Dr. Osama Badary, Professor of Clinical Pharmacy at the Faculty of Pharmacy

A visionary mind driving Egypt’s scientific renaissance

Recipient of Multiple Awards, Most Recently the Mohamed Rabie Nasser Award 2025

Presidential Honors and International Achievements

Over a scientific journey spanning decade, Prof. Osama Ahmed Mohamed Ali Badary has established himself as one of the foremost figures in clinical pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences in Egypt and the Arab world.

His exceptional career, marked by research, legislative, and organizational achievements, has made him a cornerstone in the advancement of the pharmaceutical sector and a pivotal force in shaping health and regulatory policies at the local, regional, and international levels.

His receipt of the Prof. Mohamed Rabie Nasser Award for Scientific Research 2025 crowns a rich legacy of scientific and humanitarian contributions, cementing his standing as a singular research and leadership authority.

Professional Biography and Positions

Dr. Osama Badary currently serves as Vice Dean for Pharmaceutical Research at the British University in Egypt. Previously, he held the positions of Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Research at the Faculty of Pharmacy, and President of the National Organization for Drug Control and Research (NODCAR) in Cairo.

He has contributed to leading several universities and research centers, in addition to representing Egypt in international committees and organizations, including the World Health Organization and the African Union.

Academic Qualifications

Dr. Badary began his academic journey with a Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences from Cairo University in 1983, followed by a Diploma in Biochemical Analysis from Al-Azhar University in 1986. He earned his Master’s degree in Pharmacology and Toxicology from the same university in 1988, and in 1991, he completed a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences through a joint program between Al-Azhar University and the University of Georgia, USA.

Official Honors

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi honored several scientists with state awards during the Science Day celebrations, including Dr. Osama Badary, who expressed pride and gratitude for the recognition, reaffirming his commitment to advancing scientific research that serves Egypt and develops the pharmaceutical sector.

Scientific Contributions: Local, Regional, and International

Arab and International Contributions

- Co-founded the Regulatory Authorities Network for the Middle East and North Africa in collaboration with the U.S. Pharmacopoeia.

- Participated in international collaborative research in pharmacology, toxicology, and clinical pharmacy with leading universities in the USA, Germany, and Japan.

- Contributed to the development of new drugs, including thymoquinone, currently in clinical trials for the treatment of various diseases.

- Pioneered research linking drug sciences and human genomics, and established applications in Pharmacogenomics and Personalized & Precision Medicine.

African Contributions

- Served as a technical expert for the African Union and NEPAD (2014–2018), contributing to the creation of the African Medicines Agency and the drafting of a unified law regulating drug registration and circulation across African countries in 2014.

Local and Regulatory Contributions

- Participated in drafting key legislative projects, including the Medical Research and Clinical Trials Law and the Pharmacy Practice Law.

- Contributed to the national program to eliminate Hepatitis C as a member of the Supreme Committee for antiviral therapy.

- Played a role in developing Egypt’s pharmaceutical industry through membership in the Supreme Committee for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Development and several ministerial committees.

- Founded the Clinical Pharmacy Fellowship and chaired its scientific council at the Ministry of Health’s Secretariat of Medical Specialties.

Scientific Output and Global Impact

- Authored 89 international papers indexed in Scopus, cited 4,002 times, with an H-index of 34, reflecting his strong scientific influence in medical and pharmaceutical fields.

- Ranked among the top 2% of scientists worldwide for the period 2020–2025 according to leading international classifications.

Awards and Recognitions

Dr. Badary has received numerous awards, including:

- Mohamed Rabie Nasser Award for Scientific Research, 2025

- First-Class Order of Sciences and Arts, 2019

- Gold Medal and National Appreciation Award, 2020

- State Appreciation Award in Medical Sciences, 2017

- Abdul Hameed Shoman Award for Best Arab Researcher, Jordan, 1999

- Yama Gawa Yoshida Memorial International Award, Japan, 2000

- Recognition from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Germany, 2003

- Certificates of appreciation from Fulbright and Ain Shams University

Legacy and Vision

Prof. Osama Badary remains a global example of a scholar who combines applied scientific research, policymaking, professional capacity building, and regulatory excellence, creating a transformative impact on Egypt’s pharmaceutical sector and the wider region.

His award-winning career and influential scientific output make his journey a model to emulate and an ongoing source of inspiration for both researchers and decision-makers. With his latest honors, Dr. Badary continues to write new chapters of scientific innovation, demonstrating that science is the foundation of national progress and public health.