Our Team

Ahmed Lotfy, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department at the University of West Florida. His research focuses on stem cell biology, regenerative medicine, and immunology, with particular expertise in mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and MSC-derived exosomes as potential therapies for autoimmune and degenerative diseases. Dr. Lotfy’s work spans both in vitro and in vivo studies, including genetic engineering of MSCs, mouse models, immunosuppression assays, and tissue regeneration strategies.

He has extensive experience in translational research, having worked across institutions in the USA, UK, Japan, and Egypt, and has contributed to advancing stem cell-based therapies from bench to clinical relevance. Dr. Lotfy has published numerous articles, presented at international conferences, and served as an editor and reviewer for multiple scientific journals.

Dr. Lotfy is deeply committed to mentoring students, guiding hands-on research, scientific writing, and critical thinking. He encourages them to publish research articles, helping to build confidence, foster scholarly engagement, and promote professional growth at an early in their careers.

Studying novel priming methods for menstrual blood derived mesenchymal stem cells in immunomodulatory applications. She hopes to go into academia as a researcher in stem cell and developmental biology and regeneration. 

Outside of the lab she enjoys playing the flute, reading, spending time with her cats, and watching reality TV. 

My interests include stem cell research, regenerative biology, and potential applications of these fields in dentistry. I hope to learn more about how this area of research may contribute to future advances in dental research and treatment. 

Interests outside lab: I enjoy strength training, running, and traveling. 

Tristan is an undergraduate Researcher, Biomedical Science (UWF)
Interested in genetics and CRISPR, currently working on MSC-mediated immunomodulation in autoimmune diseases. Outside the lab I read and play sports with my roommate.

Ramy is a pre-medical student interested in endocrinology and cellular immunology. 

His current research investigates how a Type 1 diabetes-mimicking microenvironment affects mesenchymal stem cell proliferation and migration, with implications for their immunomodulatory function. 

Outside the lab, Ramy enjoys reading, gardening, and playing soccer.

I am a Biomedical Sciences, Department of Biology (UWF)

Interested in stem cells and Immunomodulation.

When not in the lab, I enjoy spending time outside and hiking.

Lily is a junior undergraduate student, pursuing a degree in biomedical sciences. Her interests lie in emergency medicine, immunology, stem cell therapy, and holistic medicine. She hopes to attend medical school after completing her bachelor's degree. In her free time, Lily enjoys reading, cooking, traveling, running, and anything outdoors and active.

Lexie is a senior undergraduate student studying Biomedical Sciences. Her research interests include optometry and ocular disease, oncology, immunology, and integrative medicine. She plans to attend optometry school after completing her bachelor's degree.