Research Excellence

Department of Research

<p>Pioneering research in gastrointestinal and liver diseases to improve patient care, management, and quality of life through innovation and dedication.</p>

"If you ventured in pursuit of glory, don't be satisfied with less than the stars"

- Al Mutanabbi
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ABOUT US

Research Overview

The Research Department within the National Centre of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases was established in December 2017. We provide comprehensive training in research methodologies for Specialists, Registrars, graduate students, and PhD candidates. Our primary research themes concentrate on GI and Liver diseases, offering critical updates in gastroenterology, hepatology, and advanced research techniques.

Our Aims

To conduct high-quality research (clinical trials, case-control, cross-sectional) that directly improves patient care, management strategies, and quality of life.

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Research Overview
10+ Years Experience
2024 HIGHLIGHTS

Key Achievements
of 2024

  • 8 articles published in PubMed-indexed journals
  • 11 research presentations at international conferences
  • Online registries developed for ERCP procedures and hepatitis patients in Kassala
Research Office

OUR EXPERTS

Meet Our Team

Our team consists of leading gastroenterologists and researchers dedicated to advancing medical science.

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GLOBAL PRESENCE

International Conference Presentations

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SCHOLARLY OUTPUT

📄 Published Papers

Peer-reviewed academic papers published in international medical journals.

Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology 2021

Health-care Provision and Policy for NAFLD in Sub-Saharan Africa

C Wendy Spearman, Abdelmounem Abdo, et al.

The American Journal of Gastroenterology 2015

Hepatocellular Carcinoma Occurs at an Earlier Age in Africans, Particularly in Association With Chronic Hepatitis B

Ju Dong Yang, Adam Gyedu, Abdelmounem Abdo, et al.

CLINICAL INSIGHTS

📰 Published Articles

Case reports, clinical studies, and medical articles from our team.

Annals of Medicine and Surgery / Wolters Kluwer 2025

Unnoticed for 14 Years: Asymptomatic Forgotten Biliary Stent

Swsan A Elsharif, Mustafa AM Elamin, Ahmed Rafei, Elaf M Abdelraheem, Abdelmounem E Abdo

Oxford Medical Case Reports 2025

Endoscopic Mucosal Resection of a Bleeding Gastric Carcinoid in a Resource-Limited Setting

Salma Barakat, Rayan Yousif, Ahmed Rafei, Rawan A Bedab, Abdelmounem E Abdo

Medical Reports 2025

Primary Hepatic Neuroendocrine Carcinoma With Carcinoid Syndrome and Pellagra

Salma Barakat, Sarah Ahmed, Ahmed Rafei, Abdelmounem E. Abdo

The American Journal of Gastroenterology 2025

Biliary Fistula After Hepatic Gunshot Trauma: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Role of ERCP

Rayan Alataa, Abderrahaim Ali Dabora, Hala Ibrahim, Abdelmounem Abdo

Journal of Surgical Case Reports / Oxford Academic 2025

Endoscopic Management of Post-Gunshot Biliary Injury in a Conflict Zone

Abderrahaim Ali Dabora, Hala Ibrahim Abdalla, Ahmed Rafei, Abdalla Bedab, Mohammed Ganim, Fayad Mohamed Alzain Mohamed, Maha Omer, Abdelmoneim Eltayeb Abdo

Article 2025

Chronic Schistosomiasis Presenting With IBD-Like Symptoms

Afraa Mohammed, Hala Abdalla, Alaa Mohamed, Elhadi Awooda

ONGOING RESEARCH

🔬 Research Studies

Current and completed research projects and clinical trials.

BJS (British Journal of Surgery) 2025

Sharp Risks in a Time of Crisis: A Study of Needle-Stick Injuries in Eastern Sudan Healthcare Sector

M Ganim, Ahmed Rafei, I Iessa, A A M Abakar, O Mohammedtom, M Mustafa, T Osman, Hala Abdalla

American Journal of Medical Science and Innovation 2025

Assessment of Bone Mineral Density in Cirrhotic Patients at Ibn Sina Hospital

Amjed Mohammed Osman Bashir, Hala Ibrahim Abu Alhassan, Abdel Moneamal Taeb, Ismat Abdel Rahmansirag

Tropical Gastroenterology 2025

Establishing a Hepatobiliary Surgical Service in a Refugee Town in the Midst of a Civil War

Abderrahaim Ali Dabora, Muntasir Abdelsakhi Abdelbain, Hosam Khalifa, Ashwin Rammohan, Zainab Fadlalla Osman, Maha Ali Omer, Hassan Karar Mamoon, Abdelmounem Eltayeb Abdo

Annals of Medicine and Surgery 2024

Prevalence and Clinical Characterization of Hepatitis D Virus Infection Among Sudanese HBV Patients

Mohamed Bushra Alajab, Bushra Ibn Auf, Ahmed Rafei, Abdelmoneim Eltayeib Abdo

Library

📚 All Publications

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Article Endoscopy Dec 2025

Unnoticed for 14 Years: Asymptomatic Forgotten Biliary Stent

Swsan A Elsharif, Mustafa AM Elamin, Ahmed Rafei, Elaf M Abdelraheem, Abdelmounem E Abdo

Annals of Medicine and Surgery / Wolters Kluwer Read More
Article Oncology Oct 2025

Endoscopic Mucosal Resection of a Bleeding Gastric Carcinoid in a Resource-Limited Setting

Salma Barakat, Rayan Yousif, Ahmed Rafei, Rawan A Bedab, Abdelmounem E Abdo

Oxford Medical Case Reports Read More
Article Oncology Oct 2025

Primary Hepatic Neuroendocrine Carcinoma With Carcinoid Syndrome and Pellagra

Salma Barakat, Sarah Ahmed, Ahmed Rafei, Abdelmounem E. Abdo

Medical Reports Read More
Article Endoscopy Oct 2025

Biliary Fistula After Hepatic Gunshot Trauma: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Role of ERCP

Rayan Alataa, Abderrahaim Ali Dabora, Hala Ibrahim, Abdelmounem Abdo

The American Journal of Gastroenterology Read More
Article Endoscopy Sep 2025

Endoscopic Management of Post-Gunshot Biliary Injury in a Conflict Zone

Abderrahaim Ali Dabora, Hala Ibrahim Abdalla, Ahmed Rafei, Abdalla Bedab, Mohammed Ganim, Fayad Mohamed Alzain Mohamed, Maha Omer, Abdelmoneim Eltayeb Abdo

Journal of Surgical Case Reports / Oxford Academic Read More
Article Gastroenterology Sep 2025

Chronic Schistosomiasis Presenting With IBD-Like Symptoms

Afraa Mohammed, Hala Abdalla, Alaa Mohamed, Elhadi Awooda

Article Gastroenterology Sep 2025

A Diagnostic Pitfall: Chronic Schistosomiasis Presenting With Inflammatory Bowel Disease-Like Symptoms in an Endemic Area

Afraa Mohammed, Hala Abdalla, Alaa Mohamed, Elhadi Awooda

Cureus Read More
Research Nutrition Aug 2025

Endoscopic Findings in Iron Deficiency Anemia: A Cross-Sectional Study From Port Sudan (IDA)

Mohammed Ganim (Director), et al.

ClinicalTrials.gov Read More
Research Other Jun 2025

Patterns and Outcomes of Abdominal Wound Injuries in Sudanese Armed Conflict Survivors: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Elaf M Abdelraheem, Ahmed Rafei, et al.

BJS (British Journal of Surgery) Read More
Research Other Jun 2025

Sharp Risks in a Time of Crisis: A Study of Needle-Stick Injuries in Eastern Sudan Healthcare Sector

M Ganim, Ahmed Rafei, I Iessa, A A M Abakar, O Mohammedtom, M Mustafa, T Osman, Hala Abdalla

BJS (British Journal of Surgery) Read More
Article Other Jun 2025

Hyper-IgE Syndrome: A Rare Case Report

Lee Smith, Ahmed Rafei, Susanna Caminada, Salma Barakat, Sami Medani Abd Elwahab, Damiano Pizzol, Abdelmounem Eltayeb Abdo

Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Global Read More
Article Oncology Mar 2025

Advanced Rectal Cancer in an 11-Year-Old Sudanese Patient with Rare Metastatic Site

Nadir Ali Hilal, Ahmed Rafei, Omeralfarouk Hussein Alameen Mohammed, Noon Mohamed

Journal of Surgical Case Reports Read More