingwei Wang, Qinglu Luo
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20581 PubMed 41561818
January 15, 2026
Status of financial toxicity and its influence on quality of life in patients with gynecological malignancies in China
Lei Zhang, Yu Zhang, Sijing Chen, Jingjing Zhang, Minmin Song, Mingming Hu, Lin Liu, Ying Kong, Lingling Tang, Wanhong Wei, Zhen Hong
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20560 PubMed 41556050
January 15, 2026
Evaluation of the Cleveland Clinic Score for predicting acute kidney injury across different elective cardiac surgeries—a retrospective study
Mateusz Kozioł, Vladyslav Kyslyi, Dorota Sobczyk, Jacek Piatek, Janusz Konstanty-Kalandyk
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20533 PubMed 41556047
January 14, 2026
Erector spinae plane block for pain management in lumbar percutaneous vertebroplasty: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Ali Li, Yun Zhao, Yaru Li, Xuan Wang
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20660 PubMed 41551465
January 14, 2026
Passive smoking and the risk of hypertension in nonsmoking adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Yang Song, Ke Du, Huanling Jiang
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20639 PubMed 41551450
January 14, 2026
Development of a tongue ultrasound-based predictive model for hypoxemia during painless gastroscopy in ASA I-II patients
Hao Wu, Xu Chen, Guanfeng Hou, Xuebing Zhang, Wei Zhang, Sheng Wang, Lijian Chen
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20634 PubMed 41551442
January 14, 2026
Single-inspiratory quantitative CT nomogram for enhanced PRISm and COPD differentiation: a cross-sectional study with interpretable diagnostic boundaries
Qi Dai, Xiaoxiao Zhu, Qifeng Hua, Jingfeng Zhang, Zhaoxing Dong, Jianjun Zheng, Jingyun Shi
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20575 PubMed 41551461
January 13, 2026
Application of the Ballroom Aerobic Test protocol for assessing performance in standard-style dancesport athletes
Tamara Despot, Davor Plavec
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20556 PubMed 41551470
January 13, 2026
Efficacy and safety of pyrotinib-based regimens in patients with HER2-positive stage III/IV breast cancer: a real-world retrospective study in China
Limin Zhi, Lei Huang, Xiaohong Pang, Qiong Wu, Yu Lei
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20524 PubMed 41551474
January 12, 2026
Determinants of subclinical leprosy among household contacts in Indonesia: serological and socio-demographic factors
Khariri Khariri, Sunarno Sunarno, Novaria Sari Dewi Panjaitan, Putu Yuliandari, Sarwo Handayani, Rita Marleta Dewi, Nastiti Intan Permata Sari, Fitriana Fitriana, Agriani Dini Pasiana, Ina Kusrini, Edwin Nugroho Njoto
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20631 PubMed 41551453
January 12, 2026
Serum osmolarity as a predictor of mortality in ICU COVID-19 patients: a retrospective analysis
Mehmet Toptas, Özlem Dikme, Ozgur Dikme, Abdurrahman Tünay, Mensure Yilmaz Cakirgoz, İbrahim Akkoç
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20590 PubMed 41551441
January 9, 2026
Comparison of the safety and efficacy of remimazolam for sedation during bronchoscopy: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Yupei Yuan, Chunlei Chang, Jing Zhang, Liang Liang
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20552 PubMed 41531818
January 9, 2026
Comparative analysis of transvaginal and transabdominal sliding sign for predicting intra-abdominal adhesions prior to repeat cesarean section: a single center study
Peby Maulina Lestari, Imas Kartika Dewi E, Abarham Martadiansyah, Theodorus Theodorus, Nuswil Bernolian, Putri Mirani, Muhammad Al Farisi Sutrisno, Bella Stevanny
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20551 PubMed 41531816
January 9, 2026
New insights into lactylation in respiratory diseases: progress and perspectives
Longmin Chen, Yuan Zou, Qianqian Xu, Jing Zhang
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20548 PubMed 41531823
January 8, 2026
Fungal-specific IgG responses in allergic conjunctivitis: comparison with IgE and immunological implications
Tatsuya Mimura
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20625 PubMed 41527563
January 8, 2026
Characterizing core muscle morphometry in postpartum women with pelvic girdle pain and asymptomatic subjects: a comparative cross-sectional study
Ziling Lin, Bo Chen, Ruoling Chen, Xueling Chen, Yanjun Hou, Yanping Liu, Lili Lin, Zhiwei Lin, Xiangbin Wang, Cheng Zeng
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20601 PubMed 41527567
January 8, 2026
Impact of osteosarcopenia in older people on prognosis following major surgery: a scoping review
Yshoner Antonio Silva-Diaz, Cintya Odar-Rojas, Wilson Pasten-Hidalgo, Eduardo Gallegos-Chavez, Cristian Barros-Osorio, Walter Sepúlveda-Loyola
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20527 PubMed 41527560
January 7, 2026
Research progress on exercise fatigue from the perspective of fatigue biomarkers
Xin Liu, Juan Liu
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20424 PubMed 41522507
January 6, 2026
An improved tortuosity measurement method combining curvature-based, breadth-first search and Euclidean distance for retinal image analysis
Nur Asyiqin Amir Hamzah, Wan Mimi Diyana Wan Zaki, Aziah Ali
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20561 PubMed 41522504
January 6, 2026
Platelet-lymphocyte ratio and its dynamic changes predict mortality in septic acute kidney injury patients: a retrospective multi-center study using U.S. database and Chinese hospital data
Caihong Liu, Xue Tang, Wei Wei, Yongxiu Huang, Mingjing Guan, Jinglei Ren, Binyu Yang, Ping Fu, Ling Zhang, Yuliang Zhao
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20522 PubMed 41522506
December 18, 2025
High-fluorescent cells as a rapid screening tool for malignant effusions
Hongmei Ding, Yuexinzi Jin, Chu Chu, Lin Wang
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20528 PubMed 41431643
December 9, 2025
Effects of core stability exercises on balance among Chinese children and youth with intellectual disabilities
Jing Qi, Yecheng Zhong, Junjie Zhou, Niuniu Li, Yuhang Han, Zehua Dong, Yan Li, Wenhong Xu
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20454 PubMed 41394424
December 8, 2025
Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio: a potential supportive marker for elderly community-acquired bloodstream infections—a retrospective study
Peijuan Li, Jiulin Zhang, Kun Chen, Qianqian Pei, Mengxi Ding, Chunmei Wang
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20449 PubMed 41394420
December 5, 2025
Effect of major ozone autohemotherapy in fibromyalgia syndrome: a retrospective study
Oktay Faysal Tertemiz, Erkan Ozduran, Sinan Gursoy, Volkan Hanci, Kenan Kaygusuz, Ilhan Celil Ozbek, Mustafa Kurçaloğlu, Ülkü Sabuncu
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20475 PubMed 41368501
December 3, 2025
Virtual reality technology for upper and lower limb motor function, daily function, and balance in stroke patients: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Weixiao Zhang, Shanshan Lyu, Shuwen Zhang
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20402 PubMed 41356433
November 28, 2025
Prevalence and association testing of antinuclear antibodies and inflammatory bowel disease in Taiwan
Tsai-Min Yang, Fang-Ting Lu, Hsu-Heng Yen, Yang-Yuan Chen
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20474 PubMed 41333288
November 28, 2025
Effectiveness of respiratory muscle training on pulmonary function recovery in patients with spinal cord injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Shuqi Yao, Haozhe Guo, Fuhai Ma, Aiping Chi
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20373 PubMed 41333296
November 26, 2025
Patterns of pre-sleep music use and sleep quality: exploratory survey findings on state anxiety
Andrew Danso, Mareike Ehlert, Friederike Koehler, Rory Kirk, Nandhini Natarajan, Shannon Eilyce Wright, Renee Timmers, Suvi Saarikallio
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20444 PubMed 41321942
November 19, 2025
Outcomes and safety of colonoscopy in elderly patients aged 80 years and older: a retrospective cohort study
Yiming Ding, Xiangchun Lin
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20404 PubMed 41282981
November 10, 2025
IPI score as a new prognostic index in extensive stage small cell lung cancer
Ahmet Burak Ağaoğlu, Ferhat Ekinci, Mustafa Şahbazlar, Atike Pınar Erdoğan
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20343 PubMed 41244206
October 20, 2025
Efficacy and optimal dosage of various exercises for migraine: a multilevel network and dose-response meta-analysis
Jingyi Xie, Yupeng Lin, Bin Wang
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20254 PubMed 41142313