• Laboratory tests
1. Stool examination including
• Direct smears and concentration techniques (saline sedimentation and formal ether) for diagnosis of parasitic diseases
• Quantitative technique for determination of intensity of infection
• Advanced methods for detection of very light infection
• Permanent stained stool smears for identification of newly emerging protozoa
2. Detection of occult blood in stool for diagnosis of a number of gastrointestinal diseases
3. Blood film for diagnosis of blood parasites as Malaria, Trypanosomiasis , Filariasis
4. Serological test for diagnosis of early infection and tissue parasite
5. ELISA test for Helicobacter pylori coproantigen
6. ELISA test for fecal calprotectin
• Collaboration with other departments of MRI, Faculty of Medicine and HIPH in scientific research covering all aspects of parasitic diseases
• The Parasitology Department has achieved many projects sponsored by WHO and Ministry of Health concerned with diagnosis, treatment and control of parasitic diseases endemic in Egypt mainly Schistosoma and Fasciola
• Teaching syllabus of the degrees awarded by the department
• Seminars and scientific meetings

Thesis

• Implentation of novel strategies to control parasitic diseases which affect the health of a great proportion of Egyptians.
• Evaluation of safety and efficacy of drugs for parasitic diseases.
• Development of advanced diagnostic methods for detection of early and light parasitic infections.
• Preparation of parasite antigens to be used for diagnosis and assessment of cure.

• Assessment of the current status of Schistosomiasis and other parasitic diseases.
• Newly emerging protozoa.
• Application of molecular techniques in parasitic infections.
• Continuous adoption un-traditional methods for detection of parasitic diseases.