Mohamed M. Ashour

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Dr. Mohamed M. Ashour is a pioneering researcher in pharmaceutical automation and the safe handling of hazardous drugs, with a particular focus on the Middle Eastern healthcare landscape. His most impactful work centers on the implementation and evaluation of robotic systems for compounding antineoplastic preparations. In his landmark study, "A three-year study of a first-generation chemotherapy-compounding robot" (2015), Dr. Ashour conducted one of the first long-term performance evaluations of an automated i.v.-compounding robot (CytoCare) at a hospital in Saudi Arabia. This work, accumulating 39 citations, provided critical real-world data on the robot's accuracy, efficiency, and ability to reduce occupational exposure risks for pharmacy staff. By demonstrating the feasibility and benefits of such technology in a clinical setting, Dr. Ashour has significantly advanced the field of pharmacy automation, offering a model for improving patient safety and workflow in chemotherapy preparation. His research remains a vital reference for hospitals considering the transition from manual to robotic compounding, underscoring his role as a key contributor to modern, safer pharmacy practice.