Egypt

Medical Research Institute- Alexandria University

Chairperson
Prof. Dr. Gamal El-sawaf (mri-dean@alexu.edu.eg)

Organisation administrator's name or contact person
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Mohamed Mokhtar (vdean_res@mri.edu.eg)

Telephone number: +203 4282331

Fax Number: +203 4283719

Physical address
165, Horreya Avenue, Hadara Alexandria, Egypt.

Postal address
165, Horreya Avenue, Hadara Alexandria, Egypt.

Country
Egypt

Institution website address
http://www.mri.alexu.edu.eg/

Organisation Info.

In what sector does the institution operate
Mixed

On what basis does the institution operate
Non-for-profit

Type of Organisation
Professional Association

What is the institutional affilliation of your Organisation
University, Research Institution, Government, Hospital

Level of operation

What is the level of operation
National, International, Regional

Finances

Does your organisation have a dedicated budget for research for health?
Mixed

From what sources does the research budget come?
National government, Research grants, Fees for Services, Own Resources

Are members of your organisation compensated/remunerated for their work
Yes

Facilities

Does your institution have its own
Offices, Telephone, Fax line, Computer, Internet Connection, Photocopier, Hospitals, Laboratories, Research Centre

Details of Members

Are members of your organisation compensated/remunerated for their work
Yes

Human resources development

Does your organisation have a dedicated budget for research for health? Yes

From what sources does the research budget come?: National government, Research grants, Fees for Services, Own Resources

The need for a specialized institution for medical research to address health problems of national concern was recognized in the early 1950's. Plans were subsequently drawn and a presidential decree was issued in 1957 for the establishment of the Medical Institute to be located in Alexandria. This institute was later attached to the National Research Center and the Ministry of Scientific Research.Since its establishment it has been housed in the same building it occupies today at 165, Horreya Avenue, Hadara, Alexandria .The laboratories of the institute were prepared and work in July 1963 as Medical Research Institute.

Since its establishment the objectives of the Medical Research Institute were identified as Clinical and basic research in different fields of medicine , Diagnosis and treatment of special cases including performing difficult major operations , Training of physicians in modern and novel methods of diagnosis and treatment, and introducing such methods to other hospitals and treatment centers and Issuing periodical pamphlets on the latest international medical and scientific achievements and the results of the research.

VISION

The Medical Research Institute, as an academic health-science institution, aims to assume a leading role in providing standardized science-based solutions for health care problems by innovative integration of research, education and clinical care in a way which serves not only the needs of our community, but also across national boundaries.

MISSION

The Medical Research Institute is dedicated to enhance its service contributions in the community through:
• Education with commitment and creativit
• Research with originality and applicability
• Health care with high quality and compassion

GOALS

• Adopt basic and clinical research programs aiming at improving and solving current medical problems facing our community.
• Develop postgraduate educational programs which create highly employable graduates capable of contributing to their society and meeting high national, regional and international standards.
• Conduct continuous professional development programs to enhance knowledge, skills and attitudes of professionals and researchers.
• Provide a high-quality and cost-effective health care through evidence based diagnostic and therapeutic services.
• Maintain maximum achievable levels of patient safety and satisfaction through the medical care we provide.
• Sustain a working and learning environment to our staff and students that promotes teamwork, commitment and professionalism.