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As part of supporting effective partnerships between scientific research institutions and the industrial sector,  Theodor Bilharz Research Institute participated in the coordination meeting of the partners of the presidential initiative "Alliance and Development," hosted by Al-Reyada University for Science and Technology. The meeting was attended by Prof. Ahmed Abdel Aziz, Director of the Institute, and Prof. Ehab El-Dabaa, Head of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, along with a distinguished group of leaders in education, scientific research, entrepreneurs, and industry representatives.

The participation of Theodor Bilharz Research Institute emphasized the importance of collaboration between research institutions, universities, and the industrial sector, with the aim of transforming scientific research outputs into innovative applications and practical solutions that serve society and support the national economy—especially in the fields of smart diagnostics and advanced biotechnology—aligned with the national policy for sustainable innovation.

Dr. Ahmed Abdel Aziz stated that the Institute's participation in this alliance is part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the role of scientific research in addressing development issues and its commitment to achieving integration between applied research and the needs of the industrial and medical sectors in Egypt. He also highlighted that the Institute’s various departments actively contribute to the development of innovative diagnostic tools and techniques based on advanced scientific knowledge, aiming to utilize research to solve societal problems, particularly in critical areas such as early disease diagnosis and modern biotechnology.

The meeting witnessed the participation of representatives from Al-Reyada University, Menoufia University, Sadat University, the Tebbin Institute for Metallurgical Studies, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, a biotechnology company, the Arab Union for Education and Scientific Research, the Sadat City Investors Association, entrepreneurs, and members of the local community. The goal was to develop a work plan for the Delta Alliance for Smart Diagnostics and Biotechnological Innovation.