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Prof. Saber and Prof. El- Dabaa gained a patent through STDF

The General Authority of Meteorology expects very hot and humid weather during the day in most areas on Monday, with humidity levels continuing to rise significantly.

In a scientific achievement that adds to the record of research successes of Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, the Egyptian Intellectual Property Authority has approved a patent submitted to the Patent Office, funded by the Science, Technology, and Innovation Funding Authority (STDF), in the field of producing genetically engineered therapeutic proteins using biotechnology.

Despite its strategic location on the Nile and its long-standing association with schistosomiasis treatment, few are aware that the Theodor Bilharz Research Institute (TBRI) stands among the leading medical and research centers in the Middle East and Africa. Operating under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the institute is equipped with 300 beds, five operating theatres, and offers 24/7 care in advanced specialties such as hepatology, gastroenterology, and nephrology. TBRI collaborates with international entities including the World Health Organization and the European Commission, offering advanced postgraduate degrees to students from across Africa and Asia. The institute depends on community support to secure modern medical equipment and vital medications beyond the scope of its official funding—making it a model institution worthy of national and international recognition

Dr. Ahmed Abdel Aziz, Director of Theodor Bilharz Research Institute (TBRI), received Dr. Walid El-Zawawy, Secretary of the Council of Research Centers, Institutes, and Authorities, during his field visit to the institute, which took place on the sidelines of his attendance at the TBRI Board of Directors meeting. During the visit, Dr. Abdel Aziz accompanied Dr. El-Zawawy on an extensive tour of several departments and units that have recently undergone comprehensive development. These included the operating theaters and the organ transplantation unit, which has been reopened after undergoing major upgrades aimed at enhancing medical performance and providing advanced therapeutic services. The visit also covered the internal medicine and surgical intensive care units, which have been equipped according to the latest medical systems and technologies to improve operational efficiency and service quality, ensuring the highest standards of healthcare for patients.