We are pleased to share that our department recently hosted a
Scientific Day featuring a thought-provoking lecture by Dr. Walaa
Basyouni, one of our esteemed assistant lecturers.
The session offered a fascinating exploration of how dietary choices
can influence gene expression and long-term health outcomes.
Dr. Walaa introduced the concept of epigenetics and the roles of
key nutrients such as folate, vitamin B9, vitamin B12, polyphenols,
omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, and choline. She discussed how
these nutrients can affect epigenetic modifications, potentially
altering disease risk and supporting healthy gene regulation
through dietary patterns.
The lecture emphasized that while epigenetics provides a crucial
bridge between genetics and environmental influences—such as
nutrition—it remains a complex and evolving field. Dr. Walaa
highlighted the exciting possibility that, in the future, personalized
nutrition based on individual epigenetic profiles may become a
cornerstone of preventive health care.
The session was attended by a diverse group of staff members,
including professors, assistant professors, lecturers, and assistant
lecturers, making it a rich and fruitful gathering for knowledge
exchange and academic engagement.
