Dr. Mariam Elgabry

Dr. Mariam Elgabry, an entrepreneur, scientist, and athlete with Greek Egyptian heritage, is redefining health culture through Nurfy, the first AI-powered “homeable” device bringing at-home microbiome monitoring and precision health to Gen Z, Millennials, their families, and their furry friends. As founder and CEO of cyber-biosecurity company Bronic (www.bronic.co) that builds everyday biotech, Dr. Elgabry combines her expertise in biotechnology with her passion for track to create a paradigm shift in how individuals interact with their health. She was previously a Fellow at the John’s Hopkins Emerging Leaders in Biosecurity Initiative (ELBI) and a Cyber Fellow at Yale University’s Jackson Institute for Global Affairs. Her research in the future of biotechnology has been recognised by the UK Parliament Joint Committee on National Security, and the United Nations, and has been supported by various organizations such as the EU, London City Hall, UKRI, and EPSRC. Dr. Mariam has a strong entrepreneurial drive and deep-tech expertise as an inventor and researcher with a patent and publication record from leading award-winning projects in industrial settings, at AstraZeneca and Microsoft, and from acquiring competitive innovation funds in start-up environments. She holds a PhD in biotechnology from UCL’s Dawes Centre for Future Crime and the Advanced Biochemical Engineering Centre, and a MSc in Bioinformatics and Theoretical Systems Biology from Imperial College London. When she's not exploring unconventional research questions or delving into cyber-biosecurity, you can find her riding the waves as an avid kite surfer or on the track competing in 100 meters as a former sprinter for the Greek National Team.