Assist. Prof. Dr. Mohamed Seadawy | Biosafety and Biosecuirty | Excellence in Research Award

BCIED | Egypt

Dr. Mohamed Gomaa Seadawy is a distinguished Egyptian scientist and Head of the Biodefense Center for Infectious and Emerging Diseases at the Ministry of Defense, Cairo. He holds a Ph.D. in Genetics and Cell Biology from Fayoum University and possesses over a decade of expertise in vaccinology, next-generation sequencing (NGS), molecular virology, and infectious disease research. Dr. Seadawy has authored more than 45 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact international journals, contributing significantly to genomic surveillance, vaccine development, and antimicrobial resistance studies, with a Scopus h-index of 11. He has led several nationally funded projects, including the establishment of BSL-3 laboratories and the development of Egypt’s biodefense strategy. Actively collaborating with academic and governmental institutions, he serves as a reviewer and editorial board member for multiple international journals. His work has had substantial societal impact by strengthening public health preparedness, enhancing food security, and advancing national biosecurity capabilities.

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