Conducting Clinical Research in Egypt with Ahmed Hamouda

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this interview, I had the opportunity to speak with Ahmed Hamouda. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ahmed is the Head of Clinical Operations at RAY-CRO in Egypt and a certified clinical research professional with more than 10 years of experience within the clinical research field.</span></p> <p>I’ve been intrigued and fascinated by the Middle East and have wondered how trials are conducted in the region. </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you’ve been site and country selection meetings trying to determine whether you want to conduct trials in Egypt but have more questions than answers, this interview is for you. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You’ll hear Ahmed breakdown the exact clinical trial conduct process in Egypt step-by-step.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ahmed has worked in a wide variety of professional capacities over different regions and markets in the Middle East, Gulf, Europe, and Asia.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He is a pharmacist by education and received his MBA in 2013. Aside from being a clinical research professional, Ahmed likes to dive and explore new cultures.</span></p> <p><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmed-hamouda-5869b660/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Ahmed Hamouda</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;"> on LinkedIn</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Ahmed’s background and experience working in the Middle East </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Value of conducting trials in the Middle East</span></li> <li style="list-style: none; display: inline;"> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">A large population of over 300 million people</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">21 countries in the region</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Prevalence