Principal Investigator (Pi)
Current• Led the establishment of a modern genetic infrastructure designed to advance the precision of health services provided to Egyptians.• Headed the intricate mapping of a reliable and contemporary reference for the Egyptian genome to serve as the benchmark for future national genetic studies and medical interventions. • Investigated genetic factors influencing individual reactions to therapeutics and identified environmental factors, infections, and genetic markers responsible for common… Show more • Led the establishment of a modern genetic infrastructure designed to advance the precision of health services provided to Egyptians.• Headed the intricate mapping of a reliable and contemporary reference for the Egyptian genome to serve as the benchmark for future national genetic studies and medical interventions. • Investigated genetic factors influencing individual reactions to therapeutics and identified environmental factors, infections, and genetic markers responsible for common and rare diseases within the Egyptian population. • Produced innovative and high-caliber research that would facilitate informed medical decisions and evidence-based and targeted strategic intervention.• Examined the development of the Egyptian genome through the analysis of the Ancient Egyptian genome, integrating a historical dimension to the project’s novel research. • Coordinated an extensive network of partner academic research centers, and governmental and non-governmental entities participating in participant recruitment, data collection and targeted genomic analysis. Show less