Dr. Gaber El‑Saber Batiha is an internationally acclaimed pharmacologist and biomedical researcher whose scientific legacy spans parasitology, neuropharmacology, phytotherapy, and infectious disease control. With a career defined by scientific rigor and cross-disciplinary impact, Dr. Batiha has contributed substantially to translational research focused on natural product–derived therapeutics, drug repurposing, and the molecular mechanisms of disease.
He has authored more than 500 peer-reviewed scientific publications in high-impact journals, with over 10,000 citations—a testament to the relevance, reach, and enduring value of his work. His scholarly output covers a broad range of topics, including the antiparasitic properties of bioactive agents like atranorin, ellagic acid, and ivermectin; the pharmacological roles of flavonoids such as quercetin in combating neuroinflammation and cognitive decline; and the biochemical modulation of oxidative and inflammatory pathways in both infectious and metabolic diseases. His scientific vision consistently bridges basic biology with therapeutic application, earning him wide recognition across the biomedical field.
Dr. Batiha currently serves as a senior academic in the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics at Damanhour University, Egypt. In addition to his academic duties, he has been actively involved in research leadership, grant acquisition, and postgraduate mentorship. He has secured multiple competitive grants to support his research initiatives and has been honored with numerous national and international awards for his contributions to medical science, education, and scientific innovation.
Beyond authorship, Dr. Batiha has served as a guest editor for several international journals, where he has curated special issues and advanced the dissemination of emerging research in pharmacology, infectious diseases, and natural product science. His editorial leadership also includes membership on the board of the African Research Opinion and Communication (AROC) Journal, helping promote excellence in African-led scientific publication.
A deeply collaborative scholar, Dr. Batiha maintains a robust global research network, working closely with scientists across Asia, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East. His research partnerships span institutional boundaries and disciplinary divides, and he has co-led multicenter projects addressing pressing health challenges in both veterinary and human medicine. Through these collaborations, he champions equitable science, capacity development, and international dialogue on global health.
Dr. Gaber El‑Saber Batiha’s election as a Fellow of the International African Society of Sciences honors his extraordinary academic contributions, visionary leadership, and unwavering commitment to scientific advancement in Africa and worldwide. His career stands as a model of research excellence, interdisciplinary engagement, and enduring impact.
