Dear Esteemed Guests, It is with great honor and sincere pleasure that I welcome you to the TBRI Annual Scientific Conference 2020, which will take place virtually from December 10 to 12, 2020, under the esteemed patronage of H.E. Prof. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and under the leadership of Prof. Wafaa Kandil, President of the Theodor Bilharz Research Institute. Held under the theme “Research & Clinical Practice,” this conference brings together an outstanding assembly of national and international experts from the fields of medicine, biomedical sciences, and public health. Renowned speakers from Egypt, Germany, Portugal, Spain, China, and the United States will contribute to a robust scientific program comprised of eleven specialized webinars hosted on the Zoom platform. This virtual gathering aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, promote the translation of scientific discoveries into clinical solutions, and explore innovative strategies to tackle current and emerging health challenges. Topics will span a wide range of disciplines, including hepatology, gastroenterology, nephrology, urology, nanotechnology, biotechnology, tissue engineering, and endemic parasitic diseases, with focused discussions on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the implications of its second wave. We look forward to your valued participation in what promises to be a compelling and impactful scientific event, aligned with TBRI’s enduring mission to bridge cutting-edge research and clinical excellence for the advancement of global health.