Biography
Prof. Noha Mahmoud Zahran, MD, PhD, is Professor and former Head of the Department of Histology and Cell Biology at Alexandria Faculty of Medicine, Egypt. With over 25 years of experience in medical education, research, and academic leadership, has served in senior roles including Executive Director of the International Medical Program and Assistant to the Vice Dean for Student Affairs. Expertise spans histology, cell biology, stem cells, exosomes, and regenerative medicine. authored numerous scientific publications, supervised postgraduate theses, and contributed extensively to curriculum development and quality assurance in medical education.
Research Interests
Histology, cell biology, regenerative medicine, stem cell biology, extracellular vesicles (exosomes), tissue repair, aging, cancer biology, and translational biomedical research. work focuses on the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying disease and regeneration, with extensive contributions to experimental pathology, medical education, and the development of innovative therapeutic approaches. Has published widely in peer-reviewed journals
Education & Qualifications
Holds an MD and PhD in Histology and Cell Biology from Alexandria University, Egypt. Completed my academic training in medical sciences and progressed through all academic ranks to become Professor and Head of the Department of Histology and Cell Biology. In addition to my scientific qualifications, has extensive training in medical education, curriculum development, quality assurance, academic leadership, and higher education management. qualifications support a distinguished career in teaching, research, postgraduate supervision, and institutional development.
Teaching Areas
Histology, Cell Biology, Human Embryology, General and Systemic Histology, Stem Cell Biology, Regenerative Medicine, Tissue Engineering, Cancer Biology, Molecular and Cellular Pathology, Research Methodology, and Medical Education. has extensive experience teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical students and contributes to curriculum design, academic mentoring, and research training in biomedical sciences.
Awards & Recognition
has received recognition for her contributions to medical education, academic leadership, research, and quality assurance in higher education. Throughout my academic career, has held several prestigious leadership positions and has been acknowledged for excellence in teaching, curriculum development, postgraduate supervision, and scientific research. has significantly advanced the fields of histology, cell biology, and regenerative medicine.