Dr Omar Samir
PhD Student at the University of Tsukuba
About
Samir is a PhD student in the faculty of medicine at the University of Tsukuba.
Current research
Samir is currently studying the role of the MAFB transcription factor in tumour progression.
Future research vision
Samir is interested in gaining a deeper insight into the role of tumour-associated immune cells, and elucidating novel therapeutics targeting them.
Key publications

Samir, O et al. Transcription Factor MAFB as a Prognostic Biomarker for the Lung Adenocarcinoma. International journal of Molecular sciences, 2022.

Yadav, MK et al. Transcription Factor MafB is a Marker of Tumor-Associated Macrophages in both Mouse and Human. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, 2019.

Elazab, ST et al. Synergistic Effects of Sitagliptin and Losartan Against Fipronil-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Rats. Veterinary World, 2021.

El-Nesr, K et al. Correlation between abnormal ovarian structures and uterine histopathological alterations in equine. Mansoura Veterinary Medical Journal, 2017.

Key awards

Research Training Grant, Government of India.

PhD Scholarship, University of Tsukuba.

Research Training Grant, Harvard Medical School.

Award, Egyptian Veterinarians Syndicate.

Best Instructor award, Mansoura University.