Nazli Gad-El-Mawla
Nazli Mohamed Gad-El-Mawla (1929 – 2001) was an Egyptian oncologist.[1]
Educated at the University of Cairo, Nazli Gad-El-Mawla founded the Department of Medical Oncology at National Cancer Institute Egypt. She was Professor of Oncology there from 1977 to 1989.[1] She was known particularly for her work in the chemotherapy of bilharzial bladder cancer, accounting for around a quarter of all cancer in Egypt, and in hematological malignancies.[2]
The International Network for Cancer Treatment Research has established an award in her memory, the Nazli Gad-el-Mawla Award, for outstanding contributions to cancer control by individuals from countries with limited resources.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Elizabeth Sleeman (2001). "GAD EL MAWLA, Nazli". The International Who's Who of Women 2002. Psychology Press. p. 194. ISBN 978-1-85743-122-3.
- ^ a b Nazli Gad-el-Mawla Award
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