PhD (London) · MSc (LSHTM) · FRCPath(Res) · Dip Med Ed

Prof. Khalid M. Bindayna

Professor of Medical Microbiology

Fractional Consultant in Medical Education & Biosecurity

📍 Manama, Bahrain

Professional Profile

Three Decades of Academic & Clinical Leadership

Medical microbiologist and academic leader with over three decades of expertise in clinical diagnostics, molecular microbiology, infection control, and research leadership. Author of 60+ peer-reviewed publications (top 5% globally for citations) and a published textbook on problem-based learning. Trusted adviser to institutions seeking rigorous, evidence-based approaches to medical education and antimicrobial stewardship.

Formerly Professor and Chairman of Microbiology at the Arabian Gulf University, Prof. Bindayna now brings that institutional expertise to a wider audience — combining rigorous research with practical, implementable solutions for universities, health ministries, and clinical institutions worldwide.

30+

Years of Experience

60+

Peer-Reviewed Publications

Top 5%

Globally for Citations

Supervised Dissertations

Consulting Services

How I Can Help Your Organisation

Available on a fractional basis — structured engagements tailored to your institution's timeline, budget, and goals.

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Medical Education Consulting

Expert guidance on designing, implementing, and evaluating problem-based learning programmes that produce competent, reflective clinicians.

PBL curriculum design and case development
Faculty training and facilitator development
Programme evaluation and quality assurance
Learner assessment frameworks
Online and hybrid learning integration
MSc and doctoral programme development

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Biosecurity & AMR Advisory

Strategic advisory on antimicrobial resistance, infection control, and molecular diagnostics — translating research into institutional policy.

Antimicrobial stewardship programme design
Infection control policy and implementation
Molecular diagnostics advisory (PCR, sequencing)
AMR surveillance strategy and genomic profiling
Clinical microbiology laboratory quality (GLP/CLIA)
Hospital outbreak investigation and response

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Moodle · Online Learning

Online Courses

I teach the following courses online via Moodle, combining problem-based learning with real clinical and laboratory scenarios.

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Medical Microbiology Courses

A comprehensive, problem-based introduction to clinical and diagnostic microbiology — bacteriology, virology, mycology, antimicrobial agents and resistance, and a systems-based approach to pathogens.

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Biosecurity Courses

Practical training in biosafety and biosecurity for laboratory and public-health settings — risk assessment, containment principles, safe handling of pathogens, and regulatory frameworks.

One payment unlocks all Medical Microbiology courses — pay by card or Apple Pay.

Enrol — Full Access $99

Qualifications & Affiliations

Credentials

Education

2025

FRCPath(Res)The Royal College of Pathologists, UK

1989

PhD in Medical MicrobiologyUniversity of London (St. Mary's Hospital Medical School)

1984

MSc in Medical MicrobiologyLondon School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

1981

Diploma in Medical EducationCollege of Health Sciences, Bahrain

Professional Affiliations

American Society for Microbiology (ASM)
European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID)
International Society for Genomic and Evolutionary Microbiology (ISOGEM)
Saudi Society of Microbiology

Teaching & Leadership

Professor & former Chairman of Microbiology, Immunology & Infectious Diseases at Arabian Gulf University (2012–2016). PBL coordinator, curriculum and assessment committee lead. Invited speaker at ECCMID and international meetings.

Research Output

Selected Publications

60+ peer-reviewed publications · Top 5% globally for citations

2025

Transcriptomic profiling reveals distinct immune dysregulation in early-stage sepsis patients

Taha S, Bindayna K, et al. · International Journal of Molecular Sciences

2021

Variant analysis of SARS-CoV-2 genomes in the Middle East

Bindayna KM, Crinion S. · Microbial Pathogenesis

2016

Exploring the evidence base for national and regional policy interventions to combat resistance

Dar OA, Hasan R, Schlundt J, Bindayna K, et al. · The Lancet

2009

Diversity of plasmid-mediated carbapenem-hydrolysing oxacillinases among carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii from Bahrain

Mugnier PD, Bindayna KM, Poirel L, Nordmann P. · Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy

Full publication list available on request.

Published Works

Books

Problem-Based Learning Approach in Microbiology

Bindayna KM, Al-Salman JM · Academic Press / Elsevier · 2023 · 551 pp · ISBN 978-0-323-95092-3

An organ-based study of medical microbiology and infectious diseases using real patient problems, structured in seven sections covering the full spectrum of infectious diseases.

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MCQs in Medical Microbiology: Problem-Based and USMLE Format

Bindayna KM · Kindle Edition · 2025

A comprehensive question bank structured around problem-based clinical scenarios and the USMLE examination format, designed to sharpen diagnostic reasoning for medical students and postgraduate candidates.

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Get in Touch

khalid@khalidbindayna.com

Phone / WhatsApp

+973 36405504

Location

Manama, Bahrain

Response within 48 hours. Engagements available remotely and in-person.