Innovative MSA Graduates Shine at Biban Global 24, Winning First Place in Pharmaceutical Security Hackathon

October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA) proudly celebrates the remarkable achievement of two of its Biotechnology graduates, Mennat Allah Mohamed and Noorhan Yousry, who recently secured the first place at the Biban Global 24 Conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Their success came in the highly competitive Pharmaceutical Security Hackathon, a key event at the prestigious conference.

Their project, OrigamiDoc, earned them a significant $723,000 funding to support their groundbreaking work in pharmaceutical security. Their innovative solution focuses on Nano Origami DNA technology to develop a targeted drug for the treatment of Takayasu Arteritis, an inflammatory disease. The project aims to move into clinical trials and commercial production, representing a promising leap in pharmaceutical research and security.

This incredible achievement not only highlights their academic excellence but also showcases the global impact MSA graduates are making in advancing healthcare solutions. Their success is a testament to MSA’s commitment to fostering creativity, innovation, and practical applications in science and technology, which was  under the academic supervision of the faculty member Dr. Hossam Taha.

We are immensely proud of Mennat Allah and Noorhan for their outstanding contribution to the future of pharmaceutical research and wish them continued success in their endeavors.