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Farewell to Prof. Mohamed Sebaihia

Posted on November 11, 2026November 11, 2026 by Suzanne Kerbavcic

Algerian Distinguished Professor of Molecular Microbiology and Genomics at Hassiba Benbouali University, Chlef, and Member of the ICGEB Council of Scientific Advisers from 2019 to 2026, Mohamed Sebaihia has passed away.

Professor Sbaihia was a valued member of the ICGEB community and served as an elected member of the ICGEB Council of Scientific Advisers, representing Algeria. His dedication to scientific research in Algeria was exemplary.

Dr. Banks, ICGEB Director-General, stated: “Prof. Sbaihia was an outstanding member of our CSA, and his wisdom and vision will be a great loss to the whole scientific community and to ICGEB in particular. On behalf of ICGEB, we extend our deepest condolences, thoughts, and wishes to his family and colleagues.”

Prof. Sebaihia with young researchers at the poster sessio of the CSA, Trieste, Italy, April 2026 — Prof. Sebaihia with young researchers at the poster session of the CSA, Trieste, Italy, April 2026

Prof. Sebaihia with young researchers at the poster session of the CSA, Trieste, Italy, April 2026

ICGEB mission to Algeria in October 2023 cemented relations with (L-R) General Director of the “Ministère de l’Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique,” Prof. Mohamed Bouhicha, Prof. Mohammed Sebaihia – ICGEB Scientific Council Member, and Dr. Ammar Azioune, Governor for Algeria.

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