Previous Members
i- PhD holders:
i- PhD holders:
1- Tamer Samir, Ph.D. (2010-2013)
1- Tamer Samir, Ph.D. (2010-2013)
Tamer has worked in his Ph.D. on the on isocitrate lyase of the glyoxylate shunt of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and modeling it as a potential drug target. Tamer is currently a lecturer of microbiology and immunology in Misr University for Science & Technology
Tamer has worked in his Ph.D. on the on isocitrate lyase of the glyoxylate shunt of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and modeling it as a potential drug target. Tamer is currently a lecturer of microbiology and immunology in Misr University for Science & Technology
2- Reham Samir, PhD (2010-2013)
2- Reham Samir, PhD (2010-2013)
Reham got her Bachelor degree from the Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University at 2004. She joined the Department of Microbiology and Immunology as a teaching assistant and got her Master’s Degree at 2009. In 2013, Reham obtained her Ph.D. working on characterizing the KdpD/E two components system and its role in the physiology and virulence of Acinetobacter baumannii. Currently, Reham is working as a lecturer in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology.
Reham got her Bachelor degree from the Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University at 2004. She joined the Department of Microbiology and Immunology as a teaching assistant and got her Master’s Degree at 2009. In 2013, Reham obtained her Ph.D. working on characterizing the KdpD/E two components system and its role in the physiology and virulence of Acinetobacter baumannii. Currently, Reham is working as a lecturer in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology.
3- Mahmoud Khalil Abd El-Aty, PhD (2011-2014)
3- Mahmoud Khalil Abd El-Aty, PhD (2011-2014)
Mahmoud worked in his Ph.D. to characterize the prevalence of multi-drug resistant A. baumannii in Egyptian hospitals; investigation of their epidemiologic characteristics and to develop a nano-gold assay for rapid detection of A. baumannii. Mahmoud is currently a lecturer of microbiology and immunology in Faculty of Pharmacy, Fayoum University
Mahmoud worked in his Ph.D. to characterize the prevalence of multi-drug resistant A. baumannii in Egyptian hospitals; investigation of their epidemiologic characteristics and to develop a nano-gold assay for rapid detection of A. baumannii. Mahmoud is currently a lecturer of microbiology and immunology in Faculty of Pharmacy, Fayoum University
Mahmoud worked in his Ph.D. to characterize Gram-negative multi-drug resistant bacteria causing repertory infections. He had a special interest in bio-adherent isolates. Mahmoud is currently a lecturer of microbiology and immunology in at King Abdul-Aziz University, Saudi Arabia.
Mahmoud worked in his Ph.D. to characterize Gram-negative multi-drug resistant bacteria causing repertory infections. He had a special interest in bio-adherent isolates. Mahmoud is currently a lecturer of microbiology and immunology in at King Abdul-Aziz University, Saudi Arabia.
Magdy worked on dissecting the signaling pathway involved in the action of mangiferin in mitigating gastric ulcer.
Magdy worked on dissecting the signaling pathway involved in the action of mangiferin in mitigating gastric ulcer.
Magdy is currently a lecturer of pharmacology in Six October University, Giza, Egypt.
Magdy is currently a lecturer of pharmacology in Six October University, Giza, Egypt.
MennatAllah has worked on the potential antidiabetic effect of galantamine, a known centrally acting drug, with and without vildagliptin in Type II diabetic rats.
MennatAllah has worked on the potential antidiabetic effect of galantamine, a known centrally acting drug, with and without vildagliptin in Type II diabetic rats.
MennatAllah is currently a lecturer of pharmacology in Pharos University, Alexandria.
MennatAllah is currently a lecturer of pharmacology in Pharos University, Alexandria.
MennatAllah has worked on comparing the anti-inflammatory effect of galantamine and leflunomide with emphasis on the potential mechanisms of action of galantamine in experimental adjuvant-induced arthritis in rats. MennatAllah is currently a lecturer of pharmacology in Pharos University, Alexandria.
MennatAllah has worked on comparing the anti-inflammatory effect of galantamine and leflunomide with emphasis on the potential mechanisms of action of galantamine in experimental adjuvant-induced arthritis in rats. MennatAllah is currently a lecturer of pharmacology in Pharos University, Alexandria.
Dona’s Ph.D. thesis project focused on investigating the combined effect of Hepatitis C viral infection and the genetic polymorphisms on the adverse events of methotrexate and 6-mercaptopurine in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Doaa works as a clinical pharmacist in the National Hepatology and Tropical Medicine Research Institute (NHTMRI) and also as a lecturer in the Faculty of Pharmacy, Future University in Egypt.
Dona’s Ph.D. thesis project focused on investigating the combined effect of Hepatitis C viral infection and the genetic polymorphisms on the adverse events of methotrexate and 6-mercaptopurine in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Doaa works as a clinical pharmacist in the National Hepatology and Tropical Medicine Research Institute (NHTMRI) and also as a lecturer in the Faculty of Pharmacy, Future University in Egypt.
9- El-Tahir Sabiel Ahmed, PhD
9- El-Tahir Sabiel Ahmed, PhD
Originally, from Sudan, El-Tahir worked on a keratinase enzyme from Cyberlindnera fabianii NRC3 aza with promising keratin-biodegradation, hide-de-hairing, and plant growth promotion activities. El-Tahir is now back to Sudan teaching Microbiology and conducting research.
Originally, from Sudan, El-Tahir worked on a keratinase enzyme from Cyberlindnera fabianii NRC3 aza with promising keratin-biodegradation, hide-de-hairing, and plant growth promotion activities. El-Tahir is now back to Sudan teaching Microbiology and conducting research.
Nashwa is an assistant lecturer in the Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University in the Department of Clinical Pathology (Microbiology). Nashwa's Ph.D. thesis project dealt with investigating the relationship between colistin resistance and the expression of Acinetobacter baumannii virulence factors. Her project was under the joint supervision of Dr. Attia together with Dr. Amani Elkholy and Dr. Aml Sayed of the Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University. Nashwa is a lecturer of Chemical Pathology in the Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University.
Nashwa is an assistant lecturer in the Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University in the Department of Clinical Pathology (Microbiology). Nashwa's Ph.D. thesis project dealt with investigating the relationship between colistin resistance and the expression of Acinetobacter baumannii virulence factors. Her project was under the joint supervision of Dr. Attia together with Dr. Amani Elkholy and Dr. Aml Sayed of the Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University. Nashwa is a lecturer of Chemical Pathology in the Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University.
Yosra graduated from the Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University at 2005. She got her Master’s Degree at 2011. In her Ph.D. thesis project, Yosra studied the CydDC ABC transporter of Moraxella catarrhalis exploring its function and regulation. Yosra's project was under the supervision of Dr. Attia, together with Dr. Yasser Rageb and Dr. Manal Maher at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University. Yosra is now a lecturer in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University
Yosra graduated from the Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University at 2005. She got her Master’s Degree at 2011. In her Ph.D. thesis project, Yosra studied the CydDC ABC transporter of Moraxella catarrhalis exploring its function and regulation. Yosra's project was under the supervision of Dr. Attia, together with Dr. Yasser Rageb and Dr. Manal Maher at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University. Yosra is now a lecturer in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University
12- Miran Elfar, PhD
12- Miran Elfar, PhD
Miran worked in her Ph.D. on tracing the clonal relationships and the detection of a newly identified virulence factor among Acinetobacter baumannii strains isolated from cancer patients in Egypt. Her project was under the joint supervision of Dr. Attia together with Dr. Hadir El-Mahallawy of the National Cancer Institute, Cairo University Miran is currently a lecturer in the Ahram Canadian University in the Department of Microbiology.
Miran worked in her Ph.D. on tracing the clonal relationships and the detection of a newly identified virulence factor among Acinetobacter baumannii strains isolated from cancer patients in Egypt. Her project was under the joint supervision of Dr. Attia together with Dr. Hadir El-Mahallawy of the National Cancer Institute, Cairo University Miran is currently a lecturer in the Ahram Canadian University in the Department of Microbiology.
Sally obtained her Ph.D. working on the development of a novel diagnostic kit for neonatal sepsis. Sally's work was under the supervision of Dr. Attia together with late Prof. Dr. Magdy A. Amin and Dr. Omneya Helmy at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University. Sally currently works as a lecturer in the Department of Microbiology & Immunology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University
Sally obtained her Ph.D. working on the development of a novel diagnostic kit for neonatal sepsis. Sally's work was under the supervision of Dr. Attia together with late Prof. Dr. Magdy A. Amin and Dr. Omneya Helmy at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University. Sally currently works as a lecturer in the Department of Microbiology & Immunology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University
Dina obtained her Ph.D. working on the molecular characterization of carbapenemases in lactose fermenters Enterobacteriaceae isolates from cancer patients in Egypt. Her project was under the joint supervision of Dr. Attia together with Dr. Abd Elgawad Hashem, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Dr. Tarek Mansour, and Dr. Hadir El-Mahallawy of the National Cancer Institute, Cairo University. Dina now works as a lecturer in the Department of Microbiology, Modern Sciences and Arts University (MSA)
Dina obtained her Ph.D. working on the molecular characterization of carbapenemases in lactose fermenters Enterobacteriaceae isolates from cancer patients in Egypt. Her project was under the joint supervision of Dr. Attia together with Dr. Abd Elgawad Hashem, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Dr. Tarek Mansour, and Dr. Hadir El-Mahallawy of the National Cancer Institute, Cairo University. Dina now works as a lecturer in the Department of Microbiology, Modern Sciences and Arts University (MSA)
Mai is an assistant lecturer in the Department of Microbiology, Modern Sciences and Arts University (MSA). For her Ph.D. thesis, Mai is working on Studying the anti-virulence effect of indole and its derivatives produced by soil bacteria. Her project is under the joint supervision of Dr. Attia together with Dr. Mohamed Abdel Halim Ramadan, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, and Dr. Reham Elsharkawy of Modern Sciences and Arts University.
Mai is an assistant lecturer in the Department of Microbiology, Modern Sciences and Arts University (MSA). For her Ph.D. thesis, Mai is working on Studying the anti-virulence effect of indole and its derivatives produced by soil bacteria. Her project is under the joint supervision of Dr. Attia together with Dr. Mohamed Abdel Halim Ramadan, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, and Dr. Reham Elsharkawy of Modern Sciences and Arts University.
ii- Masters holders:
ii- Masters holders:
Dalia's work focused on phenotypic and molecular characterization of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases among clinical isolates of Klebsiella pneumoniae. Dalia now is a registered pharmacist in the United States of America
Dalia's work focused on phenotypic and molecular characterization of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases among clinical isolates of Klebsiella pneumoniae. Dalia now is a registered pharmacist in the United States of America
Tamer's work focused on phenotypic and genetic characterization of Bacillus cereus and Staphylococcus aureus in food products. Tamer now is a lecturer of microbiology and immunology in the Egyptian Russian University. Also, he is an international lecturer for pharmacy boards exams
Tamer's work focused on phenotypic and genetic characterization of Bacillus cereus and Staphylococcus aureus in food products. Tamer now is a lecturer of microbiology and immunology in the Egyptian Russian University. Also, he is an international lecturer for pharmacy boards exams
3- Mohamed Elghanam, MSc.
3- Mohamed Elghanam, MSc.
Mohamed's work focused on the expression and purification of recombinant hepatitis B surface antigen S from Escherichia coli using a newly developed simple method. Mohamed now is a private pharmacy owner in Giza, Egypt.
Mohamed's work focused on the expression and purification of recombinant hepatitis B surface antigen S from Escherichia coli using a newly developed simple method. Mohamed now is a private pharmacy owner in Giza, Egypt.
Mohamed finished his Master’s degree with the group characterizing a bacterial consortium responsible for degrading a number of different aliphatic environmental pollutants. Mohamed currently is in the University of Groningen, Netherlands obtaining his PhD.
Mohamed finished his Master’s degree with the group characterizing a bacterial consortium responsible for degrading a number of different aliphatic environmental pollutants. Mohamed currently is in the University of Groningen, Netherlands obtaining his PhD.
5- Ola Sherif Abd El Tawab, MSc.
5- Ola Sherif Abd El Tawab, MSc.
Ola worked in her Masters to characterize both phenotypically and genetically the postoperative enteric Gram-negative infections following open-heart surgeries in Aswan Heart Center. Ola is currently in the United States of America, in a family leave
Ola worked in her Masters to characterize both phenotypically and genetically the postoperative enteric Gram-negative infections following open-heart surgeries in Aswan Heart Center. Ola is currently in the United States of America, in a family leave
6- Shahira El-Banna, MSc
6- Shahira El-Banna, MSc
Shahira obtained her Master’s degree characterizing the stress regulon of the opportunistic Staphylococcus epidermidis. Shahira is currently an assistant lecturer in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University working towards obtaining her PhD.
Shahira obtained her Master’s degree characterizing the stress regulon of the opportunistic Staphylococcus epidermidis. Shahira is currently an assistant lecturer in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University working towards obtaining her PhD.
7- Marwa Henawy, MSc.
7- Marwa Henawy, MSc.
Marwa's work focused on studying the combined effect of bacterial loads and genetic polymorphisms on the therapeutic outcomes of COPD therapy in Egyptian patients Marwa now is an assistant lecturer in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University working towards obtaining her PhD.
Marwa's work focused on studying the combined effect of bacterial loads and genetic polymorphisms on the therapeutic outcomes of COPD therapy in Egyptian patients Marwa now is an assistant lecturer in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University working towards obtaining her PhD.
Shaimaa obtained her Master’s degree on characterizing bacterial isolates causing suppurative otitis media both phenotypically and genetically. Shaimaa is currently working as a Dubai & NE Regulatory Affairs Manager in the United Arab Emirates
Shaimaa obtained her Master’s degree on characterizing bacterial isolates causing suppurative otitis media both phenotypically and genetically. Shaimaa is currently working as a Dubai & NE Regulatory Affairs Manager in the United Arab Emirates
9- Mostafa Nawwar, MSc.
9- Mostafa Nawwar, MSc.
Mostafa graduated from the Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University at 2008 and joined the bacterial control unit at the National Organization for Research and Control of Biologicals as a QC specialist. Through his work, he has gained experience in the quality control of vaccines, blood products, and recombinant proteins as well as the review of manufacturing protocols for some bacterial vaccines. In 2011, Mostafa has joined the Department of Microbiology and Immunology as a teaching assistant. For his Master’s degree in Microbiology and Immunology, Mostafa worked on the design and testing of a vaccine against Acinetobacter baumannii using both in silico and in vivo approaches. Mostafa is currently an assistant lecturer in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University
Mostafa graduated from the Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University at 2008 and joined the bacterial control unit at the National Organization for Research and Control of Biologicals as a QC specialist. Through his work, he has gained experience in the quality control of vaccines, blood products, and recombinant proteins as well as the review of manufacturing protocols for some bacterial vaccines. In 2011, Mostafa has joined the Department of Microbiology and Immunology as a teaching assistant. For his Master’s degree in Microbiology and Immunology, Mostafa worked on the design and testing of a vaccine against Acinetobacter baumannii using both in silico and in vivo approaches. Mostafa is currently an assistant lecturer in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University
10- Ahmed Kamel, MSc.
10- Ahmed Kamel, MSc.
Ahmed's work in his Masters focused on the association between vitamin D binding protein polymorphisms and response to therapy in chronic hepatitis C Egyptian patients. Ahmed's work was under the joint supervision of Dr. Attia and Dr. Samer Farid of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, and Dr. Maissa El Raziky of the Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University. Ahmed is currently an assistant lecturer in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University.
Ahmed's work in his Masters focused on the association between vitamin D binding protein polymorphisms and response to therapy in chronic hepatitis C Egyptian patients. Ahmed's work was under the joint supervision of Dr. Attia and Dr. Samer Farid of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, and Dr. Maissa El Raziky of the Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University. Ahmed is currently an assistant lecturer in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University.
11- Doaa Abd El Rady, MSc.
11- Doaa Abd El Rady, MSc.
Doaa's project obtained her Master's Degree working on comparing the glycosylated and non-glycosylated granulocyte colony stimulating factors as host defense improving agents during infection. Her work was under the joint supervision of Dr. Attia and Dr. Manal Maher of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University.
Doaa's project obtained her Master's Degree working on comparing the glycosylated and non-glycosylated granulocyte colony stimulating factors as host defense improving agents during infection. Her work was under the joint supervision of Dr. Attia and Dr. Manal Maher of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University.
12- Mai Allam, MSc.
12- Mai Allam, MSc.
Mai is a Technical Manager at NORCB. She obtained her Master's Degree studying the effect of microbial infections on the molecular actions of therapeutic monoclonal antibodies on certain tissue culture cell lines. Mai's work was under the joint supervision of Dr. Attia and Dr. Manal Maher of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University.
Mai is a Technical Manager at NORCB. She obtained her Master's Degree studying the effect of microbial infections on the molecular actions of therapeutic monoclonal antibodies on certain tissue culture cell lines. Mai's work was under the joint supervision of Dr. Attia and Dr. Manal Maher of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University.
13- Ethar M. Amin, MSc.
13- Ethar M. Amin, MSc.
Ethar graduated from the Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University at 2011 to join the Department of Microbiology and Immunology as a Teaching Assistant the following year. For her Master’s thesis project, Ethar chose to study the relation between the peptide chain release factor methyltransferase Prmc and the pathogenicity of Acinetobacter baumannii. Her research was supervised by Dr. Attia, together with Dr. Aymen Yassin, and Dr. Abd Elgawad Hashem at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University.
Ethar graduated from the Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University at 2011 to join the Department of Microbiology and Immunology as a Teaching Assistant the following year. For her Master’s thesis project, Ethar chose to study the relation between the peptide chain release factor methyltransferase Prmc and the pathogenicity of Acinetobacter baumannii. Her research was supervised by Dr. Attia, together with Dr. Aymen Yassin, and Dr. Abd Elgawad Hashem at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University.
Mai's thesis project was concerned with investigating the safety, the efficacy of rifaximine antibiotic and its microbial resistance as a secondary prophylaxis of hepatic encephalopathy in Egyptian patients. Her project was under the joint supervision of Dr. Attia and Dr. Nermin Sabry in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Cairo University.
Mai's thesis project was concerned with investigating the safety, the efficacy of rifaximine antibiotic and its microbial resistance as a secondary prophylaxis of hepatic encephalopathy in Egyptian patients. Her project was under the joint supervision of Dr. Attia and Dr. Nermin Sabry in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Cairo University.
Raghda was working on the development and testing of a vaccine against the emerging pathogen Staphylococcus lugdunensis. Raghda's work was under the supervision of Dr. Attia and Dr. Manal Maher of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University
Raghda was working on the development and testing of a vaccine against the emerging pathogen Staphylococcus lugdunensis. Raghda's work was under the supervision of Dr. Attia and Dr. Manal Maher of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University