Prof. Dr. Waleed Sweileh holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from Yarmouk University (Jordan) in 1986, and a Masters and PhD in Pharmacology from Northeastern University in Boston, USA. Prof. Waleed was the Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, the Dean of Scientific Research at An-Najah National University, and the head of accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission in Palestine. During his academic career, Dr. Waleed Sweileh has published more than 250 papers in the field of medical and health sciences and in international and specialized journals. https://staff.najah.edu/en/profiles/2293/ .

Dr. Mohammad Qneibi earned a doctorate in neurochemistry from the State University of New York, Albany. Dr. Qneibi then pursued postdoctoral training at Yale University School of Medicine and Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Medicine. He joined the faculty at An-Najah University in 2016. He is the Director/Founder of the Center for Neuroscience Research and an Associate Professor in the Biomedical Sciences Department. Dr. Qneibi's research focuses on membrane proteins on the cell's surface. Extracellular signals, such as neurotransmitters, hormones, and sensory stimuli, regulate the activity of all cells. These signals are transmitted into the cell's interior via membrane receptor proteins. The primary research interest in my lab is understanding the mechanisms by which these membrane proteins facilitate signal transmission and transduction. He is particularly interested in the kinetic and molecular mechanisms of protein function, as well as how protein-protein and protein-drug interactions influence structure and function. In addition, he is working to develop more effective inhibitors/potentiators to regulate membrane protein function. In the long run, he expects his research will provide a better understanding of the mechanisms of action of these molecular machines and valuable insights for developing molecular devices that can be used as diagnostic and detection tools for disease treatment and the study of signal transduction pathways. Dr. Qneibi's research takes an interdisciplinary approach, combining electrophysiology, neuroscience, molecular biology, biochemical and biophysical chemistry, and membrane protein-specific rapid kinetic techniques https://staff.najah.edu/en/profiles/3570/ https://staff.najah.edu/en/profiles/3570/ .

Prof. Samah Al-Jabi was born in 1979 in Palestine. She got a B.Sc. degree in pharmacy in 2001 at An-Najah National University and a master's degree in clinical pharmacology at Jordan University of Science and Technology/Jordan. In 2009, she was awarded the Islamic Development Bank Scholarship to complete her Ph.D. in clinical pharmacy at Universiti Sains Malaysia/ Malaysia. She is the head of the Clinical and Community Pharmacy Department at An-Najah National University and the coordinator of the Master’s of Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management. She was selected among the list released by Stanford University, which includes the top 2% of scientists worldwide for the previous three consecutive years, based on the Scopus database in collaboration with major global publishers Elsevier. Her research interests include Medication counseling and compliance, Ambulatory care services and therapeutics, Community pharmacy practice—pharmacy intervention, Pharmacotherapeutics in critical care patients, and Drug usage evaluation. https://staff.najah.edu/en/profiles/1363/ .

Dr. Hawash is an associate professor at the Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, with an extensive background in Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery. My research interests center on discovering and developing novel therapeutic agents, particularly targeting cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and diabetes. With a Scopus H-index of 21 and an FWCI of 1.75. Dr. Hawash's work has been recognized globally, as evidenced by inclusion in the Top 2% of the world's scientists in the 2023 and 2024 Stanford lists. About 89 research articles, contributing significantly to the fields of Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery. https://staff.najah.edu/en/profiles/3617/ .

Dr. Zaher Nazzal is an Associate Professor of Community Medicine at An-Najah National University, specializing in Palestine's public health and medical education. He holds an MD from Istanbul University’s Cerrahpasha Medical Faculty and is certified by the Arab Board. As head of the Palestinian Board Committee of Community Medicine and rapporteur for the Arab Board's Community Medicine Scientific Council. Dr. Nazzal plays a key role in advancing community medicine standards. His academic work includes designing and teaching Community Medicine, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Health Promotion courses. With over 70 peer-reviewed publications, his recent studies focus on topics like COVID-19 vaccines, mental health, tobacco use, and bone health among dialysis patients. Dr. Nazzal has also contributed to international healthcare initiatives, including projects with WHO and the Palestinian Ministry of Health. https://staff.najah.edu/en/profiles/3513/ .

Abdelhaleem I. Khader is an Associate Professor of Environmental Engineering at An-Najah National University in Nablus, Palestine. He received his B.S. in Civil Engineering from An-Najah National University in 2004 and his M.S. in Water and Environmental Engineering from An-Najah National University in 2007, and his Ph.D. degree from Utah State University in Logan, Utah, USA in 2012. He has been at An-Najah since the fall of 2013, prior to that he was a postdoctoral fellow at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada from 2012 to 2013, and a site engineer at An-Najah National University from 2004 to 2007. His recent research interests center around sustainability, air quality, and solid waste management. Dr. Khader’s expertise includes air quality monitoring, solid waste management, groundwater quality monitoring network design, and hydrological modeling. https://staff.najah.edu/en/profiles/3119/ .

Dr. Adham S. Abu Taha is an Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences at An-Najah National University in Nablus, Palestine. He earned his Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences and his M.Sc. in Clinical Hematology from Northeastern University in Boston, USA. With over three decades of experience in academia and clinical laboratory management, Dr. Abu Taha is the Medical Laboratories Manager at An-Najah National University Hospital, overseeing multiple critical laboratories. His previous roles include chairing the Pharmacology and Toxicology department and directing clinical labs across various institutions. Dr. Abu Taha has received numerous accolades, including a Fulbright Scholarship, and has authored over 50 research articles on topics such as antimicrobial resistance, hematology, and pharmacology. https://staff.najah.edu/en/profiles/2432/ .

Dr. Faris Abushamma (MD, HSUrol(MSc), FPBU, FRCS(Urol)) is an associate professor at An-Najah National University in Nablus, Palestine. He holds a doctorate in Medicine and Health Science from the university. Dr. Abushamma is a consultant urologist at Najah National University Hospital, a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh's Surgical Specialty Board in Urology, and an honorary urological consultant for the Bristol Urological Institute. He directs the Urology Center of Excellence at An-Najah National University Hospital. He also serves on the highest research committee and the Board of Trustees at An-Najah University Hospital in Nablus, Palestine. https://staff.najah.edu/en/profiles/3619/ .

Professor Iyad Ali is a biochemist and faculty member at An-Najah National University in Palestine. He currently serves as a Professor of Biochemistry within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, where he has also held roles such as Head of the Scientific Research Unit (2014-2020). His academic journey began with a B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Aligarh Muslim University, India. Recognized for his contributions to academia, Professor Ali has received multiple honors, including the Senior Fulbright Research Fellowship at Wayne State University (2013/2014) and the prestigious "Best Academic Personality" award at An-Najah University (2015/2016 Throughout his career, he has contributed extensively to scientific literature, with publications addressing topics ranging from vitamin D deficiency and oxidative stress to COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy. His editorial experience includes founding the Palestinian Medical and Pharmaceutical Journal, where he served as the Medical Editor. He is also on the advisory board of the Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal. He has been an active member of several research bodies, including the institutional review board at An-Najah University. He supervised over 20 graduate projects in the health sciences and is known for his involvement in various international conferences. His work is particularly noted for its impact on public health issues in Palestine, including studies on pesticide exposure, dyslipidemia, and metabolic health. Professor Ali continues to advance the field of biochemistry through research, teaching, and active participation in international scientific communities. https://staff.najah.edu/en/profiles/3502/

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Prof. Mustafas finished his MD degree at Marmara University, Istanbul (1990-1996), followed by a specialization in urology from Haccetepe University, Ankara, 1997-2001. He also serves as a full-time urologist at Medicana Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey (2002–2004), SIU Fellowship Urology and Nephrology Center in Mansoura, Egypt (2005), Osmaniye State Hospital, and Izmir Ataturk Teaching Hospital in Izmir, Turkey (2005–2010). He was at the MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas, Houston, Texas, USA, as a visiting scientist. He has been a member of the Turkish Association of Urology since 2011. Appointed as Associate Professor of Urology at An-Najah University's Faculty of Medicine on September 22, 2011. On January 23, 2023, he was promoted to full professor in Turkish higher education. He was also nominated for a full professorship at An-Najah University in 2019. He has published over 70 papers and 150 presentations, with over 300 citations, in the respected Journal of Urology. Prof. Mustafa is a member of the European Association of Urology, the Turkish Association of Urology, the SIU, and the American Association of Urology. Reviewer for over six publications, including the Journal of Urology and Endourology. Secretary of the Palestine Urological Society from 2012 to 2022 and a member of the Arab Association of Urology scientific committee and the Arab School of Urology. Winner of various accolades, including the international prize of Prof. Dr. Mohamad Ghoniem in 2018, Dubai, granted by the Arab Urology Association https://staff.najah.edu/er/profiles/3516/ .

Dr. Nidal Jaradat is a professor at An-Najah National University in Nablus, Palestine. He specializes in pharmacognosy, natural product chemistry, and medicinal plants. His research focuses on the extraction, chemical analysis, and biological evaluation of essential oils and traditional herbal remedies, emphasizing their antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antioxidant activities. Professor Jaradat actively advances knowledge in natural product-based medicine through teaching and publishing research. https://staff.najah.edu/en/profiles/2380/

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Dr Riad Amer is an Associate Professor of medicine and consultant hematologist. Earned his MB ChB degree in Medicine from Basrah University in Iraq in 1985 Dr Amer completed his higher training in general Medicine and hematology and was awarded the degrees of FRCPI from the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland and FRCPath from the Royal College of Pathologists in London, UK in the field of Hematology Dr Amer was also awarded the Jordanian boards in Medicine and hematology With almost four decades experience in the fields of medicine and hematology, he is now the lead person in the hematology department at Al Najah National University Hospital (NNUH) . Dr Amer has been privileged to establish the Autologous Bone Marrow transplant unit at NNUH in 2014 He was also the lead person to establish the Palestinian Oncologists Society affiliated to the Jordan Medical Association, Jerusalem branch in 2007 Dr Amer was responsible for the training program in hematology and oncology at the Palestinian Medical council between 2011 and 2023 which supervises the training protocols and awarding the Board degrees in hematology or oncology Dr Amer authored around 20 publications in the fields of medicine and hematology and supervised many student projects in the same fields

Prof. Sa'ed H. Zyoud is a full professor with extensive expertise and a pioneering clinical pharmacy and toxicology track record. He earned his Master of Science in Clinical Pharmacy in 2003 and completed his Ph.D. in Clinical Toxicology in 2012. Over his 15-year career , Prof. Zyoud has built a remarkable profile in research productivity, bibliometric analysis, and a wide array of clinical and public health topics. His research interests span from hemodialysis and end-stage renal disease to critical topics such as medication compliance, self-medication practices, complementary and alternative medicine, microbiota, and dysbiosis, focusing on insulin resistance. Prof. Zyoud's research contributions also extend to public health issues, including insecticides, urinary and respiratory tract infections, antimicrobial stewardship, medication errors, food hygiene, and pain management education. He is especially noted for translating his research into actionable clinical applications, helping bridge the gap between scientific research and patient care. As a leading bibliometric and clinical research figure, Prof. Zyoud directs large-scale collaborative programs, fostering impactful research in the abovementioned areas. His prolific publishing record includes over 300 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals and conference proceedings. His influence in academia is further recognized through his editorial roles, notably as an Editorial Board Member of BMC Pediatrics. Prof. Zyoud has achieved global recognition, being named among the top 2% of scientists worldwide by Stanford University—a testament to his substantial contributions to science and medicine. His commitment to advancing healthcare through research, education, and service has made him a renowned leader in clinical pharmacy and toxicology, as well as a mentor to emerging researchers. https://staff.najah.edu/en/profiles/1424/

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Prof. Abdelkader Zarrouk was born in 1973 in Taza City, Morocco. He obtained his Ph.D. in Materials and Corrosion Science from Mohammed First University in Morocco in 2011. He has published over 655 articles in international journals (indexed Scopus), with an h-index of 81 (Citations 20711 Google Scholar); Scopus h-index: 80 (18464 citations); and has delivered about 300 presentations at symposia and national/international gatherings. He owns two Moroccan patents and six United States patents. He serves on the editorial boards of twenty-eight (30) international publications. He has evaluated over 70 peer-reviewed international journals published by Elsevier, Springer, the Royal Society of Chemistry, the American Chemical Society, and Taylor & Francis. He is the author of two books and many book chapters, and he is ranked among the top 2% of researchers worldwide by Stanford University. His primary research interests are in physical chemistry, namely electrochemistry. He is now interested in applying various quantum chemical approaches such as density functional theory (DFT), molecular dynamics simulation, and other semi-empirical methods and removing heavy metals and radioactive elements by adsorbents, coating, and electroplating. He has recently been interested in organic solar cells, the synthesis and characterization of thin films by electrodeposition and their applications. He is also interested in the electrofenton technique. http://fsr.um5.ac.ma/ .

Dr Shtaya is an Academic Consultant Neurosurgeon with complex spine subspecialty. Dr Shtaya is the Head of Neuroscience at Arab Hospitals Group (Ishtishari Arab Hospital in Ramallah, Specialized Arab Hospital in Nablus and Ibn Sina Hospital in Jenin). https://www.linkedin.com/in/anan-shtaya-84836775/ . .

BARAKAT A. was born in Egypt in 1981. (B.Sc. Chemistry in 2002, Alexandria University, Egypt; Ph. D. in 2010 from Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy in a joint program with ETH, Zurich, Switzerland and University of Stuttgart, Germany. He joined King Saud University in 2011 as assistant Professor, then promoted into associate professor in 2017. Research interest focus on the organic synthesis of biologically active compounds. He has been accomplished more than 160 articles and 3 patents. Supervised 6 Master students and 3 PhD students. He has got Arab Chemistry Award 2016 (Saudi Chemical Society Scientific Excellence Award for Youth Section).

Prof. Dr. B. Hammouti was awarded a PhD degree in corrosion science in 1994. He is currently a Researcher in the Euro-Mediterranean University of Fes after 32 years (1991-2023) in the Faculty of Science, University of Mohammed I, Oujda, Morocco and 6 years (1985-1991) in the University Mohamed 5 in Rabat. His research interest covers acidity sensors and corrosion inhibition of iron, steel, lead, aluminium and copper in mineral acids by tetrazole, pyrazole, polymer, thiophene, pyridine, peptide, aminoacid and ester compounds. Additionally, his research interest is moreover directed towards the field of the pesticides, selective electrodes water treatments. He has published more than 700 papers in corrosion and sensors fields. In last March, 2006, he received the Elsevier Award as the most published author in Morocco since the year 2000. On July 30, 2015 by His Majesty. The King Mohammed VI, decorated Prof. Hammouti of Wissam (Faress) on the occasion of the 16th anniversary of King Mohamed VI accession to the throne day. Prof. Hammouti received also the Arab Award in Chemistry 2013. The Award granted by the Union of Arab Chemists in its 32nd meeting in Ras Al Khaimah-Emirates- and funded by the Saudi Chemical Society in April 2013. The University of Mohammed Premier Oujda on Thursday, 10 October 2013 honored Professor Dr. Belkheir Hammouti, during the ceremony on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the start royal initiative for the development of the eastern provences. The event was organized at the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ouja. Belkheir Hammouti, professor of Chemistry and research professor in the faculty Sciences at the University of Mohammed Premier Oujda, received recently the Arabic Award in Chemistry, in April 2013 at Rass al Khaima, Emirates Arab United from the Union of Arabic Chemists and funded by the Saudi Chemical Society. Prof Hammouti received in 2006 the Elsevier-Scopus Award as the most Author published in Morocco since the year 2000. He has contributed greatly to the area of Corrosion Inhibition, sensors and natural products research. He produced more than 840 publications and owns 10 patents related to his research. He is co-author of 4 books. https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=pRZxYrQAAAAJ&.

Prof. Fahlke is a Director at Institute of Complex Systems, Forschungszentrum Jülich and Professor at Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf. He uses a combination of experimental and computational approaches to study the function of these proteins at the molecular level and to understand their contributions to cell and organ functions. His work aims at understanding the role of ion channels, ion transporters and receptors under pathological conditions and at contributing to the development of novel therapeutic approaches for human diseases. Email: c.fahlke@fz-juelich.d

A senior leader in clinical pharmacology, currently Senior Director and TA Lead in Quantitative Pharmacology & Pharmacometrics at Merck & Co., where he oversees cardiovascular and metabolic therapeutic areas. He brings over 15 years of experience, having previously held key roles at Gilead Sciences, Astellas Pharma, and the FDA, where he served as Team Leader in Clinical Pharmacology. Dr. Younis holds a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from West Virginia University and has taught as an Adjunct Professor at George Washington University. His expertise includes drug development, regulatory sciences, and public health. https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=cbdxE94AAAAJ&view_op=list_works &sortby=pubdate .

Professor Mazen Khaled is currently Full Professor at the Department of Chemistry and Earth Sciences – Qatar University. He obtained his BSc in Chemistry (1987) from the American University of Beirut, Lebanon, his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the University of Alabama in 1992. He did his first post doctorate year 1992-1993 at Denver University studying fullerenes using Electrochemical and EPR techniques, and his second post doctorate year at North Carolina State University 1993- 1994 developing very fast voltammetry. In 1994 he joined King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals until 2019 and then joined Qatar University in August 2019. In 2007, he was appointed as the first interim director to establish the first Center of Excellence in Nanotechnology at KFUPM. Dr. Khaled main interest is in surface modification and its application in corrosion, electrochemical conversion of CO2, membrane coatings, dust repellent coatings for solar panels, etc. He published more than 100 papers and awarded twenty-seven patents. He published many papers in the field of corrosion protection and membrane coatings utilizing different techniques. Dr. Khaled was the LPI/PI of 15 research projects, and supervised/participate in supervision of 25 MS/PhD students from the Departments of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences. Currently he is a member of a 5M USD Cluster funded project by QNRF to develop electrodes for the electrochemical conversion of CO2 to formic acid.mkhaled@qu.edu.qa http://qufaculty.qu.edu.qa/mkhaled/. .

Dr. Mahmoud Abu Dyak graduated from the School of Pharmacy at An-Najah University (Palestine) at the end of 2010 and worked for a year as a pharmacist in a community pharmacy. He completed his Ph.D. in 2015 at Istanbul University, Turkey (Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Toxicology). Since then, he has served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Toxicology at the Faculty of Pharmacy at Karadeniz Technical University (KTU) and Altınbaş University. Currently, he holds an Associate Professor position at Istanbul University, School of Pharmacy. Throughout his academic and professional career, he has focused primarily on nanoparticle toxicity. Additionally, his work has included research on the toxicity of pesticides, herbal substances, and organic pollutants. Recently, his research interests have largely shifted toward the reproductive toxicity of various chemicals, particularly persistent organic pollutants, and on developing co-culture models that support molecular toxicity evaluations.

Dr. Nimer Adeeb, a neurosurgeon with specialized expertise in cerebrovascular diseases, completed his medical degree at An-Najah National University, Palestine, in 2014. In 2015, he joined the University of Southern California as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, where he focused on skull base lesion management. Dr. Adeeb further honed his skills through a Fellowship at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, specializing in the surgical and endovascular management of cerebral aneurysms. He recently completed his Neurosurgical Residency at Ochsner-LSU, dedicating his research to advancing treatments in cerebrovascular diseases. https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=4OBE550AAAAJ&hl=en .

Dr. Abu Alya is an accomplished physician who completed her medical degree at An- Najah National University. She went on to complete her residency in Internal Medicine at Fairview Hospital in Cleveland. https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=3cu7Y0cAAAAJ&hl=en .