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August 6th , 2009

Visiting the National Research Council Institute for Marine Biosciences in Halifax - Nova Scotia

According to the scientific plan of the Bureau of Cultural and Educational Affaires for the year 2009, and in the frame work of the preparation for the videoconference in the field of Life Science and Functional Foods, Prof. Dr. Nebal El Tanbouly held an official visit to the National Research Council Institute for Marine Biosciences in Halifax - Nova Scotia on August 6th, 2009.

The NRC - IBM is considered one of the world’s most versatile centers of Excellence in marine research facilities. Its unique multi-disciplinary approach is focused on marine bioproducts for the discovery and development of bioactives, natural toxins, functional foods and nutraceuticals.

During her meeting with Dr. Aleksander Patrzykat, Acting Director of Research and Dr. Stephen Leary, Research Officer in algal bioactive compounds, Prof. Dr. El Tanbouly discussed the possibility of exchanging expertise between the NRC - IBM and the National Research Center in Egypt and to benefit from this advanced technology application on Lake Mariout in Burj Al Arab area in Alexandria.
Prof. Dr. Nebal El Tanbouly & Dr. Aleksander Patrzykat
Dr. El Tanbouly with Dr. Patrzykat & Dr. Leary in the laboratory of micro algal biology