The Faculty of Pharmacy at Yarmouk University continues to implement its memorandum of understanding with the Clinical Research Center at Irbid Specialty Hospital. The agreement aims to train and prepare the faculty’s female graduates to work in the field of Clinical Research Coordination, either to join the labor market or to obtain accredited training certificates from the center. This memorandum has been supervised by Dr. Bilal Al-Jaidi (Vice Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy), Dr. Islam Bardweel, and Pharmacist Bayan Malkawi from the Faculty, in cooperation with Dr. Sabiha Malkawi, Director of the Clinical Research Center.

This collaboration has already resulted in the employment of Farah Malkawi, who ranked third in her graduating class and was among the top academic achievers at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Yarmouk University. After demonstrating exceptional competence and outstanding practical skills during her training period, she was hired as a Clinical Research Coordinator at the center. This achievement reflects the direct impact of the agreement in empowering distinguished graduates to translate their academic excellence into tangible professional success, thereby opening wide horizons for their career opportunities.

Clinical Research Coordinators play a pivotal role in advancing clinical research within medical centers by welcoming and guiding participants, overseeing medical procedures, reviewing test results, ensuring adherence to scheduled visits, and maintaining accurate documentation and data integrity. They also serve as an essential link between the medical team, study sponsors, and participants, thereby contributing significantly to the success and efficiency of clinical studies.

The Faculty affirms that this partnership represents an important step toward providing advanced practical opportunities for its graduates and strengthening the alignment of academic programs with the evolving needs of the pharmaceutical and research job market.

On Thursday, July 24, 2025, the PURE Sustainable Development Team at the Faculty of Pharmacy – Yarmouk University organized an awareness event entitled "For a Better Health", which also marked the team’s official launch. PURE was established in response to the university's directives to involve students in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being.

The event was held under the patronage of Prof. Fadia Mayyas, Vice President for Development, Scientific Research, and Quality, representing the University President. It was also attended by Dr. Wasfi Al-Nawafleh, Vice President of the Jordan Pharmacists Association, Prof. Ghaith Al-Taani, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, along with a number of faculty and administrative members, students, and interested attendees.

The ceremony opened with a speech by Pharmacist Reem Abu Hashhash, the team coordinator, in which she highlighted the vision and mission of the PURE team, as well as its most prominent voluntary and community activities. She emphasized the importance of empowering students through health projects based on awareness and fieldwork.

In her address, Prof. Fadia Mayyas praised the efforts of the Faculty of Pharmacy and its pioneering role in community service. She affirmed that this activity reflects a genuine commitment to embedding sustainable development principles within the university environment.

She further stated that sustainable development is no longer just a slogan at Yarmouk University—it has become an institutional identity and a core element in empowering students and enhancing social impact. She emphasized that volunteerism and field engagement are natural extensions of academic and research work.

Prof. Mayyas also commended the development teams across various faculties for their role in shaping students' personalities and enhancing their readiness for the labor market.

Prof. Gheith Al-Taani, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, also delivered a speech in which he applauded the PURE initiative, praising its integration of education with community engagement and its contribution to nurturing students' humanitarian values.

Dr. Wasfi Al-Nawafleh, Vice President of the Jordan Pharmacists Association and guest of honor, spoke about the vital role of pharmacists in promoting community health. He described the PURE initiative as a model worth emulating and announced the full support of the association for such impactful activities.

The event also included honoring the guest speaker, supporting entities, and the organizing team, in appreciation of their significant contributions to the event’s success.

The day concluded with a group photo of the PURE team with the patron, followed by the opening of the accompanying health exhibition in the college lobby. The exhibition featured various awareness stations offering blood pressure and diabetes screenings, skin and eye checks, breast cancer early detection, pharmaceutical consultations, as well as cultural and scientific competitions with prize giveaways.

Under the patronage of Professor Islam Massad, President of Yarmouk University, and in the presence of an academic delegation from Dartmouth University (USA), the Herbarium Corner was officially inaugurated at the Faculty of Pharmacy – Yarmouk University. This initiative reflects the university’s commitment to enhancing experiential learning and integrating theoretical knowledge with hands-on training.

The project was supervised by Dr. Deniz Al-Tawalbeh, faculty member at the Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy and Dr. Bilal Al-Jaidi, Vice Dean at the Faculty of Pharmacy and faculty member at the Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, and embodies the university’s mission of providing students with innovative educational opportunities that bridge science and practice, thereby broadening their academic and professional horizons.

The initiative was implemented in collaboration with the Royal Botanical Garden, which provided full support by allowing pharmacy students to collect and dry medicinal plants according to established standards. This process was conducted under the supervision of Dr. Al-Tawalbeh and Engineer Hanan Al-Mufdi, Head of the Natural Herbarium Section at the Royal Botanical Garden.

Furthermore, Dr. Hatem Taifour, Deputy Director General and Director of the Plant Conservation Directorate at the Royal Botanical Garden, was responsible for identifying and scientifically classifying the collected plant specimens in accordance with international botanical naming standards.

The project also features a dedicated section highlighting herbal products and dietary supplements commonly used in Jordan, which have seen increasing popularity among the public. These products were collected and classified by pharmacy students under the supervision of Pharmacist Bayan Al-Malkawi.

This initiative stands as a model of effective academic collaboration between national institutions. It also reinforces the Faculty of Pharmacy’s orientation towards community-engaged, practice-based education and promotes student awareness of the therapeutic and industrial importance of medicinal plants.

As part of the Faculty of Pharmacy at Yarmouk University’s efforts to enhance its community role and promote a culture of health awareness, the Sustainable Development Team organized a humanitarian visit to the Irbid Elderly Care Association on Thursday, August 21, 2025.

The visit included a variety of health and awareness activities, during which team members conducted blood pressure and blood sugar tests for the elderly, in addition to providing simple guidance on the safe use of medications, the most common diseases associated with aging, and methods of prevention.

The program also featured interactive sessions with the elderly, a recreational segment that included games and traditional proverbs, as well as a carefully prepared healthy breakfast tailored to meet the needs of seniors, and the distribution of symbolic gifts in appreciation of their value and status.

Pharmacist Reem Abu Hashhash, head of the Sustainable Development Team at the Faculty of Pharmacy, emphasized that such visits aim to instill values of social responsibility among students and to strengthen human connection between generations, in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being.

At the conclusion of the visit, the team expressed its gratitude to the association’s management for their cooperation and warm reception, reaffirming the Faculty of Pharmacy’s commitment to continuing the organization of such community activities.

Students Huthaifa Mosalamani and Doaa Al-Mashaleh from the Faculty of Pharmacy at Yarmouk University won third place in the:

(Hackathon: Utilizing Technology for Eco-Friendly Solutions)

For their innovative project DH2O, which integrates technology and artificial intelligence to address pressing environmental challenges.

The hackathon was jointly organized by the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Yarmouk University and the Center of Excellence for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST).

This remarkable achievement highlights the Faculty’s expanding role in the fields of innovation and entrepreneurship, and reflects a strong commitment to sustainable and impactful solutions for the community.

Warmest congratulations and best wishes for their continued success and advancement.

The Joint Health Professions Education Committee, a committee within Yarmouk University's Faculty of Pharmacy, concluded its activities for the 2024/2025 academic year with a scientific forum. This committee aims to improve cooperation and integration between students and faculty from various health disciplines and the Department of Biomedical Systems and Informatics Engineering at Al-Hijjawi Faculty of Engineering Technology.

For the 2024/2025 academic year, the committee included: Dr. Alaa Yehya (Committee Rapporteur) from the Faculty of Pharmacy, along with Dr. Mirvat Al-Sous, Dr. Omar Qamwah, Dr. Mariam Al-Ameri, Dr. Aseel Ratean, Dr. Islam Bardawil, and Pharmacist Tamara Al-Areedah, all from the Faculty of Pharmacy. Other members included Dr. Alaa Al-Omari from the Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Awad Al-Zoubi from Al-Hijjawi Faculty of Engineering Technology, and Dr. Anas Ababneh from the Faculty of Nursing. Student members were Moawiyah Al-Khaddour (Faculty of Pharmacy), Raad Khalid Al-Salem (Faculty of Nursing), Fares Muqbel (Al-Hijjawi Faculty of Engineering Technology), and Abdulfattah Abu Al-Heija (Faculty of Medicine).

Throughout the year, the committee organized several events focused on collaboration among faculty, students, and the local community. These included an introductory tour for committee members of the Biomedical Systems and Informatics Engineering department's laboratories. The committee also arranged activities for students, such as a visit for pharmacy students to the first aid lab at the Faculty of Medicine, and a similar activity for medical students at the pharmaceutical preparations lab at the Faculty of Pharmacy. For community service, the committee organized an awareness day in cooperation with the Al-Maqari Charitable Society in Irbid. The committee's work culminated in the Second Scientific Forum for Health Colleges, held under the patronage of Professor Dr. Islam Massad, President of Yarmouk University, on Tuesday, May 17, 2025. The forum featured scientific sessions and an interactive exhibition also took place, where students presented scientific posters they prepared as interdisciplinary teams representing the four specialties.

For the full newsletter on the committee's achievements during the 2024/2025 academic year, please click on the links below:

Arabic Newsletter

English Newsletter

The Faculty of Pharmacy at Yarmouk University organized an online workshop on Saturday, August 2, 2025, via Microsoft Teams, entitled:

"Research Ethics: Authorship and Misconduct", presented by Dr. Hadeia Mashaqbeh, Fellow of the Responsible Conduct of Research Program.

The workshop targeted Master’s students who are about to begin their research projects for the first time. It covered essential aspects of research integrity, including:

   - Types of research misconduct (Fabrication, Falsification, Plagiarism) with real-world examples.

   - Authorship criteria (ICMJE) and researchers’ responsibilities in ensuring accuracy and credibility in publications.

   - The importance of declaring conflicts of interest and the ethical use of AI-assisted tools in academic writing and research.

This workshop aimed to foster a culture of integrity and transparency in scientific research and to build a solid foundation for early-stage researchers in their academic careers.

A New Achievement for the Faculty of Pharmacy and the Research Team at the Cell and Tissue Culture Laboratory, Supervised by Dr. Ali Hmedat. 

Farah Al-Zoubi, a member of the research team under the supervision of Dr. Ali Hmedat, secured first place at Yarmouk University in the “Thesis in Five Minutes (5MT)” competition. Her project was conducted under the supervision and guidance of Dr. Ali Hamidat to investigate the effect of the antidepressant Sertraline on head and neck cancer cells. The competition took place as part of the Scientific Day organized by the Deanship of Scientific Research and Graduate Studies.

The 5MT competition is designed to enhance graduate students’ science communication and presentation skills by challenging them to summarize their research work in a clear and engaging manner within just five minutes.

Additionally, the research team from the Cell and Tissue Culture Laboratory participated in the event by presenting two scientific posters that showcased the outcomes of two research projects focused on innovative therapeutic strategies for head and neck cancer.

we wish Dr. Ali and his team continued success and further achievements in their scientific journey.

The Social Committee at the Faculty of Pharmacy – Yarmouk University held the end-of-year gathering on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in the faculty's seminar hall. The event was attended by the Dean, along with members of both the academic and administrative staff.

The atmosphere was warm and collegial, featuring the recognition of several colleagues on various personal and social occasions. This initiative reflects the committee’s commitment to fostering appreciation and human connection within the workplace.

A special tribute was paid to Prof. Mervat Al-Sous, the former Dean of the Faculty, on the occasion of her transition to the University of Jordan. The faculty honored her distinguished academic and administrative contributions, particularly her leadership during which the college achieved American accreditation (ACPE).

In her speech, the Social Committee coordinator, Pharmacist Reem Abu Hashhash, expressed her gratitude for the support she received throughout her term. She stated:

“This experience was more than just administrative duties. It was a deeply human journey that brought me closer to esteemed colleagues who left a lasting and unforgettable impact. I sincerely thank you all for your support and wish continued success to the committee and to those who will carry its mission forward.”