{"id":85984,"date":"2026-03-26T19:27:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T17:27:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gulftech-news.com\/en\/?p=85984"},"modified":"2026-03-26T21:43:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T19:43:12","slug":"auc-research-creativity-convention-2026-dna-sports-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gulftech-news.com\/en\/2026\/03\/26\/auc-research-creativity-convention-2026-dna-sports-performance\/","title":{"rendered":"The American University in Cairo Launches Its 2026 Annual Research and Creativity Convention with Discussions on the Use of DNA Analytics in Health and Athletic Performance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The American University in Cairo (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aucegypt.edu\/\">AUC<\/a>) will host its annual <strong>Research and Creativity Convention<\/strong> from <strong>Sunday, March 29, to Wednesday, April 2, 2026<\/strong>, at its <strong>New Cairo campus<\/strong>, bringing together a wide range of research and creative activities that highlight the university\u2019s intellectual contributions and address a number of relevant regional and global issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The convention will open on <strong>Sunday, March 29<\/strong>, with an opening session from <strong>4:30 pm to 6:00 pm<\/strong> at <strong>Moataz Al Alfi Hall<\/strong>. The session will feature a keynote address titled <strong>\u201cDNA Testing for Better Health and Enhanced Sports Performance,\u201d<\/strong> delivered by <strong>Dr. Hisham Eissa<\/strong>, CEO of <strong>Cell Safe Cord Blood Bank<\/strong> and founder of <strong>Apex Laboratories Egypt<\/strong>, a company specializing in advanced diagnostics, stem cell science, and personalized healthcare solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The keynote is expected to explore the role of <strong>DNA analytics<\/strong>, <strong>hormone analysis<\/strong>, and <strong>advanced diagnostic technologies<\/strong> in improving approaches to physical performance, nutrition, recovery, and long-term health, while linking modern clinical applications with practical everyday use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The convention will also feature a broad program of research and creative activities for both <strong>undergraduate and graduate students<\/strong> across various disciplines, offering them the opportunity to present their research and projects in the fields of <strong>science<\/strong>, <strong>humanities and social sciences<\/strong>, <strong>economics<\/strong>, and <strong>the arts<\/strong>. The program will also include research competitions for faculty members and students in several areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, the event will include a concert by Egyptian singer <strong>Nesma Mahgoub<\/strong> on <strong>Monday, March 30, 2026<\/strong>, at <strong>4:00 pm<\/strong> in <strong>Bassily Hall<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The American University in Cairo (AUC) will host its annual Research and Creativity Convention from Sunday, March 29, to Wednesday, April 2, 2026, at its New Cairo campus, bringing together a wide range of research and creative activities that highlight the university\u2019s intellectual contributions and address a number of relevant regional and global issues. 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