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This Memorandum of Understanding aims to establish cooperation between the National Liver Institute – Menoufia University and Theodor Bilharz Research Institute in creating a new generation of researchers in medical and health fields, who pursue scientific advancement without compromising environmental elements. Theodor Bilharz Research Institute is considered the largest of its kind in Egypt and the region in the field of scientific research.

Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, chaired the first session of the 2025 meeting of the Council of Research Centers, Institutes, and Authorities. The session was attended by Dr. Hossam Osman, Deputy Minister for Innovation and Scientific Research Affairs; Dr. Walid Al-Zawawi, Secretary of the Council of Research Centers, Institutes, and Authorities; Dr. Mostafa Refaat, Secretary of the Supreme Council of Universities; and the esteemed council members. The meeting was held at the Ministry's headquarters in the New Administrative Capital.

As part of the activities of the Annual Conference of Theodor Bilharz Research Institute 2025, which will be held from February 12–13, 2025, we are pleased to announce the opening of submissions for scientific posters.

In the context of strengthening scientific and research cooperation among Egyptian academic and research institutions, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute has signed a scientific cooperation agreement with the Faculty of Pharmacy at Fayoum University. The agreement aims to support and develop joint scientific research, exchange expertise, and provide training to pharmacy students, enhancing their practical and research competencies.

On Monday, December 23, 2024, Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abbas Shamis, Director of Theodor Bilharz Research Institute and Chairman of the Board, welcomed a high-level delegation from the Supreme Council for Clinical Medical Research Ethics. The delegation was led by Prof. Dr. Sherif Wadie, Chairman of the Council, and included prominent figures such as Prof. Dr. Tamer El-Hefnawy, Secretary-General of the Council; Lt. Gen. Dr. Tarek El-Nagdy, President of the Military Medical Academy; Prof. Dr. Wafaa Abdel Aal, Professor of Pathology at the National Research Center; Dr. Asmaa Fouad, Head of the Central Administration for Biological and Innovative Products at the Egyptian Drug Authority; and Prof. Dr. Ayman El-Khatib, Vice President of the Egyptian Drug Authority.