Prof. Marwa Galal El-Gazzar is a distinguished scholar in pharmaceutical chemistry Computational drug design with extensive experience in radiation-based drug research and development. She is affiliated with the National Centre for Radiation Research and Technology under the Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, where she has progressed through academic and research leadership roles to head the Drug Radiation Research Department. Her expertise centers on pharmaceutical analysis, radiation sterilization of pharmaceuticals, radiolytic stability studies, drug formulation, and quality control of irradiated medicinal products.Her research focuses on evaluating the impact of ionizing radiation on drug molecules, investigating degradation pathways, and developing validated analytical methods to ensure safety, efficacy, and regulatory compliance of pharmaceutical products. She has contributed to advancing the application of radiation technology in drug sterilization, polymeric biomaterials, and pharmaceutical packaging systems. In addition, her work supports the development of innovative formulations and stability-indicating methods using advanced spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques.Through sustained research output, supervision of postgraduate students, and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams, she has strengthened the integration of radiation science and pharmaceutical chemistry. Her contributions play a significant role in enhancing drug safety standards and promoting the peaceful applications of radiation technology in healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Trust | United Kingdom
Dr. Smita Rajshekhar is a highly accomplished Consultant Gynaecologist with subspecialty expertise in urogynaecology and paediatric and adolescent gynaecology. She holds Fellowship of the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists and completed advanced specialist training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the United Kingdom. Her clinical career spans leading NHS trusts, including Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, and King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, where she also served as Senior Research Fellow in Urogynaecology under the mentorship of Professor Cardozo. Her research interests focus on pelvic floor dysfunction, urinary incontinence, prolapse management, and improving quality of life outcomes for women across different age groups. She has contributed to clinical research, guideline development, multidisciplinary pelvic floor services, and evidence-based surgical innovations in urogynaecology. Dr. Rajshekhar is actively involved in teaching, mentoring trainees, and advancing women’s health education. She maintains professional affiliations with leading national and international bodies, reflecting her commitment to maintaining high standards of practice, research excellence, and patient-centred care in modern gynaecology.
Dr. Alina Esterhuizen is a professionally registered medical scientist specializing in Molecular Human Genetics, Neurogenetics with a strong dual focus on translational research and molecular diagnostic service leadership. Her expertise lies in integrating advanced genomic research into routine clinical diagnostics, ensuring that scientific discoveries directly improve patient care. She has extensive experience in clinical genetic testing, quality management systems, validation and implementation of new diagnostic protocols, and the continuous enhancement of laboratory standards within accredited healthcare environments. Her research centers on the genetics of neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders, with particular emphasis on paediatric epilepsies and neuromuscular diseases. She has contributed significantly to understanding the genetic architecture of complex epilepsy in African paediatric populations, advancing the identification of pathogenic variants and improving diagnostic yield in underrepresented groups. Her work also includes mutation profiling in Duchenne muscular dystrophy, supporting the development and application of emerging gene-based therapeutic approaches. Beyond research and diagnostics, she is actively engaged in teaching, mentorship, and supervision of students and laboratory professionals. She is deeply committed to strengthening local genomic capacity and promoting equitable access to genetic testing services across Africa, ensuring that precision medicine becomes accessible to diverse and historically underserved populations.