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"Milestones in Cancer from Genomics Research to Practice Action in Challenging Times " at the Medical Research Institute
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, and Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour, Vice President of the University for Postgraduate Studies and Research, the Institute of Medical Research organized this afternoon its nineteenth scientific conference (and the seventh internationally) entitled “Milestones in Cancer from Genomics Research to Practice Action in Challenging Times” to discuss the problem of cancer and its impact on society, from genetic research to clinical application, in the presence of a large number of deans and vice-deans of faculties, Dr. Saria Hawam, Director of the Medical Complex at Mustafa Kamel Military Hospital, representatives of the Japanese International Cooperation Agency, the World Health Organization (WHO), researchers, specialists, faculty members, and Egyptian and foreign students.
Dr. Amal Ghanem, Dean of the Medical Research Institute, confirmed that the conference aims to cooperate with various research and scientific centres to follow up on the latest scientific developments at the international research level in the field of cancer. She added that this conference encourages young researchers to study cancer and its impact on society, to keep pace with the state’s strategy in early detection of the disease and how to reach the best ways to treat it and mitigate its effects. The conference participants will discuss modern strategies in diagnosing and treating possible tumours, through 12 scientific sessions including 45 research papers on the latest strategies in diagnosis and treatment and modern methods for predicting cancerous tumours, and their importance in early intervention to reduce the incidence of the disease. The discussions will also include genetic and pre-clinical studies using nanotechnologies and artificial intelligence. Dr. Ghanem expressed her wishes for the success of the conference through research, discussions, and exchange of experiences to reach recommendations for the benefit of patients' health and scientific research.
Dr. Amani Youssef, Vice-Dean of the Institute for Postgraduate Studies and Research, pointed out the importance of the conference that it links young researchers with experts to cooperate and pursue the process of scientific research in the field of cancer treatment.
Dr. Khaled Matarawi, the Institute’s Vice-Dean for Environmental Development and Community Service added that it is of great importance to expand the circle of discussions to achieve maximum benefit from the published research.
The conference includes an introductory session on the Japanese International Cooperation Authority, in which representatives of the Egyptian and Japanese sides of the authority lecture on opportunities for joint cooperation and the Egyptian-Japanese partnership in the field of scientific research. The conference also reviews, in cooperation with representatives of the World Health Organization (WHO), the latest recommendations in the field of economics and technology in the health care industry, and developments in the national clinical guidelines program.
The conference witnessed a presentation on the role of the Medical Research Institute in education, scientific research, community service and its vision for the future, followed by honouring the winners of scientific awards and the former deans and vice-deans of the Institute and the experts who helped in the development of scientific research throughout the Institute’s history.
Institute of Graduate Studies and Research at Alexandria University Organizes Educational Seminar Celebrating Golden Jubilee of October War Victory
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Institute of Graduate Studies and Research organized an educational seminar on Monday the 9th of October on the Glorious October War under the title “October Victory... Pride and Dignity,” as part of a series of activities and events organized by the university in celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the victories of the Glorious October War.
The seminar was delivered by Dr. Yousry El-Gamal, former Minister of Education and one of the heroes of the War of Attrition and the October War, Dr. chemist Mohamed Nour El-Din, one of the heroes of the military battle of Kabrit, and Dr. Sherif Qandil, a full-time professor in the Materials Sciences Department at the Institute and one of the heroes of the War of Attrition, in the presence of Dr. Hisham Saeed, Dean of the Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, and a large number of faculty members and students of the institute.
In his speech, Dr. Yousry El-Gamal affirmed his pride in participating in the celebrations of the fiftieth anniversary of the glorious October victories, which is an opportunity to commemorate the martyrs who sacrificed their blood for our homeland. He added that it is also an opportunity to restore memories of the 1967 war, then the war of attrition, and the rebuilding of the armed forces until reaching the victory of October 1973, pointing out that his role was in building the Air Defense Force and the missile wall, which had a profound impact on the Egyptian forces’ crossing of the Suez Canal.
Dr. Mohamed Nour El-Din pointed out the importance of the decision to rely on recruiting highly qualified graduates into the armed forces and expanding the use of technology and modern techniques in armament, stressing the role of the war of attrition as a necessary step to achieve the glorious October victory.
Dr. Sherif Qandil pointed out that the main reasons for the October victory were faith, will, education, and intensive training, praising the role of the Air Defense Force in protecting Egypt’s skies during the wars of attrition and the October wars.
Dr. Hisham Saeed expressed his pleasure at celebrating the anniversary of the glorious October War, which shattered the myth of the invincible army, as the Egyptian forces were able to cross the blockade of the Suez Canal and the impregnable Bar Lev Line, which proves that Egypt has a conscious people capable of doing the impossible and an army capable of confronting anyone who dares to harm our dear homeland.
The celebration included honoring the heroes of the armed forces who participated in the War of Attrition and the October Victory, and they were presented with memorial shields of the event.
Faculty of Tourism and Hotels Organizes Educational Seminar Celebrating the Golden Jubilee of Glorious October War
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels organized on Tuesday the 3rd of October, an educational and awareness seminar on the Glorious October War, as part of a series of activities and events organized by the university to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the victories of the Glorious October War. Participants included Major General Hashem Abul-Fadl, Operations Commander of one of the Air Defense Brigades - Air Defense Force, Major General Staff Ahmed Khairy El-Shiwi, Commander of the Tank Company of the 21st Armored Division, and Major General Mohamed El-Sayed Ahmed Taha, Assistant Head of the Reconnaissance Branch at the Command of the Parachute Unit - Parachute Corps. The seminar took place in the presence of Dr. Abeer Attia, Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Dina Ezz El-Din, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, Colonel Ahmed El-Geziri, Head of the Recruitment and Mobilization Department and Director of the Military Communications Department at Alexandria University, and an elite group of leaders who lived through the October War, as well as faculty members and students of the faculty.
Major General Hashem Abul-Fadl, head of operations of one of the Air Defense Brigades - the Air Defense Force, confirmed in his speech that Egypt will live forever strong and solid, and he advised the youth to preserve their homeland and continue the march to advance our homeland, Egypt. He provided a detailed explanation of the preparations that the army made before the start of the war, and the strategic deception plan, that gave an element of surprise to the enemy to recover the beloved land of Egypt.
Major General Staff Ahmed Khairy El-Shiwi, Commander of the Tank Company of the 21st Armored Division, also confirmed that Egypt’s plans for the October War are currently being studied in war academies around the world, and during his speech he explained that the Arab countries’ solidarity with Egypt during the war helped in its success.
Major General Mohamed El-Sayed Ahmed Taha, Assistant Head of the Reconnaissance Branch at the Parachute Unit Command - Parachute Corps, clarified the reconnaissance plan in North and South Sinai to prepare for the war. He also explained the role of the commandos forces and paratroopers during the war.
In her speech, Dr. Abeer Attia, Dean of the Faculty, welcomed the attendees, the heroes of the October War, and thanked them for the sacrifices they made for the sake of our nation. She stressed that the aim of this seminar is to introduce students and new generations to the history of their fathers and grandfathers who participated in the war, and to remind them of the heroism of the great Egyptian people, the owner of civilization and history who presented an epic with the best soldiers on earth in order to restore dignity. She also emphasized that love of the homeland is inherited in the genes of the Egyptian youth, who are aware and enthusiastic about building and defending their homeland at any time.
Dr. Dina Ezz El-Din, vice dean for community service and environmental development, congratulated the students on the occasion of the anniversary of the October War and also on the start of the new academic year. She stressed that each of us is a fighter on our front and in our workplace, and added that the love of Egypt and the spirit of October exist within us forever.
At the end of the meeting, Dr. Abeer Attia honored the heroes of the armed forces in attendance.
Faculty of Education Hosts Cultural Building Program for Imams and Lady Preachers of Alexandria Endowment Directorate
Within the framework of the cooperation between Alexandria University and the Ministry of Endowments "Awqaf", and in the framework of the desire of both sides to spread the enlightened moderate thought, the cultural building program for imams and lady preachers of the Directorate of Awqaf in Alexandria has been launched for the first time, where the Faculty of Education will host a group of educational, awareness and enlightening lectures for 200 imams and 20 lady preachers.
The program commenced with a lecture entitled "The Psychological Traits of Imams and Lady Preachers", presented by Dr. Mohamed Anwar Farrag, Dean of the Faculty of Education, in the presence of Sheikh Salama Abdelrazaq, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Awqaf in Alexandria, Sheikh Hashem Saad El-Feqi, the Director of Preachers, and Sheikh Wessam Kasseb, the Director of Follow-up.
During the lecture, Dr. Farrag praised the role of the Egyptian Ministry of Endowments in building religious awareness, and its efforts to develop and educate its members among imams and lady preachers, and to integrate them into society and family, confirming that training is the language of the age, and that imams and lady preachers have a duty to advise, guide, and educate.
Faculty of Law Organizes Artistic Celebration for the Anniversary of October Victories
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Youth Welfare Department at the Faculty of Law organized on Sunday at the faculty headquarters an artistic event on the occasion of the anniversary of the glorious October victories, in the presence of Dr. Mohamed El-Feki, Dean of the Faculty of Law, Dr. Mayada Abdelkader, Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Research, and Mrs. Noha Nadi, Director of the Art Activities Department at the General Administration of Youth Welfare.
The ceremony included poetry recitals in memoriam of the martyrs of the victory, theatrical sketches, and singing performances that witnessed great interaction from the students.
