Speaker Details

Ola Heikal

Professor of analytical toxicology and head of department at The National Research Center (NRC) 2003, and professor in German university in Cairo (GUC) previously head of department of pharmacology & toxicology; faculty of pharmacy ( 2003-2013). - Earned my Ph.D from Japan (1993-1997). My Researches have been focused on the developing and application of analytical techniques in the field of toxicology related to drug abuse, ergogenic aids , drug toxicokinetics , genotoxicity of nanoparticles and neurodegenerative diseases therapeutic approaches from natural origin . - Lately published a number of articles in toxicological assessments of nutraceuticals. Involvement in national & international projects in cooperation with industry, to solve current problems or to innovatively develop market driven products form natural sources such as ; Combating Stunting in Qaliubia Egypt (CO PI, financed by Misr El Kheir Foundation). Rice bran Nutraceuticals and Rice Bran innovative formulation (Partner, Financed by the EU). Pharmaceutical Pectin from Orange Peels (Consultant, financed by Science and Technology Development Fund).