Assist. Prof. Dr. Marwa Balaha | Computational Biology | Research Excellence Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Marwa Balaha, affiliated with the Faculty of Pharmacy in Kafr El-Sheikh, Egypt, is an emerging researcher in the fields of medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and drug discovery. Her research primarily focuses on the design, synthesis, and biological evaluation of novel therapeutic compounds, particularly targeting metabolic disorders and wound healing applications. With a portfolio of 26 indexed publications, 281 citations and h-index: 11, she demonstrates a consistent contribution to bioactive compound development and translational pharmaceutical research. Her recent work on thiazolidinedione-based dual inhibitors and innovative chromenyl–pyrazolyl derivatives highlights her expertise in multi-target drug design and in vivo validation. Dr. Balaha has established a broad collaborative network, reflected in her extensive co-authorship, facilitating interdisciplinary research across chemistry and biomedical sciences. Her work contributes to addressing global health challenges such as diabetes and tissue regeneration, underscoring its scientific relevance and potential societal impact.