Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Heidi Goubran"
- Heidi Goubran's research primarily focuses on hepatitis virus infections among blood donors in Egypt, emphasizing the significance of understanding viral loads and their implications for transfusion safety.
- In her 2015 study, she investigated viremia levels in hepatitis C (HCV) among Egyptian blood donors, revealing critical insights into both serologic screening and nucleic acid testing (NAT) efficacy in reducing transmission risks.
- Another key finding from her 2013 study involved the detection of occult hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections in blood donors who tested serologically negative, highlighting the need for improved screening methods to ensure the safety of blood transfusions.
