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NU School of Biotechnology Attends the OPPM Work Package Meeting
The NU School of Biotechnology participated in the work package meeting for the Online Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine Program (OPPM), which is a consortium funded by ERASMUS+ that aims to create a postgraduate diploma and MSc program in pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine. This is the first postgraduate program in pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine in Egypt and one of the pioneering programs in the Middle East. The consortium is led by Alexandria University and includes universities and organizations from all around the world. Some of the participating countries

NU Biotech students participate in the COP27
Biotech students from Nile University traveled to Sharm El Sheikh to participate in the COP27 conference that took place from November 06 to November 18, 2022. The participation of the NU Biotech students in COP27 was inspired by NU's vision and firm belief in fulfilling the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the goals of the national initiative, Egypt's Vision 2030. As part of their participation in COP27, NU Biotech students ran the NU wing at COP27 exhibiting the efforts and projects that were undertaken by NU to face climate change, such as plates that are made of recycled

NU Biotech Students Receive Practical Training at Semi-industrial Units
As part of NU's vision of preparing students for research and entrepreneurial challenges in the current world, the NU School of Biotechnology has followed an unconventional method of teaching practical courses to its undergraduate students. Instead of the usual training received in labs specifically and artificially designed for pedagogical purposes, junior Biotechnology students are taking their practical courses in semi-industrial units where real-life applications of the concepts they learned are already being turned into viable products that address the current medical, agricultural, and

NU School of Biotechnology Participates in the OPPM Dissemination Event
The NU School of Biotechnology participated in the dissemination event for the Online Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine Program (OPPM), which is a consortium funded by ERASMUS+ that aims to create a postgraduate diploma and MSc program in pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine. This is the first postgraduate program in pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine in Egypt and one of the pioneering programs in the Middle East. The consortium is led by Alexandria University and includes universities and organizations from Egypt, Lebanon, and the European Union, such as Nile University

Partnership Discussion During Dr. Asmaa Abushady's Visit to the University of South Bohemia
Vice-dean of the NU School of Biotechnology, Dr. Asmaa Abushady, visits the Faculty of Science at the University of South Bohemia, Czech Republic, to discuss the latest developments in an existing collaborative research project between Ain Shams University and the University of South Bohemia. During the visit, Dr. Asmaa Abushady and Dr. Petr Jelínek, the vice dean for Development and Foreign Affairs at the University of South Bohemia, discussed the potential for widening the scope of the collaboration and drafting a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with NU School of Biotechnology. This MOU
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A Day in the Life of a Biotech Student
At the School of Biotechnology, students experience a very dynamic learning environment that fosters curiosity and innovation. Here are snapshots from the first weeks in the Fall '22 semester.

Fall '22 Freshman Orientation
On the 28th of September, the NU Student Affairs and the NU School of Biotechnology teamed up to host an orientation for Freshman students. The students had the chance to meet and have dynamic discussions with the school faculty and teaching assistants to ensure a smooth start to their academic life at the School of Biotechnology. The day also included a wide array of engaging activities, such as

NU attended the Global Forum for Higher Education and Scientific Research in Cairo, Egypt
Dr. Asmaa Abushady and Dr. Maha Salah represented the school of Biotechnology at NU.

NU Partners (MOU) with Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute
NU partnered with the Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute to provide students with practical training opportunities. Dr. Asmaa Abu shady represented the School of Biotechnology at this event.

The School of Biotechnology Collaboration with Alexandria University to Design the First Online Pharmacogenomics Diploma and MSc Program in Egypt
Nile University joined a consortium funded by ERASMUS and lead by Alexandria University to design and implement the first online pharmacogenomics diploma and MSc program in Egypt. The consortium hosts other renowned universities, academic institutions and NGOs in Egypt, Lebanon and Europe including: the Children Cancer Hospital 57357, Al Alfi Foundation, American University of Beirut, Beirut Arab