About Pyramids Medical Writing

Dr. Yasser Heakal is a Medical Writer with 18 years of experience in pharmaceutical research and pharmacy education.

A Registered Pharmacist and an accomplished Scientist, Yasser received his doctorate degree in Pharmacology and an MBA degree in 2009, both from The Pennsylvania State University.

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Medical Writer Dr. Yasser Heakal of Pyramids Medical Writing.

Accomplishments

  • Published in reputable journals in the field of cancer pharmacology.
  • Completed a pharmacy practice internship at the North Carolina Cancer Hospital.
  • Completed a research fellowship in pancreatic cancer therapy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Current work

Heakal continues to pursue his interests in pharmacy education and research as a tenured faculty member at D’Youville School of Pharmacy in Buffalo, New York.

As an independent investigator, he led the development of a collaborative research program that received funding from the National Cancer Institute. He is a highly rated educator by pharmacy students.

During his tenure, he developed several innovative courses in Pharmacology, Pharmacogenomics, and Drug Discovery and Development that incorporated innovative teaching and active learning strategies.

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Medical Writer Dr. Yasser Heakal of Pyramids Medical Writing.