Dr Samar Mowafy, assistant professor at the Pharmaceutical Chemistry department gave a talk on Tuesday, April 12th at the Master of Science in Drug Discovery and Development seminar series at Gulf Medical University (GMU). The seminar was attended by all faculty members and the students enrolled in the Master’s program, along with the department of pharmaceutical sciences members.

In the seminar titled “Chimeric kinase HDAC inhibitors: a challenging approach to combat cancer”, Dr Mowafy discussed the development of several dual kinase and HDAC inhibitors as one of the approaches to the treatment of various cancer types where both kinases and HDACs are overexpressed. Dr. Samar explained the usefulness of using such chimeric inhibitors and the latest developments in this field. In addition, she explained the synthesis and biological investigations performed for the newly developed compounds at different molecular and cellular levels to test their ability to inhibit specific types of kinase enzymes and HDACs as well.

At the end of the seminar, Dr Samar answered questions about the different possible future directions for the work. Mutual research interest was found among some of the department members, which could lead to further collaborative research work on both sides.

The Faculty of Pharmacy at Misr International University, in collaboration with the administration of Al Salam Medical District, organized a scientific symposium tackling “The Foundations of Proper Nutrition and Optimal Use of Medicine during the Holy Month of Ramadan”. The event was held on Tuesday, March 29, 2022.

Dr. Manal Abu Al Kheir, Professor of Clinical Pharmacy, conducted the talk with the participation of Dr. Elham Ibrahim, Director of Al Salam Medical District, and Dr. Nancy Fouad, Director of Health Education.

Many workers in the medical sector in Al Salam Zone attended the symposium and expressed their appreciation for the joint efforts to raise the skills and awareness of health workers.”

On April 1, 2022, MIU Pharmacy students travelled more than 140 kilometers to Salem Gad village, located in the Youssef Al-Sedik region of Al-Fayoum, to distribute 200 Ramadan food bags to the village people. They went with more than 100 students from other faculties who are also members of “ASCC for Help” and “Move Club”. This comes as part of the MIU goal of engaging the students in beneficial community service and social solidarity projects.

The Faculty of Pharmacy students who are members of International Hepatitis C Club (IHEPC) participated in the arrangement of a trip to Wonderland Park on February 17th, 2022 for ElAmal Orphanage kids.

The day was full of joy and fun.  The kids enjoyed a variety of activities, games, homemade sandwiches, and beverages, all prepared by the students. Kids were also very excited by the puppet show presented especially for them.