Hala Alshdaifat

Jordan University of Science and Technology

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Hala Alshdaifat is a researcher at the forefront of bio-nanotechnology and cancer diagnostics, with a focus on developing innovative, living systems for medical detection. Her most significant contribution is the pioneering work on "Novel Selective Detection Method of Tumor Angiogenesis Factors Using Living Nano-Robots," which has garnered 21 citations. In this study, she and her team engineered nonpathogenic *E. coli* bacteria as living nano-robots, equipped with naturally synthesized bio-nano-sensory systems that selectively bind to vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)—a key angiogenic factor overexpressed by tumor cells. This approach offers a novel, self-detecting method for identifying cancer angiogenesis factors, potentially enabling earlier and more precise tumor diagnosis. Alshdaifat’s work bridges synthetic biology and nanomedicine, demonstrating how biological systems can be repurposed for targeted sensing. While her publication record is concise, the impact of this single, highly cited paper underscores her role in advancing living biosensors for oncology. Her research holds promise for non-invasive cancer detection and exemplifies the creative integration of microbial engineering with clinical needs, marking her as an emerging voice in the field of bio-nano-robotics.