Prof. Yaser Elewa | Healthcare Applications | Best Researcher Award
Professor at Hokkaido University, Japan
Profiles
Academic Background & Education
Professor Yaser H. A. Elewa is a distinguished Professor of Histology and Cell Biology (currently on Sabbatical leave) at the Department of Histology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Egypt. He obtained his Ph.D. in Histology and Cell Biology in April 2011 through a prestigious channel system scholarship between Hokkaido University, Japan, and Zagazig University, Egypt. Prior to that, he completed his Master’s degree in April 2006, focusing on immunological organs in Ostrich, from the same department. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medical Sciences, graduating with honors in 2001.
Professional Experience
Prof. Elewa has held several academic positions, including his current role as a Professor at Zagazig University since April 2021. He has also been a Tenure-track Assistant Professor at the Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido University, Japan, since February 2017. His extensive teaching experience spans various subjects, including Anatomy, Histology, and Cellular Biology, where he has developed and delivered specialized curriculum and laboratory experiments for undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral students.
Research Interests & Expertise
With a deep passion for research, Prof. Elewa’s interests lie in areas such as Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue, Mediastinal fat-associated lymphoid clusters, and Immunity—both innate and adaptive. His expertise extends to Histopathology, Immunohistochemistry, Immunofluorescence, Flow Cytometry, and advanced microscopic techniques, including Transmission and Scanning Electron Microscopy. His research has contributed significantly to understanding respiratory diseases, intrathoracic immune hemostasis, autoimmunity, kidney diseases, and reproductive disorders.
Awards & Recognition
Throughout his career, Prof. Elewa has been honored with numerous awards and scholarships, including the prestigious Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) post-doctoral fellowship. He has also been recognized with the Best Research Award by the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University.
Workshops & Training
To further enhance his knowledge and skills, Prof. Elewa has participated in various workshops and training programs. These include training on Nanoparticles at the Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education, Japan, Real-Time PCR Applications at Hokkaido University, and Advanced Analytical Machines usage, including Flow Cytometry, also at Hokkaido University.
International Experience
Prof. Elewa’s international exposure includes multiple research visits and collaborations, particularly with institutions in Japan, where he has served as a post-doctoral visiting researcher and trained international students in advanced histopathological techniques.
Publications
Expression Patterns of Grainyhead-Like 2 and Ovo-Like 2 in Mouse Mammary Gland Development During Pregnancy, Lactation, and Weaning
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Authors: Elfeky, M., Matsuoka, S., Yamamoto, I., Okamatu-Ogura, Y., Kimura, K.
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Journal: Microscopy and Microanalysis
- Year: 2024
Sleep disorders cause Parkinson’s disease or the reverse is true: Good GABA good night
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Authors: Al-kuraishy, H.M., Al-Gareeb, A.I., Albuhadily, A.K., Zahran, M.H., Batiha, G.E.-S.
- Journal: CNS Neuroscience and Therapeutics
- Year: 2024
In vivo investigation of the anti-liver fibrosis impact of Balanites aegyptiaca/chitosan nanoparticles
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Authors: Zein, N., Yassin, F., Ayoub, H.G., Batiha, G.E.-S., Zahran, M.H.
- Journal: Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy
- Year: 2024
Diosgenin alleviates D-galactose-induced oxidative stress in rats’ brain and liver targeting aging and apoptotic marker genes
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Authors: El-Far, A.H., Elghaity, M.M., Mohamed, S.A., Al Jaouni, S.K., Alsenosy, A.A.
- Journal: Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences
- Year: 2024
Harnessing Topology and Stereochemistry of Glycidylamine-Derived Lipid Nanoparticles for in Vivo mRNA Delivery to Immune Cells in Spleen and Their Application for Cancer Vaccination
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Authors: Abd Elwakil, M.M., Suzuki, R., Khalifa, A.M., Satoh, T., Harashima, H.
- Journal: Advanced Functional Materials
- Year: 2023