Ayman Al-Hendy
Ayman Al-Hendy, (born January 24, 1964) is a professor and director of translational research from Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Illinois/Chicago serving since January 2018. Previously he was associated with Augusta University until he moved to University of Illinois. His branch of medical/surgical knowledge is obstetrics and gynecology, particularly in the spheres of “gene/stem cell therapy”, “reproductive genetics”, and “stem cell biology”. Early life and career. From 2014 to 2018 he served as a professor and Director for Division of Interdisciplinary Translational Research, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical College of  Georgia, Augusta University (formerly Georgia Regents University), Augusta. Georgia During 2007-2014, he was Scientific Director, Center for Women Health Research, Gynecologist/Obstetrician, professor and Vice Chair, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tennessee. Al-Hendy published about 191 original peer-reviewed articles, 24 books/chapters/reviews/case reports, and 239 abstracts presented at scientific conferences. Al-Hendy’s research has been continuously funded by the National institute of health (NIH, USA) since 2003. He served as chair of the Integrative Clinical Endocrinology and Reproduction (ICER) 2012-2015. Education background. He received his M.D from Benha Faculty of Medicine Zagazig University, Benha , Egypt in 1987, and soon after completion of his M.D, he started practicing as an intern at Benha University Hospital Benha, Egypt in 1988. He received his Ph.D. (DNA – laboratory) from Turku University, Finland in 1992; and received postdoctoral research fellow in human genetics from McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada, in 1994 Specialty areas. Rejuvenation of Premature Ovarian Failure with Stem Cells (ROSE) is Al-Hendy’s ongoing project. Ayman then corroborated studies to improve the health/medical care of women, and remove health discrepancy. He directed his attention to Uterine Fibroids Treatment and Research Center.