• Prof. Tamer Elsherbiny, is a full Professor of Endocrinology at Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, since October 2024.

• He is the head of the Endocrine division, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University since January 2025 till January 2028 and the vice president of Alexandria thyroid association.

• He completed his residency program at Alexandria main university hospitals in 2006 and earned his PhD from Alexandria university in 2011.

• He authored 18 peer-reviewed publications and was cited 72 times.

• His research interests include ramadan and hypothyroidism, levothyroxine therapy, autoimmune thyroid disease, Hashimoto thyroiditis and Graves’ disease

Lecture Title: Ramadan Fasting and the Thyroid Gland

Abstract:

Taking thyroid hormone replacement requires specific instructions regarding meals and drinks, and taking the medication during Ramadan is a challenge for patients with hypothyroidism. Learn more about the effect of fasting on the effectiveness of thyroid replacement hormone and the best times to take thyroid replacement hormone during Ramadan.