Best Researcher Award
Radwa Mehanna — Alexandria University, Egypt
Radwa Mehanna is a Professor of Medical Physiology at Alexandria University whose scholarly work connects cardiovascular biology, regenerative medicine, cardiac stem cells, extracellular vesicles, and mechanisms of tissue injury. Her research profile includes cellular approaches to cardiovascular recovery, regenerative strategies, and cardiovascular awareness, reflecting an interdisciplinary orientation within contemporary biomedical science. Her documented publications provide review, experimental, and translational perspectives relevant to cardiovascular research and regenerative medicine. [3]
Abstract
Radwa Mehanna is a Professor of Medical Physiology at Alexandria University whose research connects cardiovascular biology, regenerative medicine, cardiac stem cells, extracellular vesicles, and mechanisms of tissue injury. Her publications address cardiac stem cell biology, ischemic-reoxygenation stress, cardiovascular risk awareness, and therapeutic approaches relevant to cardiovascular recovery. Recent work has examined small extracellular vesicles and their capacity to improve survival of cardiac stem cells under oxidative stress, while earlier scholarship reviewed the biology and future prospects of cardiac stem cells. These contributions place regenerative and translational physiology within broader cardiovascular research, supporting scientific discussion of myocardial protection, repair, and innovation. [4]
Keywords
Cardiac stem cells; extracellular vesicles; ischemic-reoxygenation injury; regenerative medicine; cardiovascular risk; myocardial protection; cardiac repair; stem cell biology; translational cardiovascular research; medical physiology.
Introduction
Radwa Mehanna’s scholarly profile reflects an interdisciplinary approach linking medical physiology with regenerative medicine and cardiovascular science. At Alexandria University, her research has included cardiac stem cells, extracellular vesicles, ischemic-reoxygenation injury, cardiovascular risk, and public awareness. Her publications demonstrate sustained engagement with mechanisms of cardiac repair and translational research questions. [1][2]
Research Profile
Mehanna is affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at Alexandria University associated with the Center of Excellence for Research in Regenerative Medicine and Applications. Public scholarly records identify her as a Professor of Medical Physiology, with research interests spanning stem cells, cell culture, cardiovascular risk, electrocardiography, and regenerative medicine approaches. [1]
Research Contributions
Her research examines cardiac stem-cell biology and regenerative mechanisms. Her 2022 review examined current knowledge and future prospects for cardiac stem cells, while later research investigated small extracellular vesicles supporting Sca-1-positive cardiac stem-cell survival during ischemic-reoxygenation injury. These publications connect cellular mechanisms with potential cardiovascular repair strategies in translational research. [2][3]
Publications
Mehanna has contributed publications on cardiac stem cells and extracellular vesicles. Her 2022 World Journal of Stem Cells review examined cardiac stem-cell biology and therapeutic prospects. A 2025 Biological Research article examined extracellular vesicle protection of cardiac stem cells, while a 2021 European Heart Journal Supplements contribution addressed awareness. [2][3]
Research Impact
The research has relevance to cardiovascular regenerative medicine through investigation of cardiac stem cells and extracellular vesicles as mechanisms for cellular protection and tissue recovery. Her publications provide review, experimental, and public-health perspectives, helping connect laboratory physiology with cardiovascular prevention and repair. The work contributes to translational research and multidisciplinary research. [2][3][4]
Award Suitability
Mehanna’s profile is suitable for consideration for a Best Researcher Award in cardiovascular research because her documented work spans cardiac stem-cell biology, regenerative medicine, ischemic-reoxygenation injury, and cardiovascular awareness. Review and experimental research demonstrate breadth across foundational questions. Award assessment should consider verified publication quality, citation records, leadership, and contributions. [1][2]
Conclusion
Radwa Mehanna’s record demonstrates a research trajectory connecting physiology, regenerative medicine, and cardiovascular science. Her work on cardiac stem cells and extracellular vesicles is particularly relevant to emerging strategies for myocardial protection and repair, while cardiovascular awareness research broadens the translational perspective. Her documented contributions provide a basis for recognition. [2][3][4]
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References
- Egyptian Society of Extracellular Vesicles. (n.d.). Prof. Radwa Mehanna: Board profile and biography. Egyptian Society of Extracellular Vesicles.
https://esev-eg.org/board/
- Mehanna, R. A., et al. (2022). Cardiac stem cells: Current knowledge and future prospects. World Journal of Stem Cells, 14(1), 1–40.
https://doi.org/10.4252/wjsc.v14.i1.1
- Mehanna, R. A., et al. (2025). Small extracellular vesicles enhance the survival of Sca-1+ cardiac stem cells against ROS-induced ischemic-reoxygenation injury in vitro. Biological Research, 58, 12.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s40659-025-00593-7
- Mehanna, R. (2021). Role of Awareness Activities in Mega-Events. European Heart Journal Supplements, 23(Supplement_D), suab069.019.
https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/suab069.019
- Barachini, S., Ghelardoni, S., Varga, Z. V., Mehanna, R. A., et al. (2023). Antineoplastic drugs inducing cardiac and vascular toxicity — An update. Vascular Pharmacology, 153, 107223.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vph.2023.107223