Professor Tarek Ghalwash, Vice President of Mansoura University for Postgraduate Studies and Research, welcomed Professor Matt Friedman from the University of Michigan, USA, in the presence of Professor Hesham Sallam and members of the Sallam Lab team.

Discussions focused on advancing collaboration in vertebrate paleontology, fostering multidisciplinary research, and promoting the exchange of researchers and expertise.

The Mansoura University Vertebrate Paleontology Center (MUVP) initiative was highlighted as a key academic platform facilitating international scientific cooperation and joint research with global impact.

The meeting reflects Mansoura University’s strategic commitment to strengthening international partnerships and enhancing its global academic standing.