Location
Oxford Blood Donor Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9BQ
Internal Collaborators (University of Oxford)
Rutger J. Ploeg, Professor of Transplant Biology and Head of Strategy
Peter Friend, Professor of Transplantation
Fadi Issa, Professor of Transplantation
Benedikt Kessler, Professor of Biochemistry and Mass Spectrometry
External Collaborators
Edward Sharples, Oxford Hospitals NHS Trust, Consultant Renal Medicine
Chris Sutton, University of Bradford, Professor of Biochemistry and Mass Spectrometry
Richard Telford, University of Bradford, Professor of Analytical Chemistry
Jan Lindeman, Leiden University, Netherlands, Professor of Vascular Surgery
Sadr ul Shaheed
B-Pharm, MSc, PhD
Translational Omics Scientist
My research bridges cutting‑edge molecular science and clinical medicine to uncover the biological signals that drive outcomes in solid organ transplantation and cancer. My research integrates proteomics, metabolomics, genomics, and pharmacokinetics to uncover molecular insights that guide clinical decision-making.
I develop and implement high-resolution analytical workflows to study a range of biological samples, including tissue, plasma, urine, bile, and perfusate. Current research focuses on:
- Identifying molecular signatures associated with diagnosis, prognosis, and transplant outcomes
- Investigating molecular recipient factors (e.g., dialysis, diabetes) in kidney transplantation
- Profiling post‑translational modifications (PTMs) such as carbamylation, phosphorylation, and oxidation as biomarkers of cellular ageing, inflammation, senescence, and cancer progression
Alongside my research, I manage the Proteomics and Metabolomics Facility, providing:
- Mass spectrometry-based clinical proteomics, metabolomics, and pharmacokinetics
- Biomarker discovery and multi-omics data integration
- Study design consultation for clinical omics research
- Bioinformatics support, data analysis, and training workshops for researchers
I have received research funding as Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator from major organisations including Kidney Research UK, NHS Blood and Transplant, NIHR, European Commission, and the Oxford Transplant Foundation. I also serve as an investigator on national and international clinical trials, providing molecular profiling and biomarker strategy expertise.
Biography
I hold a BPharm, an MSc in Oncology, and a PhD in Oncoproteomics (2017). After completing my postgraduate studies, I worked at the University of Bradford and the CRUK Cambridge Institute, where I focused on drug target discovery and clinical proteomics platform development. In 2020, I joined the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences at the University of Oxford as a Translational Omics Scientist.
Recent publications
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Effectiveness of hypothermic machine perfusion and static cold storage as delivery methods of a novel RIPK1 inhibitor into pig kidneys and its effects on ischaemia-reperfusion injury
Journal article
Mellati A. et al, (2025), BJS-BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 112, 10 - 10
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Nitric oxide treatment during normothermic perfusion of the kidney - a pre-clinical study
Journal article
Dumbill R. et al, (2025), BJS-BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 112
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End of preservation normothermic machine perfusion of porcine kidneys after ischaemic injury reprograms metabolism and induces fibrosis after transplant despite unchanged function: insights from the renal proteome
Preprint
Mulvey JF. et al, (2024)
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Research biopsies in kidney transplantation: an evaluation of surgical techniques and optimal tissue mass allowing molecular and histological analyses.
Journal article
Shaheed SU. et al, (2024), Clin Proteomics, 21
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Using established biorepositories for emerging research questions: a feasibility study.
Journal article
Lerink LJS. et al, (2024), Clin Proteomics, 21