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A delegation from the Faculty of Economic Studies and Political Science, Alexandria University, visits the building of the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Under the auspices of Dr. Abdel Aziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, a delegation from the Faculty of Economic Studies and Political Science visited, today, Monday, February 27, 2023, the building of the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The meeting witnessed an introduction to the work mechanisms in the ministry and its various sectors. Many students asked their questions about diplomatic work and the distinctive features of the Egyptian school of diplomacy, which is based on achieving a balance between principles and interests. The most prominent local, regional and international issues of concern to the Egyptian state were also reviewed in light of the extremely dangerous developments. and complexity in the global system.
Dr. Ahmed Wahban, Dean of the College and head of the delegation, indicated that the visit was attended by Dr. Osama Al-Adly, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, Dr. Sherine Naseer, Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research, and Dr. Ahmed Sayed, a teacher in the Department of Political Science, along with a group of members of the supporting staff and students of the college. The Dean of the Faculty indicated that a group of gentlemen ambassadors were receiving them, namely, Ambassador Hamdi Loza, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for African Affairs, Ambassador Walid Hajjaj, Director of the Institute of Diplomatic Studies, Ambassador Muhammad Al-Badri, and a group of senior officials of the various departments of the Ministry, and explained that the meeting resulted in confirming the desire The two parties signed a protocol of cooperation between Alexandria University and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in preparation for organizing many joint activities and events.
His Excellency Ambassador Walid Hajjaj expressed the Institute of Diplomatic Studies' welcome to train college students and assist in qualifying them to work in the diplomatic corps.
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.
Two Programs at Faculty of Pharmacy Obtain International Accreditation from American Accreditation Commission for Pharmacy Education
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, congratulated the members of the Faculty of Pharmacy, staff and students, for obtaining international accreditation for the Pharm D and Pharm D - Clinical Pharmacy programs from the American Accreditation Commission for Pharmacy Education, which is one of the most important international accreditation bodies in the field of pharmacy.
Dr. Hanan Gewily, Dean of the Faculty, thanked the University President for providing all means of support and assistance, and thanked the team at the Faculty for the efforts made to reach this achievement, which confirms the Faculty's constant endeavour to provide the best for its students and members, and the University and Faculty's firm commitment to raising the level of education and providing academic programs with international standards.
Faculty of Agriculture - El Shatby receives a delegation from the Faculty of Food Sciences, Southwest- China University
Under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, faculty of Agriculture in Shatby receives a delegation from China consisting of Dr. Du Muying and Dr. Jianquan Kan and Dr. Kewei Chen, within the framework of implementing the research project to discover and innovate functional strains of traditional fermented foods between China and Egypt.
During the visit, a meeting was held with the faculty administration, Dr. Muhammad Bahi El-Din, dean of the faculty, Dr. Heba Sabry Salama, the faculty’s dean for environmental affairs and community service, and Dr. Ahmed Mahdi, the faculty’s dean for education and student affairs. The meeting was attended by Dr. Sameh Awad, the main researcher for the project from the Egyptian side, and Dr. Amal Ahmed, the co-researcher.
The Chinese delegation also visited the Dairy Microbes and Cheese Research Laboratory, and the results obtained during the implementation of the research project in both sides (Egypt and China) were discussed, and the plan of action in the next stage, as well as the coordination of scientific publishing between the two sides.
Inauguration of Seventh International Conference on Haematology and Marrow Transplantation (Hemo Alex 2023)
On Thursday the 11th of May 2023,, Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour, Vice President of Alexandria University for Graduate Studies and Research, and Professor of Haematology, Internal Medicine, Marrow Transplantation at the Faculty of Medicine, inaugurated the activities of the Seventh Annual International Conference on Haematology and Marrow Transplantation in Alexandria (Hemo Alex), in the presence of Dr. Hossam Kamel, former President of Cairo University and Professor of Haematology and Marrow Transplantation, Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Ayman El-Shayeb, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine for Postgraduate Studies and Research, Dr. Iman Youssef, Head of the Internal Medicine Department in Alexandria, and Dr. Manal El-Sorady, Professor of haematology in Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, director of the bone marrow transplantation unit, and secretary of the conference, in addition to several researchers in blood diseases and bone marrow transplantation in Egypt and Arab countries.
Dr. El-Ghandour explained that the conference will discuss this year new scientific research papers related to benign and malignant blood diseases, bone marrow transplantation, new drugs, methods of treatment and diagnosis in marrow transplantation procedures, and the preparation of new cadres of doctors in this important medical specialty. During the conference, El-Ghandour announced the launch of the second bone marrow transplant unit at Al-Mowasat University Hospital since the beginning of April 2023, and receiving 9 cases so far, in order to reduce waiting lists, improve the level of service, and provide the best medical care to all patients in Alexandria.
Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen indicated that the Department of Internal Medicine in Alexandria Medicine is witnessing developments in all its units, pointing out that the second bone marrow transplantation unit, which was launched last April, is fully equipped to provide excellent service to patients and train young doctors. He stressed that “Hemo Alex” conference witnesses remarkable development every year, hoping that the results of the conference serve the purposes of scientific research in all matters related to blood diseases and bone marrow transplantation.
While Dr. Iman Youssef confirmed that the conference will discuss all new methods of diagnosis and the role of modern treatment in the diagnosis. She pointed out that the treatment is spent at the expense of the state, in Alexandria University hospitals in, whether in the blood diseases unit or the marrow transplantation unit for leukaemia patients at Al-Mowasat Hospital.
Dr. Manal El-Sorady confirmed that the conference's activities extend through the 11th and 12th of May, adding that the conference discusses the developments that have been discovered in treatments and follows up on all that is new in blood diseases in terms of methods of diagnosis and treatment, and it also witnesses the presence of professors from all Egyptian universities.
The conference includes sessions to present and discuss difficult cases of blood diseases and workshops for bone marrow transplantation, during which a group of researchers and specialists speak over two days to transfer and exchange experiences, especially that participants include distinguished elite of professors and scientists of haematology from all over the world.
