Double Victory for NU’s Biotechnology Students at UGRF 20
Our students from Nile University’s School of Biotechnology secured both first and second place in the Biotechnology category at the 20th Undergraduate Research Forum (UGRF), earning a total of $700 in awards. The first-place prize of $400 was awarded to Gel Mate: From Casting to Imaging – Automating the Gel Workflow, supervised by Dr. Maha Salah with TAs Mahmoud Mohsen and Mayar Mostafa. The project developed a robotic system that automates gel electrophoresis. With only the initial sample input required, the system completes all steps from gel preparation to imaging, making the technique
Celebrating BTCH Alumni Success at the BIB Incubator 2025
We are proud to announce that Gensect, a biotech startup founded by graduates of Nile University’s School of Biotechnology, has achieved a remarkable milestone at the Business Incubator in Biotechnology (BIB) under the theme “Today’s Idea... Tomorrow’s Future.” Gensect ranked 3rd out of 17 competing startups, placing among the Top 5 for their innovative project focused on producing organic feed and fertilizer from organic waste using black soldier fly larvae — a sustainable solution that addresses critical agricultural and environmental challenges in Egypt and beyond. The Demo Day was hosted
Dr. Ahmed Elewa Gives a Seminar on Epigenetics and Embryonic Plasticity
NU School of Biotechnology was honored to host an inspiring talk on Transgenerational Whispers: How Ancestral Experiences Affect a New Generation by Dr. Ahmed Elewa, Assistant Professor at Augsburg University, USA. Our attendees were captivated as Dr. Elewa shared his groundbreaking research on the fascinating impact of ancestral life histories on future generations. From epigenetics to embryonic plasticity, the session shed light on the science of multigenerational adaptations. We extend our gratitude to Dr. Elewa for his invaluable insights and to everyone who joined this thought-provoking
Deciphering Neural Dynamics of Symptoms of Mental Health Using Machine Learning and Neuroinformatics
NU School of Biotechnology is honored to host Dr. Mohamed Abdelhack, a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Krembil Centre for Neuroinformatics, Canada, for an engaging talk on "Deciphering Neural Dynamics of Symptoms of Mental Health Using Machine Learning and Neuroinformatics." Dr. Abdelhack, with an impressive career spanning institutions like Kyoto University and Washington University in St. Louis, will share his groundbreaking research on how computational neuroscience and machine learning are used to model psychiatric disorders and understand brain dynamics. The session will take place on
Improving Water Quality in the Middle East and North Africa
The School of Biotechnology and NISC Research Center are pleased to announce an insightful event entitled "Improving Water Quality in the Middle East and North Africa," addressing one of the region's most pressing challenges, water quality. With the Middle East and North Africa facing significant environmental issues related to water scarcity, pollution, and the impact of rapid urbanization, this event will explore sustainable solutions, technological innovations, and community engagement in water management. Join us on December 30, 2024, at 9:30 AM in the Tech Space. Key Topics: - The impact
Transgenerational Whispers: How Ancestral Experiences Affect a New Generation
Nile University is pleased to host an insightful talk on Transgenerational Whispers: How Ancestral Experiences Affect a New Generation! Join us on January 15th, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM in Room 367, as Dr. Ahmed Elewa, Assistant Professor at Augsburg University, USA, delves into his groundbreaking research on the impact of ancestral life-histories on future generations. Dr. Elewa, a graduate of Cairo University and the University of Massachusetts Medical School, will discuss the role of epigenetics in multigenerational adaptations and his current research on embryonic plasticity. Don’t miss out
Online Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine Diploma and Master’s Program
Project number: 617303-EPP-1-2020-1-EG-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP. Funding agency: The Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Submitted to the call: Erasmus+ KA2 (Capacity Building in Higher Education). Description The OPPM project presents a two-year postgraduate academic program, which has already been granted accreditation in both Egypt and Lebanon. The first year focuses on a diploma
Research Project
Pre-emergency Alert IoT System-based on Wearable Devices for Diabetic Patient
According to World Health Organization (WHO), there are more than 400 million diabetic adults worldwide. In Egypt, only there are about 8 million diabetic people, and the diabetes prevalence rate is estimated to be 13.3% by 2025, according to WHO. In most cases, the diabetic person requires regular visits to the hospital for health checks. However, due to the COVID pandemic, it has become risky
Research Project
IoT-based Platform for Wearable Devices for Continuous Healthcare Monitoring
The ultimate goal of this project is to achieve diagnosis on the fly and predict abnormal health conditions and alert people before the condition happens. In order to achieve this, the following objectives should be fulfilled: Implementing wearable self-powered painless devices for healthcare monitoring. Implementing AI algorithm for predicting abnormal health conditions. Implementing painless
UGRF 14th season
The Nile University hosts the Undergraduate Research Forum (UGRF) each semester. It motivates students to translate their academic projects into useful outcomes. The projects are presented by the students as a two-page summary, posters, prototypes, and applications. They are evaluated by a jury panel made up of professors and distinguished researchers from universities. Awards and recognition are given to winners. The School of Biotechnology at NU took part in the 14th UGRF season this year. Whereas the first and second places were won by two freshman teams.