Associate professor Dima Al-Balas participated in the Sixth International Conference titled “Knowledge, Skill, and Ability in Pharmacy and Toxicology” (KSAPT2025), held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, under the umbrella of the Global Forensic Excellence Summit (GFEX).

Al-Balas was accompanied by three students from the Faculties of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing at Yarmouk University, in an effort to enhance the university’s scientific and research presence at both the regional and international levels. This is to promote the exchange of experiences and knowledge with leading academics and research institutions.

This participation comes as a part of Yarmouk University’s commitment to advancing inter-professional education among various medical disciplines and to supporting Arab’s scientific collaboration in the fields of toxicology, pharmacy, and forensic medical sciences.

The Faculty of Pharmacy has launched a series of medical scientific articles to enhance the students’ ability to scientifically write about controversial topics based on reliable scientific sources.

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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.

The Faculty of Pharmacy congratulates student Abdullah Feras Shatnawi, a student at the Faculty of Pharmacy and a member of the Jordan National Taekwondo Team and Sharjah Club in the UAE, for winning a gold medal at the 7th Korea–UAE Friendship Open Taekwondo Championship.

The Faculty of Pharmacy has launched a series of medical scientific articles to enhance the students’ ability to scientifically write about controversial topics based on reliable scientific sources.

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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.

The Faculty of Pharmacy has launched a series of medical scientific articles to enhance the students’ ability to scientifically write about controversial topics based on reliable scientific sources.

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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.