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2026-10-07

Prof. Hesham El-Ghazaly, Director of the MASRI Medical Research Center at the Faculty of Medicine, in a special episode of “OncoInfluencers” on “OncoDaily TV”

Dr. Shushan Hovsepyan hosted Prof. Hesham El-Ghazaly, a leading expert in breast oncology, President of the Egyptian Cancer Society, and Chairman of the National Committee for the Presidential Women’s Health Initiative, to discuss his professional journey..............

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2026-09-13

From Scientific Vision to International Accreditation… MASRI Cancer Biobank Marks a Scientific Milestone with ISO 20387 Accreditation

In a pioneering scientific and research achievement for Ain Shams University, the Cancer Biobank at the Medical Ain Shams Research Institute (MASRI) has received international accreditation from the Egyptian Accreditation Council (EGAC) in accordance with ISO 20387...

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2026-08-30

For the First Time in Egyptian University Hospitals… Ain Shams University Opens a New Door of Hope for Patients with Advanced Prostate Cancer Using Theranostics Technology

The Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine at Ain Shams University Hospitals has successfully introduced the advanced Theranostics technology for patients with advanced prostate cancer, for the first time at the level of university hospitals in Egypt.

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2026-08-21

The Director of the Medical Research Center (MASRI) at Ain Shams University Attends Inauguration of Specialized Liver Cancer Research Center Affiliated with the National Research Centre to Advance Applied Research and Early Diagnosis

Dr. Mamdouh Moawad, President of the National Research Centre and Acting President of the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, inaugurated the Liver Cancer Research Center at the Medical Research Center of Excellence..........................................

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2026-07-26

A historic health achievement: Egypt records its first official decrease in cancer incidence and mortality rates, according to estimates from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)

The IARC/WHO's GLOBOCAN platform announced a decrease in incidence and mortality rates for several of the most common cancers in Egypt, including liver, bladder, and breast cancers. This marks the first such decrease since international statistical monitoring began.

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2026-06-20

Ain Shams University strengthens its international presence in Africa through a strategic partnership to combat cancer and develop scientific research across the continent

Prof. Hesham El-Ghazaly, Director of MASRI Center for Medical Research, and President of the Egyptian Cancer Society, signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the Egyptian Cancer Society (ECS) and the African Organization for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC).

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2026-06-15

At the First International Cancer Research Conference in Algeria, Prof. Hesham El-Ghazaly highlights Egypt's leadership in scientific research and cancer control

Prof. Hesham El-Ghazaly, President of the Egyptian Cancer Society, and Director of the MASRI Research Center at the Faculty of Medicine, participated in the First International Cancer Research Conference in Algeria, held under the patronage of the President of Algeria.

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2026-06-04

Ain Shams University Invites Faculty Staff to Apply for the 2026 Kuwait Prize for the Control of Cancer, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Diabetes in the Eastern Mediterranean Region

Ain Shams University announces the opening of nominations for the 2026 Kuwait Prize for the Control of Cancer, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Diabetes in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. The prize is one of the awards administered by the World Health Organization.....

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