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At the conclusion of the annual conference of the Theodore Bilharz Research Institute, held under the patronage of His Excellency Professor Dr. Mohamed Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and chaired by Professor Dr. Mohamed Abbas Shamis, Director of the Institute and President of the Conference, a number of distinguished research faculty members and their assistants were honored in various scientific fields. Certificates of appreciation were awarded to different categories in an atmosphere of pride and recognition.

As part of its commitment to encouraging and appreciating scientific and research efforts at the institute, the top researchers in scientific publishing for the year 2024 were honored in recognition of their significant contributions to enriching the scientific community through publishing their research in prestigious international scientific journals. The honorees were as follows:

Associate Professor Dr. Mosad Ahmed Gharib (Department of Medicinal Chemistry)

Professor Dr. Alft Ali Hammam (Department of Pathology)

Associate Professor Dr. Amina Mohamed Ibrahim (Department of Medical Mollusks)

Dr. Maha Badr Mohamed Salem (Department of Pharmacology)

Dr. Sara Maher (Department of Immunology)

Professor Dr. Mohamed Abbas Shamis (Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)

Professor Dr. Iman Ahmed El-Wakil (Department of Medicinal Chemistry)

Professor Dr. Ahmed Azzam (Department of Environmental Research)

Associate Professor Dr. Safia Samir (Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)

Dr. Mohamed El-Zallat (Department of Immunology)

Professor Dr. Tarek Abu Shousha (Department of Pathology)

Associate Professor Dr. Hisham El-Miligy (Department of General Surgery)

Associate Professor Dr. Sami Mohamed Nasr (Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)

Associate Professor Dr. Shaimaa Atiya Atta (Department of Immunology)

Professor Dr. Manal Mortada Hamed (Department of Medicinal Chemistry)

Professor Dr. Rabab Zallat (Department of Parasitology)

Associate Professor Dr. Marwa Hassan (Department of Immunology)

Dr. Ehab Hafez (Department of Electron Microscopy)

A special recognition was also given to those who obtained their master's and doctoral degrees in 2024 in appreciation of their academic achievements and excellence.

First: Master's Degree Recipients

Dr. Mohamed Fathy Badr El-Din (Urology)

Dr. David Raif Hanna (Urology)

Dr. Karim Ayman Rashid (Urology)

Dr. Amr Sherif Al-Rifai (Intensive Care)

Dr. Salma Mohamed Hijab (Electron Microscopy)

Second: Doctoral Degree Recipients

Dr. Mohamed Salah El-Imam (Hematology Research)

Dr. Asmaa Mohamed El-Saeed (Hematology Research)

Dr. Jumana Gamal Abu Alaa (Clinical Chemistry)

Dr. Rania Mohamed El-Gharbawy (Microbiology)

Additionally, the vice presidents of the conference and members of the scientific committee, who played a vital role in organizing and coordinating this major scientific event, were honored. The honorees included:

Vice Presidents of the Conference

Professor Dr. Hisham El-Khayat (Professor of Gastroenterology and Hepatology) – Vice President of the Conference

Professor Dr. Tarek Abu Shousha (Professor of Pathology) – Vice President of the Conference

Professor Dr. El-Sayed Saleh Abdel Hamid (Head of the Department of Medicinal Chemistry) – General Secretary of the Conference

Scientific Committee of the Conference

Professor Dr. Gihan El-Fendy (Professor of Anesthesiology)

Professor Dr. Hanan El-Baz (Professor of Immunology)

Professor Dr. Youssef Farouk (Professor of General Surgery)

Professor Dr. Sanaa Boutros (Professor of Pharmacology)

Professor Dr. Mohamed El-Weshahy (Professor of Urology)

Professor Dr. Mohamed Ali Saber (Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)

Professor Dr. Azza El-Shammaa (Professor of Nephrology)

Professor Dr. Iris Naseem (Professor of Clinical Chemistry)

Professor Dr. Alft Hammam (Professor of Pathology)

Professor Dr. Moataz Siam (Professor of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)

Professor Dr. Fatma El-Deeb (Professor of Environmental Research)

Professor Dr. Ashraf Abdel Khaleq (Head of the Intensive Care Department)

Professor Dr. Ayman Nafea (Professor of General Surgery)

The organizing committee of the conference, which managed all activities and events to ensure the success of this event, was also honored. Prominent members included:

Professor Dr. Ahmed Abdel Aziz (Head of the Division of Clinical Surgical Research)

Professor Dr. Iman El-Ahwani (Head of the Division of Immunology and Treatment Evaluation)

Professor Dr. Hanan Muslim (Head of the Division of Environmental and Medical Mollusk Research)

Professor Dr. Ola Mahmoud (Head of the Division of Clinical Laboratory Research)

Professor Dr. Ahmed El-Baz (Professor of Urological Surgery)

Professor Dr. Emad Ismat (Professor of General Surgery)

Professor Dr. Hanan Ali Said (Head of the Public Health Department)

Professor Dr. Hisham Yehia (Professor of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)

Professor Dr. Nagwa El-Khafif (Professor of Clinical and Chemical Pathology)

Professor Dr. Mohamed Hussein Badawy (Head of the Urology Department)

Professor Dr. Mohamed Said Hadaya (Head of the Surgery Department)

Professor Dr. Mohamed Zeidan (Head of the Anesthesiology Department)

Associate Professor Dr. Medhat Madbouly (Acting Head of the Radiology Department)

Dr. Manar Khaled Mohamed (Researcher in the Microbiology Department)

Additionally, Mr. Ahmed Magdy from the institute’s media office was honored for his outstanding efforts in covering the conference.

At the conclusion of the event, members of the conference’s executive committee were honored for their exceptional efforts in organizing and coordinating all aspects of this significant scientific gathering. Their pivotal role ensured the smooth running of the conference through diligent work and continuous coordination among all participants. The recognition extended to all committee members who contributed to logistical preparations, supervision of scientific activities, and ensuring the highest levels of success for this distinguished conference.

This ceremony was a true moment of appreciation for all honorees in various academic and research fields, recognizing their significant contributions to the advancement of science and research. This event reflects the institute’s deep commitment to developing and supporting research in all disciplines and reaffirms its ongoing pursuit of excellence and innovation in the scientific research community.