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As part of strengthening scientific and research collaboration, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute (TBRI) received a high-level delegation from the World Health Organization (WHO) to discuss avenues for joint cooperation in line with the accreditation criteria of the Immunology Division and the evaluation of the institute’s treatment protocols as a WHO Collaborating Center for Schistosomiasis Control.

In a celebratory atmosphere filled with pride and appreciation, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute hosted the honoring ceremony for top students who won the nursing schools and institutes competition organized by the Directorate of Health Affairs in Giza. The event was attended by senior officials from the health and education sectors of the Ministry of Health and the Directorate of Health Affairs in Giza.

Professor Mohamed Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, has issued a ministerial decree assigning Professor Ahmed Mohamed Abdel Aziz Hassan, Professor of General Surgery and Head of the Surgical Clinical Research Division at the Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, to act as the Director of Theodor Bilharz Research Institute.

As part of enhancing research and training cooperation between Theodor Bilharz Research Institute (TBRI) and academic and research institutions, TBRI received a delegation from the National Liver Institute at Menoufia University. This visit comes as part of the implementation of the cooperation agreement signed between the two parties last January. The protocol was signed by Prof. Mohamed Shemis, Director of TBRI and Chairman of the Board of Directors, and Prof. Osama Hegazy, Dean of the National Liver Institute and Chairman of its Hospitals' Board of Directors.

Concerning the framework of the directives of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to upgrade the level of health care, and the government keenness to provide the latest treatment methods within hospitals, a biological treatment clinic opened for patients with immune intestinal inflammation at Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, for the first time at the level of research centers in Egypt.

Professor Dr. Mohamed Abbas Shamis, Acting Director of the Theodore Bilharz Research Institute, along with the esteemed members of the research faculty at the institute, extend their heartfelt congratulations to: Professor Dr. Wafaa Kandil, Professor at the National Research Center, Former President of the Theodore Bilharz Research Institute, and Member of the Board of Directors of the Institute. Professor Dr. Ali Abdel Hamid, Professor at the National Research Center and President of the Research Faculty Club, on their selection as members of the Healthcare and Social Welfare Fund for Faculty Members and Their Assistants at Universities, Research Centers, and Institutes.

In line with the directives of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi regarding the importance of clinical nutrition in maintaining human health and improving patient conditions, and as part of the government commitment to establishing clinical nutrition units in hospitals across the country, the Theodore Bilharz Research Institute has inaugurated its Clinical Nutrition Unit—the first of its kind among research centers in Egypt.

The Research Staff Club marked a special day in its history with the grand opening of its new headquarters, attended by a distinguished group of scientific leaders. The event featured the participation of Prof. Dr. Mamdouh Moawad, President of the National Research Center, Prof. Dr. Mohamed Shamis, President of TBRI, and Prof. Dr. Sherine Abdelkader, Head of the Electronics Research Center, along with several former heads of the center: Prof. Dr. Mohamed Hashim, Prof. Dr. Hussein Darwish, and Prof. Dr. Fajr Abdelgawad.

TBRI is one of Egypt's most prominent specialized medical centers, boasting a rich history and a forward-thinking vision aimed at delivering top-tier medical and therapeutic services to patients. This distinguished institution is led by Dr. Mohamed Shamis, a role model in medical leadership, renowned for his extensive expertise and dedication to advancing the institute to the forefront of healthcare institutions locally and regionally.

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.

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.

In a significant step towards strengthening international academic and scientific cooperation, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute (TBRI) welcomed a delegation from the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany. The delegation included Ms. Lorena Moor, First Secretary and Head of the Science Department and Chief of Protocol, and Ms. Maha Wissa, Cultural Affairs Officer. They were received by Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abbas Shamis, Director of the Institute and Chairman of the Board.