Hisham Elnosh

I have been teaching microbiology for several years, working with medical students to help them connect the science of microbes with real-world clinical practice. Teaching has been a rewarding part of my career, giving me the opportunity to guide students in understanding not just the details of microorganisms, but also their role in human health and disease.

Currently in the research field I am exploring how the environment, lifestyle, and infections shape health outcomes. Some of my current projects include studying the impact of weather and environmental factors on migraine attacks, examining the health risks of incense and fragrance smoke, and evaluating the effectiveness and safety of yoga-based interventions for atrial fibrillation. More recently, I have also been exploring the link between post-COVID-19 condition and the risk of developing parkinsonism, with a focus on potential biological mechanisms.

Although these topics may seem diverse, they are connected by a common theme: how external influences — whether environmental exposures, cultural practices, or infectious diseases — can affect our health in unexpected ways. This interest has also led me toward the epidemiology of infectious diseases, where I aim to build on my microbiology background to better understand patterns of transmission and prevention strategies at the population level.