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School of Biotechnology Students Perform Internships at the Institute of Systems Biology (INBIOSIS) in Malaysia
As part of an ongoing collaboration between Nile University's School of Biotechnology and the Institute of Systems Biology (INBIOSIS) in University Kebangsaan Malaysia, students Abdelrahman Shawky and Omnia Asker successfully received 2 internship positions which they started on the 1st of July and concluded on the 21st of September, 2024. Abdelrahman and Omnia conducted proteomics and metabolomics experiments under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Sayarul Nataqain Baharum, Director of INBIOSIS, Senior Lecturer Dr. Ahmed Mediani, and Research Fellow Dr. Hamizah Shahirah Hamezah. They also learned how to conduct experiments in animal models and analyze proteomics and metabolomics data using cutting-edge bioinformatics tools.
Abdelrahman and Omnia did not only master the basics of proteomics and metabolomics, but they also went on various excursions in several prominent scientific institutions across the country, such as the Forest Research Institute Malaysia in Kuala Lampur. Furthermore, they were completely immersed in Malaysian culture. They had Malaysian food, learned many sentences in Malay, and celebrated the Malaysian Independence Day on August 31st. This would not have been possible without the hospitality and kindness of Prof. Dr. Sayarul Nataqain Baharum, Dr. Mediani, and Dr. Hamizah.
The exposure that Abdelrahman and Omnia had provided them with a glimpse into an advanced science and technology culture that fosters research and innovation quickly translating them into real-world applications that solve social challenges. This internship prepares them for a successful career in biotechnology and to become effective players in the Egyptian Biotechnology sector, helping to contribute to its success and raising the Egyptian national GDP.
