Dr. Mohamed Salama

Professor of Global Public Health & Director of MPH Program, AUC

Dr. Mohamed Salama

Dr. Mohamed Salama is a Professor at the Institute of Global Health and Human Ecology and Director of the Master of Global Public Health (MPH) program at the American University in Cairo (AUC).

He currently leads the NIH-funded Egyptian Survey of Healthy Aging (AL-SEHA), a national initiative studying determinants of healthy aging among Egyptian seniors. Funded by the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative, he also leads the North African Dementia Registry (NADR), a regional effort examining the epidemiology and impact of dementia across North Africa.

His work bridges research, policy, and global collaboration to strengthen health systems and promote equitable public health advancement across the region.

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Master of Global Public Health, AUC

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Egyptian Survey of Healthy Aging (AL-SEHA)

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North African Dementia Registry (NADR)

Dr. Mohamed Salama Talk

Genetic Research in Africa (GEN-IMPACT Vision)

Abstract

This talk will outline the GEN-IMPACT vision for advancing genetic research across Africa, highlighting the continent’s unique genomic diversity and its importance for global health discovery. Dr. Salama will discuss strategies for building sustainable research infrastructure, fostering regional and international collaborations, and translating genetic insights into equitable clinical and public health impact.

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Pharmacist, Scientist & Higher-Education Leader

Dr. Reem Olaby

Dr. Reem Olaby is a pharmacist, scientist, and higher-education leader actively engaged in curriculum reform, faculty development, and academic governance.

Her scholarly work focuses on the genetic, epigenetic, and proteomic underpinnings of neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Fragile X syndrome (FXS), and Fragile X–associated tremor/ataxia syndrome (FXTAS).

She is dedicated to translating molecular research into impactful education strategies, clinical training initiatives, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Research Focus : 

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

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