Assiut University President, Prof. Dr. Tarek El-Gammal, revealed that the university is taking quick steps to start establishing the largest research centre among Egyptian universities, where the university will host its distinguished young researchers. The centre is to include several institutes including molecular biology and genetics, properties of matter, manufacturing and innovating medicine, as well as integrated institutes such as fungi, so as to provide more opportunities for collaborative research work. This came during the opening of the Third International Conference on Basic and Applied Mycology, organized by Assiut University Moubasher Mycological Centre in collaboration with the Society of Basic and Applied Mycology in Egypt in the Eight Hall of the Administrative Building . The Conference was held at Assiut University.