Bio
2011- Present: PhD Candidate - Glick Eye Institute - Indiana, USA
Research Focus:
• Biological evaluation of the mechanism of action of a novel anti-angiogenic pharmacotherapy in human retinal endothelial cells in vitro using photoaffinity pulldown approach
• Elucidation of the therapeutic potential of the novel compound for age-related macular degeneration in vivo using laser-induced choroidal neovascularization mouse model
2008-2011:Research Assistant - National Cancer Institute - Cairo, Egypt
Worked on in vitro investigation of the biological effects of the natural compound resveratrol on apoptosis and cell cycle arrest in human breast cancer cell line MCF-7, together with its effects on inflammatory mediators such as COX-2 enzyme using ELISA and western blotting
2006-2011:Teaching Assistant - Biochemistry Dept. - Faculty of Pharmacy Cairo University - Cairo, Egypt
Designing practical course program/content and conducting weekly seminars for undergraduate pharmacy students and Biochemistry graduate diploma students
Courses Taught:
• Biochemistry I, II, III (pharmaceutical sciences undergraduates)
• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (undergraduate clinical pharmacy program)
• Biochemistry diploma