She completed her PhD thesis at Eberhard-Karls Universität Tübingen, Germany. Dr Abdel Meguid is an innovative educator and researcher and has published multiple scientific works in leading journals and is a reviewer and a member of the editorial board of a number of journals. Dr Abdel Meguid taught gross anatomy to medical, dental, human biology students and students enrolled in MSc in clinical anatomy. Her research interests are in the areas of stem cells, lung development, anatomical pedagogy, teaching strategies, and the integration of novel technologies to enhance learning.