Merna Atef
1 Course • 8 StudentsBiography
About the Instructor
Merna Atef Rizk is an experienced R&D Scientist and master’s degree holder in Pharmaceutics, with more than 7 years of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulation and development. Her expertise spans oral disintegrating films (ODF), hydrogels, liquid, and solid dosage forms, with direct involvement in real industrial R&D projects from early formulation to optimization and stability studies.
What sets Merna apart is her ability to translate academic pharmaceutical science into practical, industry-ready skills. Having worked inside one of Egypt’s leading pharmaceutical R&D centers, she understands exactly how formulations are developed, evaluated, documented, and prepared to meet regulatory and market expectations — not just how they are taught theoretically.
At PharmaCores, Merna’s courses are designed to help learners move confidently from academic knowledge to real R&D practice, equipping them with the mindset, tools, and decision-making skills required to succeed in pharmaceutical research and development roles.
Education
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Master’s Degree in Pharmaceutics & Pharmaceutical Industry
Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University -
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Clinical Pharmacy Program)
Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University
GPA: 3.80 – Excellent with Honors
Professional Experience
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Research & Development Scientist (Supervisor)
Mounir Armanious Research Center (MARC), EvaPharma
(2021 – Present)
Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical formulation and development (ODF, hydrogels, liquid & solid dosage forms) -
Inspector – Pharmaceutical Tracing & Inspection Department
Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA)
(2021) -
R&D Senior Specialist
EvaPharma – MARC (Haram Facility)
(2019 – 2021) -
Shift Manager
Roshdy Pharmacies
(2018) -
Clinical & Hospital Pharmacy Internships
Children’s Cancer Hospital 57357, Al Amal Hospital
Areas of Expertise
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Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Formulation Development
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Oral Disintegrating Films (ODF)
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Solid, Liquid & Semi-Solid Dosage Forms
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Stability Studies & Regulatory Documentation
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Analytical Evaluation & Validation
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Quality by Design (QbD)
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Scientific Writing & Research Methodology
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R&D Mentoring & Technical Training
Academic & Industry Contributions
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Author of a peer-reviewed research article published in Applied Pharmaceutics (Q2 Scopus Journal)
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Best Mentor Award – EvaPharma R&D Internship Program
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Designer and leader of a 3-month R&D training program for 30 researchers
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Certified in USP Analytical Validation, ICH Impurities, Pharmaceutical Stability Studies, and Digital Transformation
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Experienced mentor, trainer, and public speaker in pharmaceutical R&D topics
