Amal Abbas

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Dr. Amal Abbas is pioneering the frontier of biohybrid and synthetic micromotors, with a transformative focus on oral drug delivery systems. Her most-cited work, "Robotic micromotors transforming oral drug administration" (2025, 8 citations), introduces a paradigm shift in how therapeutics navigate the gastrointestinal tract. Dr. Abbas demonstrates that self-propelled micromotors—both biohybrid and synthetic—can achieve prolonged localized retention on the intestinal wall, dramatically enhancing drug bioavailability. Crucially, she has shown that these micromotors maintain their propulsive functionality after release from oral formulations, overcoming a key barrier to clinical translation. By harnessing the body’s own environment to power synthetic micromotors, her research bridges materials science, robotics, and pharmacology. This work not only redefines non-invasive treatment strategies for gastrointestinal disorders but also lays the groundwork for next-generation active drug carriers. Dr. Abbas’s contributions are already shaping the future of precision medicine, offering a compelling solution to the longstanding challenge of poor oral drug absorption.