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Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour Attends Silver Jubilee Celebration of Oncology and Nuclear Medicine Department at Alexandria University
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour, Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research, inaugurated the celebration of the silver jubilee of the Department of Oncology and Nuclear Medicine at Alexandria University, which lasted for two days at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
In his speech, Dr. El-Ghandour stressed that there is a new boom in the treatment of tumours with the latest radiation therapeutic techniques and new immuno-targeted therapies, adding that the aim of the conference is to introduce modern methods of treatment of tumours, which contributes to providing therapeutic and medical services to oncology patients. He added that there is a huge leap and comprehensive change in the treatment of tumours in the Arab and African region, especially with the rapid development of surgical methods and the introduction of highly complex and highly accurate radiological devices in targeting and eliminating malignant tumours.
While Dr. Yousry Rostom, Head of the Department of Oncology and Nuclear Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, confirmed that the celebration witnessed the holding of 36 scientific sessions, training courses for young doctors, and workshops in radiotherapy, as well as training on all the various modern methods of treating tumours with the latest radiation therapeutic techniques and treatments. He highlighted the specialized seminars held during the celebration in the field of clinical pharmacy and nursing services for oncology patients, and training workshops for young doctors, physicists, technicians, and pharmacists to acquire and exchange experiences with their peers in Egypt and the world.
The delegation of the American Society for Radiotherapy participated in the celebration, accompanied by Dr. Tamer Refaat, Head of the Radiotherapy Department at Loyola University in Chicago, in addition to specialized professors from the USA, Canada, France, Italy, Germany, Sweden, England, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq and Sudan, as well as Egyptian experts from various Egyptian universities, and a large group of oncology specialists in Egypt, the Middle East and Africa.
Unit for Combating Violence against Women at Alexandria University Organizes Award Ceremony for “16 Arts” Competition
Under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Unit for Combating Violence against Women at the University organized on Friday, the 25th of November, the award ceremony of the 16 Arts Competition in the Grand Conference Hall of the Faculty of Medicine, as part of the unit’s participation in the global campaign (The 16-day Campaign Against Violence) which starts on November 25th and ends on December 10th.
Dr. Manal Fouda, Executive Director of the Unit, stated that this competition comes to encourage students to express their rejection of all forms of violence in an interactive manner, that resulted in a large number of creative participations from university students, explaining that the competition was held over a month in all Faculties and institutes of the university, during which students presented many artistic works, which included drawing, photography, creative writing, theatrical performance, musical composition and other arts.
At the end of the ceremony, the 16 winners at the university level were announced, and a financial prize of 1,000 pounds was presented to each of them. All students participating in the competition were honoured and presented with certificates of appreciation and in-kind prizes.
The ceremony was attended by Dr. Baheya El Ekhriti, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Specific Education, Dr. Magda El-Shazly, Rapporteur of the National Council for Women, in addition to a group of vice deans of different faculties, and the coordinators of the Unit for Combating Violence against Women from among the faculty members at the university.
For the First Time.. Faculty of Science, Alexandria University Awards Doctor of Science Degree in Mathematics
Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, received on Thursday the 24th of November , Dr. Alaa Abdelwahed Abdelbary, Vice President of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, and Dr. Hamdy Mahmoud Mohamed Youssef, Professor of Applied Mathematics at the Faculty of Education, Alexandria University, where he congratulated them on obtaining the degree of "Doctor of Science in Mathematics (DSC)" from the Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, which is the highest academic degree and is awarded for the candidate's overall scientific work during his scientific career.
Dr. Amani Ismail, Dean of the Faculty of Science, explained that the candidate for this degree must present innovative research, being a distinguished scholar and has modern scientific trends in his field of specialization. She pointed out that the arbitration of the candidate is done through 3 arbitrators who hold a fellowship from the British Royal Society And from prestigious European universities, and indicated that the college had previously awarded a Doctor of Science degree in the field of chemistry, but it was the first time that this degree was awarded in the field of mathematics.
President of Alexandria University and the Deputy Minister of Higher Education Inaugurate the second international conference of the Faculty of Pharmacy PHS 2022
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, and Dr. Yasser Refaat, Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, inaugurated Wednesday evening the second international conference of the Faculty of Pharmacy PHS 2022, which will last for two days.
In his speech, Dr. Konsowa confirmed that Alexandria University is keen to support the university's scientific research system, as a fundamental pillar in the shift towards a knowledge economy, explaining that the university has launched several initiatives to encourage researchers to increase their output of applied scientific research, and the university is also establishing a technology park to link these outputs with industry and transfer the research results into products of economic value, in order to achieve the Egyptian state’s vision of sustainable development in accordance with the 2030 strategy. The university president announced the start of several projects during the coming period under the umbrella of Alexandria University to serve society and industry extensively. He also thanked the administration of the Faculty of Pharmacy for its efforts in publishing and supporting scientific research.
Meanwhile, Dr. Yasser Refaat, Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, emphasized the role of the ministry in providing an encouraging environment for innovation within Egypt’s Vision 2030, explaining that the Science, Technology and Innovation Incentives Law contributed to supporting scientific research in Egypt. He praised the role of the Faculty of Pharmacy and Alexandria University in achieving a huge leap in the field of scientific research during the past four years, as the number of published researches reached more than 10 thousand, appreciating their quality, as the percentage of scientific citations reached 45% higher than the global average, the percentage of scientific publication reached 78% published in Q1, Q2, and the percentage of research in the medical and pharmaceutical sector 55%. He urged the researchers participating in the conference to discuss research projects that support the economy and the pharmaceutical industry.
Dr. Mervat Qassem, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, said that the conference is one of the largest international conferences for pharmaceutical and health sciences held in Egypt, with the participation of the Egyptian Medicines Authority and major companies in the pharmaceutical industry and medical supplies. In addition, more than 1,000 participants and researchers from Egypt and 21 Arab and foreign countries are participating in its current version, as well as a number of pharmaceutical and medical supplies companies. During the conference, 18 sessions will be held, including 53 scientific lectures, dialogues and workshops, and 118 research posters to discuss all that is new in the field of pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy and drug economics, and an exhibition for the participating companies and agencies.
The inauguration was attended by Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin, President of Pharos University, Dr. Mohamed Onsi, President of the Syndicate of Pharmacists, deans and vice deans of the faculties, and the participating Arab and foreign delegations. The opening ceremony also included honouring a number of pioneers and professors of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University.
Dr. El Ghandour Inaugurates Annual International Conference of Internal Medicine Entitled "Integrative Medicine for the Department of Internal Medicine"
On the evening of Wednesday the 23rd of November, Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour, Vice President of Alexandria University for Graduate Studies and Research, and the honorary president of the conference, witnessed the inauguration ceremony of the nineteenth annual conference of the Department of Internal Medicine in Alexandria, at the Great Hall of the Faculty of Medicine. The conference that is taking place on the 23rd and 24th of November, under the title "Integrative Medicine for the Department of Internal Medicine", will present the latest techniques and discoveries in disease prevention, treatment and emergency cases concerning internal medicine, haematology, diabetes, hepatology, gastroenterology, and rheumatism.
The opening session was attended by Dr. Ali Abdel Mohsen, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Ayman El Shayeb, Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Research, Dr. Tamer Abdallah, Executive Director of University Hospitals, Dr. Iman Youssef, Head of the Internal Medicine Department and Conference Chair, Dr. Ezzat Ali, Head of the Digestive System Unit, and Dr. Ahmed Zaid, Head of the Hepatology Unit, and a group of senior professors of internal medicine, international lecturers and students.
In his speech, Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour stressed that Alexandria University is keen to support and motivate all scientific conferences that discuss and present all that is new in all disciplines related to the departments of internal diseases and haematology at the Faculty of Medicine, in a way that contributes to enriching the medical scene, in cooperation with the rest of the faculty’s departments, to achieve what is called “Integrative Medicine” to ensure a successful medical system at the university. Dr. El-Ghandour confirmed that he is proud to be a graduate of the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, specifically the Department of Internal Medicine, as it is one of its oldest departments, that has achieved a qualitative leap in its various sub-specialties in internal and blood diseases. In addition, it includes a group of the greatest professors and great scientists who contributed to the graduation of qualified doctors who in turn took part in the advancement of medicine in Egypt and many Arab countries, and the improvement of health services provided to millions of patients over many years.
Dr. Iman Youssef confirmed that the conference was preceded by several research sessions and discussions at the premises of the Department of Internal Medicine on Tuesday the 22nd of November, with the participation of the department’s professors, graduate students and interns. Youssef confirmed that the conference hosts a group of senior professors of haematology, diabetes, hepatology, gastroenterology, and rheumatism, and international lecturers, to discuss integrative medicine between the 8 units of the Department of Internal Medicine and the rest of the clinical departments of the faculty, as well as to discuss the latest methods of diagnosis and treatment in internal diseases and haematology. The participants will also hold scientific sessions and important lectures to discuss the latest types of treatments and medicines, and to shed light on all that is new in the field, whether through presenting scientific research or through workshops that contribute to updating the information of all doctors and keeping abreast of all that is new in various medical specialties.
