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In a renewed affirmation of its leading position and global pioneering in endemic disease research, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, one of the most prestigious research centers in the Middle East specializing in liver, gastrointestinal, and schistosomiasis diseases, participated in the scientific conference organized by the University of Tübingen, Germany, titled "200 Years Theodor Bilharz Schistosomiasis Research in Germany and Beyond," held from October 8 to 10, in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of the German scientist Theodor Maximilian Bilharz, the discoverer of schistosomiasis worms in Egypt.

A Memorandum of Understanding Signed between "Theodor Bilharz Research Institute" and "Jiangsu Institute of parasitic diseases in China

As part of Theodor Bilharz Research Institute’s commitment to keeping pace with the latest scientific and technological developments in the medical field, and under the patronage of Professor Dr. Ahmed Abdel Aziz, Director of the Institute and Chairman of the Board, the Institute hosted a distinguished scientific lecture delivered by Professor Dr. Ashraf Dahaba, Honorary Professor at the University of Graz in Austria, Associate Professor at the Chinese Military Medical University, and Consultant Anesthetist at the General Medical Council in the United Kingdom, entitled:

Areas of Cooperation To address common goals in controlling parasitic diseases through joint research efforts at national and regional levels, the following forms of collaboration are proposed: • Development and execution of joint research projects, including sharing research findings and conducting reciprocal visits. • Exchange of researchers to conduct studies, adopt innovative methodologies, present lectures, and collaborate on projects. • Sharing scientific information and publications for educational and research purposes. • Joint organization and participation in academic events, including conferences, seminars, workshops and symposia. • Collaborative use of laboratories and scientific equipment essential for research.

Under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Ahmed Abdel Aziz, Director of the Institute and Chairman of the Board of Directors,the Urology Department, in collaboration with the Egyptian Urological Association, is organizing a workshop entitled: "Radical Cystectomy Workshop" The workshop will be held on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in Hall B at the Institute .