Within the framework of the keenness of the Faculty of Biotechnology at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts to provide excellent opportunities for training and job opportunities in major local and international companies, as well as linking scientific content with the requirements of the labor market in Egypt and the world.

The Faculty of Biotechnology has signed a cooperation protocol with Agri Lab on 12th of February, 2022. Agri Lab provides various chemical and microbiological analysis services for all sectors interested in food manufacturing and provides meals to the consumer and sectors interested in food quality and safety. This protocol was signed with Mrs. Fadia Gamal, the laboratory manager.

The terms of cooperation concluded in the agreement include:

• Opening the field for academic and research cooperation between the two parties in order to achieve the desired and ambitious goals for both parties.
• Providing laboratory and research services and all the equipment and laboratory capabilities required to conduct research projects or workshops and training courses at discounted prices for all researchers and students at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts.
• Providing job opportunities for students and recent graduates.

Due to the implementation of the strategic plan and future vision in employing our graduates in major local and international companies, and providing advanced training opportunities for our students in addition to implementing joint activities in university research and management consultancy, the Faculty of Biotechnology at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA University) signed a cooperation agreement with Nano Gate, a well-established firm that focuses on nanotechnology research and development, especially its relevance to the industry.

Due to the implementation of the strategic plan and future vision in employing our graduates in major local and international companies, and providing advanced training opportunities for our students in addition to implementing joint activities in the university research and management consultancy, the Biotechnology at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA University) signed a cooperation agreement with Creative Egyptian Biotechnologists (CEB) academy that is dedicated to transforming the lives and meet the needs of the Egyptian community through creative solutions using the power of Biotechnology.

The Faculty of Biotechnology at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts - (MSA University) held its annual exhibition “Domains and Applications of Biotechnology”. An event aimed at presenting the fields of biotechnology and the various technologies, applications and strategies that can help improve the various medical, biomedical, environmental and industrial sectors

An advanced training course and workshop was organized by the Faculty of Biotechnology at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts - MSA University in fruitful cooperation with the National Defence College - Nasser Higher Military Academy at the Ministry of Defence.

The Faculty of Biotechnology at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA University) organized an awareness campaign to eliminate violence against women over a period of 16 days, starting from November 25, which is the international day declared by the United Nations in solidarity with this issue.

The Faculty of Biotechnology Book Club reopened its doors after a year and a half break due to the pandemic. The book club hosted a relaunch event that took place on Monday, 15th of November at the Student Services Building (SSB) to recruit new members.

Participation and positive interaction of university students in the Diabetes Awareness Day.

The faculty of Biotechnology organized the Diabetes Awareness Day for the second time, coinciding with the Diabetes Awareness Month on the university campus on Saturday, November 13, joined by the nutritionist Dr. Waad Amin, who gave a lecture on insulin resistance and the negative effect of unhealthy lifestyle and diet on the development of the disease and methods of prevention.

October University for Modern Sciences and Arts - MSA University, have met a group of talented students in science and technology within the framework of a three-day program, in coordination with the “Ebhar Misr” program under the auspices of Credit Agricole Egypt for Development of Education First Foundation, one of the non-profit civil society institutions that works to support public education in Egypt in cooperation with the Academy of Scientific Research at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

MSA university’s Faculty of Biotechnology Staff members & Students

Congratulations on earning your Microsoft Azure 900 AI certification!

MSA University would like to congratulate and extend its vast appreciation to the Faculty of Biotechnology staff members and students for completing and passing Microsoft artificial intelligence.

Our distinguished and amazing Faculty of Biotechnology conducted the Industrial Projects’ poster discussion day for the spring of 2021.

The day entailed our 3rd level undergraduate students presenting their applied research ideas inspired by external speaker sessions and field trips carried out throughout the Industrial Projects course.

The faculty of Biotechnology organized a Special Seminar on COVID-19 and Hematology or Blood disorders. The session was given by Doctor Major General Mohamed El Husseiny, consultant of Hematology.

In efforts of providing a prominent link to the industry, the Faculty of Biotechnology has orchestrated three guest speaker sessions for students led by different academics and industry experts.

In an effort to continue with the situated pedagogical approaches, the Faculty of Biotechnology organized a field trip for the industrial projects course to Zenin Sewage Treatment and Imbaba fresh water Treatment.

The Faculty of Biotechnology held a guest speaker session for the Industrial Projects course where Dr Alyaa Seif, Head of the stem cell bank unit at Al Galaa Military Hospital gave a session on Stem Cell Storage and Separation in their institute.

Safely celebrating progress and achievements

The faculty of Biotechnology ceremoniously conducted their graduation projects discussion presentations on Monday the 29th of March. The faculty was keen on ensuring the safety of attendees, social distancing measures were implemented, masks were distributed and mandated in addition to sanitizing liquids being available throughout the rooms.

MSA University and the Faculty of Biotechnology would love to congratulate its astonishing graduate Hana Tarek El Badry, a researcher and a patent assistant at Talal Abu- Ghazala Intellectual Property Company, for getting her nutritional research “Aflatoxin toxins in Tahini Products” published in one of the largest food magazines in England.

The Faculty of Biotechnology signed a cooperation protocol with the businessman, Engineer Mohamed Abdel-Rafea Al-Sisi, owner of Trans Chem Group for Industry and Trans Chem for Trade and Supplies, owner of the International Agency for Advertising, Training, Technical Consulting and Exhibitions, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Nano Kim for Trade and Industry and the owner of Naseej Kim Business International Magazine Owner of the month news website and head of the Finance Ministry Committee (taxes and customs) at the General Union of the Investors Division of the General Federation of Chambers of Commerce and the head of the Plastics and Petrochemicals Division of the Tenth of Ramadan Investors Association and the Chairman of the Council of Arab Scholars and Industry.

As MSA University is always keen to support and guide its students in their academic career, the Faculty of Biotechnology - organized the Journal Club session which was enrolled on Monday 2nd of November by 3 of the Biotechnology TAs and current LAs who have returned from completing their masters Programme at the University of Greenwich with thesis titles:

Supporting the united nations initiative to end violence against women within 16 days of awarenesses through all worldwide countries until 25th of November.

The Faculty of Biotechnology hosted the breast cancer awareness day.

The pandemic has not hindered the Faculty of Biotechnology’s efforts to foster unique educational experiences.

Our amazing Biotechnology students participated in Science Operation Leaders in Egypt "SOLE" which is one of the most important national competitions tailored for biotechnology students all over the Egyptian universities
 

MSA University is always keen on providing its amazing & innovative Students with the cutting edge technologies to prepare them to the real life after graduation.

MSA University is always keen on providing its amazing & talented Students with the practical work experience to increase their awareness of the job market and prepare them to the real life after graduation.

The faculty of Biotechnology held their graduation project discussion day on Saturday the 1st of February 2020; the event entailed a marvellous celebration of the faculty’s 15 anniversary, for over 181 students and over 400 attendees, where a number of awards were presented for a multitude of events...

Dr. Nawal El-Degwi, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of MSA University is feeling proud to congratulate and praise the students and graduates of the university who won prizes and first places in many international competitions, entrepreneurship, tournaments and both local and international sports competitions during the year 2019 ....

- Genetic fingerprinting techniques.

- Definition of criminal crime and its stages.

- Methods of DNA separation through modern devices.

- Biological evidence in crime survey.

- The use of DNA in the identity of the deceased.

- Use of DNA in lineage issues.

- Definition of the interest of forensic medicine and its sections.

The First aid activities and training concluded at the Faculty of Biotechnology in cooperation with the Egyptian Red Crescent Society, held in the period from 16 to 18 November 2019 inside the university headquarters in the presence of more than 45 students from various faculties.

An astounding success, the faculty of Biotechnology arranged for the ‘1st Diabetes Awareness Campaign’ with a phenomenal combination of speakers, sponsors and events!

In light of the academic and intellectual accomplishments of the Faculty of Biotechnology’s students and staff, the Faculty organized a very special Awards Ceremony to acknowledge and celebrate those distinguished successes.

As part of the practical and field training for students of the Faculty of Biotechnology, MSA University, students enrolled in the (Host Plant Resistance) course visited the “Seed Processing Station” of Fine Seed International company in Sadat city.

Our amazing and wonderful students of the Faculty of Biotechnology visited the oldest and greatest sources of knowledge in history, which was developed by Alexander the Great and carried out by Ptolemy I and Ptolemy II, a library overlooking the Mediterranean shore in the most beautiful and oldest cities in the world as a part of Biotechnology's Book Club activity.

Our amazing young scientists from the faculty of biotechnology watched a movie about the Human genome project, the movie talked about the international scientific research project with the goal of determining the sequence of nucleotide base pairs that make up human DNA, and mapping all of the genes, it remains the world's largest collaborative biological project.

To further consummate the collaboration agreement between the faculty of Biotechnology at MSA University and the Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute (EPRI), delegates from the faculty members, presided by the Dean of the faculty Prof. Ayman Diab, visited the research institute, on Sunday the 14th of July, with the intent of determining the cooperative potential between establishments.

Our distinguished and amazing faculty of Biotechnology conducted the Industrial Projects’ Poster Discussion Day.
 

A huge success for the students’ 5th edition of “Biotechnology Horizons 2050” the conference of the Complex Genome Analysis course with the attendance of 253 students, staff and visitors where everyone enjoyed a scientific presentations and discussions, with the presence of pioneers in this field, Dr. Mohamed Attia, Dr. Mohamed El Hadidi, and Dr. Ahmed Nada.
 

What an Amazing photo day for Biotechnology, Pharmacy & Dentistry You are all special & MSA University is truly proud of what you became in the time you spent around campus creating unique memories single place of the University,

Once again the biotechnology students did it!
Natalie Tamer, Lama El Najdi and Mohamed Ashraf won the best presentation award at the Third International Conference for Women in Science Network (World forum for women in science, Cairo, Egypt).
 

The faculty of Biotechnology orchestrated a guest speaker session , as part of the industrial projects course. The session was gratuitously provided by Mr. Omar Abdelrehim, Founder of Delta Aromatics and Dohler factories, and Dr. Joaquin Lanz, CEO of Delta Aromatics, the session entailed an exclusive insight into a prominent industrial sector i.e Flavoring, Condiments, and Perfumery industries.
 

The Faculty of Biotechnology organized two visits on the 12th of March as part of the scheme of the Industrial Project course.
 

In light of Faculty of Biotechnology’s mission of continuous development of its 150 students; the faculty has organised a tissue culture training at Cairo University Research Park,as a part of the cell and tissue culture course.

In the wake of the recent national accreditation realized by the Faculty of Biotechnology, Dr. Nawal Eldegwi invited the entire Biotechnology family for a celebratory gathering.
 

The Science club have organized the MSA University 3rd annual visit to 57357 CCHE on 19th Feb 2019. The visit was has a double nature unifying charity and Science.

The faculty of Biotechnology has participated in the 6th season of the well known national biotechnology competition "SOLE 2019" that took place on Saturday 2nd of February 2019.

MSA University congratulates Prof. Ayman Diab, Dean of the Faculty of Biotechnology at the University, on his election as Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Council for EU and Middle East Projects (PRIMA **) for energy, food, water and agriculture.

The Faculty of Biotechnology held its Graduation Projects discussion on Saturday 26th of Jan 2019, where 157 Individual Graduation projects held in 66 different institutes in collaboration with the Faculty of Biotechnology where discussed on that day.

Biotechnology Students in a training on the applications of forensics sciences and the uses of genetic materials in identification of crime, examination of toxins and drugs and the effects of DNA on surrogacy and a discussion on its ethical prospect.

The 3rd event for science fiction and futurism club by the Faculty of Biotechnology under the title "Robots in your workplace".

The 25th of Nov 2018... MSA University and the Faculty of Biotechnology is supporting the the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against women.

During participation and attendance of the Bridging Gaps in Oncology Congress which is unique, as it’s accredited by AACME (the American Association for Continuing Medical Education) for 25 credit hours.

Such a huge audience with high conciseness for the importance of the Brest Cancer Awareness event from all over the University, the event was attended by Dr. Nawal El Degwi and Dr. khairy Abdul Hamid, in the presence of the guest speakers Prof. Omar Sherif Omar , the actress Yasmine Ghaith and Mrs. Dalia Ali.

The competition you’ve waiting for has finally arrived at MSA University! Hosted by ‎the Faculty of Biotechnology, "THE BIGGEST LOSER COMPETITION" showed great success ‎as 541 students registered only on the first day from different faculties,,, way to go ‎MSAians‎ let us transform our lifestyle. ‎‎

The Faculty of Biotechnology received the newcomers with a full training program about the definition of genetic material and its isolation through animal cells.

The Faculty of Biotechnology’s Bioinformatics Club at MSA University is proud to have hosted a session with Professor Mahmoud Elhefnawy, a senior researcher at the National Research Center (NRC).

The faculty of Biotechnology in Modern sciences and arts university MSA has received a certificate from The National Authority to ensure the quality of education and accreditation after the fulfillment of the quality of education, training and the social participation quality.

In the framework of the keenness of the Faculty of Biotechnology to apply the highest standards of international quality by obtaining the accreditation of ISO17025,

To proceed with the faculty of Biotechnology 's initiative in building and rehabilitating .Dr Mohamed Maged organized a practical session for all assistant staff where a study was performed to express heterogenous proteins using E.coli.

The faculty of biotechnology just held the poster discussion session for 168 students enrolled in the Industrial projects course which included a demonstration of the student’s individual projects in all fields of biotechnology. The students’ projects were mainly proposed biotechnological ventures aimed at solving persisting industrial issues, introducing novel applications as well as advancements or enhancements to preexisting ones. Each student has three examiners to evaluate the poster.

Students of the industrial projects course at the faculty of biotechnology attended a field visit to the Solid wastes recycling company ECARU.

The Faculty of Biotechnology organized one day scientific conference as a part of its advanced courses. This conference aimed at dispersing some of the advanced made in genome analysis with the hope of enlightening young scientists of some of the theories and research that done by their peers and professionals in the field.

As part of industrial project course ,the students of the faculty of Biotechnology attended a visit to the Kuwaiti-Egyptian for Medical Industries Company (Kemico).

The students of the elective course "Host Plant Resistance" at the Faculty of Biotechnology had a field trip to the "National Gene Bank" as an activity to the course.

The faculty of Biotechnology started the new program to build the capacity of teaching assistants staff and to share information.

The industrial projects students were given a unique experience. Where the Chairman and CEO of Delta Aromatics Mr. Omar Abdelreheem and Mr. Joachuin Lanz provided a lecture on the world of aromatics including perfumery, flavoring, food coloring and essential oils in general.

The faculty of Biotechnology held a session for the Systems Biology. The session was given by research assistant Mr. Ali Kishk who discussed several concepts into using computational structures for biological applications and systems biology methods in Malaria resistance.

The Biotechnology students visited the "Plant Protection Research Institute" as part of an activity to the "Host Plant Resistance" elective course. The students got the tremendous opportunity to listen to lectures given by the Chairman of the institute.

Biotechnology students from MSA University have been awarded certificates for their graduation projects,

Our students at the Faculty of Biotechnology just got a chance to go on a fieldtrip to the technological unit for dairy products at the Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University in Giza. The aim of the visit was first to get acquainted with the manufacturing processes of making cheese, custard, rice pudding and yogurt as well as deriving inspiration for a biotechnological venture aimed at solving any challenges faced by the unit during manufacturing or improving one of their pre-existing products.

The faculty of biotechnology succeeded to host Dr.Mostafa Elnahas , psychiatrist at “ElMamora” hospital and the head of “Sabeel” psychiatric center to partake in an awareness session under the title of “Technology abuse”.

Faculty of Biotechnology in collaboration with EGYPTIAN RED CRESCENT INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION , organized first aid training course for three consecutive days.

We are happy to announce the participation of our first year students at the faculty of Biotechnology in the extracurricular training program hosted by the Central Laboratory of the Horticultural research institute, Agricultural research center, Giza.

Pride and Glory at MSA’s 17th Class Graduation Ceremony. Modern Science and Arts University's graduation ceremony on the 3rd and 4th of October, 2017 combined glare and glory as graduates will be receiving a Greenwich or Bedfordshire degree, alongside the Egyptian one. More than 30 scholarships were awarded for students of Greenwich programme for higher education including: Master degrees and PhD; alongside acceptance letter in their masters programs and partial scholarships. MSA Graduates had undoubtedly taken a leap and had an edge over their peers' counterparts.

We are happy to announce the wonderful participation of the 1st year students at the faculty of Biotechnology in the extracurricular training programs.

The Children’s University is an International critically-acclaimed charity which encourages all children aged 5 to 14 years to try new experiences, develop new interests and acquire new skills through participation in innovative and creative Learning Activities outside of the school day.

The faculty of Biotechnology inaugurated the assessments conducted of the industrial projects course.

1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their life.

For the second-time faculty of biotechnology launched the sports day event for all biotechnology students from different levels at MSA university.

The faculty of biotechnology at MSA university hosted the hepatitis C virus campaign which aimed at announcing that MSA is free from HCV.

The Faculty of Biotechnology, MSA University, hosted an awareness day for Autism entitled "Autism Enigma: Breaking the Boundaries".

The MSA University Science & Engineering Fair was held last March. The event entailed three main categories: Sciences, Engineering, & Environment. The event was held at the October campus, which hosted over 350 students responsible for over 60 projects from 15 different governorates.

A high performance trip was held to wady El rayan for students

On March 25th 2017, the faculty of Biotechnology at MSA University has successfully launched a brand new initiative that goes by the name Fitcampus.

Our biotechnology student Nancy Karem have stunned the medical community in the world after developing a new way that involves nano technology to target only cancer cells and leave normal cells harmless.

Biotechnology celebration dedicated for the students who participated in the International Exhibition of Innovation.

Our biotechnology student Menatallah Yasser Got the first prize with her graduation project in the 3rd Cairo International exhibition of innovation sponsored by the minister of higher education organized by the scientific research Academy and the ministry of higher education at Salah Eldin Castle ,

The University of Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA) has successfully earned a new version of ISO certifications for international standards of quality specifications and the environment, Mr. Ahmed Bedewi, director of SGS training academy, handled the 3 certificates to Dr. Nawal El Degwi, Head of board of trustees.

The faculty of Biotechnology is always keen to spread awareness about different diseases such as HCV and Autism.This year the faculty is preparing a huge Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign on Monday the 31st of October at MSA university.

The faculty of Biotechnology has received Dr. Adel Al-Berry, legal doctor at Public Security in KSA,

In support to field-training development, a group of first grade students at Biotechnology,

The faculty of Biotechnology, in liaison with some scientific authorities and entities, has arranged an after-school-hours training for first grade students.

Biotechnology students, under supervision of Dr. Amany Abd-Elhakim, has made a visit to the Medical jurisprudence Authority to tour laboratories and become familiar with contemplating criminal cases via DNA evidence .

Biotechnology students of MSA University do their graduation projects on Nano Technology at Palermo University, Italy

Biotechnology students had commenced their summer training at two locales.

Biotechnology students have presented their graduation projects. The students kicked off the day with a video of all the activities , honoring ceremonies , Talent shows , campaigns ,and fun memories made by the seniors , among the topics presented in the discussion :

The faculty of Biotechnology at MSA University has held a celebration for the talented students attended by star actor Liqaa Al-Khameesy, singer/composer Amr Mostafa, art critic and great composer Khaled Bakar, and Dr. Ayman Diab, dean of the biotechnology faculty.

Dr. Ayman Diab, the dean of the Faculty of Biotechnology has honored the working staff before attending students and teaching staff.

The faculty of Biotechnology once again provides innovative means of education where on the 30th of April 2016 ,the faculty of Biotechnology launched an introductory session describing the format of the journal club. Dr. Amr Ageez, associate professor at the faculty conducted a presentation on the importance of maintaining scientific reading habits. The presentation illustrated the difference between a primary research paper, and a review, how to read a paper in 10 minutes as well as how to identify the indicators of the author’s main points.

A team from MSA university library visited the faculty of Biotechnology several times to give sessions on the EGYPTIAN KNOWLEDGE BANK “EKB”. These session were carefully designed to introduce the students into” EKB”, how to register, log in and to use this important resource.

The industrial project students visited the ice-man industry. They were supervised with four teaching assistants which organized the visit very professionally, since we were divided into multiple groups to avoid any ciaos and avoid any disruptions to the workers since it is a busy industry and time is a major factor in affecting the production.