Biography
Dr. Hend Okasha, Associate Professor of Biochemistry, specializes in molecular biology and biotechnology. She holds a Ph.D. (2017), M.Sc. (2011), and B.Sc. (2003) in Biochemistry from Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt. Her contributions to national research include ASRT (ID 96), STDF (ID 1454), Strategic Projects (ID 12ac), STDF (ID 33390), STDF (ID 33430), STDF (ID 31257), STDF (ID 47731), and STDF (ID 47476), which focus on recombinant protein production, vaccine development, and antimicrobial therapies. Internal projects such as TBRI (ID 16k), TBRI (ID 28k), TBRI (ID 30k), TBRI (ID 117Th), TBRI (ID 128Th), TBRI (ID 134ع), and TBRI (ID 133ع) explore anticancer peptides, antibodies, and natural therapeutic agents. Her expertise includes gene synthesis, molecular cloning, protein purification, and preclinical evaluations. With an h-index of 9, Dr. Okasha’s impactful research addresses critical health challenges in molecular biology and biotechnology.
Research Fields
Dr. Hend Okasha specializes in molecular biology and genetic engineering within biotechnology, focusing on recombinant therapeutic proteins, vaccine development, and drug-resistant disease treatments. Her research includes gene synthesis, molecular diagnostics for viruses (HCV, HBV, EBV), molecular cloning, and pilot-scale protein production using fermentation technologies. She excels in protein purification with HPLC and FPLC, developing antibodies via phage display technology, and studying anticancer peptides. Additionally, she conducts preclinical animal model studies to evaluate therapeutic compound efficacy and safety, including natural and synthetic drugs. Dr. Okasha’s innovative work in biotechnology addresses critical medical challenges and contributes to advancements in therapeutic solutions.
- Division : Division of Biochemistry , Molecular Biology and Medicinal Chemistry
- Department : Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department
- Specialization : Science
- Degree : Assistant Professor
- Job Title : Assistant Professor
- Work Status : No Data Available
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