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Volume: 46
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Issued: November 2008 |
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Center for Special Studies and Programs (CSSP), a research center established in July 2003 in the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, aims to play a significant role in the progress of science and technology in Egypt. The CSSP will help researchers and scientists to get the best support needed to advance their work through international collaborations.
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Dear Subscriber,
In our newsletter this volume:
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- BA Regional Workshop on Diabetes & Non-Communicable Diseases
- TWAS-ARO 4th Annual Meeting
- Arab Network of Networks for Science and Technology (ANNST) Meeting
- World Diabetes Day
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BA Regional Workshop on Diabetes & Non-Communicable Diseases
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The First BA Regional Workshop on the Epidemiology of Diabetes & Other Non-Communicable Diseases
5-13 January 2009
The Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA) is pleased to announce The First BA Regional Workshop on the Epidemiology of Diabetes & Other Non-Communicable Diseases. This is a joint event between the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA) and the WHO Collaborating Centre in Pittsburgh and supported by the World Diabetes Foundation. . This workshop is part of a bigger project at the BA; Diabetes Supercourse for the MENA Region.
The training course will be held from 5-13 January 2009 at the BA, Egypt. The course will discuss the different non-communicable diseases we face today and the various research tools and prevention strategies necessary to stand up against this alarming epidemic. We will be addressing general topics like basic biostatistics and epidemiology principles, and more specific ones like health inequities, obesity, complications of diabetes, smoking, and many more. Participants will have a morning didactic course then in the afternoon they will have the opportunity to work in smaller groups with their trainers. This workshop aims to assist young scientists, researchers and health care professionals with the tools that will in turn, aid them in their various fields to find innovative new strategies for the prevention and control of many non-communicable diseases.The BA will be covering the registration and accommodation fees while participant will be responsible for his/her travel expenses.
For registration and more information about the workshop, please click here. Deadline for registration 30th November 2008
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TWAS-ARO 4th Annual Meeting
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TWAS-ARO 4th Annual Meeting
21-22 October 2008
The announcement of the TWAS Regional prize winner for 2008 took place during the TWAS-ARO (Arab Regional Office) 4th annual meeting on 21 and 22 October 2008. This year the subject area for the TWAS regional prize was
"The development of educational material and school science curricula".
The Regional Prize was awarded to Prof. Souma B. Jaoude from the American University in Beirut, Lebanon, in recognition of his significant and innovative contributions to educational material and school science curricula for the advancement of the quality of science education in the Arab Region.
Dr. Humam Ghassib ,TWAS member since 1988, handed the prize to Prof. B. Jaoude, on behalf of Dr. Ismail Serageldin - Director of Bibliotheca Alexandrina and coordinator of TWAS-ARO - at the opening ceremony of the TWAS-ARO 4th annual meeting at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA). The general opening was attended, as well, by members of the Arab Network of Networks for Science and Technology (ANNST) and members of the Arab federation of UNESCO clubs (FEDACLU). TWAS-ARO young affiliates (2008-2013) were also announced at the opening.
During the course of the event, Dr. Ismail Serageldin gave a Keynote presentation on “Global Credit Crisis”
to TWAS-ARO, Arab Network of Networks for Science and Technology (ANNST) and Arab Federation of UNESCO Clubs (FEDACLU) members.
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Arab Network of Networks for Science and Technology (ANNST) Meeting
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Arab Network of Networks for Science and Technology (ANNST) Meeting
21-22 October 2008
The Center for Special Studies and Programs (CSSP) hosted the launch of the Arab Network of Networks for Science and Technology (ANNST) program which took place at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
It is worth mentioning that the idea of the program was raised during BioVisionAlexandria 2008 conference, held 12-16 April 2008, when a taskforce was initiated to serve as a hub for building ANNST - a network to connect the scientific organizations in the Arab region to facilitate their collaboration.
On 21 October, after announcing the TWAS Regional prize winner and the TWAS-ARO young affiliates at a general opening, the ANNST meeting started with a presentation by Dr. Dianna Derhak, Director of Business Development, EPOS USA, and Dr. Magdy Madkour, Special Advisor, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, followed later by a closed meeting for the taskforce founders where various ideas and suggestions concerning the Network were discussed .
On 22 October, some of the TWAS-ARO members joined the ANNST meeting that was chaired by Dr. Dianna Derhak. Several of the taskforce members and TWAS-ARO members gave presentations on the topic.
The meeting was successfully adjourned after setting a primary plan for the networks activities.
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World Diabetes Day
14 November 2008
On 14 November of every year, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) establishes the World Diabetes Day as a primary global awareness campaign of the diabetes community.
In celebration of this event the BA will hold a press conference on 14th of November 2008, hosting Professor Morsi Arab, International Diabetes Federation MENA Region Chairman confirming the UN resolutions to join efforts needed to combat this rising epidemic.
The theme of this year is ‘Diabetes in Children and Adolescents’.
more on the World Diabetes Day
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Thank you for registering for the "Science SuperCourse Day".
Important!! Kindly note that your registration is NOT fully complete until you pay the registration fees.
Registration Fees:
Phase |
Category |
Registration Fees |
Registration Deadline |
Egyptians and Non-Egyptian residents |
Non-Egyptians |
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M.Sc. and PhD students |
EGP 500 |
USD 250 |
15 October 2007 |
Postdoctoral Researchers |
EGP 800 |
USD 400 |
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M.Sc. and PhD students |
EGP 600 |
USD 300 |
30 November 2007* |
Postdoctoral Researchers |
EGP 900 |
USD 450 |
*On-site registration is not available
Registration fees include:
1) A PC provided for each participant
2) Attending all technical sessions
3) Workshop handouts
4) Daily Coffee breaks
5) Guided BA tour
Payment Method:
To the order of:
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Commercial International Bank (BIC:CIBEEGCX041)
Branch: Bibliotheca Alexandrina Branch
Address: EL-SHATBY, Alexandria
Bank Account Number: 41-8900000-5 in EGP
Bank Account Number: 41-8930001-7 in USD
After payment, please send the following data to fax number: +(203) 482 0469
- Your full name (for wire transfer payments)
- Name of your bank
- Amount Paid/Transferred (for cash and wire transfer payments)
- Date of transfer (for wire transfer payments)
- The estimated date of money transfer arrival at the Commercial International Bank (CIB), Egypt (for wire transfer payments)
- Reason of transfer
NOTE THAT!!! The registration fees exclude any money transfer expenses. To fully guarantee your registration, please ensure that the full registration fees reach us.
For more details, please contact:
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Contact Info:
Bibliotheca Alexandrina - P.O. Box 138 - El Shatby,
Alexandria 21526, Egypt
☎ Phone: +(203) 4839999 - E-mail: CSSP@bibalex.org
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