Dr. Nagwa El-Badri is currently Professor and Founding Chair, Biomedical Sciences Programs, at the University of Science and Technology, and and Director of Center of Excellence for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine Zewail City of Science and Technology, in Giza, Egypt. She received her MD with Honors at Cairo University and a PhD with distinction from the University of South Florida College of Medicine. She was previously Director, Women’s Health Graduate and Undergraduate Program, University of South Florida College of Medicine. Her research focus areas include stem cell biology, autoimmune diseases, cord blood banking and women's health.