Our Vision, Mission, Goals
To prevent and manage liver and gastrointestinal diseases in Egypt
Our Mission
To advance and disseminate the science and practice of hepatology, and gastroenterology and to promote liver health and quality of patient care
Through focusing on training of the Egyptian physicians working in this field and enhancing the research work.
Egyptian Association for Research and Training in Hepato-Gastroenterology (EARTH) is aiming to be the leading organization of Egyptian scientists and health care professionals committed to preventing and curing liver and gastrointestinal diseases.
We foster research that leads to improved treatment options for millions of liver disease patients over our country.
We aim to advance the science and practice of hepatology and gastroenterology through educational conferences, training programs, professional publications, and partnerships with sister societies all over the world.
EARTH's membership encompasses ALL professionals dedicated to hepatobiliary and gastroenterology practice, patient care and research.
EARTH's core values include mentoring, the sharing of knowledge, and a dedication to professional growth and development.
From meetings and educational events, EARTH’s membership offers a great opportunity to learn from, interact with, and remain in contact with leading professionals in the field.
Special Interest Research Groups
Research interests
Main research areas include (but not limited to):
Hepatology
- Viral hepatitides (A, B and C)
- Non-invasive assessment of liver fibrosis
- Liver cirrhosis
- Portal hypertension
- Hepatocellualr carcinoma
- Metabolic liver diseases
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver and steatohepatitis
Gastroenterology
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Dyspepsia
- H. Pylori
- Malabsorption: Celiac disease, lactose intolerance
- Inflammatory bowel diseases
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Cancer colon
- Cancer stomach
Endoscopy
- Control of upper gastrointestinal bleeding
- ERCP
- EUS
- Characterization of polyps using image enhancement techniques
- Colon cancer screening
- Training in endoscopy
- Endoscopic management of pre-neoplastic lesions
Association Board
Annual Conferences
Journal & publication
Dear Members:
It’s our pleasure to announce the collaboration with Egyptian Association for Research and Training in Hepatogastroenterology and Bentham Science
Bentham Science is a science, technology, and medical publisher, providing academic researchers and industrial professionals with the latest information in diverse fields of science and technology. Bentham Science peer-reviewed scholarly journals and books have an ever-increasing readership of millions of researchers worldwide.
Agreement guarantees to EARTH members to publish their articles for free in The International Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Diseases after peer reviews.
Journal Links:
• The International Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Diseases: https://www.eurekaselect.com/journal/198
To publish in the journal, please update your membership status and send us an email (info@earth-eg.org).
Best regards
EARTH Board
Association Committee
Scientific committee
Chair: Prof. Yasser Fouad
MembersProf. Mohamed El Kassas
Prof. Ahmed Ali Gomaa
Prof. Ihab Fawzy
Prof. Adel Hassan
Prof. Waleed Ahmadi
Membership committee
Chair: Prof. Ebada Saeed
MembersDr. Mohamed Alboraie
Research committee
Chair: Prof. Ihab Fawzy
MembersProf. Adel Hassan
DR. Mohamed Hassany
Dr. Mohamed Alboraie
Prof. Yasser Fouad
Prof. Mohamed El Kassas
Training committee
Chair: Dr. Mohamed Elbadry
MembersDR. Mohamed Hassany
Prof. Ahmed Ali Gomaa
Prof. Ihab Fawzy
International relations committee
Chair: Aisha Elsharkawy
MembersProf. Yasser Fouad
Prof. Waleed Ahmadi
Dr. Mohamed Elbadry
Dr. Mohamed Alboraie
Journals and publications committee
MembersProf. Ebada Saeed
DR. Mohamed Hassany
Dr. Mohamed Alboraie
Public affairs committee
Chair: Prof. Adel Hassan
MembersProf. Mohamed El Kassas
DR. Mohamed Hassany
Dr. Mohamed Alboraie