معرفی
Hala Shokr is a Lecturer in Cardiovascular Sciences at the University of Manchester, specializing in microvascular function and dynamic retinal vessel imaging (dRVA). Her research integrates molecular, cellular, and imaging techniques to investigate endothelial dysfunction, oxidative stress, and lipid oxidation in cardiovascular and neurovascular diseases. She is affiliated with the Microvascular@Manchester research group, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being (SDG 3).
Research interests focus on:
- Microvascular abnormalities in systemic diseases
- Hydrogen sulfide-based therapies (e.g., AP39 delivery systems)
- Thalassaemia and genetic blood disorders
- Oxysterols as biomarkers of aging and neurodegeneration
- Transdermal drug delivery innovations
Her work bridges clinical and experimental research, with over 35 publications in peer-reviewed journals. Notable contributions include studies on microneedle patches for neurological disorders and lipid oxidation in diabetes. Collaborations span international institutions, emphasizing translational medicine.
Current projects explore:
- Effects of bariatric surgery on vascular health
- COVID-19-related biomarker correlations
- Guideline comparisons for early hypertension management
