Prof. Dr. Amany Abbass, Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, along with Prof. Dr. Abdelfattah Selim, Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Research and Director of the International Relations Office at the university, welcomed a high-level academic delegation from Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU), China. The visit aimed to strengthen scientific and research cooperation between the two institutions.
The delegation was headed by Prof. Dr. Jian Sheva, one of China’s leading rice scientists, and included:
- Prof. Dr. Jianwei Jian, Professor of Genetic Engineering
- Prof. Dr. Xiao Jiahuo, Professor specializing in rice research
- Prof. Dr. Jin Shi Xia, Professor of Agricultural Microbiology
- Prof. Dr. Xi Jin, Professor of Biotechnology
- Prof. Dr. Mohamed Farhat Foda, Professor of Nanotechnology and visit coordinator
The meeting featured fruitful discussions on potential areas of scientific and research collaboration, particularly in the fields of biotechnology and nanotechnology. Both parties also explored the possibility of launching joint research projects and activating student exchange programs between the two universities.
As part of the visit, Prof. Amany guided the delegation on a tour of the faculty's laboratories and research centers, which received high praise from the Chinese side for their advanced equipment and facilities.
This visit is part of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine’s ongoing efforts to expand its international relations and build a broader network of academic collaboration with prestigious global universities — an initiative that is expected to positively impact the quality of both education and scientific research.