The Egyptian Cultural and Educational Attaché, Prof. Nermine Sabry, had the pleasure of visiting Temple University to explore potential avenues for collaboration. The visit was meticulously organized by Dr. Martyn J. Miller, Assistant Vice President for Global Engagement. and Prof. Magid Abou-Gharbia, Laura H. Carnell Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Our journey began at the School of Dentistry, where we had a productive discussion with Prof. Amid Ismail, generating insightful ideas for future collaboration. The tour of the school was beyond expectations, showcasing state-of-the-art facilities and a strong commitment to excellence in education and research.

Next, we visited the School of Pharmacy, where we toured Dr. Abou-Gharbia's lab and engaged in fruitful discussions with the Dean and the Head of Pharmacy Practice. The exchange of ideas highlighted exciting possibilities for academic and research partnerships. Thank you for the Pharmacy Pin.

At the School of Public Health, we were warmly received by the Dean, Jennifer Ibrahim, whose enthusiasm for collaboration was truly inspiring. A delightful personal connection was also discovered—her husband is Egyptian.

Our visit continued with high-level discussions, including a meeting with the University Provost, Prof. Gregory N. Mandel, culminating in a final discussion with Vice Provost Emilia Zankina. These meetings reinforced Temple University’s openness to deeper cooperation with Egyptian institutions.

The visit concluded on a particularly meaningful note—a meeting with Egyptian undergraduate and postgraduate students studying at Temple. Engaging with them was a reminder of the bright future ahead, as these students serve as cultural and academic ambassadors between our two nations.

We look forward to strengthening the academic bridge between Egypt and Temple University and fostering impactful partnerships that benefit students, researchers, and institutions on both sides.