Pharmacy Students Inside the DNA Laboratories at National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC)

​The Biochemistry Department at Faculty of Pharmacy at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA) recently organized an exclusive scientific field trip to the DNA Laboratories at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC), giving the Molecular Genetics and Pharmacogene students a rare look into the future of genetic science.

The students was honored by an inspiring talk from Prof. Dr. Yehia Gad, Head of the Ancient DNA Lab at NMEC and former Scientific Committee Head of the Egyptian Genome Project. Prof. Gad detailed the critical role these confidential labs play in the Egyptian Genome Project, explaining how mapping our genetic blueprint is revolutionizing personalized medicine and national healthcare. The Students toured the high-tech DNA laboratories, witnessing the advanced state-of-the-Art facilities used to decode ancient and modern genetic material.

​This experience bridged the gap between classroom and world-class research experts, inspiring our students to lead the next wave of pharmaceutical innovation.