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Twenty Biotechnology Graduation Projects Receive Reputable Funds
We are extremely delighted to announce that 20 graduation projects by our senior biotechnology students have received the following reputable funds: Graduation Projects Medical Cluster Fund by the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology in collaboration with NAWAH Scientific Graduation Projects Cluster Fund by the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology in collaboration with Ain Shams University Graduation Project Fund by Al-Alfi Foundation Innovators Support Fund/ Industrial Graduation Projects (ISF/IGP) Through these funds, our students will be able to conduct their graduation
NU School of Biotechnology Organizes the OPPM Dissemination Event
In a ground-breaking meeting, the School of Biotechnology at Nile University hosted the Dissemination Event of the Online Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine Postgraduate Program (OPPM). The event welcomed reputable speakers and guests from various academic and research institutions who shed light on the significance of pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine in Egypt and worldwide. It further provided an overview of the OPPM program and how it successfully allowed the implementation of the concepts of pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine in a postgraduate program for the first
The School of Biotechnology Organizes the Graduation Projects Dissemination Day
The School of Biotechnology at Nile University organized the Graduation Projects Dissemination Day where the school introduced its different grad tracks and students gracefully discussed their proposed project ideas in fruitful seminar sessions. Their projects reflected the strengths of the programs at Nile University. The day was truly exceptional as it embarked on the first steps to the graduation of the first class from the School of Biotechnology at Nile University! We would like to congratulate our senior students and wish them all the best in their next learning phase.
NU School of Biotechnology Hosts the Info Session for the 1st Business Incubator for Biotechnology in Egypt
We are extremely delighted to have hosted the Info Session for the Business Incubator for Biotechnology (BIB) as part of its inauguration process. BIB is an initiative sponsored by The Academy of Scientific Research & Technology (ASRT), with partners from Ain Shams University, School of Biotechnology at Nile University, and NilePreneurs, that aims at transforming research ideas of young scientists into start-up companies in the different fields of biotechnology. Students were impressed by the opportunities they could benefit from at BIB and showed great enthusiasm towards tailoring their
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NU School of Biotechnology Participates in the 2nd OPPM Work Package Meeting
Members of the NU School of Biotechnology attended the 2nd work package meeting for the Online Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine Program (OPPM). OPPM is a consortium funded by the European education program ERASMUS+ that aims at designing the first MSc program in pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine in Egypt. The consortium includes members from Egypt, Lebanon, and the European
The School of Biotechnology Holds the First Training Session on Quality Assurance and Accreditation
In January 2023, the Biotechnology School established the Quality Assurance Unit (QAU) led by Dr. Abdelrahim Hassan, Professor of Food Safety and Technology, Nile University. QAU aims to implement a proactive quality assurance system, improving the institutional and academic performance of the Biotechnology School, and qualifying the school for accreditation by the national and international
Biotech Students Go on a Field Trip to Juhayna Food Industries
Biotechnology is known to play a huge role in the food industry and particularly the dairy industry. Some of the developments in biotechnology have helped enhance the quality of dairy products, prolong their shelf-life, and increase their nutritional value. For this reason, the NU School of Biotechnology organizes field trips to show students the possible venues they can have an impact on after
The NU School of Biotechnology Flies to Lebanon to Attend the Semi-annual OPPM All-partner Meeting
The NU School of Biotechnology flew to Beirut, Lebanon to Attend the All-Partner 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
Biotech Students Participating in the 15th UGRF
On the 28th of January, sophomore and junior undergraduate biotechnology students participated in the 15th season of the Undergraduate Research Forum (UGRF), which is a competition that takes place twice annually: once on the scale of individual university subjects and once on a national scale. The 15th season took place on a university subject scale where student groups from each subject
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
NU Biotech Students Participate in 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
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
NU School of Biotechnology Participates in the OPPM Dissemination Event
The 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
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
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