Samar Abdel Ghany Hegazy

Samar Abdel Ghany Hegazy is Teaching Assistant Professor in Biomedical and Translational Sciences at the University of Illinois. Her research focuses on molecular oncology with specialization in prostate cancer biomarkers and tumor suppressor mechanisms.

Primary research investigates protein biomarkers for prostate cancer risk stratification, including PTEN, ERG, ankyrin-G, and AMACR. Recent work explores ING3 tumor suppressor functions and its association with cancer progression in ERG-negative patients.

Publications demonstrate consistent focus on molecular diagnostics and prognostic biomarkers, with clinical applications for personalized cancer treatment. Collaborations include multi-institutional teams studying cancer biology and clinical translation.

Additional research interests include medical education innovations, particularly gamified learning approaches like escape rooms for competency development in healthcare training.