Egyptian physicist Ahmed Al-Gendy wins global Marie Curie Medal for nanotech cancer treatment
Egyptian physicist Ahmed al-Gendy, an associate professor of physics at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), has earned global scientific acclaim after receiving the 2026 Marie Curie Medal for his breakthrough work applying nanotechnology to cancer treatment. Conferred by the Sweden-based International Association of Advanced Materials (IAAM), the prestigious award honors groundbreaking…
Egyptian physicist Ahmed al-Gendy, a professor at the University of Texas at El Paso, has been awarded the 2026 Marie Curie Medal for his innovative work in applying nanotechnology to cancer treatment. The International Association of Advanced Materials announced the prestigious award, recognizing his groundbreaking research in advanced materials science.
Al-Gendy's breakthrough involves the development of magnetic nanomaterials specifically designed for targeted use in oncology. The University of Texas at El Paso's College of Science announced the honor across its official platforms. This is the second major honor for Al-Gendy from the International Association of Advanced Materials within a two-year span, following his receipt of the IAAM Advanced Materials Award in 2024.
The award for Al-Gendy's work aligns with the publication of new research detailing the development of magnetic nanoparticles engineered to target and destroy solid tumors when activated by an alternating magnetic field.
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