Curriculum Vitae
Samia Abd El-Kader Nour, Ph. D.
Professor of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy.
Faculty of Pharmacy. Cairo University
Kasr El-Aini Street, 11562, Cairo, Egypt.
e mail : drsamianour @ yahoo.com
Nationality
: Egyptian
Sex
: Female
Marital Status : Married, three sons.
Qualifications: Ph.D. (Pharmaceutics), Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo
University,1977.
M. Pharm. (Pharmaceutics), Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo
University, 1974.
B. Pharm., Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, 1968.
Occupations:
• Head of the Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo
University (2006-2007).
• Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo
University (1994 to date).
• Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy,
Cairo University (1982 - 1994).
• Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy,
King Saud University, Saudi Arabia (1985 - 1991).
• Post Doctoral Research Associate, Department of Pharmaceutics, College of
Pharmacy, University of Georgia. USA (1982 - 1983).
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Assistant Professor (1977 - 1982), Lecturer (1974 - 1977), Instructor (1970 1974), Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University,
Egypt.
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Pharmacist, Department of Pharmacology, Central Quality Control
Laboratories, Ministry of Health, Egypt (1968 - 1970).
Activities:
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Teaching and supervising courses in Pharmaceutics, Hospital Pharmacy,
Clinical
Pharmacy,
Physical Pharmacy, Pharmacokinetics and
Pharmaceutical Statistics to graduate and under-graduate students at Faculties
of Pharmacy, Cairo University (1970 to date). King Saud University (1985 1991), Misr International University (1998- 2003) and Ain Shams University
(2001- 2004).
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Advisor for several graduate students working for their master and Ph.D.
thesis at Faculties of Pharmacy, Cairo and Ain Shams Universities.
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Teached a course of cosmetics to students of Institute of Theatrics, Egyptian
Academy of Fine Arts, Cairo, Egypt. (1980).
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Instructing and participating in refreshing courses and symposia Center for
Applied Research and Advances Studies, Faculty of for pharmacists, Center
for Continuing Education, Ministry of Health, and Pharmacy, Cairo
University.Egypt.
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Participating in the examinations held for graduate and undergraduate
students at Faculties of Pharmacy, Universities of Cairo, Alexandria,
Mansoura, Assiut, Helwan, Ain Shams, Seuz Canal, 6 of October, MIU,
MUST, Future, and Canadian University in Egypt and King Saud University
in Riyadh.
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Participated in the research team for a project granted from Cairo University
under the ULP (1999).
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Participated in the training courses for clinical pharmacists, Ministry of
Health, Egypt.
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Participating in several academic and administrative responsibilities at
Faculties of Pharmacy, Cairo, Ain Shams and Misr International Universities,
Egypt.
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Attending and participating in conferences and scientific meetings of Cairo
University, Egyptian Pharmaceutical Association, Egyptian Association of
Hospital Pharmacy, National Research Center, National Organization for
Drug Control and Research and Others, Egypt.
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Participated in preparation and editing of Egyptian pharmacopoeia issued
2005 as a member of the editorial board
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Participating in the regulatory responsibilities for registration and control of
drug products in Egypt as a member in the technical committee for drug
registration and the committee for evaluation of stability studies, committee
for evaluation of bioequivalence studies, committee for registration of
cosmetic products, Ministry of Health, Egypt.
Honors and Professional Societies / Associations /Affiliations:
A member of:
1-Egyptian Syndicate of Pharmacists .
2-Egyptian Pharmaceutical Association .
3-American Pharmaceutical Association (1982-1984).
4-Saudi Pharmaceutical Association (1985-1992).
5-Syndicate of Pharmacists of Giza Governorate.
6-Arabian Union of Pharmacists.
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7-Egyptian Association of Hospital Pharmacy.
8- Staff Members Club of Cairo University.
9-Egyptian Pharmacists Club.
Publications :
1- Preparation and evaluation of microemulsion systems containing salicylic
Acid, AAPS PharmSciTech, online: 09 September 2009.
2- Tabletting of pyridostigmine bromide in the form of an inclusion complex,
Bull. Fac. Pharm. Cairo Univ., 46 (1) , 63, 2008.
3- Nonirritant microemulsion for improved miconazole ocular delivery, Bull.
Fac. Pharm. Cairo Univ., 46 (2), 85, 2008.
4- Factorial design approach for optimization of a gel formulation for in vitro
iontophoretic transdermal delivery of granisetron, Bull. Fac. Pharm. Cairo
Univ.,46 (1) 305,2008.
5- Tabletting of pyridostigmine bromide in the form of inclusion complex, Bull.
Fac. Pharm. Cairo. Univ., 46 (1), 63, 2008.
6- Preparation, in vitro and in vivo evaluation of stomach- specific
metronidazole- loaded alginate beads as local anti-Helicobacter pylori
therapy, J. Control. Release, 119,207, 2007.
7- Pharmaceutical and pharmacologic evaluation of ketorolac tromethamine
beads using gelrite as a drug carrier, Egypt. Pharm. J.,5,1,2006 .
8- Physical characteristics and availability of ketorolac tromethamine from
different controlled release systems: preparation and evaluation of ketorolac
tromethamine beads using alginate, Egypt.J. Pharm Sci,46,21,2005 .
9- Physical characteristics and availability of ketorolac tromethamine from
different controlled release systems: preparation and evaluation of ketorolac
tromethamine beads using chitoson, Az.PharmSci, 32,33, 2005 .
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10- Preparation and characterization of tocopherol acetate solid lipid
nanoparticles, AAPS Meeting, Nov 6-10,2005, Nashville, Tenesee,USA.
11- A novel approach to the preparation and scale up production of pentoxifylline
controlled release tablets: I. preparation and evaluation, FTP 2005
Conference, Cairo, Egypt .
12- A novel approach to the preparation and scale up production of pentoxifylline
controlled release tablets: II. Bioequivalence study, FIP 2005 Conference,
Cairo, Egypt.
13- Formulation of tiaprofenic acid - cellulose acetate butyrate microcapsules,
Bull. Fac. Pharm. Cairo Univ.,41(3), 43, 2004.
14- Formulation of tiaprofenic acid microcapsules using natural polymers. Bull.
Fac. Pharm., Cairo Univ., Bull. Fac. Pharm. Cairo Univ., 43 (1), 53, 2005.
15- Application of factorial design to select bioadhesive vaginal matrix tablets as
platform for drug incorporation, 29th Egypt. Conference of Pharm. Sci., Cairo,
Egypt, Dec. 2004 .
16- Casein / gelatin microspheres of pyridostigmine bromide : preparation and
characterization, Egypt. J. Biomed. Sci., 15, 146, 2004.
17- Patient counseling by community pharmacists in Egypt, Bull. Fac. Pharm.
Cairo Univ., 42(2), 1, 2004.
18- A stability study of rifampicin, Bull. Fac. Pharm. Cairo Univ., 42(2),69,2004.
19- A stability indicating high performance liquid chromatographic assay for the
determination of ampicillin in bulk and in capsules, Bull. Fac. Pharm. Cairo
Univ., 42(2), 58, 2004.
20- A solid state stability study of ampicillin, Bull. Fac. Pharm.Cairo Univ., 42
(1), 75, 2004.
21- Evaluation and standardization of moisturizing skin care emulsions. 6th
Scientific Conference of National Organization for Drug Control and
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Research, Cairo, Egypt, March 2002.
22- In vitro incompatibility study of certain antibiotics with anti-inflammatory
drugs, 1st. International Conference of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research
Section, National Research Center, March, 2003.
23- Photochemical stability of ampicillin, Bull. Fac.Pharm. Cairo Univ.,
40(2), 57, 2002.
24- Formulation and evaluation of econazole nitrate emulgels, 6th Scientific
Conference of National Organization for Drug Control and Research, Cairo,
Egypt, March 2002.
25- A pharmaceutical study on introduced topical preparation of gentamycin
sulphate, 28th Egypt. Conference of Pharm. Sci., Cairo, Egypt, Dec. 2002.
26- Antibiotic misuse : A study in a governmental medical unit in Egypt, Bull.
Fac. Pharm. Cairo Univ., 38(2), 31, 2000.
27- The possible hepatotoxicity of fluconazole in pediatric immunocompromized
cancer patients, Bull. Fac. Pharm. Cairo Univ., 37(1),63, 1999.
28- Agreement between pooled technique and trapezoidal rule in determining the
bioequivalence of certain metronidazole tablets, Bull. Fac. Pharm., Cairo
Univ., 34(3), 203, 1996.
29- Interaction of frusemide and mefenamic acid with the commonly used tablet
excipients. Ibid., 31(2), 219, 1993 .
30- Temperature cycling for prediction of aging of toothpastes. Bull. Fac. Pharm.
Cairo Univ. 31(2), 255, 1993 .
31- Binding of certain autonomic receptor blocking drugs to 0,1 - acid
glycoproteins using ultraviolet difference spectroscopy, Egypt. J. Pharm. Sci.,
33, 1121, 1992.
32- Diclofenac binding to human serum albumin and the effect of calcium and
magnesium ions, Bull. Fac. Pharm. Cairo Univ., 30(2), 135,1992 .
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33- A natural colouring agent from Hibiscus subdariffa. Effect of pH and vehicle
changes, 22nd Egypt. Conference of Pharm. Sci., Cairo, Egypt, Dec. 1991.
34- In-vitro and in-vivo availability of paracetamol from different commercial
tablets in Egypt, Bull. Fac. Pharm. Cairo Univ., 29(3), 27,1991.
35- In vitro / in vivo correlation of paracetamol availability from suppositories as
a function of the technique used, proceedings of 22nd Conference of Pharm.
Sci., Cairo, Egypt, 55,1991.
36- Correlation of in vitro and in vivo availabilities of indomethacin from
different dosage forms, Ibid., 30, 1991 .
37- Physical stability and rheological properties ofW/O/W emulsions as a
function of electolytes, Pharm. Ind., 52, 3, 357, 1990 .
38- Kinetics of glucose release and yield of multiple emulsions as a function of
different formulation factors, Egypt. J. Pharm. Sci., 28, 1-4, 32,1987.
39- Interaction of trimethoprim with human serum albumin, Ibid., 27, 14,113,1986.
40- Rheological properties of certain binder solutions as a function of other
toothpaste ingredients, Egypt. J. Pharm. Sci., 26, 1-4, 225, 1985.
41- Efficacy of different emulsifying agents in preparing 0/W/O or W/O/W
multiple emulsions : Pharm. Ind., 46, 9, 964 1984.
42- An ultraviolet difference spectrophotometric method for determination of
drug binding parameters, Analytical Chimica Acta, 162, 323,1984.
43- Dissolution rate of chloramphenicol from hard gelatin capsules as a function
of type of adjuvants and method of granulation, pharmazie, 39, 2, 110, 1984.
44- Standards for a good toothpaste, Bull. Fac. Pharm. Cairo Univ., 21, l, 217,
1982.
45- Effect of certain binders on the physical and rheological characteristics of
calcium carbonate toothpastes, 17th Egyptian Conference of Pharmaceutical
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Sciences, Cairo, Egypt, Feb. 1982.
46- A new concept of oxyphenbutazone gel formulations using methacrylate and
carboxyvinyl polymers, Pharm. Ind., 44, 12, 1284, 1982.
47- Effect of different plasticizers on the release of chloramphenicol from its
microcapsules, Bull. Fac. Pharm. Cairo Univ., 20, 1, 107, 1981.
48- Formulation of rapidly disintegrable vaginal tablets, Ibid., 19, 1, 243,1980 .
49- Release characteristics of phenylbutazone from different suppository bases,
Ibid., 17, 2, 155, 1979.
50- Correlation between the spermicidal activity and the heamolytic index of
certain plant saponins, Pharmazie, 34, 9, 560, 1979.
51- Formulation and stabilization of furazolidine pessaries. Bull. Fac. Pharm.
Cairo Univ., 16(1), 37, 1977.
52- Formulation and stabilization of nystatin pessaries, Ibid., 16 (1), 1, 1977.
53- Effect of vehicles on the spermicidal potency of certain drugs, Pharmazie, 32,
7, 403, 1977.
54- Reliability, safety and stability of vaginal contraceptive foaming tablets
containing parabens mixtures : Bull. Fac. Pharm. Cairo Univ., 15(1), 107,
1976.
55- Formulation of vaginal contraceptive foaming tablets, Ibid, 15(1), 81,1976.
56- Spermicidal activity of quinine bisulphate with and without other spermicides
in ointments using human sperms: Ibid, 14(2), 199, 1975.
57- Evaluation of certain spermicidal formulations, Ibid, 14(1), 155, 1975.
58- Formulation of some contraceptive pessaries, Ibid, 13(1), 67, 1974.
59- Spermicidal activity of phenyl mercuric nitrate with and without other
spermicides in ointments using human sperms, Ibid., 12(2), 25,1973 .
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