The Egyptian Armed Forces Medical Research and Regenerative Medicine Centre has achieved a remarkable scientific accomplishment, namely the publication of the first complete Egyptian research study in the field of genomic studies, on a rare kidney disease that may lead to kidney failure.
This is part of the Armed Forces’ commitment to advancing scientific research and strengthening cooperation with various universities and research centres. The study was published in the top international genetics journal (human genetics) published by Springer International.
The study is the first of its kind in Egypt and the second worldwide to sequence a complete human genome in immune diseases.
It was conducted in Egypt by a team from the Medical Research and Regenerative Medicine Centre, in collaboration with the Cairo University, employing the latest biotechnology and artificial intelligence techniques.
The achievement represents a pivotal step towards advancing scientific research in the field of diagnostic and precision medicine and genomic studies. The centre led a scientific alliance to carry out the Egyptian and Ancient Egyptian Reference Genome Project, an ambitious project at the international and regional levels.
It is worth noting that the centre houses the state of the art genomic laboratory in Egypt, in addition to the largest automated biobank in Africa, placing it among the most advanced international institutions in this field.
Such progress has resulted in the publication of numerous studies in major accredited scientific journals, reflecting the scale of work and effort expended in developing the scientific research infrastructure in Egypt.
The achievement reflects Egypt’s strategic vision to leverage its national scientific capabilities and enhance its position in the fields of genomics and precision medicine.
In a related context, the Medical Research and Regenerative Medicine Centre participated in the first scientific conference (CODE YOUR SPORTS POTENTIAL) to submit the final reports of the Sports Genome Project and launch the new phase of the Sports Gene Test (NEXT-GENE). This conference reflects the Armed Forces’ commitment to integrating national efforts to implement a pioneering scientific project that enhances Egypt’s position in the fields of sports medicine and genetic research.
During the conference, Centre Director Major General Dr Mohamed Abdel Salam El Gohary, emphasised that the project embodies the Armed Forces’ pioneering role in supporting major national initiatives.
