Prof. Manal Hamed | Atomic | Best Researcher Award
Prof.of Biochemistry at Atomic, National Research Centre, Egypt
This statement indicates that Manal Abdel Aziz Hamed previously held the position of Dean at the Pharmaceutical and Drug Industries Research Institute, which is part of the National Research Center located in Dokki, Cairo, Egypt. As Dean, she likely had significant responsibilities related to overseeing the institute’s operations, research activities, and academic programs in the field of pharmaceutical and drug industries.
Professional Profiles:
Education:
Prof. Manal Hamed holds a B.Sc. in Zoology from the Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, obtained in 1987. She furthered her education with an M.Sc. in Physiology from the same department and university in 1996. In 2001, Prof. Hamed completed her Ph.D. in Physiology from the Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University.
Academic Positions:
Prof. Manal Hamed has held various academic positions throughout her career. She started as an Assistant Researcher at the Therapeutic Chemistry Department, National Research Center (NRC), Egypt, from 1989 to 1996. She then transitioned to the role of Assistant Lecturer at the same department and institution, serving from 1996 to 2001. Prof. Hamed continued to progress in her academic career, becoming a Lecturer at the Therapeutic Chemistry Department, NRC, Egypt, from 2001 to 2007. She was then appointed as an Assistant Professor at the same department, where she served until March 30th, 2012. Since April 1st, 2012, Prof. Hamed has held the position of Professor of Biochemistry at the Therapeutic Chemistry Department, NRC, Egypt.
Other Positions:
Prof. Manal Hamed has been actively involved in various administrative roles and committees within the National Research Center (NRC), Egypt. She served as the Secretary of the International Relations Committee of the Pharmaceutical Industry and Drugs Division in 2014. Additionally, Prof. Hamed has been the Supervisor of the Pharmaceutical Biology Laboratory at the Central Laboratories Network, NRC, since 2014. She previously held the position of Head of the Therapeutic Chemistry Department in 2016. Prof. Hamed has also been a member of the Board of Directors of the National Research Center from 2016 to April 2023. She served as the Secretary of the Board of Directors of the National Research Center from September 2020 to October 2021. Currently, Prof. Hamed is a member of the Board of Directors of Technology Incubators, a position she has held since 2022.
Training:
Prof. Manal Hamed has been actively involved in various administrative roles and committees within the National Research Center (NRC), Egypt. She served as the Secretary of the International Relations Committee of the Pharmaceutical Industry and Drugs Division in 2014. Additionally, Prof. Hamed has been the Supervisor of the Pharmaceutical Biology Laboratory at the Central Laboratories Network, NRC, since 2014. She previously held the position of Head of the Therapeutic Chemistry Department in 2016. Prof. Hamed has also been a member of the Board of Directors of the National Research Center from 2016 to April 2023. She served as the Secretary of the Board of Directors of the National Research Center from September 2020 to October 2021. Currently, Prof. Hamed is a member of the Board of Directors of Technology Incubators, a position she has held since 2022.
Workshops:
Prof. Manal Hamed has been actively involved in organizing and participating in various workshops and events related to science and research. She contributed to the formulation and writing of project proposals at the National Research Center (NRC), Egypt, from 11-3-2008 to 13-3-2008. Additionally, she participated in the International Egypt-Denmark Workshop “Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at a Glance” at NRC on 14-1-2009. Prof. Hamed also contributed to workshops focusing on women’s health, such as “Toward a Safe and Healthy Woman’s Life” on 8-9 March 2009, and “Healthy Food is a Better World: Scientific Basics and Applications,” organized by the Society for Women in Science in Developing Countries-Egypt, on 23-2-2011 at NRC, Cairo, Egypt. She also participated in workshops on designing and statistically analyzing biological experiments, and on obesity and overweight prevention in Egypt and North Africa. Prof. Hamed’s commitment to these workshops demonstrates her dedication to advancing scientific knowledge and promoting health and well-being in her community.
Achievements:
Prof. Manal Hamed has received several notable achievements in recognition of her contributions to the field of research. She was featured in the Marquis Who’s Who in the World, 26th edition in 2009, highlighting her outstanding professional accomplishments. Additionally, she was awarded a Certificate for Patent Achievement in 2011 by the National Research Center, Egypt, acknowledging her innovative work in the field. Prof. Hamed also received a Certificate for Excellence in Research Output from 2011 to 2014 from the National Research Center, Egypt, further demonstrating her dedication and impact in the field of research.
Publications:
Aboul Naser, A.F., Ahmed, Y.R., Mohammed, M.A., Khalil, W.K.B., Hamed, M.A. (2024). “Inflammatory mediators, oxidative stress and genetic disturbance in rheumatoid arthritis rats supported by alfalfa seeds metabolomic constituents via blocking interleukin-1receptor.” Chemistry and Biodiversity, 21(2), e202301653.
El-Refai, H.A., Saleh, A.M., Mohamed, S.I.A., Gomaa, S.K., Hamed, M.A. (2024). “Biosynthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Using Bacillus paramycoides for In Vitro Biological Activities and In Vivo Assessment Against Hepatorenal Injury Induced by CCl4 in Rats.” Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology.
Mohammed, M.A., Hamed, M.A., El-Gengaihi, S.E., Kachlicki, P., Hassan, E.M. (2022). “Profiling of secondary metabolites and DNA typing of three different Annona cultivars grown in Egypt.” Metabolomics, 18(7), 49.
Naser, A.F.A., Aziz, W.M., Ahmed, Y.R., Khalil, W.K.B., Hamed, M.A.A. (2022). “Parkinsonism-like Disease Induced by Rotenone in Rats: Treatment Role of Curcumin, Dopamine Agonist and Adenosine A2A Receptor Antagonist.” Current Aging Science, 15(1), pp. 65–76.
Farid, M.M., Aboul Naser, A.F., Salem, M.M., Emam, M., Hamed, M.A. (2022). “Chemical compositions of Commiphora opobalsamum stem bark to alleviate liver complications in streptozotocin-induced diabetes in rats: Role of oxidative stress and DNA damage.” Biomarkers, 27(7), pp. 671–683.
Hamed, M.A., Aboul Naser, A.F., El-Feky, A.M., Khalil, W.K.B., Aboutabl, M.E. (2022). “Phytoconstituents of Red Grape Seeds Extract as Inflammatory Modulator in Adjuvant Arthritic Rats: Role Of IL-1 and its Receptor Blocking.” Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature, 12(3), pp. 254–275.
Ali, S.A., Gooda, S.M., Aboul Naser, A.F., Khalil, W.K.B., Rizk, M.Z. (2022). “Chromosomal aberrations, DNA damage, and biochemical disturbances induced by silver nanoparticles in mice: role of particle size and natural compounds treatment.” Biomarkers, 27(4), pp. 349–360.
El-Feky, A.M., Elbatanony, M.M., Aboul Naser, A.F., Younis, E.A., Hamed, M.A. (2022). “Salvia hispanica L. seeds extract alleviate encephalopathy in streptozotocin-induced diabetes in rats: role of oxidative stress, neurotransmitters, DNA and histological indices.” Biomarkers, 27(5), pp. 427–440.
El-Hagrassi, A.M., Osman, A.F., El-Naggar, M.E., Khalil, S., Hamed, M.A. (2022). “Phytochemical constituents and protective efficacy of Schefflera arboricola L. leaves extract against thioacetamide-induced hepatic encephalopathy in rats.” Biomarkers, 27(4), pp. 375–394.
Aziz, W.M., Hamed, M.A., Abd-Alla, H.I., Ahmed, S.A. (2022). “Pulicaria crispa mitigates nephrotoxicity induced by carbon tetrachloride in rats via regulation oxidative, inflammatory, tubular and glomerular indices.” Biomarkers, 27(1), pp. 35–43.