Education & Experience
Education
PhD in Clinical Translational Science
Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland, Ohio | 2025 - Present
Master of Science in Respiratory Care
Rush University | Chicago, Illinois | 2021 - 2023
- GPA 4/4
- Thesis: Albuainain FA, Li J. Aerosol delivery to simulated spontaneously breathing tracheostomized adult model with and without humidification. Respir Care. 2024;69(7):847-853. DOI: 10.4187/respcare.11495
Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University | Dammam, Saudi Arabia | 2012 - 2016
- GPA: 4.74 / 5
- Capstone: Alwohayeb NS, Alenazi BA, Albuainain FA, Alrayes MM. A comparison between two types of resistive inspiratory muscle training devices in normal subjects in regard to pulmonary functions. Int J Phys Med Rehabil. 2018;6(1):100044. DOI: 10.4172/2329-9096.1000449
Professional Experience
Lecturer
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University - College of Applied Medical Science | Jubail, Saudi Arabia | 2018 - Present
- Teach undergraduate respiratory care courses, including Therapeutics, Neonatal & Pediatric RC, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, and Medical Gases.
- Supervise student research projects
- Coordinate simulation-based training for clinical procedures.
- Skills utilized: Curriculum design, mentor-ship, academic advising.
Regestered Respiratory Therapist
King Fahad Specialist Hospital | Dammam - Saudi Arabia | 2017 - 2018
- Provide patient-centered respiratory care in critical settings.
- Manage mechanical ventilation, aerosol therapy, and airway care.
Research Experience
Current Research Projects
Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Dr. Vickram Tejwani | 2025-Present - Timely Treatment Escalation After Recurrent Asthma Exacerbations - Asthma patient quality of life and barriers to asthma control.
Previous Research Projects
Rush University | Dr. Jie Li | 2021-2025
- Albuainain FA, Man X, Li J.Aerosol Delivery to Simulated Spontaneously Breathing Tracheostomized Children’s Models with High-Flow Tracheal Oxygen. Respir Care. Published online August 25, 2025. doi:10.1177/19433654251360623
- Albuainain FA, Man X, Alamoudi O, Li J. Factors influencing aerosol delivery during invasive ventilation. Respir Care. Published online July 2, 2025. DOI: 10.1089/respcare.12942
- Albuainain FA, Almomen A, Gong L, Li J. Quantification of health care worker model to secondhand exposure of aerosols during nebulization treatment. Respir Care. DOI: 10.1089/respcare.12668
- Chen X, Albuainain FA, Li J. Aerosol delivery to simulated spontaneously breathing tracheostomized adult patients with heated humidified high flow oxygenation. Respir Care. 2025;70(7):873–878. DOI: 10.1089/respcare.12467
- Li J, Lyu S, Luo J, Liu P, Albuainain FA, Alamoudi OA, Rochette V, et al. Prophylactic antibiotics delivered via the respiratory tract to reduce ventilator-associated pneumonia: a systematic review, network meta-analysis, and trial sequential analysis. Crit Care Med. 2024;52(10):1612-1623. DOI: 10.1097/CCM.0000000000006323
- Liu P, Lyu S, Mireles-Cabodevila E, Miller AG, Albuainain FA, et al. Survey of ventilator waveform interpretation among ICU professionals. Respir Care. 2024;69(7):773-781. DOI: 10.4187/respcare.11677
- Li J, Abulkhair RR, Albuainain FA. A pediatric bench model of continuous albuterol delivery using heliox. Respir Care. 2024;69(12):1517-1522. DOI: 10.4187/respcare.11713
- Albuainain FA, Li J. Aerosol delivery to simulated spontaneously breathing tracheostomized adult model with and without humidification. Respir Care. 2024;69(7):847-853. DOI: 10.4187/respcare.11495
- Li J, Deng N, He WJ, Yang C, Liu P, Albuainain FA, et al. The effects of flow settings during high-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy for neonates and young children. Eur Respir Rev. 2024;33(230223):14. DOI: 10.1183/16000617.0223-2023
- Li J, Albuainain FA, Tan W, Scott JB, Roca O, Mauri T. The effects of flow settings during high-flow nasal cannula support for adult subjects: a systematic review. Crit Care. 2023;27(1):78. DOI: 10.1186/s13054-023-04361-5
Awards and Honors
- 2025, Young Investigator Award – American Association of Respiratory Care.
- 2023, Research Excellence Award – Rush University
- 2023, Recipient of the graduate assistance in research scholarship – Rush University
- 2023, Acknowledged on the Dean’s List for academic excellence. – Rush University
- 2023, Nominated for the Lambda Beta Society by the Respiratory Care Department in recognition of academic excellence and an impeccable ethical record
- 2022, Recipient of academic excellence award from the Coalition for Baccalaureate and Graduate Respiratory Therapy Education (CoBGRTE)
- 2022, Recipient of research proposal award from the Coalition for Baccalaureate and Graduate Respiratory Therapy Education (CoBGRTE)
- 2016, Awarded first place in the respiratory care intellectual competition at the 2nd PSMCH Respiratory Care Students Symposium
- 2015, Awarded first place in the general intellectual student competition at Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University