Dr. Omnia Ahmed | Medicine | Best Researcher Award
Dr. Omnia Ahmed, Nanotoxicology Project lab, Japan
Dr. Omnia H.M. Ahmed is a researcher in the field of nanotoxicology, currently working at the Nanotoxicology Project Lab in Japan. Her expertise lies in the study of various poisonous substances and drugs, focusing on their classification, mechanisms of action, clinical toxicity features, diagnosis, and management. She applies medical science principles to forensic toxicology and specializes in dependence-producing substances. Dr. Ahmed collaborates in laboratory experiments, addressing challenges in analytical toxicology, and investigates newly emerging hazardous materials, including carbon nanotubes.
Education:
Professional Profiles:
Professional Experience:
Nanotoxicology Project Lab, Japan (April 2013 – March 2014)
Conducted research on nanotoxicology, focusing on the impact of nanomaterials on biological systems.
Trainee Course (Full-time Employee), University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Sohag University, Egypt (April 2014 – March 2015)
Completed a comprehensive training program in various medical disciplines, gaining hands-on clinical experience.
General Practitioner, Ministry of Health, Egypt (April 2015 – June 2015)
Provided primary healthcare services, diagnosing and treating a variety of medical conditions.
Physician, Internal Medicine and Clinical Toxicology Department, Edfu General Hospital, Aswan City, Egypt (July 2015 – April 2019)
Managed cases related to internal medicine and clinical toxicology, including poisoning and toxin exposure treatments.
Demonstrator & Research Associate, Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Aswan University, Egypt (April 2019 – Present)
Assisted in teaching forensic medicine and clinical toxicology to medical students.
Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Aswan University, Egypt (April 2019 – Present)
Led courses in forensic medicine, clinical toxicology, and medico-legal studies.
Researcher, Nano-Toxicology Lab Project, Experimental Pathology and Tumor Biology Department, School of Medical Science, Nagoya City University, Japan (October 2022 – Present)
Conducting advanced research on nanotoxicology, studying the effects of nanoparticles on human health.
Ph.D. Student, Nano-Toxicology Lab Project, Experimental Pathology and Tumor Biology Department, School of Medical Science, Nagoya City University, Japan (October 2022 – Present)
Pursuing doctoral research in nanotoxicology, focusing on nanoparticle interactions with biological systems.
Research Interests:
Nanotoxicology: Investigating the toxic effects of nanomaterials, particularly carbon nanotubes, on human health and the environment.
Analytical Toxicology: Developing methods for detecting and analyzing poisonous substances and drugs.
Forensic Toxicology: Applying medical sciences to legal investigations involving toxic substances.
Drug Toxicity and Dependence: Studying the mechanisms, clinical features, and management of toxic and dependence-producing substances.
Toxicokinetics and Toxicodynamics: Understanding how toxic substances interact with biological systems.
Emerging Toxicants: Assessing newly introduced hazardous substances and their potential risks.
Team-Based Laboratory Research: Conducting collaborative experiments to address challenges in toxicology.
Awards And Honors :
Dr. Omnia Ahmed has achieved significant academic milestones, including an Excellent degree with Class Honors in M.B.B.CH from Sohag Faculty of Medicine, Sohag University in 2012, and a Very Good Degree in M.SC. Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology from Aswan Faculty of Medicine, Aswan University in 2019. She is currently a recipient of the MEXT Scholarship in Japan, spanning from April 2022 to October 2026.
Top Notable Publications:
A Review of the Carcinogenic Potential of Thick Rigid and Thin Flexible Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes in the Lung
Authors: Omnia Hosny Mohamed Ahmed, Aya Naiki-Ito, Satoru Takahashi, William T. Alexander, et al.
Journal: Nanomaterials
Volume: 15(3), Article 168
Year: 2025
Fullerene and Fullerene Whisker are Not Carcinogenic to the Lungs and Pleura in Rat Long-Term Study After 2-Week Intra-Tracheal Intrapulmonary Administration
Authors: AN Sheema, A Naiki-Ito, A Kakehashi, OHM Ahmed, DB Alexander, et al.
Journal: Archives of Toxicology
Volume: 98(12), Pages 4143-4158
Year: 2024
Assessment of Pulmonary Toxicity and Carcinogenicity of Carbon Nano-Horns (CNH) and Carbon Nano-Brushes (CNB) Using Intra Tracheal Instillation in Rats
Authors: OHM Ahmed, DM Saleh, DB Alexander, WT Alexander, et al.
Conference: The 51st Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Toxicology
Year: 2024
Carcinogenicity Risk Assessment of Various Carbon Nanotubes by Intra-Tracheal Intra-Pulmonary Spray (TIPS) Dosing Followed by 2-Year Observation
Authors: H Tsuda, O Ahmed, D Saleh, W Alexander, D Alexander, T Numano, et al.
Journal: Annals of Work Exposures and Health
Volume: 67 (Supplement_1), Pages i43-i44
Year: 2023
SOC-III-01 The Toxic and Carcinogenic Potential of Three Different Sizes of Double-Walled Carbon Nanotubes in the Rat Lung After Intratracheal Instillation
Authors: DM Saleh, WT Alexander, DB Alexander, M Abdelgaied, AM El-Gazzar, OHM Ahmed, et al.
Journal: Toxicology Letters
Volume: 368, Pages S42-S43
Year: 2022
Assessment of the Toxicity and Carcinogenicity of Double-Walled Carbon Nanotubes in the Rat Lung After Intratracheal Instillation: A Two-Year Study
Authors: DM Saleh, S Luo, OHM Ahmed, DB Alexander, WT Alexander, et al.
Journal: Particle and Fibre Toxicology
Volume: 19(1), Article 30
Year: 2022
Comparative Toxicity and Carcinogenicity Pulmonary Study of Double-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (DWCNT) with Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes-7 (MWCNTs-7) in a Rat Model
Authors: DM Saleh, S Luo, DB Alexander, AM El-Gazzar, M Abdelgaied, OHM Ahmed, et al.
Conference: The 48th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Toxicology
Poster: P-33E
Year: 2021
Comparative Carcinogenicity Study of a Thick, Straight-Type and a Thin, Tangled-Type Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube Administered by Intra-Tracheal Instillation in the Rat
Authors: DM Saleh, WT Alexander, T Numano, OHM Ahmed, S Gunasekaran, et al.
Journal: Particle and Fibre Toxicology
Volume: 17, Pages 1-14
Citations: 38
Year: 2020
Evaluation of Poisoning Patterns in Aswan Governorate in the Period from 1st of June 2017 to 31st of December 2017 (Prospective Study)
Authors: OH Mohamed, SM George, HA Yassa
Journal: Zagazig Journal of Forensic Medicine
Volume: 17(2), Pages 84-95
Citations: 3
Year: 2019
Conclusion:
Dr. Omnia Ahmed is a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award given her expertise in nanotoxicology, research impact, and global collaborations. Strengthening her application with clear metrics of impact, leadership roles, and interdisciplinary influence would further solidify her case.