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

Mohamed El Kassas
President

Ahmad Ali
Vice President

Mohamed Hassany
Treasurer

Mohamed Alboraie
Secretary General

Waleed Ahmadi
Executive Committee Member

Adel Ahmed Hassan
Chair of Public affairs committee

Ebada Mohammed
Chair of Membership committee

Ehab Fawzi
Chair of Research committee

Mohamed El-Badry
Chair of Training committee

Yasser Mahrous
Chair of Scientific committee

Aisha Elsharkawy
Chair of International relations committee

Sherif Abd Elsalam
Journal and publications committee

Amr El Fouly
Endoscopy committee chair
Annual Conferences
The 6th Annual Conference GUT is our solar system EARTH is our sun (EARTH 2023)
20 - 21 Jul 2023
Grand Nile Tower - Cairo, Egypt
Association Committee
Scientific committee
Chair: Prof. Yasser Mahrous
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 Mahrous
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 Mahrous
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