News of Faculty of Pharmacy - MSA University

An Applied and inspiring lecture on clinical nutrition by our distinguished graduate, Fatma Moselhy 

 

The Faculty of Pharmacy at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA University) is incredibly proud and thrilled by the exceptional achievement of two of our outstanding third-level students Mohamed Ashraf and Farah Salim who shone brightly at the 16th BGICC (Breast Gynaecological and Immunooncology International Cancer Conference), the largest and most prestigious cancer conference in Africa and the Middle East.

 

Their groundbreaking research got published in the renowned 'Tumori Journal', one of the most well-recognized international journals in the field of cancer research under the supervision of Dr. Amr Abdelhamid, Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the Faculty of Pharmacy.

 

 

In partnership with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the Faculty of Pharmacy at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA University) organized a workshop called 'Constructive Assessment for Learning' to enhance the capabilities of its faculty members. This initiative is part of the collaboration between the Awareness and Training Committee and the Quality Assurance and Accreditation Unit at the university.

 

The workshop was delivered by Dr. Reham Bahi, a trainer at the DAAD, and it addressed modern trends in curriculum design, learning methods, and assessing learning skills and outcomes, including constructive alignment.

 

Wednesday, 27 December 2023 14:00

The Microbiology Scientific Day

Celebrating the brilliance of our students at the Microbiology Scientific Day as they shine in health advocacy!

 

In light of increasing awareness of important public health concerns, the Microbiology department at the Faculty of Pharmacy organized “The Microbiology Scientific Day” where our students showcased their campaigns tackling and focusing on various societal health problems including the spread of antimicrobial resistance in pathogenic organisms, obesity and physical health, the effect of social media on mental health, the impact of increasing refugees numbers on healthcare in Egypt and the correlation between family history and autoimmune diseases.

The Faculty of Pharmacy at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA University) conducted an awareness session under the title of “Pregnancy-associated breast cancer (PABC)” on Wednesday 20-12-2023 in presence of staff members and pharmacy students.

Sunday, 24 December 2023 10:45

Pharmacognosy Department Scientific Day

Plant derived substances have recently become of great interest owing to their versatile applications. Medicinal plants represent the richest bio-resources of drugs in traditional systems of medicine, modern medicines, nutraceuticals, food supplements, folk medicines, pharmaceutical intermediates and chemical entities for synthetic drugs.

 

Moreover, marine natural products are important sources of biologically active agents, and various bioactive compounds have been extracted from marine organisms like tunicates, sponges, soft corals, and molluscs.

Empowering the future through sustainable actions!

 

The Model of World Health Organization (MSA-MWHO) at the Faculty of Pharmacy at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA University) raised an awareness campaign on the safe recycling of edible oils, welcoming a vibrant gathering of students and faculty members under the auspices of the Community Service and Environmental Development Committee, which aligned with Egypt's Vision 2030 to promote sustainable development principles.

Monday, 18 December 2023 10:51

DNA Decoding

From keynote brilliance to student achievements, the Molecular Genetics Scientific Day with Roche was a symphony of insights, celebrating the future of personalized medicine.

 

The Biochemistry Department at the Faculty of Pharmacy at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA University) proudly hosted Roche, the distinguished Swiss multinational healthcare company and the pioneer in personalised healthcare with combined strengths in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics.

Saturday, 16 December 2023 11:49

Field Trip to The National Gene Bank

The Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy at MSA,is thrilled to share the immersive success of recent scientific field trip of our Molecular Genetics level 2 students to the National Gene Bank to link theoretical knowledge with real-world applications. The field trip served as an active learning platform, allowing the students to ask questions, engage in discussions with experts, and foster passion for the details of molecular genetics.

 

The focal point of this enriching journey was the exploration of three pivotal laboratories: the Molecular Genetics Lab, the Cytogenetic Lab, and the Cell Culture Lab. our students were given the unique opportunity to witness the real-world applications of their classroom knowledge and methodologies employed in the field.

Within the context of the collaborative efforts between the Faculty of Pharmacy at MSA University and Bahya Foundation for Breast Cancer Awareness and Treatment, and recognizing the vital role of pharmacists in the patient's treatment journey and their influential role in the medical system as essential support and reassurance for Bahya's warriors, the Community Service and Environment Development Committee organized a comprehensive awareness campaign on breast cancer on Sunday, December 10, 2023.

 

The campaign included lectures on clinical pharmacy, training, volunteering, and psychological support. The psychological support team provided awareness on the various support methods offered by the foundation to the warriors and their children.

 

This aligns with Bahya's continuous commitment, and it's worth mentioning that the campaign opened doors for pharmacy students to volunteer in various areas such as organizing activities, meals, workshops, and psychological support. The event witnessed significant participation from both students and faculty members.

An outstanding collaboration was held by the Faculty of Dentistry and the Faculty of Pharmacy to enhance Inter-Professional education in Oral health care at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA University).

 

The Faculty of Pharmacy at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA University) is committed to entrepreneurship, guiding students towards small projects, and utilizing Egyptian plants to produce effective and affordable cosmetic products.

 

The Entrepreneurship Committee, under the auspices of the Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, hosted Joviality, a natural cosmetics company, on Thursday, November 30, 2023. The event was attended by a large number of faculty members, assistant staff, and students.

 

Dr. Ahmed Shafik and Dr. Hadeel Fayek, founders of Joviality, gave a lecture on entrepreneurship and goal achievement in various pharmaceutical fields. They also showcased some cosmetic products made from natural oils and ingredients. The event witnessed active participation and numerous questions from students and faculty members.

As a part of the continuous efforts of the Faculty of Pharmacy at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA University) to foster a tight bond among MSA graduates and its undergraduates, the Alumni Follow-up and Continuous Education committee held a symposium under the title of “How to select your career 2“.

 

This initiative aims to benefit from the professional experiences of our outstanding graduates in guiding the students toward their career path. More than 250 students from all academic years attended the session. The diversity of the professional experiences presented by our graduates encouraged the students to hold open discussion to learn more about each discipline.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eman Sherin Moustafa has been appointed the ambassador for the Swedish Addison Association for Addison's disease awareness in Egypt and the Middle East.

 

The Swedish Addison Association and the global Addison team have selected Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eman Sherin Moustafa, from the Faculty of Pharmacy at MSA University, as the ambassador for raising awareness about Addison's disease in Egypt and the Middle East. Addison's disease is a rare hormonal disorder resulting from the failure of the adrenal gland to produce its usual steroid hormones, especially the vital cortisol hormone.

 

 

The Faculty of Pharmacy is thrilled and immensely proud to acknowledge the outstanding achievement of Heba El Refai, a distinguished graduate of the Faculty of Pharmacy who holds a Master's degree from the University of Greenwich and Dr. Amr Abdelhamid, Associate Professor of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology.

 

The groundbreaking research "Impact of SNPs in the non-coding miRNAs on the progression of T2DM" presented by Heba and under the supervision of Assoc. Prof. Amr Abdelhamid has been recognized and awarded for being one of the best five research projects presented at the 19th Annual International Conference of the Arabic Association for the Study of Diabetes and Metabolism (AASD 2023) Member of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF).

Thursday, 26 October 2023 12:40

Pharmaceutical pricing workshop

The Community Service Committee at the Faculty of Pharmacy in October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA University) has organized a workshop entitled “pharmaceutical pricing” which was presented by guest speaker, Dr. Moataz Elhattab, an expert in the pharmaceutical field bringing 16 years of experience in multinational companies. His current role is Pricing& HTA Lead in Roche. He held this title for the last 5 years, before that, he was working at Pfizer for 11 years responsible for Pricing & market access for Egypt & Sudan.

 

Sunday, 08 October 2023 11:31

Prof. Dr. Shahira Mohamed Ezzat.

Prof. Dr. Shahira Mohamed Ezzat - Professor of Pharmacognosy and Medicinal Plants and the Vice Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy for Community Service and Environmental Development has been listed for the third consecutive year in the Stanford and Elsevier Foundation's list of the top 2% of the most influential scientists in the world for 2022 in various fields worldwide.

 

This is according to a recent report published by the international publishing house Elsevier on October 4, 2023. The report relies on various indicators, including scientific publications, citation counts, H-index, and co-authorship, and it recognizes her efforts in advancing scientific research and the educational process while raising the status of the Faculty of Pharmacy at MSA University regionally and internationally.

 

Wednesday, 20 September 2023 17:15

Orientation Day for the Faculty of Pharmacy

Every day is a new adventure when you are a Pharmacist

 

We could not be more privileged to welcome our future pharmacists on the first orientation day on campus. We hope you had a great day today and that you felt the breeze of the fresh new start on your orientation day.

 

Glad to see you among us!

The Faculty of Pharmacy at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA University) is proud to announce that within the framework of the cooperation protocol between the Elezaby Pharmcies and the Faculty of Pharmacy, a significant job fair between both parties took place.

 

Elezaby Pharmcies were thrilled to have had the opportunity to participate in the first job fair at MSA University's Faculty of Pharmacy, in order to support the training and employment of graduates. As a result, they were able to meet 150 graduates and accepted nearly 70 of them for training and employment opportunities in 2023.

 

We believe that events like these are crucial for bridging the gap between education and employment. We look forward to continuing our efforts to support young professionals in the pharmaceutical industry and beyond.

The Faculty of Pharmacy, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA), witnessed the activities of the closing ceremony to discuss graduation projects for undergraduate students, which is one of the essential requirements for graduation, in the presence of representatives of the University of Greenwich, the British partner of the faculty of pharmacy, and a group of presidents, deans, and faculty members of faculties of pharmacy from various public universities and representatives of the pharmaceutical industry in Egypt. This year, coinciding with the closing ceremony of the graduation projects and in order to activate the cooperation protocols conducted by the Faculty of Pharmacy, an employment fair was organized in the presence of respectable pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, and pharmacies, where they presented their products and provided job opportunities for students as well as opportunities for summer training in various fields.

 

The closing ceremony was opened with a speech by Prof. Dr. Hanan Al-Laithi, Dean of the Faculty, in which she expressed her pride in the advanced level of research this year and its alignment with the sustainable development goals to achieve promising future health care solutions that meet international standards of the era of personalized medicine and artificial intelligence, wishing all students success in their scientific and practical lives.

 

Wednesday, 07 June 2023 20:04

Sports Nutrition

As part of the ongoing efforts of the Faculty of Pharmacy at MSA University to maintain continuous communication with graduates and benefit from their experiences in the job market and professional orientation for students

 

The Department of Biochemistry at the Faculty of Pharmacy invited Dr. Shady Shahin, a graduate of the Faculty of Pharmacy at MSA University in 2018, to deliver two lectures entitled "Sports Nutrition" for the Clinical Nutrition-PB412 course, in the presence of all the students of the course. This initiative aims to benefit from the experiences of outstanding graduates in guiding the students of the faculty towards the correct career path and as a form of professional guidance for students in the field of sports nutrition.

Tuesday, 16 May 2023 13:43

Biochemistry Poster Day

The Biochemistry Department at Faculty of Pharmacy at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA University) was honored to present posters of level 4 students' research in the biochemical changes related to different diseases and disorders such as fibromyalgia, Familial Mediterranean Fever, Post-COVID syndrome, early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and breast cancer metastasis, colorectal cancer, Kawasaki disease, and Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, etc.

 

Following the 2030 WHO Agenda of Good Health and Well-being (SDG3), this event ensures healthy lives and promotes well-being at all ages which is one of the essential WHO sustainable development goals (SDG).

 

Wednesday, 10 May 2023 11:29

Analytical chemistry scientific day

Antimicrobial resistance is considered a global health and economical threat. In order to preserve clean water free from the residues of antibiotics and consistent with achieving the goals of sustainable development and Egypt's vision 2030, the faculty of pharmacy launched the Analytical chemistry department scientific day under the title "Analyst can save the planet", in the presence of fifth year students, which aimed to highlight the dangers of the presence of antibiotics in drinking and irrigation water in order to maintain a clean environment.

 

Wednesday, 29 March 2023 11:39

My Beginnings Project program

New achievement for the Faculty of Pharmacy, MSA University, two graduation projects for fifth-year students won in the “My Beginnings Project” program to support graduation projects in 2022/2023, which was launched by the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology.

 

The winning projects were selected based on linking the graduation projects ideas to industrial requirements, creating new research projects, and aligning them with the sustainable development goals of Egypt's Vision 2030.

 

Saturday, 18 February 2023 18:37

L'oreal Egypt competition

L’oreal egypt is having a gorgeous event at MSA University explaining to all pharmacy students the new concepts of Brandstorm competition for year 2023. Explaining how to register and some details about this year concepts. An outstanding interaction happened between MSA students and L’oreal candidates. Waiting for MSA students to rock with their ideas and reach the final stages of this competition.

Thursday, 29 December 2022 10:07

Organic Chemistry Fair Periodic Table Challenge

The freshman students of organic chemistry at the Faculty of Pharmacy competed in this year's fair titled "Periodic Table Challenge" where they all came up with ideas to represent various elements of the periodic table.

 

Their creativity was assessed by the organizing committee and the Head of the Department Prof. Dr. Aliaa M. Kamal who presented awards for the best 24 students who had outstanding performance and innovation.

 

 

The Egyptian Drug Authority honors the Faculty of Pharmacy students for winning the first place.

 

MSA University would like to congratulate the Faculty of Pharmacy for its continuous achievements as the fifth-level students of the Faculty won the first place at the Egyptian Drug Authority Competition. The outstanding students are:

  • Ibtihal El Sayed Omar
  • Nihal Khaled Mohamed Ezz El Din
  • Shorouq Mohamed Ramadan

 

Tuesday, 20 December 2022 12:45

Molecular Genetics Scientific Day

Following the vision and beliefs of MSA University to meet the global standards of the era of personalized medicine and deal with newly emerging therapeutics such as immunotherapies, gene therapies, and RNA-based therapeutics. The Biochemistry Department of the Faculty of Pharmacy was honored to present level 2 students' research model maquettes of various molecular applications used in the discovery, early diagnosis, and prediction of different diseases.

Within the framework of cooperation between the Awareness and Training Committee of the Quality Assurance and Accreditation Unit at the Faculty of Pharmacy, MSA University and the German Authority for Cultural Exchange DAAD, the Faculty hosted Ms. Heba Selim, a lecturer at the German Authority for Cultural Exchange, who led a workshop entitled "Strategic Planning as Core for Strategic Management".

 

The workshop dealt with how to develop strategic and operational plans in various institutions and their compatibility with national plans, and the role of leaders in drawing up different frameworks, defining strategic goals, and setting indicators of success.

Wednesday, 07 December 2022 15:35

Biochemistry Poster Day

Following the MSA University vision and belief in the role of scientific research in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and in encouraging pharmacy students to participate in scientific research, the Department of Biochemistry of the Faculty of Pharmacy was honoured to present 30 posters of level 4 students' researches in the biochemical and genetic changes related to different diseases and disorders as fibromyalgia, Familial Mediterranean fever, Post-COVID syndrome, ovarian cancer, glioblastoma, osteoarthritis, Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, etc. .

Tuesday, 06 December 2022 20:10

Research management Workshop

In continuation of the efforts of the Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of October for Modern Sciences and Arts in developing the research capabilities of faculty members and increasing funded external research projects, and within the framework of cooperation between the Awareness and Training Committee of the Quality Assurance and Accreditation Unit of the Faculty with the German Authority for Cultural Exchange DAAD, a workshop entitled "Research management" was held by Prof. Dr. Mona Al-Tabaji, Lecturer at the German Authority for Cultural Exchange (DAAD), which aims to introduce how to manage research projects and the success factors of these projects, while shedding light on how to develop project plans and optimal follow-up to ensure the success of these projects.

Monday, 05 December 2022 09:45

How to Select Your Career

Within the framework of the interest of the Faculty of Pharmacy at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA University) and its in professional guidance and continuous communication with graduates, the Alumni Follow-up and Continuing Education Committee organized a symposium entitled "How to Select Your Career".

 

The different fields of career guidance were presented by three of the most distinguished graduates, whom the faculty had the honor to host, and who are considered a role model for students, as they are a source of pride for the faculty because they have reached distinguished and advanced positions in the pharmaceutical fields, and they are:

Monday, 28 November 2022 13:45

Constructive Assessment for Learning

Within the framework of cooperation between the Awareness and Training Committee of the Quality Assurance and Accreditation Unit at the Faculty of Pharmacy at MSA University, with the German Authority for Cultural Exchange (DAAD) to develop the capabilities of the faculty members, a series of training programs have been organized dealing with different topics on education, learning, promising leadership, and scientific research.

 

Within the framework of the interest of the Faculty of Pharmacy at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA University) in entrepreneurship and encouraging students to start small projects, the Graduates Follow-up and Continuing Education Committee and the Entrepreneurship Committee of Community Service and Environmental Development organized a workshop entitled "How to start your own project - preparing for entrepreneurship" given by Dr. Alaa Youssef - founder and CEO of JEVAN.

 

October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA University) is proudly congratulated and honored the students who participated, were shortlisted and who have won in Smart City Hackathon-2021, Climathon-2022, and Hack 4Climate competitions.

 

This event was organized as part of MSA University's strategy to encourage students to work on projects that integrate different disciplines and that these projects are able to compete in the labor market.

Monday, 21 November 2022 10:20

Global Medication Safety Week Awareness

In conjunction with the Global Medication Safety Week and under the auspices of both the Community Service and Environmental Development Committee at the Faculty of Pharmacy, MSA University, and the Pharmacovigilance Association in Egypt, the fifth-level students who are currently taking the "Pharmacovigilance" course at the Faculty carried out an awareness campaign about the importance of reporting side effects of all kinds of medications, especially serious and unusual side effects, as well as simple side effects.

Within the framework and the keenness of the Faculty of Pharmacy, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts, to provide excellent opportunities for training and job opportunities in major local and international pharmaceutical establishments and institutions, as well as linking scientific content with the requirements of the labor market in Egypt and the world,

Within the framework of achieving the strategy of MSA University in raising the efficiency of students and providing the best and latest courses and study methods, The Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research Committee at the Faculty of Pharmacy at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA University) held a session entitled "Accelerate Your Research and Education through JoVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments)" where the Faculty hosted Dr. Fatima El-Meligy - Regional Officer for North Africa and the Middle East.

Sunday, 06 November 2022 11:40

Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign

Within the framework of the cooperation agreement between the Faculty of Pharmacy October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA University and Baheya Hospital, and within the belief of the faculty in the importance of supporting the health of Egyptian women, The Community Service and Environmental Development Committee hosted the awareness office of Baheya Hospital for the early detection of breast cancer from 24th of October to 6th of November, 2022.

Thursday, 13 October 2022 14:42

Congratulations Prof. Dr. Shahira Ezzat

The excellence and brilliance of the faculty members at MSA University are the highlights of the local and international scientific forums,,,,

 

The faculty member Prof. Dr. Shahira Ezzat - Prof. Of Drugs and Medicinal plants and Vice Dean for Community service and Environmental Development at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts -MSA was included for the second year in a row in the Stanford list of the top 2% of scientists in various fields around the world, according to a recent report published by the Siver International Publishing House, based on various indicators, including scientific publishing, number of citations, Hirsch coefficients and co-authoring, and the composite quotation index. It commends these scientists' efforts in promoting scientific research and educational process and raising the profile of the Faculty of Pharmacy of MSA University at regional and international levels.

 

The list was included for the year 2021 and announced on October 10, 2022.

 

Everyday is a new adventure when you are a Pharmacist

 

Future Pharmacists, we are delighted you joined us and we are excited to see your great contributions.

Remember that Commitment and Dedication are what transfer dreams into realities. We hope you made the most of your time today on your orientation day.

MSA University wants you to know that the whole university community is there to help, sustain, and inspire you.

 

We are happy to have you here with us!

 

Believing in the role of student activities in scientific and cultural exchange on a global level and within the framework of achieving the vision and mission of the Faculty of Pharmacy,,,

 

The Egyptian Pharmaceutical Students' Federation (EPSF-MSA) at the Faculty of Pharmacy, October University of Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA), hosted the student Jacob Mikas, who studies at the Wroclawian Medical University in Poland, as part of the student exchange program.

 

The Faculty of Pharmacy, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts, witnessed the graduation projects’ opening ceremony of the senior students on 18/7/2022. The ceremony was attended by the University of Greenwich representatives, an eminent group of deans and professors of the faculties of pharmacy from various public and private universities as well as representatives of the pharmaceutical industry in Egypt.

Monday, 20 June 2022 10:24

Tourette syndrome awareness

MSA MWHO UNICEF committee held an amazing campaign with the aim of increasing awareness about Tourette syndrome which is a neurological condition that causes something called tics. Tics are involuntary, repetitive movements and sounds.

 

Some of the Fast facts that were presented included:

Due to the implementation of the strategic plan and future vision in employing our graduates in major local and international companies, and providing advanced training opportunities for our students in addition to implementing joint activities in university research and management consultancy,

 

The Faculty of Pharmacy at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA University) signed a cooperation agreement with Stio Life Science, a pharmaceutical company that focuses on infection prevention & control.

 

Sunday, 12 June 2022 15:10

Field trip to Eva Cosmetics Factory

The Faculty of Pharmacy at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA University) organized a field trip for the 4th and 5th level students to Eva Cosmetics Factory.

 

The students had this field trip in correlation to their cosmetics course. On this field trip, the students saw the new techniques in manufacturing and packaging different anti-aging creams, shampoos, and hair care products.

 

In addition, they discussed some of the requirements that qualify the graduate to work in this field.

 

 

Thursday, 09 June 2022 07:49

Pharma Overseas Company training session

Within the framework of the keenness of the Faculty of Pharmacy at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA) to qualify its students to obtain distinguished training programs and excellent job opportunities in major pharmaceutical companies inside and outside Egypt,,,

 

Pharma Overseas Company, one of the largest drug distribution companies in Egypt, trained Faculty students from the fourth and fifth levels through a training lecture delivered by the Director of Education and Development at Pharma Overseas Company to qualify the students for the pharmaceutical labor market.

 

The lecture was attended by a wide range of students, realizing the extent of the desired benefit and the impact of this on increasing their employment opportunities

 

Sunday, 29 May 2022 14:59

Analysts care about healthcare

Under the slogan "Analysts care about healthcare"; the Analytical Chemistry Department - Faculty of Pharmacy - MSA organized its 3rd scientific day on the 26th of May 2022. The students enthusiasm and their active participation were the corner stones for a fruitful day.

 

Around 100 students from all levels have participated by designing posters, flyers and creating animated videos aiming to raise public awareness to two main topics; the importance of healthy nutrition and the hazards of water contaminants.

 

Additionally, students presented 3D models for instruments used in analysis of food & pharmaceutical ingredients.

 

Due to the implementation of the strategic plan and future vision in employing our graduates in major local and international companies, and providing advanced training opportunities for our students in addition to implementing joint activities in university research and management consultancy,

 

The Faculty of Pharmacy at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA University) signed a cooperation agreement with Misr Pharmacies, One of the leading Egyptian Pharmacy chains.

Due to the implementation of the strategic plan and future vision in employing our graduates in major local and international companies, and providing advanced training opportunities for our students in addition to implementing joint activities in university research and management consultancy, the Faculty of Pharmacy at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA University) signed a cooperation agreement with L'Oréal Cosmetics company

Due to the implementation of the strategic plan and future vision in employing our graduates in major local and international companies, and providing advanced training opportunities for our students in addition to implementing joint activities in university research and management consultancy,

 

the Faculty of Pharmacy at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA University) signed a cooperation agreement with Newheart, a leading company in the field of cardiac care, cardiac catheterization, open-heart surgeries and radiation oncology.

Within the framework of the keenness of the Faculty of Pharmacy, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts, to provide excellent opportunities for training and job opportunities in major local and international pharmaceutical establishments and institutions as well as linking scientific content with the requirements of the labor market in Egypt and the world.

 

The Faculty of Pharmacy has signed a cooperation protocol between Prof. Dr. Hanan Al-Leithi, Dean of the faculty of pharmacy , and Dr walid shawky the founder and head of trustees of medicine for all foundation The cooperation protocol provides training opportunities for faculty students and provides resident opportunities for recent graduates with the possibility of hiring by the institute

 

Monday, 04 April 2022 11:17

NAQAAE Visit The Faculty of Pharmacy

The Faculty of Pharmacy at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts was honored by a visit from the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education (NAQAAE) team as part of the faculty’s endeavor to renew the accreditation granted to it by the authority in 2017.

 

The team was under the chairmanship of Prof. Dr. Madiha Wassef, Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University and the membership of Prof. Dr. Abdullah Al-Shanawani, Professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Prof. Dr. Ola El-Sayed, Professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Prof. Dr. Hani Nashaat,, Professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Delta University, Prof. Dr. Huda Makhloof, Professor at Faculty of Medicine, Assuit University and Dr. Adel Magdy, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Ahram Canadian University, who reviewed the faculty through a field visit. The team was welcomed by Prof. Dr. Khairy Abdel Hamid, President of the University, Prof. Dr. Hanan El-Laithy, Dean of the Faculty and the faculty members.

 

MSA University would like to congratulate and extend its vast appreciation to the Faculty of Pharmacy staff members and students for completing and passing Microsoft artificial intelligence.

 

In addition, the University would like to thank you for your keenness in following the framework of continuous advancement related to the latest technology and developments related to Artificial Intelligence and other fields of study.

 

MSA University's students and staff members always set goals, work hard, aim high, and reach higher things in life

 

The University would like to congratulate Dr. Reham Omar Bakr, Faculty of Pharmacy, For Being the first certified Microsoft Data Engineering Professional (DP900).

 

In addition, the university would like to thank her for her keenness in following the framework of continuous advancement related to the latest technology and developments related to artificial intelligence and other fields of study.

 

Thursday, 03 March 2022 10:58

Congratulations for the DUPHAT 2022 winners

The Faculty of Pharmacy at MSA University congratulates its students for winning the second place in the 27th Dubai International Conference and Exhibition for Pharmaceuticals and Technology (DUPHAT 2022). More than 500 contestants from 50 Faculties of pharmacy around the world participated.

 

The students: Hady Gamal, Kareem Ahmed, Salma Alaa, and Rawda Ashraf from the fifth year won the award for 2nd best poster in terms of creativity using virtual reality “VR” in their graduation project “Treating Autoimmune Diseases Using Stem Cells” under the supervision of Dr. Sherine Mahmoud, Department of Biochemistry. Students used the stem cells in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis which is a chronic inflammatory disease that can attack other areas of the body.

Sunday, 20 February 2022 14:12

Field Trip to EVA Pharma Factory

The students of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Microbiology Department, went for a visit to EVA Pharma Factory for Pharmaceutical Industries. This visit was part of the activities of a workshop for the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the Faculty of Pharmacy and it included lectures from microbiology experts in companies such as AstraZeneca and Pfizer, and ended with a field visit to the microbiology laboratories.

 

A webinar entitled "Epigenetic Drugs as a Novel Approach in Cancer Treatment" was held on Nov 6, 2021 on zoom Dr. Radwa Yehia lecturer of clinical pharmacy, faculty of pharmacy MSA

 

70 of our graduates and senior students had attended as the webinar provided post graduates,senior pharmacy students ,community pharmacists and clinical pharmacists with knowledge on epigenetics changes during tumorgensis and shed the light on the novel epigentic based chemotherapy and immunotherapy for treatment of cancer to help them in understanding this new approach.

 

Within the framework of the keenness of the Faculty of Pharmacy, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts, to provide excellent opportunities for training and job opportunities in major local and international pharmaceutical companies, as well as linking scientific content with the requirements of the labor market in Egypt and the world.

 

Monday, 03 January 2022 11:12

Organic Chemistry Fair

Life experience is the new work experience - Richie Norton

 

The Faculty of Pharmacy conducted a huge successful Organic Chemistry Fair where Pharmacy students demonstrated various drugs having stereo isomers where one isomer may be active while the other have full potential of treating the ailment.

 

Sunday, 19 December 2021 10:23

Microbiology in practical life

The Faculty of pharmacy and the Microbiology department have conducted the first session of the annual department workshops under the title of “Microbiology in practical life”.

Wednesday, 15 December 2021 11:05

Field Trip to L'oreal Egypt factory

The 4th year students of the Faculty of Pharmacy who are currently having a cosmetics course had a field trip to L'oreal egypt factory where they saw the new techniques in the manufacturing and packaging of different anti-aging creams and different shampoos and hair care products.

 

In the light of the keenness of the Faculty of Pharmacy, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts to raise awareness of the Corona virus and its dangers, and under the auspices of Prof. Hanan El Laithy, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, and the supervision of Prof. Dr. Dalia Abdel Aty Mustafa and Dr. Omar Elkady, the fourth year students presented the activity of Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics course (Department of Pharmaceutics)

Within the framework of the keenness of the Faculty of Pharmacy at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA University) and MSAMWHO students’ club to develop the skills of the students for their belief in the importance of youth and health, the fourth and fifth level students went to a field trip on Tuesday 2nd of November, 2021 to Dr. Ehab Serag El-Din Center for Blood Transfusion and Collection Plasma in Agouza which is a part of the national plasma donation project.

 

Wednesday, 03 November 2021 11:35

Drug Safety Week

Participation and positive interaction of MSA University students in the International Week for Drug Safety #MedSafetyWeek.

 

The Faculty of Pharmacy at MSA University organized the Global Drug Safety Week to implement the awareness campaign and field activities organized by the Egyptian branch of the International Organization for Pharmacovigilance (ISoP Egypt) inside and outside the university campus.

Monday, 25 October 2021 10:43

Congratulations Prof. Dr. Shahira Ezzat

With all pride and appreciation, the Faculty of Pharmacy, MSA University is honored to announce that Prof. Dr. Shahira Ezzat, Vice Dean of Faculty of Pharmacy for community service and environmental development and Head of the Pharmacognosy Department, was selected among the top 2% of scientists globally according to the Stanford University ranking.

 

Sunday, 24 October 2021 11:55

MSA EPSF Closing Ceremony 2021

A hard year filled with achievements and rewards at which we prove ourselves and work, reflect our university image in the Egyptian Pharmaceutical Student Federation, overcome the pandemic situation showing how we care to improve the pharmacists’ image among the community.

 

Within the framework of the keenness of October University for Modern Sciences and Arts -Faculty of Pharmacy to develop the skills of its students and believing in the importance of youth and health to build the future, the Faculty of Pharmacy inaugurated the “MSA MWHO Second Annual International Conference 2021” under the name “Vaccination of COVID-19 and its Impact Worldwide” on Sunday 17th and Monday 18th of October, 2021.

Wednesday, 06 October 2021 11:32

Covid-19 Vaccine Awareness Campaigns

In context of the country’s tendency to spread the awareness about the Covid-19 vaccine, the Community Service and Environmental Development committee organized two campaigns to raise awareness about the types of vaccines against the Covid-19 virus and the importance of receiving them and their side effects, on the university campus on 24/9/2021

 

A workshop on clinical nutrition was held on Monday 4th October 2021 at 7 p.m on zoom And hosted by Dr Nermeen Yousry

 

Graduated from faculty of pharmacy MSA University in 2017

 

Certified sports nutrition from international fitness professionals association (IFBA)2018

 

Certified clinical nutrition from British phonix academy 2019

 

Monday, 23 August 2021 11:16

Ebhar Misr program

October University for Modern Sciences and Arts - MSA University, have met a group of talented students in science and technology within the framework of a three-day program, in coordination with the “Ebhar Misr” program under the auspices of Credit Agricole Egypt for Development of Education First Foundation, one of the non-profit civil society institutions that works to support public education in Egypt in cooperation with the Academy of Scientific Research at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

MSA university’s Faculty of Pharmacy Staff members & Students

Congratulations on earning your Microsoft Azure 900 AI certification!

MSA University would like to congratulate and extend its vast appreciation to the Faculty of Pharmacy staff members and students for completing and passing Microsoft artificial intelligence.

With the attendance of 220 students and staff members, and under the supervision of Faculty of Pharmacy Entrepreneurship committee,

 

Monday, 07 June 2021 10:23

The Power of Branding

With the attendance of 220 students and staff members, and under the supervision of Faculty of Pharmacy Entrepreneurship committee, Dr. Ahmed Sedky, Co-founder & Marketing director at Lino oats and former MSA graduate, gave his online session under the title of "The power of Branding" where he discussed how branding works and how it affects the brand essence and value.

 

Pharmacis career pathway was held in 30th April 2021 hosted by Dr. Nourhan Magdi who is an experienced MSA pharmacy graduate and Certified trainer from AUC, where 143 of MSA Pharmacy alumni had attended

Dr. Mahmoud Saqr, President of the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, announced that the Council of the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, in its 177th session held on April 11th, 2021, chaired by Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and in the presence of all members of the Academy’s Council, had revealed the names of the winners of the state awards (Nile, Appreciation, Excellence, Encouragement), women, pioneers, and young African researchers of the Year 2020.

The model of the World Health Organization at October University of Modern Sciences and Literature MWHO received an invitation to participate in the global conference held by Sheff-WHO that simulates a health character in Sheffield, similar to the largest annual meeting of the World Health Organization - the World Health Assembly where the conference was held to discuss the “Strengthening Health System” along with the most important weaknesses and health support for the participating countries,

October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA University) congratulates the Faculty of Pharmacy and the Office of the Egyptian Federation for Pharmacist Students (EPSF-MSA) as the student Engy Emad won the first place in the annual competition for the most important event “PHocus” under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Hanan Al-Laithi, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, and Prof. Dr. Nora Abu Rehab supervisor of the activity. This event was hosted on Wednesday 7th of April, 2021 in the New Damietta with the participation of 37 Faculties of Pharmacy across the Arab Republic of Egypt, outperforming 74 participating students from different Faculties of Pharmacy in Egypt on the topic of the global epidemic of Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Tuesday, 09 February 2021 14:59

HCIA- AI professional certificates

MSA University and the Faculty of Pharmacy would like to congratulate sixteen of their staff members:

 

The Faculty of Pharmacy at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts organized its international two days conference under the title of “Pharmacists In Frontlines: New Challenges and Innovative Solutions”.

Monday, 06 January 2020 11:00

2019 - A year of global achievements

Dr. Nawal El-Degwi, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of MSA University is feeling proud to congratulate and praise the students and graduates of the university who won prizes and first places in many international competitions, entrepreneurship, tournaments and both local and international sports competitions during the year 2019 ....

 

Thursday, 19 December 2019 11:01

Pharmacy 4th level posters' Presentations

As, counterfeiting of drugs has become one of major problems, facing the safe delivery of medications and healthcare worldwide.

Thursday, 19 December 2019 10:46

The 1st Pharmacoeconmics poster session

The Students of Faculty of Pharmacy got to present different topics and introduce the audience to some of the key concepts of pharmacoeconomics

Sunday, 15 December 2019 11:12

Organic Chemistry Fair - 2019

The science of Pharmacy could be represented in ways much more than just words in books, drawings on charts or represents as 2D (Flat).

Sunday, 15 December 2019 10:26

Pharmaceutics field visit to Global Nabi

The Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, MSA University, organised a field visit to Global Nabi to increase students awareness of the importance of industry and to link the planned scientific content and industrial pharmacy to the Egyptian industrial environment.

Wednesday, 11 December 2019 12:46

Honoring pharmacy students

Our Pride, the most amazing students who achieved a mile stone in their academic life.

Wednesday, 11 December 2019 12:33

Biochemistry poster day

Following the vision of MSA University and belief in the role of scientific research in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and in the value of encouraging Pharmacy students to participate in the scientific research..

Monday, 02 December 2019 11:02

Faculty of Pharmacy visit to 57357 hospital

Drawing happiness, laughter and hope in the hearts of the children of 57357 Hospital to participate and contribute in charity work was the noble goal and precious wish for the student of the Scientific Club for Microbiology SMC from the Faculty of Pharmacy - during their visit today to the hospital under the auspices of the Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Dr. Hanan Al-Laithi.

- Genetic fingerprinting techniques.

 

- Definition of criminal crime and its stages.

 

- Methods of DNA separation through modern devices.

 

- Biological evidence in crime survey.

 

- The use of DNA in the identity of the deceased.

 

- Use of DNA in lineage issues.

 

- Definition of the interest of forensic medicine and its sections.

 

In the framework of the keenness of the Faculty of Pharmacy MSA University to develop the skills of its students and belief in the importance of youth and health to build the future, the Faculty was honored to inaugurate the first International Health Simulation Model Conference

 

Wednesday, 03 July 2019 19:25

Pharmacy Graduation Projects - Fall 2019

The Faculty of Pharmacy, October University of Modern Sciences and Arts attended the opening ceremony to discuss the graduation projects for undergraduate students in the presence of representatives of the University of Greenwich and a number of members of the faculty of pharmacy from different universities and representatives of the pharmaceutical industry in Egypt.  

Monday, 13 May 2019 09:37

Pharmacy Summer Training Committee

The faculty of pharmacy is keen to help its students take control of their life and future through the summer training committee


Monday, 13 May 2019 09:26

MSA MWHO Annual Conference

In a continuation of the international cooperation between the world health organization simulation models, the world health organization simulation model (Gran WHO) at the Andalusian School of Public Health in Granada,


Saturday, 11 May 2019 12:32

Because Your Health Matters

Our awesome & amazing students from different levels participated in this huge successful event,The third scientific day of analytical chemistry department- faculty of pharmacy under the title of " because your health matters, analysts care"

Take a look on our amazing level 1 and 3 pharmacy students as they show the fruit of their labour in the organic Chemistry fair in collaboration with pharmacognosy department.
 

Thursday, 02 May 2019 10:10

Antimicrobial Resistance: Warning Alert!

According to the Egyptian state vision 2030 for treatment and prevention of communicable diseases and as a part of the community service role of the MSA University, The Faculty of Pharmacy has organized an event entitled “Antimicrobial Resistance: Warning Alert!!!” under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Hana Ellaithy, dean of the faculty in the honorable presence of Dr. Omar AbouElatta, WHO Office, Egypt.
 

Faculty of Pharmacy gladly announce the great success of the 58th annual conference of the Egyptian Society of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ESPET) under the title of “New trends in Pharmacology”.
 

What an Amazing photo day for Biotechnology, Pharmacy & Dentistry You are all special & MSA University is truly proud of what you became in the time you spent around campus creating unique memories single place of the University,

Our amazing pharmacy students are always up for a challenge to astonish the world with their success.

Wednesday, 03 April 2019 10:24

Dr. Yassin Nissan lecture at (BioNat-6)

We are proud to announce that our amazing Associate Professor Dr. Yassin Nissan, Head of Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department at Faculty of Pharmacy presented a lecture it the 6th International Euro-Mediterranean Conference & Expo Life Sciences, Pharma & Biomedicine.