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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.

Prof. Dr. Ahmed Abdel-Aziz, Acting Director and Chairman of the Board of the Theodor Bilharz Research Institute (TBRI), announced the inclusion of three of the Institute’s research staff members in the list of the world’s most influential scientists for 2026, according to the Stanford University ranking. The listed scientists are: Prof. Dr. El-Sayed Saleh Abdel-Hameed, Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Acting Head of the Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Medicinal Chemistry Division (recognized for the fifth time); Prof. Dr. Mosad Ahmed Ghareeb, Professor in the Medicinal Chemistry Department, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Medicinal Chemistry Division (recognized for the fourth consecutive year); and Prof. Dr. Amina Mohamed Ibrahim, Professor in the Medical Malacology Department, Environmental Research and Medical Malacology Division.

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).