BAU Awards Honorary Doctorate to Princess Dr. Nisreen El-Hashemite

Princess Dr. Nisreen El-Hashemite, who has received many awards for her work on women's health and rights around the world and her contributions to science, art and literature, was awarded an "Honorary Doctorate" by Bahçeşehir University (BAU).

Princess Dr. Nisreen El-Hashemite, a Doctor of Philosophy in Human Genetics who has received many awards for her work in science, art, literature and human relations, was awarded the title of "Honorary Doctor of Philosophy" by Bahçeşehir University for her contributions to human health and science throughout her career and her philanthropic efforts on issues concerning women.

At the ceremony held at the BAU Beşiktaş Campus on 11 March 2015, El-Hashemite received her award from BAU Chairman of the Board of Trustees Enver Yücel and President Şenay Yalçın.

About Princess Dr. Nisreen El-Hashemite:

A descendant of the Prophet Muhammad and granddaughter of King Faisal (I) Bin Al-Sharif Hussein, the founding leader of modern Iraq, Princess Dr. Nisreen El-Hashemite is an internationally recognized doctor who has devoted her career to humanity and has received awards in many fields.

A graduate in biomedical sciences with a master of science degree, she holds the distinction of being the world's first royal scientist and doctor, holding the titles of both medical doctor and Doctor of Human Genetics, with four books and many articles.

The technique developed by Princess Dr. Nisreen El-Hashemite at University College London to identify single-gene disorders from a single cell is used for preventive purposes at more than 100 centers worldwide. At Brigham and Women's Hospital of Harvard Medical School, she leads research on cancer-related tuberous sclerosis, new treatment strategies and the detection of major cancer types through accurate blood tests.

Founding president of the International Science League, Jeans 4 Genes International and the World Women's Health and Development Forum, and co-founder of the Culture for Peace Program, Princess Dr. Nisreen El-Hashemite is also an artist who uses Arabic/Turkish coffee in the paintings of her art collection known as "Wonders of Coffee". These works are used to financially support the El-Sharifa Fatima El-Hashemite Foundation, established for children and mothers.

Having dedicated herself to research in science, technology and medical education around the world through RASIT (Royal Academy of Science International Trust) and its affiliated programs since 2007, Princess Dr. Nisreen El-Hashemite continues her efforts to establish an institute of science and innovation for international medicine and public health, particularly to serve the children and women of Iraq who are in need of help at every stage of their lives.