Mai Osman Mohamed Kadry | Biochemistry | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mai Osman Mohamed Kadry | Biochemistry | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mai O.Kadry,National Research Center, Egypt

Dr. Mai Osman Mohamed Kadry is a distinguished biochemistry researcher at the Therapeutic Chemistry Department, National Research Centre, Egypt. With a Doctorate in Biochemistry from Cairo University (2016), her work focuses on oxidative injury, nanotoxicity, and cancer therapy. She has published extensively in high-impact journals on topics like antioxidant effects, stem cell therapies, and metabolic disorders. Dr. Kadry has also contributed to academia, teaching pharmacognosy at 6th October University. Skilled in advanced techniques like PCR, HPLC, and ELISA, she actively participates in groundbreaking nanobiotechnology research projects. Dr. Kadry is committed to advancing therapeutic strategies for critical diseases. 📚🧬

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🎓 Education

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mai O. Kadry boasts a strong academic foundation in pharmaceutical sciences. She earned her Doctorate in Biochemistry from the Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, in 2016, with a thesis on the “Amelioration of Nano-Sized Titanium Dioxide-Induced Oxidative Injury in Mice by Some Antioxidants.” She obtained her Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Helwan University in 2008, focusing on the synergistic effects of phytic and catechin on carbon tetrachloride-induced damage in rats. Dr. Kadry completed her B.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Science at Ain Shams University in 2003, graduating with honors. She also attended English language schools, enhancing her global communication skills. 🌟🔬

🧪 Experience

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mai O. Kadry has accumulated valuable experience in academia and research. She served as a pharmacognosy instructor at the Faculty of Pharmacy, 6th October University, Cairo, Egypt (2003–2004), where she effectively delivered courses on natural products and their therapeutic applications. Dr. Kadry also contributed as a staff member focused on development and quality enhancement, aligning with the standards of the National Commission for Academic Accreditation. Her dedication to education and quality assurance reflects her commitment to fostering academic excellence and professional growth in pharmaceutical sciences. 📚🔬

Training 🧬📚

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mai O. Kadry has undergone extensive training in various scientific disciplines. She completed courses in Biostatistics (November 2016) and Bioinformatics (January 2017) at the National Research Centre. Earlier, she gained expertise in Scientific Typewriting Bases (March 2007) and Occupational Health and Safety (June 2009). Additionally, she mastered Protein Electrophoresis through a four-month course in 2006. Dr. Kadry enhanced her practical skills with hands-on training at Al-Borg Clinical Laboratory, focusing on PCR techniques for detecting HBV and HCV at the Theodor Bilharz Research Institute. Her comprehensive training equips her with valuable laboratory and analytical skills. 🔬🧪

🔬 Research Focus

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mai O. Kadry focuses on cutting-edge biomedical research, emphasizing toxicity, cancer therapy, and molecular biology. Her work explores inflammatory mediators, DNA damage, and therapeutic approaches in liver, brain, and nephrotoxicity contexts. She investigates autophagy, necroptosis, and novel strategies like resveratrol nano-formulations for ovarian cancer. Dr. Kadry also studies molecular pathways in gastric and prostate cancers, including miRNA-lncRNA signaling and CRISPR-Cas9 applications. Other interests involve genetic mutations in leukemia, drug-delivery systems, and nanotechnology for breast cancer. Her contributions bridge diagnostics, therapeutic innovations, and cellular mechanisms in oncology and toxicology. 🔬✨

Conclusion

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mai O. Kadry is a distinguished biochemistry researcher whose work bridges advanced molecular biology and therapeutic innovation. With expertise in nanotoxicity, oxidative injury, and cancer therapy, she contributes significantly to biomedical science through impactful research and academic leadership. Her training in cutting-edge techniques and her focus on translational medicine position her at the forefront of scientific discovery. Dr. Kadry’s dedication to improving healthcare through targeted therapies and her commitment to academic excellence make her a valuable asset to the scientific community. Her career reflects passion, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of better treatment solutions.

 

Publications
  • Collaboration of Hprt/K-RAS/c-Myc mutation in the oncogenesis of T-lymphocytic leukemia: a comparative study

    Future Science OA
    2024-12-31 | Journal article
    CONTRIBUTORS: Mai O Kadry; Abdel-Hamid Z Abdel Hamid; Rehab M Abdel-Megeed
  • Fischer’s oligopeptide ratio in ischemic hypoxia: prophylactic amendment of sophoretin and melatonin supplementation

    Future Science OA
    2024-12-31 | Journal article
    CONTRIBUTORS: Mai O Kadry; Hanaa Mahmoud Al
  • Thioctic acid shield against lipopolysaccharide depression and endoplasmic reticulum stress: GR7M/Homer/ATF6 signaling

    Future Science OA
    2024-12-31 | Journal article
    CONTRIBUTORS: Mai O. Kadry; Rehab M. Abdel-Megee

NORMA SILVA | Biotechnology | Women Researcher Award

Dr.Norma Silva | Biotechnology | Women Researcher Award

 

The university of Arizona, United States

Profile

Education

She holds a Biotechnology Engineering degree from the Technological Institute of Sonora (1991-1996) and a Master’s in Environmental Sciences and Sustainable Development from the Autonomous University of Sinaloa (2001-2004). She later earned a Ph.D. in Sciences with a Specialization in Biotechnology through the National Program (PNPC) of Biological Sciences of the Northwest, CONACYT, at the Technological Institute of Sonora (2010-2014). Additionally, she has obtained diplomas in teaching, generic competencies, and nutrition

Work experience

She worked as a Laboratory Technician at SABRITAS, S.A. de C.V. (1994-1998), where she was responsible for quality control of physicochemical parameters in raw materials, processes, and packaging lines. From 2001 to 2004, she served as a Professor at Colegio Sinaloa in Culiacán, teaching chemistry, biology, and food analysis. She then worked as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Architecture and Environmental Engineering at the Technological Institute of Cajeme (ITESCA) from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, she held a dual role as a Professor and Academic Administrator in the Department of Biotechnology and Food Sciences at the Technological Institute of Sonora (ITSON) between 2001 and 2014. In 2011, she was an Adjunct Professor at Tecnológico de Monterrey, teaching Organic Chemistry in English. She later joined the University of Sonora (UNISON) as an Adjunct Professor from 2013 to 2016 and again in 2024. From 2017 to 2022, she worked as a Determined Research Professor at UNISON, focusing on biological sciences, particularly in the agri-food field and its connections to public health and the environment. Expanding her research internationally, she became an Associate Researcher at the University of Arizona’s Department of Environmental Sciences from 2021 to 2022. She continued her work there as a Visiting Professor with a Research Scholar position from 2023 to 2024 and is currently an Associate Researcher (2024-2025). Her research at the University of Arizona focuses on the innovation and development of biotechnological products using natural products.

Awards

She has received several distinctions throughout her career, including being recognized as a Distinguished Teacher at the Technological Institute of Sonora in 2006 and 2007. In 2017, she was honored as a Distinguished Citizen in CAJEME by the Interamerican University for Development in Cd. Obregón, Sonora. Her research excellence has been acknowledged by CONACYT’s National System of Researchers, where she was awarded the title of National Researcher Level C from January 1, 2016, to December 31, 2018. She advanced to National Researcher Level 1 in the area of Agricultural, Livestock, Forestry, and Ecosystem Sciences from 2019 to 2021 and continued at Level 1 in the area of Biotechnology and Agricultural Sciences for the period from January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2026.

Research Experience

She has extensive experience in research and development, demonstrating expertise in implementing technologies and innovative practices to enhance agricultural productivity, food security, and environmental sustainability. Her work focuses on utilizing scientific and technological tools to address complex challenges in the agri-food sector.

She completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the National Laboratory for Research in Food Safety (LANNIA), CONACYT, at the Center for Research in Food and Development (CIAD) (2016-2017), where she worked on the chemical and biological characterization of agro-industry products. Her research experience includes multiple research stays at CIAD: in 2004 at the Environmental Microbiology Laboratory (Culiacán Unit, Sinaloa), where she developed her master’s thesis on disinfection applications in mango products; in 2012 at the Antioxidant Laboratory (Hermosillo Unit, Sonora), where she evaluated the antioxidant capacities of agro-industrial products; and in 2013 at the Environmental Microbiology Laboratory (Culiacán Unit, Sinaloa), where she conducted her doctoral research on the characterization of antiviral studies of agro-industrial products.

Additionally, in 2016, she conducted a research stay at the Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), working at the Center for Genomic Sciences (CCG) in Cuernavaca, Morelos, focusing on the genomic characterization of bacteriophages isolated from agricultural valleys in Southern Sonora, Mexico.

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