Egyptian researcher Nadine Hosny El-Saeed has been named a 2025 L’Oréal–UNESCO “For Women in Science” Young Talents Award winner for the Middle East, marking a standout achievement for Egypt in this year’s regional honors.
El-Saeed received the prestigious recognition from H.E. Sarah Al Amiri, the UAE Minister of Education, during a ceremony brought together Salah Khaled, UNESCO’s Director for the Gulf States, and Laurent Duffier, CEO of L’Oréal Middle East.
Breakthrough Research in Epigenetics and RNA-Based Therapies
The Egyptian scientist was honored for her pioneering research in epigenetic variation and RNA-based therapeutic strategies, work that has the potential to transform patient care across metabolic diseases, arthritis, and other chronic conditions. Her studies explore how epigenomic markers and long non-coding RNA can pave the way for next-generation treatments—an area gaining global momentum in precision medicine.
El-Saeed’s recognition highlights Egypt’s growing scientific footprint in the region and underscores the increasing role of women researchers in shaping the future of biomedical innovation in the Middle East.
A Strong Scientific Journey Across Leading Institutions
El-Saeed holds a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Pharmacy from Ain Shams University, a Master’s in Biotechnology from the American University in Cairo, and a Ph.D. in Environmental Epigenetics from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST).
She is currently a postdoctoral researcher at New York University Abu Dhabi, where her work focuses on the interaction between epigenetic mechanisms and long non-coding RNA to develop advanced therapeutic pathways.
A Regional Milestone for Women in Science
The L’Oréal–UNESCO “For Women in Science” program annually recognizes exceptional female researchers whose contributions advance scientific knowledge and address global challenges. El-Saeed’s win adds to a growing list of Middle Eastern women making impactful contributions to health sciences, biotechnology, and genomics.
