Shaping the Future of Medicine: Highlights from the 3rd Immunology & Regenerative Medicine Symposium
Science is moving at the speed of light, and nowhere was this more evident than at the 3rd Immunology and Regenerative Medicine Symposium, hosted by the Professional Master’s Program at Mansoura University.
For two days, the Faculty of Pharmacy became a global hub for researchers, oncologists, and immunologists. Whether you were there in person or joined the hybrid sessions online, the energy was unmistakable: we are on the verge of a new era in healing.
🌟 A Global Gathering of Minds
The symposium wasn’t just a local meeting; it featured an elite international lineup. Experts joined from:
Egypt: Mansoura, Cairo, and Alexandria Universities, and the National Research Centre.International: The University of Duisburg-Essen (Germany), Université d’Évry (France), Karolinska Institute (Sweden), and Sidra Medicine (Qatar).
🏆 Honoring a Legend
The event was graced by the presence of Professor Mohamed Ghoneim, the world-renowned pioneer of kidney transplantation and founder of the Urology and Nephrology Center. Serving as the Honorary President, Prof. Ghoneim shared insights into his current groundbreaking research: using stem cells to treat diabetes—a full-circle moment for a man who has dedicated his life to medical innovation.
🔬 Key Themes & Breakthroughs
The discussions centered on how we can "program" the body to heal itself. Major topics included:
Clinical Stem Cell Platforms: Moving from "bench to bedside"—how cells are expanded and banked for patient use.Extracellular Vesicles (EVs): Exploring how these tiny "messengers" can be used for both diagnostics and targeted therapy.
Precision Immunology: Using gene therapy and advanced flow cytometry to personalize treatments for oncology and autoimmune diseases.
💡 Why This Matters
Regenerative medicine isn't just a "future" concept; it is happening now. As emphasized during the sessions, the goal is to create practitioners who can control stem cell handling in the lab and safely transfer those breakthroughs to patients. This isn't just about science—it's about community health and economic growth through medical self-sufficiency.
"This symposium serves as a leading platform for scholars to share the latest breakthroughs... offering valuable opportunities for collaboration and knowledge exchange." — Symposium Organizing Committee