Excellence in scientific research 

Excellence in scientific research is a crucial facet of advancing our understanding of the world around us. It is through rigorous and meticulous research that we are able to unravel mysteries and solve complex problems. Scientists who strive for excellence in their work hold themselves to the highest standards, ensuring that their methodologies are robust and their findings are accurate and reliable.

Achieving excellence in scientific research requires a combination of intellectual curiosity, dedication, and a commitment to the pursuit of knowledge. Scientists must possess a deep passion for their field of study, constantly seeking new ideas and innovative approaches to expand the boundaries of human understanding. They must be willing to invest countless hours in the laboratory, engaging in meticulous experimentation and analysis to uncover meaningful results.

Moreover, excellence in scientific research goes beyond individual achievements. Collaboration and teamwork play a crucial role in fostering excellence, as scientists often work together to tackle complex problems that require diverse expertise. Sharing knowledge, ideas, and resources enables researchers to build upon each other's work, pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery even further. Ultimately, excellence in scientific research not only advances our understanding but also has the potential to drive innovation, improve human lives, and shape the future of our society.

2024

•Dr. Nermeen Hisham Kamal Eldin, Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, specializing in Pharmaceutics, has been awarded second place in the poster competition at the Controlled Release Society Annual Meeting and Exposition (CRS 2024), held from July 8 to 12 in Bologna, Italy. Her awarded research was titled "The Bone Regenerative Potential of Various Quercetin Loaded Lipid Nano-formulations Loaded in Biodegradable Calcium Phosphate Cement Scaffolds." 

• Under the guidance of His Excellency Prof. Dr. Ismail Abdel Ghaffar Ismail Farag, President of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport. the College of Pharmacy participated in the 5th Arab Water Conference, hosted by Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event was organized by the Ministry of Environment. Water, and Agriculture in coordination with the Technical Secretariat of the Arab Ministerial Water Council at the League of Arab States, held from November 22-23, 2023. 
Dr. Miran Ahmed Al-Haggar, a researcher at the College of Pharmacy's Research Center at the Academy's main headquarters, participated in a special session on the value of water and the circular economy. She presented a research paper titled "The Effective Impact of Plants in Water Recycling for Achieving Environmental Sustainability and Enhancing the Circular Economy," which was accepted by the conference's scientific committee. 

• Dr. Mariam Mohamed Shamma, Head of Clinical and Biological Sciences Departments and Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the College of Pharmacy, represented the College of Pharmacy, Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport at the 48th FEBS Congress 2024. She presented her research as an oral presentation, which had been accepted for publication by the conference's scientific committee on behalf of the College of Pharmacy, Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport. The research was titled: "Diosmin synergistically potentiates the anti-tumor effects of regorafenib against HCC via dual inhibition of Pl3K/mTOR and RAS/Erk signaling pathways." Her presentation received significant and notable praise from the examining committee and professors from around the world. 

• Dr. Mohamed EI-Khouly attended the ASM Microbe 2024 conference, where he delivered a lecture titled "Characterization of a Large Collection of Clinical Yeast Isolates from Alexandria, Egypt." This presentation was a significant outcome of an international collaboration with a team from Radboud University in the Netherlands. The project focused on the detailed characterization of clinical yeast isolates, contributing valuable insights into microbial diversity and resistance patterns in the Alexandria region. 

• A delegation from the College of Pharmacy at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport participated in the 6th International Conference on Pharmaceutical Sciences, held at Future University in Cairo from February 14-15. 

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2023

- Three faculty members of the college got the opportunity to travel abroad in order to exchange experiences in order to learn about the latest research, educational and training systems followed in those universities for periods ranging from one to three months:

- The participation of Dr. Dalia Yahya in the training on capacity building (Resource mobilization) organized by (ASAF) African students Alumni Forum under the auspices of Erasmus plus from 16 to 18.9. 2023 in Tunis.

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