Mohamed El Masry

Mohamed El Masry, MD, PhD, is an assistant professor at the department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh and an investigator at the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine (MIRM). Dr. El Masry obtained his MD degree from Zagazig University, School of Medicine, Egypt, where he also completed his general surgery and plastic surgery residency and training. Dr. El Masry completed his PhD in 2019 via a conjoint program between Zagazig University, Egypt and The Ohio State University, USA on Novel Strategies in Regenerative Wound Healing.

He is a plastic surgeon-scientist specialized in developing preclinical wound healing models and studying regenerative wound healing strategies. Dr. El Masry's research focuses on regenerative wound healing for burn, chronic, and biofilm-infected wounds. Utilizing advanced imaging, large animal models, and innovative therapies, he developed an AI framework for precise burn depth assessment and novel treatments for post-burn facial contractures. He also explored novel approaches for treating hyperbiofilm infections. His work aims to enhance wound healing outcomes and tackle complex challenges through cutting-edge technology and translational medicine, bridging the gap from bench to bedside. He has published in several first-tier peer-reviewed journals such as FASEB and Molecular Therapy, ACS NANO, Nature Communications, Annals of Surgery.