As part of the continuous development strategy adopted by Theodor Bilharz Research Institute (TBRI) to enhance the quality of specialized medical services, and under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Ahmed Abdel Aziz, Director of the Institute and Chairman of the Board, the Institute has witnessed a new support initiative for the Hepatogastroentrology Endoscopy Unit from Fujifilm. This support included supplying the unit with the latest Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) system, in addition to the installation of two state-of-the-art endoscope reprocessing and sterilization systems manufactured by the company, which have been recently delivered and fully installed within the unit.

The General Surgery Department at Theodor Bilharz Research Institute (TBRI) has successfully organized the first-of-its-kind Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernioplasty Hands-On Bootcamp in Egypt and the Middle East, held as part of the Theodor Surgical Bootcamp from January 18 to 20 and January 27, 2026.

In line with the Institute’s commitment to supporting applied scientific research, promoting the concepts of multidisciplinary medical collaboration, and linking research outcomes with clinical practice to contribute to the development of the healthcare system and improve the quality of medical services, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute (TBRI) is honored to announce the convening of its Annual Conference 2026 under the auspices of Professor Dr. Ahmed Abdel Aziz, Director of the Institute and Chairman of the Board, titled: "Collaborative Medical Practice: From Bench to Bedside"

As part of Theodor Bilharz Research Institute's leading role in supporting the scientific research system, enhancing institutional performance, and promoting alignment with national and international sustainable development goals, the Institute organized a specialized workshop on the current status of international rankings and program and performance budgeting indicators. The workshop was held under the auspices of Professor Dr. Ahmed Abdel Aziz, Director of Theodor Bilharz Research Institute and Chairman of the Board, and with the participation of a select group of experts and specialists in research evaluation and strategic management.

As part of its leading scientific and societal mission, and its ongoing commitment to supporting public health issues and enhancing community awareness, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute continues to fulfill its national role as one of the most prestigious research and medical institutions in Egypt and the region. The Institute places particular emphasis on environmental and health-related issues, firmly believing that scientific research and institutional integration represent the cornerstone of supporting the state’s efforts toward sustainable development and protecting citizens’ health.

Theodor Bilharz Research Institute announces the opening of applications for doctors assigned by the Ministry of Health, Class of 2023 (Old System), for secondment to various clinical departments at the institute, according to the following conditions and application steps: Required Conditions for the Secondment Announcement (Class of 2023):

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announces the availability of contracts under the title “Research Assistant” at the research centers, institutes, and authorities affiliated with the Ministry. This will be in accordance with the provisions stipulated in the executive regulations issued for the centers, institutes, and research authorities affiliated with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

As part of its national mission and leading role in supporting public health and establishing preventative practices within workplaces, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute (TBRI) launched a comprehensive initiative for the early detection of diabetes and its precursors. This initiative, under the patronage of Professor Dr. Ahmed Abdel Aziz, Director of the Institute and Chairman of the Board, is being implemented by the Quality and Patient Safety Unit under the supervision of Professor Dr. Hanan Ali Sayed. It reflects the Institute's ongoing commitment to disseminating health awareness and raising the level of preventative awareness among its employees and visitors.

Under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Ahmed Abdel Aziz, Director of Theodor Bilharz Research Institute and Chairman of the Board, and within the framework of convening the Institute’s Annual Conference 2026 entitled: “Collaborative Medical Practice: From Bench to Bedside”

This Memorandum of Understanding aims to foster collaboration between both parties in developing a new generation of researchers in the medical and health fields. It seeks to advance scientific progress, while respecting environmental considerations. Theodor Bilharz Research Institute is the largest of its kind in Egypt and the region in the field of scientific research. Both parties possess the necessary training and research resources to achieve this goal and cultivate outstanding young people equipped with specialized knowledge and skills. This collaboration will be based on equality, mutual cooperation, and the exchange of special privileges between the two institutions.

Theodor Bilharz Research Institute and the Research Institute of Ophthalmology Sign a Cooperation Protocol to Enhance Scientific Research and Institutional Integration

In a new international scientific achievement that reinforces the position of Egyptian research on the global map of medical innovation and reflects the advanced international standing of Theodor Bilharz Research Institute (TBRI) and its pioneering role in supporting applied research with global impact, the Institute announced the publication of a high-level scientific study featuring the participation of Professor Dr. Ibrahim Mostafa Ibrahim, Professor of hepatogastroenterology and Endoscopy at TBRI. He is one of the Institute’s distinguished scientists, a recipient of the State Appreciation Award, and holder of the Master title—the highest honor in the field of gastrointestinal endoscopy—awarded by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the world’s leading authority in this specialty.