As an important milestone in Egypt’s journey toward eliminating schistosomiasis and strengthening national achievements in public health, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute (TBRI), under the auspices of Prof. Dr. Ahmed Abdel Aziz, Acting Director of the Institute and Chairman of its Board of Directors, hosted the official World Health Organization (WHO) verification mission in October 2026. The mission was tasked with assessing whether Egypt has achieved the goal of eliminating schistosomiasis as a public health problem.

As part of its commitment to advancing its scientific and research contributions to cancer control and keeping pace with the latest developments in cancer diagnosis and treatment, Theodore Bilharz Research Institute (TBRI) is participating in the fourth edition of the Annual International Cancer Conference “Diagnosis and Treatment,” scheduled to take place on October 27–28, 2026, at Badr University in Cairo. The conference coincides with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, known as Pink October, and supports the objectives of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030. It will bring together distinguished scientists, researchers, and specialists from Egypt and around the world.

In an atmosphere filled with joy and pride in achievement, the Technical Institute of Nursing at TBRI celebrated the graduation of a new class of students.

TBRI’s PRIME LAB provides accurate and rapid diagnostic services through advanced IHC technologies, offering reliable results at competitive prices.

In a step reflecting Theodor Bilharz Research Institute’s commitment to supporting researchers and advancing its scientific publishing system, the Institute organized a specialized workshop entitled “Standards and Mechanisms of International Scientific Publishing,” in collaboration with the Egyptian Knowledge Bank (EKB). The workshop was held under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Ahmed Abdel Aziz, Acting Director of the Institute and Chairman of its Board of Directors, with the participation of a distinguished group of experts in scientific publishing.

Three TBRI researchers were recognized in Stanford University’s 2026 ranking of the world’s top 2% most influential scientists for their scientific contributions.

In a new achievement reflecting Theodor Bilharz Research Institute’s commitment to keeping pace with the latest global surgical technologies and strengthening its role as an advanced platform for medical training and knowledge transfer, the Institute’s Urology Department, in collaboration with United Trade Alliance (UTA) and Potent, organized a specialized international surgical training course, HoLEP Live Surgery Course, focusing on Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP).

As part of its role in promoting health and community awareness, and its commitment to fostering the principles of disease prevention from an early age, the Theodore Bilharz Research Institute (TBRI) organized an educational and awareness day to coincide with the beginning of the new academic year, under the title “School Nutrition… Toward a More Aware and Healthier Generation.” The event was held under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Ahmed Abdel Aziz, Acting Director of the Institute and Chairman of the Board, and was organized by the Institute’s Clinical Nutrition Unit.

Under the patronage of Prof. Ahmed Abdel Aziz, Director of Theodor Bilharz Research Institute and Chairman of the Board, we are pleased to announce the publication of the third issue (September 2026) of the Journal of Theodor Bilharz Research Institute for Medical Sciences (JTBRIMS).

As the new academic year begins, and recognizing that healthy nutrition is the foundation of healthy growth, concentration, and academic achievement, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute (TBRI), under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Ahmed Abdel Aziz, Acting Director of the Institute and Chairman of the Board, is organizing an educational awareness day entitled: “School Nutrition: Towards a More Informed and Healthier Generation”

Professor Dr. Ahmed Abdel Aziz, Acting Director of Theodor Bilharz Research Institute and Chairman of the Board of Directors, extends his sincere congratulations and best wishes to Professor Dr. El-Sayed Ibrahim Kandil on the occasion of the renewal of confidence in his leadership as President of Capital University.

In a move aimed at fostering scientific awareness among the youth and embracing initiatives that build a technology-savvy generation, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute has joined the "Children's University" program. This initiative a prominent platform for scientific research and technology allows children to gain early exposure to various fields of scientific knowledge and discover their creative talents.