Research
Advancing Medical Microbiology Through Scientific Research and Innovation
Scientific research is a fundamental component of Dr. Marwa Elaraby’s academic career. Her work focuses on improving diagnostic accuracy, advancing laboratory medicine, and supporting evidence-based clinical practice through high-quality research in Medical Microbiology and Immunology.
Her research integrates clinical microbiology, molecular diagnostics, immunology, and translational laboratory medicine, with the goal of translating scientific discoveries into practical diagnostic applications that improve patient care and healthcare outcomes.
Dr. Elaraby remains committed to scientific integrity, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovation while contributing to the continued advancement of laboratory medicine and infectious disease research.
Research Interests
Dr. Elaraby’s research focuses on clinically relevant questions in diagnostic microbiology, laboratory medicine, and molecular diagnostics.
Areas of Research Interest
Diagnostic Medical Microbiology
Clinical Microbiology
Medical Immunology
Molecular Diagnostics
Diagnostic Biomarkers
Sepsis and Inflammatory Biomarkers
Infectious Diseases
Antimicrobial Resistance
Blood Culture Diagnostics
Clinical Laboratory Medicine
Translational Microbiology Research
Infection Prevention and Control
Current Research Projects
Dr. Elaraby is actively involved in research projects that explore emerging diagnostic technologies, novel biomarkers, antimicrobial resistance, and laboratory methods with potential clinical applications.
Evaluation of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Against Clinical Isolates of Proteus mirabilis from Urinary Tract Infections
Investigating the antimicrobial activity of zinc oxide nanoparticles against clinical bacterial isolates to explore alternative therapeutic strategies for antimicrobial-resistant urinary tract infections.
Evaluation of Circular RNA ZFR and Soluble CD155 as Novel Biomarkers for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Assessing emerging molecular biomarkers that may improve the diagnosis and clinical evaluation of hepatocellular carcinoma through advanced molecular diagnostic techniques.
Correlation Between Pediatric Blood Culture Volume, Detection Rate, and Time to Positivity
Evaluating the relationship between blood culture specimen volume and microbiological diagnostic performance to optimize the diagnosis of pediatric bloodstream infections.
Selected Publications
Evaluation of Ascitic Fluid Calprotectin as an Accurate Marker for Rapid Diagnosis of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis in Patients with Chronic Liver Disease
Egyptian Journal of Medical Microbiology
Volume 31, Issue 1 (2022)
This study evaluated ascitic fluid calprotectin as a rapid diagnostic biomarker for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in patients with chronic liver disease, demonstrating its potential role in improving early diagnosis and clinical decision-making.
Study of MicroRNA-146a Expression and Soluble Triggering Receptor Expressed on Myeloid Cells-1 (sTREM-1) Serum Levels in Patients with Sepsis
Egyptian Journal of Medical Microbiology
Volume 35, Issue 2 (2026)
This research investigated the diagnostic value of MicroRNA-146a and soluble TREM-1 as biomarkers for sepsis and systemic inflammatory responses, supporting their potential application in early diagnosis and disease assessment.
Research Profiles
Dr. Elaraby maintains professional academic profiles that provide access to her publications, institutional affiliations, and scholarly activities.
Academic Profiles
Google Scholar
ORCID
Benha University Faculty Profile
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Research Collaboration
Dr. Elaraby welcomes opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration in Medical Microbiology, Immunology, and Laboratory Medicine. She is interested in collaborative research projects, multicenter studies, scientific publications, academic partnerships, and educational initiatives that advance laboratory medicine and improve healthcare outcomes.
Potential areas of collaboration include:
Diagnostic microbiology
Molecular diagnostics
Infectious diseases
Laboratory medicine
Antimicrobial resistance
Biomarker research
Infection prevention and control
Medical education
Translational laboratory research
Researchers, academic institutions, healthcare organizations, and industry partners interested in collaborative opportunities are welcome to connect through the Contact page.
Research Philosophy
Dr. Elaraby believes that scientific research is essential for advancing laboratory medicine and improving patient care. By integrating microbiology, immunology, molecular diagnostics, and clinical practice, her work seeks to transform scientific evidence into meaningful diagnostic solutions that support healthcare professionals and benefit patients.
Her research is guided by scientific integrity, innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to evidence-based medicine, with the overarching goal of contributing to the continued advancement of Medical Microbiology and Immunology.