On Sunday, November 3, 2024, the second day of the 25th Arab Scientific Association of
Pharmacy Faculties Conference, hosted alongside the first international conference at the
LIMU’s Faculty of Pharmacy, featured sessions that continued the event’s mission of
empowering pharmacy graduates across the Arab world. These sessions, conducted by top
professionals and experts, aimed to strengthen graduates’ skills and prepare them for diverse
professional environments in a rapidly advancing field.
The main conference themes included:
- The role of pharmacy practice in healthcare
- Artificial intelligence in pharmaceutical sciences and practice
- Pharmacovigilance and drug economics
- Innovations in pharmaceutical education
The conference successfully provided a platform for showcasing research in pharmaceutical
chemistry, pharmacology, biotechnology, and developing curricula aligned with market needs.
The sessions on November 3 were moderated by Dr. Taha Hussein and Dr. Heba Al-Shami in
the first part, and Prof. Hanan Abu Shwereb and Dr. Khaled Mohammad in the second. Key
presentations included:
Keynote 4 (Online)
“Shaping the Future: Modern Pharmacy Education for a Dynamic Healthcare Landscape”
Dr. Mohammad Abdulhamid Baraka, Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy, Fatima faculty of
Health Sciences, UAE
Oral Presentations
- “Remodeling Tumor Immune Microenvironment with Polymer-Lipid-Manganese
Dioxide Nanoparticles and Radiation Therapy to Enhance Immune Response in
Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer”
Dr. Abdel-Muttalib Alyaydi Salheen Zatarini, University of Toronto, Canada - “Comprehensive Nutritional Management to Optimize SGLT-2 Inhibitor Therapy:
Preliminary Findings”
Dr. Saddam El-Khatt Rashdi Abdelazim, Head of Clinical Research, Ministry of Health, Minya,
Egypt - “Preparation and Evaluation of Beeswax Microparticles Loaded with Rifampicin
for Sustained Effect”
Dr. Yusra Gaith Salem Bahrun, University of Tripoli, Libya - “Dispensing Pattern of Antibiotics for Inpatients at Benghazi Hospital”
Dr. Maqboola Abdulaziz Mohamed Tarhuni, Clinical Pharmacist, Benghazi, Libya - “Reducing Anti-HER2 Resistance in Breast Cancer by Removing Steric Clashes
at HER2T798I Orthosteric Site”
Dr. Wafa Masoud Abdulkarim Makhlouf, International Libyan University - “Libyan Community Pharmacists’ Perception and Attitude Towards Ethical Issues
in Pharmacy Practice”
Dr. Heba Suleiman Al-Orushi, International Libyan University - “Accuracy of Pediatric Oral Liquid Measuring Devices in Libya”
Dr. Zamzam Al-Mahdi Barkani, University of Sebha, Libya - “Spectrophotometric Determination of Tenoxicam via Complexation with Thorium
(IV)”
Dr. Aisha Ahmed Abubakr Kashbour, International Libyan University - “Shifting Diclofenac’s Maximum UV Absorbance to Higher Wavelengths”
Dr. Ahmed Khaled Atiya Moamen, International Libyan University - “Drug Excipients: Purpose, Usage, and Health Effects in Medication Forms”
Dr. Heba Ibrahim, Clinical Pharmacy Master’s Student, International Libyan University
Keynote 5
“Harnessing AI for Enhanced Pharmaceutical Practice: An American Perspective on Global
Health Impact”
Dr. Huda Rajab Al-Mabrouk Zatout, Lead Analyst at a major U.S. healthcare performance
company
These presentations emphasized innovations in pharmaceutical science, particularly the
applications of artificial intelligence, drug development, and educational advancements, all
aimed at equipping pharmacy graduates with the skills to excel in a globalized healthcare
landscape.
